Cici89

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1. Should I Quit My New CNA Job?

   Cici89 replied to mkoenig1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   If you strain yourself or get kicked or hit by a resident you could literally lose your baby. I've luckily never had it happen to me but I know people who have. Typically, jobs are not required the...

2. Using my own tools for care?

   Cici89 replied to HealthCat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I'm a bit confused why the beds aren't set in such a way that it's easier to roll people... I truly don't mean to speak ill of your job performance but I know that I (& most coworkers) can roll...

3. Need Advice! -CNA

   Cici89 replied to aa_sn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Depending on your state regs combative can be taken as refusal and you are not obligated to provide care. Find out details before you start (not from previous caregivers, from law research or a...

4. Leggings as nursing attire???

   Cici89 replied to mmc51264's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I wear leggings to work... other aides wear leggings... med nurses wear leggings to work... I'm at a mid-size ltc in the Seattle area. Staff wears leggings on casual Friday, weekends, and noc shift....

5. Would you take a pay cut to be a CNA?

   Cici89 replied to shycat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   In a word: yes. I have found very few nurses who weren't CNAs who actually understand and respect aides. Sure, a lot will say they value us and are glad to have the support but the ones who've been...

6. Frustrated at work.

   Cici89 replied to Jerseygirl609's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   At my LTC the DNS tries her best to split up the "good" aides. (Honestly we really are better than the terrible/slow aides.) I understand her reasoning but sometimes I don't want to work 30-50% harder...

7. First day as CNA

   Cici89 replied to mcbn2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Ask around to see if the family has a reputation- many intense family members are well known to seasoned staff. I try to not send newbies in alone when the family is in the room. Maybe because I work...

8. CNA first or Prerequisites for RN?

   Cici89 replied to stacyo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   CNA programs in Washington can be well under $700 (including textbooks and fees). Most programs I'm looking into require an active CNA so if that's the case for your programs, think of the CNA class...