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1. NCLEX Advice Please???

   Alliedhealth replied to amanda jones's topic in NCLEX

   Hi, I would suggest using a lot of different references at the same time. You said that you took the assessment and scored a 78%, I would suggest looking up the areas of weakness I'm sure there was a pattern. I would use textbooks, old notes, look it...

2. CNA skills course or exam prep?

   Alliedhealth replied to ddl77's topic in CNA/MA

   My suggestion to you would be to take both classes if you can afford to do it (meaning time and money). Especially if you plan on doing the pct position through school. Ask the school what are their employment rates for the PCA program before you joi...

3. CNA skills course or exam prep?

   Alliedhealth replied to ddl77's topic in CNA/MA

   Well I don't know how it is in FL. But in NY you can be either or. Pct's (patient care techs) because pca are totally different here, are trained to do phlebotomy and EKG. CNA's are usually hired in nursing homes or home care. However, there are many...

4. Leaving CNA Job- no notice.

   Alliedhealth replied to CNAmaybNurseoneday's topic in CNA/MA

   Effective immediately. You don't have to wait two weeks to quit any job especailly if it's not unionized. I think that if you could find another job first it would be even better. Then to other employer it would look as if you left for better pay or ...

5. Certified Nursing Assistants - The Nurses think we have it so easy.

   Alliedhealth replied to hfullerCNA's topic in CNA/MA

   I do. Because the work load was too much on them they let their license expire and stayed an NA. Can't say zero whatever you can think I'm sure someone on the planet has thought it, seen it, or did it.

6. Any CNA's out there want to answer a few questions?

   Alliedhealth replied to pnkgirl25's topic in CNA/MA

   I live in NY work for an agency placed in hospital for 8.5 week days 9 weekends. I finished school last sept took the test in oct failed the physical part, took it over in Jan passed. Class cost close to $800. I knew the agency was hiring since befor...

7. Do you feel that patients look down on you because youre a CNA/HHA?

   Alliedhealth replied to Kadambari's topic in CNA/MA

   There are parents that will curse like a sailor for giving their child a needle. Their are people who feel like their waiting too long and become irate. As far getting away from the disrespect is a never ending battle. I've seen nurses and doctors ge...

8. Leaving CNA Job- no notice.

   Alliedhealth replied to CNAmaybNurseoneday's topic in CNA/MA

   Have you tried calling the omnibudsman which is the state. You have legal grounds to do so. If the facility is putting pts in danger it is the caregiver legal duty to report it. I dont know how your facility is but the omnibudsman number should be po...

9. Coping: Dark Humor and Silver Linings

   Alliedhealth replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   This was a great story. I even had to laugh at the "Doctor's orders" part. I think that laughter makes anything easier to deal with. I hope you stay strong and become better than ever.

10. Calling all cnas! What are your cna pet peeves?

    Alliedhealth replied to Angelkat27's topic in CNA/MA

    Well I came from home care and went to CNA. I work as a CNA for an hospital agency. I am looking to work as a permanent CNA but you have to do three months with the agency. When I did home care I did not like it. I thought that it would be more money...

11. Calling all cnas! What are your cna pet peeves?

    Alliedhealth replied to Angelkat27's topic in CNA/MA

    Yes, I forgot the lack of teamwork definitely on my list of peeves. I have even more working at the hospital. My biggest one is those IV machines. They just let them beep for an hr before they do anything about them. When I was in the ER the nurses a...

12. Calling all cnas! What are your cna pet peeves?

    Alliedhealth replied to Angelkat27's topic in CNA/MA

    My clinicals were last yr. I am working as a Cna now in a hospital.

13. CNA skills course or exam prep?

    Alliedhealth replied to ddl77's topic in CNA/MA

    Hello, No employer is going to see any skills course you've taken. However, many employers ask for the certificate from the school as well as your certification from the state when applying.

14. I'm starting a career in CNA. Any advice?

    Alliedhealth replied to kikkidee6's topic in CNA/MA

    Hello kikkidee6, Yes! Learn what you can and retain it. Remember what you read in your textbook and practice that in clinicals. I finished mine last year and what my instructor taught was nothing compared to the information in the book. I work in t...

15. Any cnas around to chat?

    Alliedhealth replied to Angelkat27's topic in CNA/MA

    Hello All, I'm Regina, I've been in Home Care for 7yr and this is my first year as a CNA. I work in a hospital through an agency. I work on every floor even ED. I have other certs Medical Billing, Medical Assisting, Patient Care Technician, Home He...