Hi NurseB! I took a cna course last Fall, took my state exam and passed this past March and received my certification in this fine month of May. I applied for a Med Tech position at an assisted living facility and was called back, went to a group interview with women who have years of experience up against my only experience was clinicals.. afterwards, before I could even pull in to my driveway they called me back and offered me the job! I’ve been watching your videos for some time now. Thank you thank you THANK YOU for your insight and tips. Very much appreciated and I will continue to pay attention to you and your content. God bless! ❤️
Congratulations on your baby girl. I know this was made 3 years ago now. I hope everyone in your family is doing well. Thank you for making this video. I am not getting the best training at my new job because they are so busy. It is more like a watch and learn. I am scared of not knowing enough when they put me on my own. I appreciate all your insights and knowledge. It helps me put it all together.
Thank you SO much, baby girl is now in kindergarten! It can be scary on your own but ask questions and let it be known if you are uncomfortable doing something. Take your time and just keep soaking up as much as you can, never stop learning.
I am a GNA attending CMA classes now. I will be finished November 19, 2019, which is in 8 days and I am so excited. Watching this video helped me out as far as to what to look for as I make my transition and I appreciate you making this video. I will be continuing my nursing career as an LPN starting March 30, 2020 and I chose to become a CMA to be a stepping stone to get me more familiarized with different medications and what they do so I can have one leg up when I start my classes 😊. So again thank you for your videos. You have a new subscriber in me.
You’ll def learn ALOT! Make sure you write down any drugs that you don’t know and look them up. Check your patients diagnosis that way you get a better idea of what drugs go with certain disorders
I know this is been posted for a while but I learned these tips in my preceptorship. I learned to give meds with apple sauce/pudding and need to give it all to them at one time. Also I had a resident say she didn't take the "white" pill so I had to go back to the nurse and let her know what the resident said. We went back to give her the meds but had to remind her that's her new pill the doctor talked to her about taking. I agree learning the residents make things easier.
The last long term facility I worked I had 40 residents to pass meds to treatments, 15 diabetics all with coverage. Stop, monitor meals,..ect... forget getting a break
there are ~40 residents where I work too, and the med pass and insulin administrations are insanely busy. Plus with the COVID outbreak, we have to don and doff in between each...so yeah lol no break at all, it’s crazy hectic
Admin really needs to stop patients from coming up to the nurse cart and interrupting, gathering around, hanging out, ect. as the nurse does their med pass. I find that to be extremely annoying, but the main reason is being interrupted can cause/ causes med errors.
Passing meds is easy 😩 I personally hate the paperwork lol but I start at one end & work my way down , I never give meds to people in between because you can confuse yourself I’m mean idc lol always triple check “mar,med&name” & I count my pills too .
Passing meds is easy only if you have a low census. I have 40 plus patients each patient taking 15 to 20 meds. Plus a peg tube and tracheostomy patient. Takes forever
Perfectly Honest dayshift that’s normal but depending on your provider I would try to get the meds down if somebody takes 6 vitamins why not give them a multivitamin.
I go to my med tech class tomorrow. At my job, the med techs do the treatment cart, blood pressures and weight. Med techs at my job are also the manager on their hall. So yea it's a lot
OMG! Yessss I HATE when a resident will act brand new by asking “What’s this for, why am I taking this” like please stop it and just take it. You’ve been taking it. And it will be an AAOx3 person. Ughhh! So irritating 😖😖😖
We don’t have them n Mississippi or Louisiana but they had them at a private home based neuro facility i worked for a short period very short .. hats off bc i can’t do LTC as you said 40 residents and passing meds all day smh
Hi, love your video so much. I have one question please. If someone is working a shift from 11pm-7am, would they get to a point where they have to give out meds to resident at a home facility?
I work in a very popular hospital in GA and the nurses complain all the time because they give them 4 patients and they have to give them the meds most of the time they are at the front desk watching tiktok who do all the work are the PCTs
What is the best way to pass meds on a night shift. Because some get their meds at midnight and some get theirs when they wake up. Because I want to understand how to do this correctly to save my licence.
Get another position..life is too short to hate what you are doing. I lost my son...enjoy enjoy that little baby while you can and continue the tube jewelry etsy shop. I do resendential so I only have 8 patients but they are high level dementia...do better. 50 patients are Naoat going to get their meds on time...godspeed
Lmfao, the intro! This position is an interesting one. Love your video, tuning in years later (2024) babes 💜.
Hi NurseB! I took a cna course last Fall, took my state exam and passed this past March and received my certification in this fine month of May. I applied for a Med Tech position at an assisted living facility and was called back, went to a group interview with women who have years of experience up against my only experience was clinicals.. afterwards, before I could even pull in to my driveway they called me back and offered me the job! I’ve been watching your videos for some time now. Thank you thank you THANK YOU for your insight and tips. Very much appreciated and I will continue to pay attention to you and your content. God bless! ❤️
That’s awesome!! Let me know if I have any vid requests. I hope you enjoy working as a med tech, it can be pretty chill.
Congratulations on your baby girl. I know this was made 3 years ago now. I hope everyone in your family is doing well. Thank you for making this video. I am not getting the best training at my new job because they are so busy. It is more like a watch and learn. I am scared of not knowing enough when they put me on my own. I appreciate all your insights and knowledge. It helps me put it all together.
Thank you SO much, baby girl is now in kindergarten! It can be scary on your own but ask questions and let it be known if you are uncomfortable doing something. Take your time and just keep soaking up as much as you can, never stop learning.
I am a GNA attending CMA classes now. I will be finished November 19, 2019, which is in 8 days and I am so excited. Watching this video helped me out as far as to what to look for as I make my transition and I appreciate you making this video. I will be continuing my nursing career as an LPN starting March 30, 2020 and I chose to become a CMA to be a stepping stone to get me more familiarized with different medications and what they do so I can have one leg up when I start my classes 😊. So again thank you for your videos. You have a new subscriber in me.
