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  1. how long does it take you to leave work

    yousoldtheworld replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Fortunately I see none of that at my facility, everyone's pretty much ready to leave as soon as they can. We also do not have a half hour overlap, and our rule as that we are allowed to leave as soon...

  2. how long does it take you to leave work

    yousoldtheworld replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    But there is a difference between making an evil cackle and furrowed brow, saying "I'LL SHOW THEM!" and clocking out not one minute before or after that 7 minute window, and, you know, leaving when...

  3. how long does it take you to leave work

    yousoldtheworld replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's how they do it where I work, too...but I think fuzzy's "seriously?" was more in response to the idea that, with as hard as we work for such low pay, getting paid for an extra 7 minutes is...

  4. Started new job and ready to quit

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

    This is a generalization. Hospitals are not full of rainbows and sunshine - you're caring for sick and/or possibly dying people either way you go. In healthcare, WHEREVER you work, every day is...

  5. Acne and working with patients

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

    Ohh yeah. When I worked in geriatrics, there was a resident who loved to tell me that I'd be pretty if I weren't so fat. And it really got to me at first...but I found that it would help to just...

  6. To those who are cna's and also going to school to be LPN

    yousoldtheworld replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Most places I have worked have been decently flexible, BUT you need to let them know your scheduling needs up front. Don't tell them you're available any time/shift and then make demands once you get...

  7. Dear new CNA's

    yousoldtheworld replied to reussir1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Exactly. If every resident you walk by smells like they've been sitting in their pee all day, maybe avoid that facility. But smells in general are just

  8. how long does it take you to leave work

    yousoldtheworld replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If your shift actually ends at 7, then you leave at 7. Some places have you work 11 - 7:30 to make up for your lunch break, though. I work 2-10 (and occasionally 10-6) and we actually leave at 10....

  9. Expectations

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

    I can honestly say that I knew what I was getting into. My stepmom worked as an aide when I was younger, and I was familiar with the job. I do understand being surprised at the workload, simply...

  10. Health Assessment for job

    yousoldtheworld replied to Queen33FutureLPN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Every one I have ever had has been very basic. Sometimes they just ask your medical history, take your vitals, and that's that. The most involved one I ever had checked my reflexes, had me bend and...

  11. Started new job and ready to quit

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

    Well, one, it's not nothing but changing. It's helping someone who is unable to care for themselves in whatever way necessary - changing, bathing, dressing, eating. Two, if you work in healthcare,...

  12. how do you wear your hair when going to work as a cna

    yousoldtheworld replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wore my hair in pigtails yesterday and it drove me nuts...everyone who walked by me said "aww!" and tugged

  13. Is the pay enough?

    yousoldtheworld replied to peppapig123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, I will say that I don't have a family (just 3 cats and a dog) but even living on my own, it is NOT enough in my area (I live next door to you, in Indiana). I make a little less than $9 an hour...

  14. Increasing speed

    yousoldtheworld replied to Carolinathe3rd's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I feel ya - at my facility, I have 5 showers and 13-15 total care residents to put to bed every night. Our dinner lasts until 7 and we leave at 10, plus we have our lunch break in that time, too...so...

  15. Increasing speed

    yousoldtheworld replied to Carolinathe3rd's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Are you at a facility, or something like home

  16. how do you wear your hair when going to work as a cna

    yousoldtheworld replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I worked at the hospital, perfumes were a total no go. At my current facility, honestly no one cares as long as you haven't bathed in

  17. Can someone explain how to survive doing cna work

    yousoldtheworld replied to meo814's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yep, my rent is the cheapest I could find, I live in a crappy duplex. I can't afford car insurance so I walk. I clip coupons. It's tough, even when my rent is a third of

  18. Can someone explain how to survive doing cna work

    yousoldtheworld replied to meo814's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I feel ya - I live alone and have to pay my rent, utilities, internet bill, and food for me and my animals on a bit less than 9 bucks an hour. Careful budgeting. And if you are going to stick with the...

  19. White scrub top cami question

    yousoldtheworld replied to beautsbelle's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Oh, also, the plus size section on Old Navy's website currently has several camis and tank tops on sale. I know at least a couple of them have

  20. Sundowning :)

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

    Haha, it's definitely a different world! And that's why I shake my head whenever I hear a day shift person talk about how much easier the evening shift is...they have noooo idea! But yeah, I always...

  21. White scrub top cami question

    yousoldtheworld replied to beautsbelle's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't know about camisoles, but if it were me, I would just get some of the "wife-beater" (ugh I hate that term) type tank tops. They're super cheap and very thin. They are a bit more fitted...

  22. Got Med/Surg position!

    yousoldtheworld replied to Jen411's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yep, at our hospitals nearby, you only have to be a CNA to work on the skilled floor. The other floors will hire only nursing students or or people who have taken a PCT class they offer only a couple...

  23. Have you ever worked with other CNA's that shouldn't be CNA's?

    yousoldtheworld replied to y&rfan84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ohhh yeah. I think they're everywhere. We had an aide recently get fired after TWO YEARS of complaints made to our old DON. Our old DON would not do a dang thing about it. Less than a week after...

  24. how do you wear your hair when going to work as a cna

    yousoldtheworld replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Haha. We have a few who wear a full face of makeup. Why?? I do wear some mascara (I have pale red-blonde eyelashes, they drive me nuts), and if I'm really wanting to feel festive, maybe a bit of...

  25. Paying for CNA course

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

    I 2nd the recommendation to check nursing homes in your area. I took my class for free at a nursing home, and they even paid for me to take the state test. It was a short class (a week of classroom...