philippians4:13

philippians4:13 has 12 years experience.

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1. Why become a CNA? Be a Medical assistant instead

   philippians4:13 replied to Faro's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   It sounds like you have had an awful experience as a CNA. I am 40 years old and have been a CNA since I was 20 and I love my job. I cannot work in a nurseing home because I am not strong enough to do...

2. All excited and then they disappear? How long have you been an aide?

   philippians4:13 replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   You are definately not an idiot for goodness sake. This job can take a toll on someones self esteem. Especially if you like to make things good and want life to be fair and everyone to be happy. Not...

3. frighteded, please help!

   philippians4:13 replied to cassy123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Well I actually had a panic attack during my last skill test when I was dressing the dummy. I tried to rush cause I was shaking and almost knocked the dummy off the bed. The testing woman got up and...

4. New CNA considering agency work

   philippians4:13 replied to Dorali's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I wouldnt want to work on my own as a newbie. But...if you are at a facility then there are nurses there so you dont have to worry . Your not solely responsible for the patient as you would be if you...

5. I have a question for a nurse

   philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in Connecticut Nursing

   Thanks for clarifying this for me. I will not contact the

6. I have a question for a nurse

   philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in Connecticut Nursing

   Ok. That makes sence. The staff nurses were uncomfortable because the patients vital signs were weak and like you said, his breathing was slowed down. I did not know that was a side effect of the...

7. I have a question for a nurse

   philippians4:13 posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

   I am a CNA and was recently sent to a retirement home to care for a man with lung cancer that had spread to his brain and stomach. He was in good spirits, wearing a morphine patch, but not completely...

8. patient to caregiver ratios

   philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I think everyone in the world believes they deserve better pay . In health care, pay is based on education. Its just the way it is. I wouldnt expect a higher salary unless I go back to school which I...

9. Ct Senator Rob Kane assessing facilities

   philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Thanks for taking the time to write. We have a voice whereas these residents do not. Thank you for speaking up.

10. patient to caregiver ratios

    philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow, 20 residents to one aide is unbelievable. The most I saw was 16 and I couldnt believe that. Please please write to your state senator. I have been in contact with our here in Ct and just today in...

11. Ct Senator Rob Kane assessing facilities

    philippians4:13 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If anyone has acess to the Voices News, which is the newspaper for Woodbury, Southbury,Middlebury,Oxford,Seymour,Bethlehem,Preston,Washington,Roxbury,Bridgewater,Monroe,Sandy Hook and Newtown Ct you...

12. patient to caregiver ratios

    philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I meant to ask you, what state do you live in? I am in Ct. and the rate is average $10 an hour , give or take depending on what area you are in. The highest I make with my agency is $17.50 and then...

13. patient to caregiver ratios

    philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm not going to give a business lecture, but I'll stand by my statement that the average person, let alone a CNA Yes, let alone a CNA. You just had to add that right? For what reason? Nothing...

14. patient to caregiver ratios

    philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    First of all I would never work as a CNA for $7.50 an hour. That is your own doing and choice. Get a different job because you can make way more than that in other fields with just as much training....

15. patient to caregiver ratios

    philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I read all these responses and I thank you for taking the time to post your thoughts. You say most CNAs dont seem to understand finances ( Im assuming you are suggesting that they are uneducated) but...