esand

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1. Not-So-Patient-Focused Care

   esand replied to startthejourney2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I was faced with this same realization when I got my first job as a CNA, and at first I was really angry about things and even had a plan to change them myself. As the weeks went by, I started to...

2. Anyone near 60 starting as a CNA?

   esand replied to Cathylady's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   At the first facility I worked at, one of my most hard working and appreciated co-workers was 67, and had been working there for 5 years. She taught me a lot of things and really made my first week...

3. Terminated from my first CNA job.

   esand replied to esand's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   The DON is the one who called me to tell me I was being terminated, they didn't even give me a chance to explain. When I tried to tell her on the phone that I had been written in, she said I should...

4. Terminated from my first CNA job.

   esand posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   This was because of what I posted about earlier, not knowing I was on the schedule because they wrote me in without my knowledge or consent, thus not being able to come in to work and waking up to a...

5. Feel like I'm about to be fired from first CNA job.

   esand replied to MrDmommy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I got terminated from my first CNA job 5 hours ago for something similar and I'm both happy and sad about it. I was in your exact spot, still learning and getting down a routine but trying my hardest...

6. TOo old?

   esand replied to KimMullinsSturgill's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I worked with women over 50. :) You're not too old, don't worry. Just, as the poster above said, make sure you're physically able to do the

7. Bad day. -long post-

   esand replied to esand's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I hate to say it this way, but if I asked to speak with her in private with another team member, word would spread fast that I was trying to stir up things, it wouldn't be good. This facility is full...

8. Bad day. -long post-

   esand posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Okay, well... Last week my HR called and asked me to come in and train on a completely new hall for 2 days, and then start working on it the third day. I was cool with that because I need hours, and...

9. Avoid "Karing with Kindess" CNA program

   esand replied to amonroe457's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Looks like someone working at Karing With Kindness googled the place and found this and made an account to defend herself. Juuust saying, it's been almost a year since the last post before

10. Calling all CNA's. What is your typical day like at work?

    esand replied to HappyBee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in a nursing home. I wake up at 6, go in at seven and get a cup of water and get to my hall. I start getting residents up while cleaning up and dressing the ones who are all ready awake. Then,...

11. Brand New CNA and I got a job!

    esand replied to misslindsay's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At some point, yes, but I'm going to gather tons of experience as an aide before I do so, just so that I know I'll find a job as an RN.

12. Brand New CNA and I got a job!

    esand replied to misslindsay's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow, we are so alike, you and I. :) I've got extreme anxiety and tend to panic a lot. I keep a little bottle of Rescue Remedy in my pocket at work for when I feel a panic coming on. Anyway, I just got...

13. First night of training at very first CNA job. NERVOUS.

    esand replied to esand's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Rip wide open? Oi, I don't want that. I was advised to replace the shirt with an extra small, but keep the pants. First night went absolutely awesome. I learned a ton and really got my hands dirty,...

14. First night of training at very first CNA job. NERVOUS.

    esand replied to esand's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Awesome advice, thank you. Also, my scrubs are huge on me, mainly the pants. I'm an extra small chick with a very small chest, so is this acceptable? I'll post a

15. First night of training at very first CNA job. NERVOUS.

    esand posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I got hired at a skilled nursing facility/Alzheimer's unit/Nursing home. I'm in a float pool going to all three of those departments, from what I understand. I'm being trained today on the 3-11 shift...