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Veronicax

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  1. Does anyone here actually like being a CNA?

    Veronicax posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Even though it's hard work does anyone here actually like working as a

  2. If you have a certification in Nursing Assistant and Phlebotomy

    Veronicax posted a topic in General Nursing

    Will you still have to start off working in a nursing home? Also can you work even if you haven't actually completed the state

  3. How do you get hired as a Phlebotomist with no experience?

    Veronicax posted a topic in General Nursing

    I live in Michigan and all the employers want you to have at least one year of experience. But how can you get experience if you can't get a

  4. How long was your CNA training?

    Veronicax posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There is a school that offers the CNA class that is 10 days. And another CNA program that's for a month. I'm just wondering what the difference

  5. If you have a certification in Nursing Assistant and Phlebotomy

    Veronicax replied to Veronicax's topic in General Nursing

    Well I'm saying would me not being certified keep me from being

  6. If you have a certification in Nursing Assistant and Phlebotomy

    Veronicax replied to Veronicax's topic in General Nursing

    I've been told that I would have up to two years to take the state exam but that I would still be able to work. But that some facilitates would make you certify within 90 days of being hired. Yes most...

  7. Does anyone here actually like being a CNA?

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

    I really want to give this a try just don't want to end up injuring myself. But most CNA's have to start off working at a nursing

  8. Does anyone here actually like being a CNA?

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

    So do you always have to start off working in a Nursing home right after being certified? For home health care do you have to take the patients out

  9. Does anyone here actually like being a CNA?

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

    Everytime I tell myself I am going to try being a CNA I read something else negative that makes me

  10. How long was your CNA training?

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

    Four days? Really? Some people say they took a month training and the one near me is 10 days. What is the difference? Do you learn more in the month training

  11. Does anyone here actually like being a CNA?

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

    Was the skills test

  12. Does anyone here actually like being a CNA?

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

    But how do you keep the feces and urine from getting on you? I mean like your arms? I know some people where long sleeved

  13. Does anyone here actually like being a CNA?

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

    @MissingYou thanks for replying after paying all of your monthly expenses do you have money left over to

  14. Does anyone here actually like being a CNA?

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

    The above poster mentioned they would smell of feces going home after work. Did this happen to you as well? I would only work as a CNA in a hospital. I've heard a lot of bad things about working in...

  15. Does anyone here actually like being a CNA?

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

    @NurseNinja Did you ever work at a

  16. Is being a CNA a really hard job?

    Veronicax posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am thinking about taking a CNA class to see if I would like being a nurse. I do enjoy helping people including the elderly. But is this job really hard? Do you use lifts to move patients in Nursing...

  17. Is being a CNA a really hard job?

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

    Well I've also thought about Massage Therapy I though that can be hard on the body as well. But I guess it would be a lot of stressful than the CNA

  18. Does anyone here actually like being a CNA?

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

    Chryssy you couldn't afford to live on your own working as a CNA? I was hoping I would be

  19. Is being a CNA a really hard job?

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

    The school I'll be attending offers job placement. And I was told that they place CNA'S in hospitals. I'm going to for patient care technician as well. Think I'd have a better chance at getting in at...

  20. Is being a CNA a really hard job?

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

    I'm not sure what you mean by pulling your leg. I thought it really depended on where you work. But I guess that doesn't because the work will be hard regardless. For example most people say it's best...

  21. Is being a CNA a really hard job?

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

    Practicing self care doesn't help at all with the physical

  22. What is being a CNA like?

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

    I don't know about being fit because I know at least two CNA's who are not close to being physically fit and have been working for

  23. Is being a CNA a really hard job?

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

    I think I'll try it and if I start to have any issues I'll stop I'll be sure not to lift patients alone. I am going to see what my chiropractor suggests though. A lot of CNA's say they see a...

  24. Is being a CNA a really hard job?

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

    I wouldn't lift anyone at all without help no way lol I don't get it they should allow all CNA's to use lifts it really doesn't make sense that they

  25. Is being a CNA a really hard job?

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

    @textucker this is what I've been told is to use proper body mechanics. The school offers jobs assistance they have placed some people in hospitals. I know a lot of people say it's best to work at a...