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  1. Signed Up for CNA Class

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

    Wow, I wish the pay was so high here! For me, I think the condensed class was the best thing. I'm young, I had recently been in college when I took mine, and I'm a fast learner. I can understand why...

  2. Help I hate the people that I work with

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

    I can understand where you're coming from and I'm sorry you're dealing with that right now. I think many places suffer from a similar problem with people talking behind the backs of others instead of...

  3. Do any of you LOVE where you work?

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

    I have always wanted to work in a mother/baby or birthing unit. That sounds amazing. Newborns are so perfect! And no, it's not bragging! Sometimes we need to focus on the good around here! And,...

  4. bed making need help

    yousoldtheworld replied to greysa32's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    They've already given you good tips, but I just wanted to tell you you're not alone. Bedmaking was the skill I was most dreading, and of course I got making an unoccupied bed for one of my skills....

  5. Skills Test-Dressing a Client

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

    Mmhmm, you always want to remember to undress the weak side last and dress it first. I just remember it as keeping the weak side covered

  6. I fear my CNAs! lol

    yousoldtheworld replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    I really think one thing that would help would be if every facility that has a problem with these things had an inservice/mandatory meeting where it was discussed. This way, management could spell out...

  7. Signed Up for CNA Class

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

    Yeah, I think a lot of the actual material you learn is "common sense", it's just a matter of remembering the exact steps they give you so you can do it properly for the state test. My class was a...

  8. I'm so discouraged

    yousoldtheworld replied to Gloin's topic in General Nursing

    While in my area, CNAs are always needed, you might not get 12 bucks an hour. I started out making 7.50 and now I'm only making 10.50. So, that really depends on where you live. As for experience,...

  9. Wearing Cologne to work Yes Or No

    yousoldtheworld replied to KarmaWiseRaven's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked at a hospital, the policy was no perfume/cologne at all, and the only scent I wore was deodorant and baby lotion. Currently, I am working at a Memory Enhancement Center in a retirement...

  10. I fear my CNAs! lol

    yousoldtheworld replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    I am a CNA and I have seen this sort of thing before. I, personally, would NEVER talk to my nurse like that I and do my best to do the job I am paid to do. I know that there are other CNAs like me,...

  11. How long until you get a call?!?!?!

    yousoldtheworld replied to jcasti02's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As a rule, I generally call one or two business days after turning it in. If I applied on a Monday, I'd call on Tuesday or Wednesday. The important thing is that they see that you are actively...

  12. PCT at a hospital Flex pool (FL hospital Waterman)

    yousoldtheworld replied to Angielou1079's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In Indiana, at least, being in the flex pool means that you can be sent to work in multiple units, wherever you may be needed that day. It could also mean working different shifts depending on need,...

  13. Any advice for this young CNA

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

    Yeah, Long Term Care is probably the way to go for now. Not only are they almost always hiring, they always appreciate having males, since they're more rare. I know a lot of people don't want to work...

  14. Physical considerations for CNAs?

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

    I always run into doorknobs/handles and end up with bruised hips. But my biggest thing is, I always end up running over my toes with anything on wheels - wheelchairs, tables, med carts, meal...

  15. How to write our title after our name

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

    I think it, like nearly everything else, just depends on where you are located. Here, you are only a "CNA" if you have passed and been certified by the state, and you can only work as one if you're...

  16. nervous about the CNA state test....

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

    I live in Indiana, but I think the test is fairly similar everywhere :) First, the written test is really easy. A lot of it is common sense, and if you paid attention in class and read over your...

  17. CNA Classes offered but I just don't know

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

    Oh, I definitely understand that. WHere I live though, jobs are in such short supply that CNA work is about the best paid position I can get at this time, at least until I finish school. I only make...

  18. CNA Classes offered but I just don't know

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

    I will say though, in contrast to the last post, SOME nurses do respect CNAs, as do some doctors! Most likely, you will run into a combination of those who treat you with respect and kindness and...

  19. restraints?

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

    That is so ridiculous to me. While I understand why they have to be careful about "restraints" (I once came into my shift and a night shift aide had actually used a sheet tied to the lower part of...

  20. How to write our title after our name

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

    I was wondering what the R is, as well. I always signed my name "Michaela, CNA" in general. However, certain facilities may have a different title they like you to use when it comes to...

  21. CNA Classes offered but I just don't know

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

    When I worked at a hospital up until a month ago, taking vital signs was one of my daily tasks. In Indiana, though, CNA's don't do vitals in LTC for some reason, except once in a while I might have a...

  22. Physical considerations for CNAs?

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

    In nursing you will have to lift some, even just to help a patient stand, you sometimes have to bear a considerable amount of weight. I'd be VERY careful trying to do CNA/nursing work with your back....

  23. CNA's: What's your favorite shift?

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

    I think a lot of times that occurs when CNAs get burned out. The only job where I dealt with hateful night shifters was at a hospital, and those night shifters were long time CNAs. It seemed like...

  24. unfortunate fate

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

    Oh, I understand! I once had a job where, when I decided to quit, it took ALL my strength not to walk out. I stuck it out for the shift, but I quit that night when I would normally give proper...

  25. CNA2 BE...Needs HELP>>>

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

    It really depends. All 3 have their own benefits. A hospital is great because depending on the unit you work on, you can see and experience a lot of different things. ANother good thing about...