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  1. NOC shift CNAs

    Button2006 replied to MotoXCaliCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    19 get ups? even 10 get ups sounds absurd!! are you required to wash and dress them too? that is out of control! all aids should work all three shifts so they can understand what really goes on...

  2. New CNA

    Button2006 replied to LoriJoCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    awww, i am so sorry your first time on the floor was like that. i had an orientee with me today. (note that i wasn't even the regular on the floor) i am very sweet and kind to the new people. i was...

  3. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    Button2006 replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    coherent resident requests barrier cream on bottom...as i am putting the barrier cream she says: "make sure you get into the crack." what i really want to say: "what the eff do you think this is??...

  4. Can you take pre-reqs while in LPN program

    Button2006 replied to Mrfox90's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    okay i was wrong. there are still pre-reqs but i don't plan on taking any while i am attending lpn school full-time. i am going to take them after i get my lpn. i plan to take it step by

  5. Can you take pre-reqs while in LPN program

    Button2006 replied to Mrfox90's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    from what i understand, and i could be wrong, being an lpn can override some of your prerequisites. my plan is to go to become an lpn and then go to my local community college to finish my rn. i...

  6. Just starting and already discouraged.

    Button2006 replied to Egwana's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    hi there, i was very discouraged for the first 8-10 weeks that i worked at my job. i passed my cna exam in february and started working there immediately thereafter. i was treated the same way as far...

  7. CNAs: What do you do 11pm-7am?

    Button2006 replied to AnxiousStrawberry's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    yeah, i work 11-7 and we do two or three rounds at night depending on the situation. if someone is leaving at 5am we do two rounds, if we have a dialysis patient that has to get up at 5am we do two...

  8. Overtime

    Button2006 replied to CNADMS's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just started in February and got certified and I work so much overtime I don't even know what day it is half of the time!

  9. Working 3-11 Shift For the First Time :)

    Button2006 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    hi everyone! i have been a cna for all of about 6 weeks now. off of orientation for 3 weeks. i work the 11pm-7am shift and i love it. however, i want to experience some more patient care and i...

  10. Work as CNA before school in AUG08?

    Button2006 replied to yeomanCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i think it would be a great idea. just to get an idea of what you might be in for. a lot of cnas end up in ltc at first which is very unique from hospital care. i noticed that every different...

  11. New CNA feeling pretty fed up.

    Button2006 replied to junebride's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    hi there, i have been a cna for a few weeks now and i certainly do clean up a lot of mess. especially working the graveyard shift. but i find that i can still interact with a lot of my residents....

  12. FREE CNA Training in Syracuse/Rochester, NY

    Button2006 replied to dixie433's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i forgot to post the information for those that need it. i only have info on training in syracuse, ny. here it is! :nuke: there is free training at james square health and rehabilitation. they hire...

  13. FREE CNA Training in Syracuse/Rochester, NY

    Button2006 replied to dixie433's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    due to personal reasons, i will no longer be receiving or replying to any private

  14. FREE CNA Training in Syracuse/Rochester, NY

    Button2006 replied to dixie433's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i only have information for the syracuse area, not rochester. i have no idea about cna training in

  15. Hi everyone! Please read:)

    Button2006 replied to AriaRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i think it is great that you are going to be a cna. it will definitely help you to know whether or not you are doing the right thing by going into nursing. it will definitely help you with your...

  16. What Hurts the Most?

    Button2006 replied to Kat_CNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    well...before i got used to lifting my back used to kill me. now that i lift properly my arms are hurting! i know that will go away in time though. it is good that it is my arms and not my back....

  17. Cna

    Button2006 replied to Matt 2be RN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i took a 6 week course and it was great. it was a lot of reading and studying for the first two weeks and then a lot of clinical the last four weeks. cna training is not hard, the hardest part in...

  18. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    Button2006 replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i passed!!!!! i am so happy! i passed this morning as well. a super weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. :redbeathe :heartbeat i am officially a cna! i am going through orientation at...

  19. Is a Medical Technician Assistant a CNA

    Button2006 replied to greatan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :lol2:

  20. need advice on handling a difficult CNA

    Button2006 replied to PIANISTRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    peace and blessings to you, please forgive me if i am nitpicking at you but i feel very uncomfortable with your use of the word 'mutts.' were you referring to the lazy/incompetent cnas who have no...

  21. Rant

    Button2006 replied to bakpakr's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i am so happy things are working out for you! excellent!

  22. Frustrating

    Button2006 replied to JaredCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    hmmm....i bet she would change her tune if there were no cnas, don't you think? then see how she feels about them. we always tend to take things for granted when its available. don't you wish you...

  23. Rant

    Button2006 replied to bakpakr's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i really hope you don't give up. i say stand your ground and stick with it at least until you have something else lined up. please take the exam. being a cna is not an easy job and the politics...

  24. Schweet

    Button2006 replied to bakpakr's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    this thread can't end here. bakpakr, have you really and truly given up? i hope there has just been a delay and you will try and get that bsn or even a

  25. FREE CNA Training in Syracuse/Rochester, NY

    Button2006 replied to dixie433's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    hi dixie, i sent you a private message. if anyone else has questions about this, please send me a private message and i will happily let you know what i know. good luck in all that you do!