http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/ CNA World - Where CNA's come to unwind, Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:53:44 GMT Diane Perra http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2781 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2781 Will try and remember to thank God for each day for my health and my job and the awesome people I am able to take care of. ... From: (explitive deleted) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:24:17 GMT (explitive deleted) http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2780 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2780 More exercise every day. Easy. Look at other things to do for a living. Long term. Find another company to work for 'cause that is the ONLY way I will ever Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:38:21 GMT melvin stevenson http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2779 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2779 I work at a facility on 3rd shift please tell me why we have around three pads for 40 something residents? -----Original Message----- Date: Friday, January 01, Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:56:34 GMT (explitive deleted) http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2778 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2778 Oh, man... have I been there. "Wasn't the next/last shift 'spose to do that?" "Isn't That Guy 'spose to do that?" "A rumor says we aren't 'spose to do (any Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:41:13 GMT melvin stevenson http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2777 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2777 I agree quality care is so important when caring for someone, I currently work 3rd shift at long term care facility all the aides generally start there last Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:15:32 GMT got_oenomel http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2776 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2776 I know how you feel about homes pushing for quantity rather than quality care. It's frustrating when caregivers focus more on getting a job done quickly than Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:12:46 GMT caring_jerry http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2775 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2775 I'm going to resolve this year to not be so nauseated by the management at my facility. Even though they make us work short all the time, never have enough Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:36:12 GMT Zonker http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2774 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2774 If they taught you what it was really like in training, everyone would likely quit before the class was over LOL.. I'm glad you're liking it so far, and I'm Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:25:43 GMT ohm45@... http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2773 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2773 Hello Group! First, Happy New year to everyone! My name is Kevin and I am a brand new CNA in North Carolina. I am working at an assisted living facility and I Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:54:07 GMT ndagrassjefmic http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2771 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2771 Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I look at my watch and give myself 6-8 minutes per residents (getting them washed/dressed), and 2-4 minutes transferring. I wish I Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:43:33 GMT ndagrassjefmic http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2770 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2770 Thanks for the reply, I like to vent every now and then, and it is nice when other people can relate! It keeps me sane. Thanks. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:07:31 GMT georgecleg@... http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2769 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2769 I am a male that wants to work in a nursing home to train as aide to clean patients change diapers I was told it is not for everyone I do have the calling for Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:41:16 GMT melvin stevenson http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2768 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2768 We are in this for the residents we care for God knows our heart.... . -----Original Message----- Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009 11:43:07 a To: Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:34:41 GMT melvin stevenson http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2767 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2767 We are the back bone to long term care we need to support each other....... So keep up the good work guys....... -----Original Message----- Date: Sunday, Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:20:24 GMT Stephanie Roberts http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2766 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2766 3am wake up calls?? Your residents don't have rights?? If I was a resident I would resent being manhandled out of a sound sleep to be dressed even if I could