MechelleMyBell

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1. Caregiver

   MechelleMyBell posted a topic in General Nursing

   I wasn't sure where to post this. I hope someone can help me. I am a Certified Medical Assistant and can't find a job so I took a position as a caregiver through an agency. i do know a little bit about being a CNA but it's been years. anyway, it was ...

2. I was forced to join nursing and hate it

   MechelleMyBell replied to Jellyunicorntoast's topic in CNA/MA

   Oooh I see. Well, I'm a parent of a 22 and 17 year old. And I did try and get my kids into nursing or something similar, I thought it would be good for them, but I could see their heart just wasn't into in. If I would have forced the issue on my 22 ...

3. I was forced to join nursing and hate it

   MechelleMyBell replied to Jellyunicorntoast's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm curious how someone or something can force you to go to nursing school then become a nurse? Maybe you just need to change places of employment?

4. <--Which route-->

   MechelleMyBell replied to Jess.blessed's topic in CNA/MA

   My mom is in assisted living and the CNAs that work there have it pretty easy. Comparing them to a long term care facility bc the ppl in assisted living can get around and are not bed bound. The CNAs do help my mom with whatever she needs but so far...

5. transfer licensure to a different state

   MechelleMyBell replied to ChristiHamm8's topic in CNA/MA

   I don't think they transfer. I think you have to be licensed in the state where you work. So to work in Florida you have to test in Floria. To work in Georgia you have to test in Georgia. This is the way I understand it anyway. If it's a national te...

6. Is it worth it, starting NA program to advance

   MechelleMyBell replied to oliveNA's topic in CNA/MA

   I just want to add.... most ppl don't know how back breaking work it is to be a CNA. That's one reason I stopped doing it. I'm 47 and not a big person and my back just couldn't handle it. Going to school now for my MA. Not that nursing or even MA is...

7. Anyone else totally burnt out?

   MechelleMyBell replied to Cnala's topic in CNA/MA

   Sounds to me like you need to leave. Now before you hurt someone or your self. If you have that attitude (and I'm not saying it's not justified) then it's time for you to leave gracefully before things turn ugly. Everybody gets burned out... nurses, ...

8. Are there not any MAs on here?

   MechelleMyBell posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I haven't seen many topics about MAs. I had a couple questions about the program. I'm not sure if the program I am starting on Monday goes over EKGs? Isn't this on the NHA exam? I am wondering if all Medical Assistant programs include ekg training? ...

9. First day of CNA Orientation- what to expect???

   MechelleMyBell replied to xxCourt96xx's topic in CNA/MA

   Hi idk about orientation but just want to say that those other CNAs are just ppl who use to be in ur same situation. We are all just ppl on the same level so don't be intimidated. If ppl shun you, it's usually bc they are threaten by you being there...

10. Am I too old to change career?

    MechelleMyBell replied to mmaku2020's topic in General Nursing

    I really wish ppl on here would stop giving bad advice and stop saying you won't be able to find a nursing job or the market is saturated. Unless they live all over the world they have no idea what they are talking about. I live in Texas and we have...

11. School 9 months for a 16,000 piece of paper.

    MechelleMyBell replied to Jess.blessed's topic in CNA/MA

    One more thing I want to mention. The best jobs are never advertised. I've gotten more interviews by mailing my resume out to the hiring person then I ever did trying to compete with 100 other ppl on indeed. I have vet tech experience so when I was ...

12. School 9 months for a 16,000 piece of paper.

    MechelleMyBell replied to Jess.blessed's topic in CNA/MA

    Where do you live? I see these comments a lot about not being able to find medical assistant jobs. I'm starting the program next week bc that's all I see on the job boards! I guess it depends on your area. CNA's are in demand here also. I think $500 ...

13. Just started working. Any advice on dealing with emotional stress?

    MechelleMyBell replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in CNA/MA

    The best advice I can give you is that you have to talk about it. I'm the same way and don't like talking about things or bothering ppl with my problems or emotions when everyone has their own stuff to deal with. That being said, you talking about i...

14. Am I too old to change career?

    MechelleMyBell replied to mmaku2020's topic in General Nursing

    There is a HUGE shortage of nurses where I live, so it depends on your area.