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  1. What do you LOVE about being a CNA?

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

    I never had a textbook or a book I read - we had al ot of materials provided for us in my class in a big binder. However, if you go to Amazon, go to the books section and search for "nursing...

  2. what is it like?........

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

    Another thing I didn't mention: DON'T leave your 2 assists and hoyer lifts for last. Ever. I try to get them done first. Grab a 2nd person to assist you as soon as you can, and THEN move on to the...

  3. Interview Questions

    yousoldtheworld replied to ChicagoRN2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In questions like that, AND in practice, never try to argue with a dementia patient. They are actually seeing a different reality and trying to reason with/orient them can make them further agitated....

  4. state test.?........

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

    Every state does not have the exact same test, but I think they're all fairly similar. The written test is very easy and is mostly common sense. If you relax and read over your information, you...

  5. Interview Questions

    yousoldtheworld replied to ChicagoRN2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    One thing I have been asked at every CNA interview is "Describe how you would deal with a difficult or combative

  6. Shifts

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

    if you go to the thread called "what is it like", I posted a rundown of typical activities for all three shifts in ltc. a condensed version: Nightshift usually means every 2 hour bedchecks where you...

  7. what was your starting salary as a ..................

    yousoldtheworld replied to DVDWIFE1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My first job paid only 7.50...but this was in a very small, low income town in Indiana. I'm still in a small town in IN, but the facility I'm at now starts you out at about $10 an hour. If I...

  8. Uniform Guidlines where you work

    yousoldtheworld replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    That made me laugh out loud because it so sounds like something that would happen to me. My favorite uniform mishap happened one night when I was helping a lady walk from her sink back to her bed as...

  9. Uniform Guidlines where you work

    yousoldtheworld replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a memory enhancement unit...which is pretty much assisted living for people in the early to mid stages of Alzheimers who are otherwise in pretty good health. Nurses and aides both wear polo...

  10. Breaking CNA contracts

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

    I wouldn't break the contract. If you take the class and work for them, just tell them you will only work part time, a certain number f days a week upon hire. If you accept a full time position, of...

  11. what is it like?........

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

    Also, I forgot to mention that on dayshift, you might have anywhere from 5-15 residents. Evenings, you might have 10-20. Nights, you'll probably have at least 20, usually a whole hall to yourself....

  12. Want help with Insomnia working Day Shift

    yousoldtheworld replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    I worked days for about a year, and I was never able to get a good day shift routine going. I just can never manage to go to sleep early enough to allow me to get up at 5 a.m. and still be well...

  13. Night shift?

    yousoldtheworld replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

    I went from 2nds to 3rds without much trouble. I am very much a nightowl though. As it was, when I worked 2nds, I got off at 11, by the time I got home, undressed, and settled, it was after...

  14. what is it like?........

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

    Working in LTC is challenging, but often fun and rewarding, too. The best thing you can do for yourself early on is work out a routine that you can follow every day. Pay attention to which residents...

  15. What do you LOVE about being a CNA?

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

    I love getting to know my residents. If you think about it, what we do is really pretty cool - not many people get to see so many people in such an intimate way as we do. I don't mean that in a...

  16. nasty smells

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

    Haha...after a month or two, I got to the point that most smells did not bother me. The one exception was occasionally there would be a really nasty colostomy that would make me dry heave and gag....

  17. Supplies for CNA Class?

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

    1. She already said that she needs scrubs for clinicals. 2. I said comfortable shoes were important. I said nothing about nike swooshes or any other color. 3. As for the steth, etc. goes, I said "If...

  18. Gross Things You Wish You Didn't See (G-rated)

    yousoldtheworld replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Seconded.

  19. Curious About a Couple of Things...

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

    Interesting. I actually own a pair of skating shoes, I'd never thought of wearing them to work though! I also have to be picky about my shoes...I am very accident prone, and as such, I have broken...

  20. Curious About a Couple of Things...

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

    Oh, and I forgot to add that comfortable shoes make a WORLD of difference. I'd rate them as the very most important supply you can

  21. Curious About a Couple of Things...

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

    If you already know what color of scrubs you need, I'd try to get at least 2 sets. As for the BP cuff, stethoscope, and gait belt, I wouldn't buy them unless you are told you will need them. Every...

  22. Supplies for CNA Class?

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

    If I remember correctly, all I needed for my class were scrubs for clinicals and a good writing utensil. A notebook for taking notes is a good idea, as are index cards (for making cards of each skill...

  23. 6 months of assisted living to hospital?

    yousoldtheworld replied to naide88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It can never hurt to apply! Some hospitals want you to have a year of experience, but some don't, necessarily. One thing to think about though, is that hospital work is generally a lot more STRESSFUL...

  24. Cna Vs. Medical Assistant

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

    Another benefit to CNA is that in some places, you can get your training and even take your state test for free. I did, though a program at an LTC/Rehab facility. It might be worth it to you to call...

  25. night shift depression

    yousoldtheworld replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I love nights. I maintain a regular schedule so there is no playing "catch up" for me - I sleep roughly the same time whether I work or not. Like a couple of others have said, I am naturally a...