Newbie93017

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1. Burnout: getting through the shift

   Newbie93017 replied to jrgcna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Is it bad to say I feel this way and I've only been a CNA for 5 months? Like, I always leave work thinking I forgot something or that I could've done more. I rarely take lunch. Like today, I managed...

2. ADON accused me of faking illness

   Newbie93017 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Something has been going around. And unfortunately it got to me around Wednesday. Still, on Thursday I went to work because i know how important it is to be there for our residents and for my...

3. Can I refuse to work with a certain resident?

   Newbie93017 replied to Newbie93017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I offer to help others regardless, sorry I would've said it but I didn't think something like that needed to be said Haha it's simple common courtesy and team work and that's never been my problem...

4. Can I refuse to work with a certain resident?

   Newbie93017 replied to Newbie93017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Yea I have her assignment today again and I made sure I brought someone in with me. We ultimately got her in the chair. She would stay in bed forever if she could. But anyway, I'm just gonna have to...

5. Can I refuse to work with a certain resident?

   Newbie93017 replied to Newbie93017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I'm a new CNA, only been doing it for 2 months and as much as I know that we all know she does this, I don't want my reputation soiled in any way. Coz one person will take her serious some day when...

6. Can I refuse to work with a certain resident?

   Newbie93017 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Just like a resident can refuse us, can we refuse them? My issue is with a resident who lies about the care I've given her and I'm getting sick of it. And apparently it's something she does. Example:...

7. 7 hoyer lifts?!

   Newbie93017 replied to Newbie93017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   My hallmate doesn't want to team up ever. Only one sometimes wants to when I work her Hall. So basically I'm on my own. And I know for a fact some CNAs do hoyer a by themselves which I REFUSE to do....

8. Hate my new CNA job but I want to be a nurse... please help!

   Newbie93017 replied to all23nurses's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   When I first started 2 months ago that's exaxtly how I felt. I felt underprepared and scared to hurt people. And even 2 months in, I sometimes still feel that way. Clinicals for me was 6 days at a LTC...

9. Is this appropriate?

   Newbie93017 replied to Newbie93017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I would just hate to have her fall and then of course I get the blame for the fall. I know PT knows what they're talking about and I respect them, but they don't have to do the transferring day in and...

10. I forgot a residents shower day, am I in trouble?

    Newbie93017 replied to Newbie93017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes I will check! I feel like I'm the worst CNA it's been a hard month since I first started this career. I hope they don't think I

11. I forgot a residents shower day, am I in trouble?

    Newbie93017 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So at my facility, the night shift gets certain residents up for the morning shift. We know they did this coz one resident will be up and dressed while their room mate is still in pjs or gown. So...

12. Is this appropriate?

    Newbie93017 replied to Newbie93017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    lol he may be, he thinks because I'm a new CNA that I'm being overly

13. Is this appropriate?

    Newbie93017 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a particular resident who is known to be able to transfer herself with assistance from bed to motorized chair. She's a slow mover and wobbly on her legs. She can only be up about a minute....

14. 7 hoyer lifts?!

    Newbie93017 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a brand new CNA. I've been working my first job for a month and I'm still struggling. They also float me so I'm never working the same assignment. I had an assignment yesterday and I'm getting the...