amason2021

amason2021 CNA

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  1. Wondering to go in or not….

    amason2021 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Great. Facility I'm at is one star(one being the worst, five being the best). Low staffing to do being how bad it is(like every where else). Me being new to the fax and a newly certified aide last...

  2. CNA and CPR

    amason2021 replied to CommuterChick22's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hospital I'm starting at Monday mandates we have it. And since I'm certified already, I just had to text proof of it to the recruiter that interviewed me on the phone. Made it easier for

  3. low senority

    amason2021 replied to ChefGirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My dream job! After my certification and training at the hospital gets done as a PCT, and if I have to go there, im jumping on that chance without batting an

  4. Just took the CNA/STNA state exam, wasn't expecting that....

    amason2021 replied to AgentFreckles's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Personally? I found the written very easy. The skills were slightly harder. But I had a forgiving proctor for skills so that made it easier on me. But I was nervous when I did skills. But I did mine...

  5. Hoyer lift policies

    amason2021 replied to Michell54's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's really supposed to be 2 people no matter what. What happens if the hoyer pas broke while in the air and you're the only one there with the resident? And I would guess Dr trumps

  6. 20 Patients for 1 CNA??

    amason2021 replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Unsafe as all get out. I left a place partly for this

  7. If You are Paying for a CNA Course... aka The Post I Wish I'd Read a Month Ago.

    amason2021 replied to MadruGada's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Same for Illinois and Indiana! We had four months to get certified after clinicals. When I INITIALLY took the class, I didn't know my former employer was going to offer it for free, so I still have to...

  8. PCT job hours?

    amason2021 replied to brianna98's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    The hospital I'm starting at is 12 hour shifts, three days a week with the option of more days if I wanted(I'm tempted once I get certified as a

  9. What have you failed the CNA skills exam for?

    amason2021 replied to CNA1488's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I passed with making an occupied bed, bed pan and feeding on my first try. My proctor asked me, after bed pan, which skill I wanted to do next: feeding or bed. Feed was obvious because Suzy Q was up...

  10. Can I lose my CNA Certification if I show up for the beginning of my shift and not clock in or accept report?

    amason2021 replied to Rielly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    HAHAHA. Nope. If you did what I did and refused report then quit, then it doesn't qualify. Like previous posts have said, that's an empty threat and they can't do squat to you if you refused report or...

  11. Manual blood pressure!!

    amason2021 replied to Mariestrong's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I struggled when I first took the class 13 years ago and again this year. But I practiced on my husband this year, and what kinda helped me(that didn't at the beginning of the year) is that he told me...

  12. How long does it take to receive your CNA Certificate in the mail?

    amason2021 replied to allisonnicole23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    2-3 weeks for me. Got mine in two weeks, two and a half weeks

  13. CNA ratios by state

    amason2021 replied to ctmed's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yeaaaah, that's why I left LTC. I know indiana, from what I HEARD at an old facility of mine(it's hear say, so I doubt it'll happen, BUT knock on wood it will), is supposed to change the staffing...

  14. How to print copy of your CNA license in califronia?

    amason2021 replied to Student nurse lady's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Cali, don't know. I live in Illinois but certified in Indiana and Indiana sent mine to me within 2-3 weeks. I got mine within two, two and a half,

  15. Experience to Work in a Hospital as a CNA

    amason2021 replied to CobraFan89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It took me a bit to get a hospital job. BUT I told them in both phone and in person interviews what my long term goals are, plus me checking like crazy and personally emailing the...

  16. Does. Anyone like their CNA job??

    amason2021 replied to Cathylady's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In long term care? Oh heck to the no! I start hospital setting next week, which is what I want

  17. CAN I FAIL FOR CALL LIGHT ON MY CNA SKILLS?

    amason2021 replied to CNA Student03's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I took my skills, I didn't have that specific skill. So my best guess is that it depends on the state you're

  18. What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

    amason2021 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Signing on to a new facility, expecting to have some resemblance of training then your trainer tells you "yeah, it's only three days of training, they tell you that?” New CNA me: "h*** no they...

  19. Favorite brands of scrubs and why?

    amason2021 replied to RNbknyc's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Cherokee. The cargo pants(reminds me of the pants they wear in the military, somewhat) and the v neck with the stretchy sides(with pic). But they don't offer the eggplant color in the style I like(but...

  20. 1 nurse 1 patient on a floor?

    amason2021 replied to rnsteph87's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Oh. This facility does all the time with aides taking two halls. One RN had to take four halls by herself because there was no one else. And believe me, facility is own by corporate in 7 different...

  21. 1 nurse 1 patient on a floor?

    amason2021 replied to rnsteph87's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you!! Preach it! Nursing homes are notoriously bad for this. And the facility I just quit on Monday expected me to take report for two. I looked at unit supervisor and asked if it was patient...

  22. Untrained staff taking Residents out to smoke

    amason2021 replied to Kelly Buckner's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yeesh. My old facility I worked at. Not many smoked. But geez,some residents got testy when it was inclement weather and reamed our staff for. I hated taking smokers out. They had housekeeping,...

  23. Why is LTC so hated

    amason2021 replied to MadameFreckles's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I personally now hate LTC. Verbal abuse from certain residents just because they can and management won't do squat is partially why I'm leaving. Lack of training is THE BIGGEST REASON as to why. Three...

  24. The ridiculousness of LTC/SNF

    amason2021 replied to YUKONrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Story of my life. I'm still new to facility(but I'm glad a hospital offered me a position and im getting out sooner than later) and the verbal by residents is what's driving me to leave even tho I'm...

  25. What did I get myself into?

    amason2021 replied to bfg454's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    You were lucky. Me as an aide got three and expected to remember everything for each hall Im scheduled to be on. And being new to the facility and a new aide to boot. And I'm struggling and jumping...