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  1. How hard is to find a CNA job with minimal work experience?

    yousoldtheworld replied to natd9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It really depends on your area, but around here, it's pretty easy to find a job in a nursing home, assuming you have some work experience and you do well in an

  2. Just hired at an assisted living facility.......

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

    Give it a shot before you look for something else - it does sound like a lot. HOWEVER, it really depends just how independent the residents are. Some ALFs have mostly residents that require very, very...

  3. Should a CNA be told of patients condition

    yousoldtheworld replied to jdchisolm68's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yeah, that's the kind of thing that needs to be communicated in report, for sure. While it's true that not all MRSA can be passed on by bm or vomit, the staff should know WHERE the patient has the...

  4. Slower pace environment for CNA's?

    yousoldtheworld replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yep. There's a big difference between working fast because you have so much to do and working fast to sit around. I work as fast as I possibly can to get my residents in bed, because if I take my...

  5. ALF CNA's What can the LPN do to be most helpful to you?

    yousoldtheworld replied to tlc2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, first of all, if your facility isn't appreciating you, I'll take you. :) We have nurses who will walk by a resident, see that his pants are falling down, and instead of pulling them up, walk...

  6. ALF CNA's What can the LPN do to be most helpful to you?

    yousoldtheworld replied to tlc2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The biggest help is the small things. If a nurse is in the room with a resident and the resident wants some water or a blanket, and the nurse just grabs that for them instead of finding me to tell...

  7. 7-3 vs 3-11 vs 11-7.

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

    I miss big shift differentials! My facility only gives .30 cents for 2nd shift and .15 cents for

  8. New CNA, not too well at taking insults.

    yousoldtheworld replied to stargirl018's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is what I really meant (and failed) to say. Of course you're going to deal with difficult residents everywhere, and staff parents everywhere. But if the supervisor plays into the behavior? I...

  9. are there any programs that pay for school and you pay them back by working for them?

    yousoldtheworld replied to CNA1991's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    All of the programs I've ever heard of that pay for your schooling do so by reimbursing you, rather than paying up front. If you think about it, it only makes sense - if your employer paid up front,...

  10. Slower pace environment for CNA's?

    yousoldtheworld replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Everyone's slow at first, and everyone is nervous about hurting someone. It took me months to get comfortable! Maybe you could do something like companion work until you feel comfortable enough to...

  11. Slower pace environment for CNA's?

    yousoldtheworld replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, I've heard of some people having downtime on 2nds, but I'll say at my facility, 2nd shift is just as rushed as 1st...generally less staff for the same amount of residents, plus if you're working...

  12. Slower pace environment for CNA's?

    yousoldtheworld replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Home health...or why don't you just try 3rd

  13. New CNA, not too well at taking insults.

    yousoldtheworld replied to stargirl018's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    While I wouldn't have a problem caring for a boss's parent in general, I WOULD if that parent was constantly threatening to get me fired/in trouble. Not a risk I personally am willing to

  14. New CNA, not too well at taking insults.

    yousoldtheworld replied to stargirl018's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Unfortunately, it is very very common to come across people like this - residents or patients who think that it is not only your job to take care of them, but also to put up with abuse from them. If...

  15. 7-3 vs 3-11 vs 11-7.

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

    Try searching the forums, this has been answered a lot, and very thoroughly in the

  16. "New fish" -- Getting started?

    yousoldtheworld replied to blackriver753's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have you only applied at hospitals? Some hospitals will not hire new aides, and require experience first. If you haven't already, try applying at nursing homes - they generally hire a lot more new...

  17. Background Check Snags

    yousoldtheworld replied to Astralwolf37's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's hard to say. I have had a few of those month or less jobs in my life (and yes, even at a call center), and I never put them down on applications...but I have never had too much issue finding...

  18. Nursemates for FLAT feet

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

    My feet aren't completely flat, but I will say that Nursemates are some of the least comfortable shoes I've ever

  19. redemption

    yousoldtheworld replied to james112's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    We aren't allowed to give legal advice, but unfortunately any kind of criminal record can make you look irresponsible and untrustworthy to an employer. I'm sure you will still be able to find...

  20. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    yousoldtheworld replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is exactly one of my issues. If 3rd shift is short, 2nd shift gets mandated. If 1st shift is short, 3rd shift gets mandated. But 1st shift is gone before we even see how much of 2nd shift is...

  21. CNA shift wars

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

    Sounds like my facility too. I will never understand people nitpicking about the small stuff...things are never going to be perfect. These are human beings we're taking care of, and a very busy job....

  22. Calling a Patient 'Sugar': Abuse?

    yousoldtheworld replied to Trancelation's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Technically, in the eyes of the state here, calling a resident any sort of nickname that isn't written in their care plan, is a form of abuse. Which I find completely ridiculous. But, I work with...

  23. Why does everyone seem to want to work L&D?

    yousoldtheworld replied to IowaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely agree that some like the idea of L&D because with excited new parents and new lives, it tends to be a much happier environment (minus the occasional tragedy). BUT, I'll also say that...

  24. Is it worth it to take an Acute CNA class?

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

    IF your area has a market for CNAII, it is a great idea. The town I used to live in had several facilities with CNAII positions, that paid a bit more. The town I live in now, though, does not. Just...

  25. Am I right or wrong?

    yousoldtheworld replied to Vblub01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Feisty summed up most of what I was going to say much more eloquently than I would have. :) BUT, I just wanted to comment on the permanent group thing. You seem to assume that you weren't given the...