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 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 transfers. I always strain my neck muscles and I a...

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

   philippians4:13 replied to justme01's topic in 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 Possible. Theres only one you compared to 12 to 16 ...

3. frighteded, please help!

   philippians4:13 replied to cassy123's topic in 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 left the room and I finished up and went to the bat...

4. New CNA considering agency work

   philippians4:13 replied to Dorali's topic in 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 were going to peoples homes. If the agency does se...

5. I have a question for a nurse

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

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

6. I have a question for a nurse

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

   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 morphine and maybe the nurse was expecting him to expi...

7. I have a question for a nurse

   philippians4:13 posted a topic in Connecticut

   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 out of it. The following week when I went back the...

8. patient to caregiver ratios

   philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in 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 am not interested in doing. My son makes the same...

9. Ct Senator Rob Kane assessing facilities

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

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

10. patient to caregiver ratios

    philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in 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 our town paper I saw that he visited a convalesce...

11. Ct Senator Rob Kane assessing facilities

    philippians4:13 posted a topic in 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 will see on page 31 that Senator Rob Kane has gone ...

12. patient to caregiver ratios

    philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in 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 time and a half for holidays. The lowest I make is $...

13. patient to caregiver ratios

    philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in 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 personal to insult a person . Ok. Whatever you say. Pleas...

14. patient to caregiver ratios

    philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in 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. You had the same training as I . Its only a 100 hou...

15. patient to caregiver ratios

    philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in 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 I understand very well. My husband and I own our o...