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  1. What's your favorite shift?

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

    I've worked all three shifts now, and I think my favorite is 3rds. It's a lot more laid back, but you do still get some resident interaction. I liked 1sts, because it was busy and went by quickly,...

  2. what do CNA's do in a hospital?

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

    I worked at a hospital up until just a month ago, and I think it was a great experience. The floor I worked on was called the Transitional Care Unit, and it consisted of patients that needed a while...

  3. cna's who don't do their job

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

    I understand your frustration. At my previous job, I worked with someone who sounds exactly like "B". There were also a handful of people that spent more time on other halls chatting than doing any...

  4. how many patients do you have

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

    At my previous job, I worked evenings (2-10) at a nursing home/rehabilitation center and split a hall of 28 or so with another CNA. Several of these were total cares and only one or two were...

  5. Aides and Nurses - Different Outlook, Lack of Understanding

    yousoldtheworld replied to Weeping Willow's topic in General Nursing

    I know that nurses have SO MUCH to deal with, and therefore I never mind when one of my nurses asks me to do something when they are busy. However, at the last facility I worked at, I don't even know...

  6. What some Home health aides do while on the job

    yousoldtheworld replied to catlynLPN's topic in General Nursing

    While I don't see a problem with sitting down and chatting with the patient, or watching television with them, or just keeping them company in general when all of the other work is done, I cannot...

  7. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

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

    I passed my test yesterday! I finished my class and clinicals in mid March and didn't get to take my test until yesterday, so I was really worried that I'd have forgotten a lot, but all went well. I...

  8. Nurse Aide.... But Not

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

    You might look into being an MA (Medical Assistant) instead...it's still an entry into the medical field. Training generally takes longer, but you'd be assisting more with medical procedures, and...

  9. general question: WHAT IS A GOOD cna TO PT RATIO?

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

    At my LTC facility, we usually have between 12 and 16 residents per aide (depending on the hall), which, frankly, is too many to give proper and full care

  10. i passed... now looking for a job

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

    Most places around here, at least, do have new employee orientation. I know at my facility, they send you out with another CNA for at least a couple of days to help you figure out the facility's...

  11. Nurse Aide.... But Not

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

    If you can't stand the sight of feces, honestly you might not be CNA material. Typically CNAs deal MUCH LESS with blood, and much more with poop and pee. Changing briefs and wiping butts is a huge...

  12. How long did it take you to adjust?

    yousoldtheworld replied to Ready2BRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Unless you're going so slow that you have difficulty getting your work done on time, don't even worry about it. In time, you will develop your own routine and most likely, you will go faster when...

  13. What do your uniforms look like?

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

    Honestly, I like that our aides, nurses, laundry, etc. all wear different colored scrubs...it just makes it easier to identify people and keep them straight. I like being able to wear any tops we...

  14. Please tell me that it WILL get better...

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

    Don't forget that taking classes and actually being a CNA are two very different things! The classroom work might be time consuming and a lot to read, memorize, and think about... but honestly if you...

  15. difference between LTC & assistant living?

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

    Honestly, if you feel you weren't showed how to do things properly, go to your nursing director or whoever is in charge of you and your orientation and tell them. When I was still being trained, my...

  16. What do your uniforms look like?

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

    At my work, we wear royal blue scrub pants (any style we want, as long as they're royal blue), any scrub top we want, as long as it matches/coordinates with the pants, and white shoes. Though most...

  17. Woot! Woot! Just bought my first pairs of scrubs!!!

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

    I remember buying my first scrubs, too. I was excited as well!

  18. Male CNA

    yousoldtheworld replied to Boss50's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, males are accepted! I work with several males - you might actually find that some residents/patients prefer you, because it's such a female dominated field! I imagine that the extra upper body...

  19. CNA only for LTC?

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

    You can certainly work in hospitals and other places. Some doctors offices and clinics hire CNAs, as well. I guess the focus is on LTC because it IS the most common job for CNAs, and also most of the...

  20. First job, first day & body bag

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

    I think it's important to remember that every day is different! You had a rough day on your first day...but don't let that make you go into your second day with a chip on your shoulder. Most likely,...

  21. 3rd shift in LTC facility?

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

    I'm working evenings right now, but I did work 3rds for a short while and I enjoyed it. I did get more resident interaction than i expected to - a surprising number of people would be up throughout...

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

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

    Right now, I'm working 5 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., and I really like it. I do wish they offered a longer evening shift (I'd like 3 - 11:30 better), but the hours are good. It's not as hectic as day shift,...

  23. CNA Pay/Other ?'s

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

    I started out at $8 an hour at a nursing home, BUT the place I work has some of the lowest pay in the area (Indiana) and most CNAs will start somewhere between 8-11. THe nursing home I work at offers...

  24. CNA classes and requirments in Indiana

    yousoldtheworld replied to spoiledbrat0627's topic in Indiana Nursing

    If you live near the Peru, Kokomo, Wabash area, there are a couple of nursing homes that will give you the classes for free, and you don't have to work for the home unless you desire to. The program...