Hi all, I have a question for you. I am starting home health care for the first time ver in my career of being a CNA. Has anyone else switched from Nursing ...
I worked for home health in the mountains of North Carolina. Very enjoyable and loved the pt's as well as the travel pay. Even if you get aggravated at a pt. ...
Thanks for your response. Its helped me alot. Now I have another question. I was placed on a case where the main caregiver was hospitalized so now they need 24...
With my job, I dont stay at one clients home for more than a hr. I have 8
people to see each day so I allowed no more than a hr. I cant help you with
the...
My advice is, if they say it's ok to sleep, SLEEP! You can't give good care if you're tired, so obviously they understand you need sleep. How much they pay...
Thank you for your advice. The spouse came home today and commented on how I liked the area he cleared for me to lay down. I guess that was my approval? I...
Hey gang. My coworkers and I was wondering what do Nursing homes that are located in hurricane regions do durning a Hurricane? What happens to the residents...
living in A hurricane area. I can answer only as I see it done here. Unless there is structure damage then they will evacuate to a local special needs shelter....
Hi, I do not live in a hurricane region, so my answer is purely skepticism. I would imagine that precautions are taken in the nursing home that are taken...
Hi, I do not live in a hurricane region, so my answer is purely skepticism. I would imagine that precautions are taken in the nursing home that are taken...
Since I just went through Hurricane Charley & Frances I can tell you what my facility did. Although I wasn't working for them when Charley came through, they...
Hello Group, How are you guys tonight? I hope those of you that are in the or was in the path of Hurricane Ivan are doing alright! Just got back from the...
Hello Gang! I am back from the NAGNA Convention! I want to tell you something I had a great time! Here is some things I learned I wont be to long. Did you...
Hello Bob, Well I cant you much about the jobs and etc down there in Tampa but I can tell you this FLORIDA is BEAUTIFUL!!! I went to Florida for vacation this...
I am a sub acute social worker in a nursing facility. I understand that this group is a support group for CNA's, but I need your assistance in writing a book...
it's been a long time since i've posted here,but since i just found out i was moved to moderator status,i guess i'll do so more often. i'm still a cna,but i...
Hello. My name is Eileen Gilchrist and I am a researcher at the University of Oklahoma who is conducting research on Internet support groups. Our research team...
Hello, My name is Kimberly and I am a sub acute social working in a nursing facility here in upstate NY. I am responsible for 23 patients and their family...
Hey group. Do any of you work in a facility that offers NAGNA? Anyone going to their convention this year? Well I wont be going and I would love to go but I...
Hi, you may find NurseGroups.com valuable for your group. It is unique because it utilizes `social networking' software and applies it to a professional...
The death toll from Hurricane Katrina climbed more than 50 percent in a single day Tuesday to 423, including last week's grisly discovery of 34 dead patients...
Hello Group: Here is the letter I received from St.Ritas Angels. Just to let you know that this is real and you may read more on t his at CNN.com. Thank you...