You’ll def learn ALOT! Make sure you write down any drugs that you don’t know and look them up. Check your patients diagnosis that way you get a better idea of what drugs go with certain disorders
I know this is been posted for a while but I learned these tips in my preceptorship.
I learned to give meds with apple sauce/pudding and need to give it all to them at one time. Also I had a resident say she didn't take the "white" pill so I had to go back to the nurse and let her know what the resident said. We went back to give her the meds but had to remind her that's her new pill the doctor talked to her about taking. I agree learning the residents make things easier.
When I was a nurse in long term care I had to pass meds. No CMTs so that's good you get a break in St Louis.
The last long term facility I worked I had 40 residents to pass meds to treatments, 15 diabetics all with coverage. Stop, monitor meals,..ect... forget getting a break
Yeaaaaa, that’s way too much! And God forbid someone falls or dies.
@@yourfavnurseb9699 exactly. No one to back you up
girl I don't know how you could manage!! I was at a LTC and I was tired out with 20 residents!
there are ~40 residents where I work too, and the med pass and insulin administrations are insanely busy. Plus with the COVID outbreak, we have to don and doff in between each...so yeah lol no break at all, it’s crazy hectic
Can you do a video on job interviews and things to say and not to say as a new grad
I laughed when she said “they like to play games” I’ve seen it many times before 🤣
Admin really needs to stop patients from coming up to the nurse cart and interrupting, gathering around, hanging out, ect. as the nurse does their med pass. I find that to be extremely annoying, but the main reason is being interrupted can cause/ causes med errors.
omg yes its a mess especially when you have to pass meds to 50+ people
Thanks for sharing! Appreciate all your tips! 💟
I love your eyeshadow 😍
Passing meds is easy 😩 I personally hate the paperwork lol but I start at one end & work my way down , I never give meds to people in between because you can confuse yourself I’m mean idc lol always triple check “mar,med&name” & I count my pills too .
Kelsea Bee how many residents do you have and how long does it take for you to pass the meds?
I'm the same way. The med pass is a piece of cake it's the paper work that's a headache
Passing meds is easy only if you have a low census.
I have 40 plus patients each patient taking 15 to 20 meds. Plus a peg tube and tracheostomy patient. Takes forever
andrea20k my census varies but it’s usually around 33
Perfectly Honest dayshift that’s normal but depending on your provider I would try to get the meds down if somebody takes 6 vitamins why not give them a multivitamin.
I go to my med tech class tomorrow. At my job, the med techs do the treatment cart, blood pressures and weight. Med techs at my job are also the manager on their hall. So yea it's a lot
Wow. I have 45 patients and have the 2 hour window to pass in!
Yay, right on time! ❤️
Just got my CMT training completion certificate yesterday. Now I’m waiting on my License🤗
That’s exciting! What state are y in? Did u have to do CNA first?
I’m in Maryland and no CNA required
I just got mine yesterday.. congrats!!
Soulfull_LeeLee Hey love that’s great news. I start next week to get my cmt certification. How was the class and final exam?
How was the exam ???
Is it hard ???
Interesting!
OMG! Yessss I HATE when a resident will act brand new by asking “What’s this for, why am I taking this” like please stop it and just take it. You’ve been taking it. And it will be an AAOx3 person. Ughhh! So irritating 😖😖😖
Thanks for the video
We call them med techs in Cali
Hi dear thank you for your all videos . Am starting in my CMT / CMA . State of Virginia. How is the exam it’s hard??😢
We don’t have them n Mississippi or Louisiana but they had them at a private home based neuro facility i worked for a short period very short .. hats off bc i can’t do LTC as you said 40 residents and passing meds all day smh
Yeah. I couldn't get with the amount of patient that you are responsible for in ltc and the med pass in Louisiana. It just seems unsafe to me
Hi, love your video so much. I have one question please. If someone is working a shift from 11pm-7am, would they get to a point where they have to give out meds to resident at a home facility?
Woot! Med Tech here
Alycia Bagwell the nurse needs to get the order changed. This happens alot
tips for insight .
I work in a very popular hospital in GA and the nurses complain all the time because they give them 4 patients and they have to give them the meds most of the time they are at the front desk watching tiktok who do all the work are the PCTs
I laughed at the intro but you telling the truth 😂😂
Nurse B ......heyyyyyyy
Hey gurl!
If a patient have a reaction to medication what she’ll u do .Is it hard being a CMt
What can you as a CMT to prevent discontinue orders that get put in the cart from another CMT that’s not paying attention?
Can’t really prevent someone else from doing something. But have you talked to the person about it?
Where u work at the nurses don’t pass out the pills 💊 and as a CNA can u become a CMT
Yesterday was my first time on the cart it was ok I was nervous
robin banks omg I’m going to go on the cart for the first time and I have to learn sigma too. How was the first day did you finish ontime
Do u need to do vital
Do u like passing meds
Especially if your a new nurse, they always wanna give ya crap, hey its there right to know.
What is the best way to pass meds on a night shift. Because some get their meds at midnight and some get theirs when they wake up.
Because I want to understand how to do this correctly to save my licence.
Same as any other med pass. Some people get meds at 8 am some at 12pm and some at both times.just make sure you follow your facilities policy.
Get another position..life is too short to hate what you are doing. I lost my son...enjoy enjoy that little baby while you can and continue the tube jewelry etsy shop. I do resendential so I only have 8 patients but they are high level dementia...do better. 50 patients are Naoat going to get their meds on time...godspeed
The pass 25 yrs
Lol