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  1. Is this your last stop?

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

    I don't know. I do have hopes that I will, someday, be able to finish school. But it's unclear when/if that will be a possibility. SO I guess I hope that this isn't my last stop, but if it is, I...

  2. Employment Question

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

    WHen it comes to something like CNA work, ANY experience is good experience. Of course places like to see that you stay at one job for a long time, BUT something like moving is a valid reason to...

  3. Shoes for Flat feet

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

    I agree - I am a new believer in New Balance. I have lots of shoes that are pretty good, that let my feet feel good - Birkenstocks, Alegrias. But a few months ago I got a pair of the New Balance...

  4. The Quest for the Perfect Scrubs Fabric

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

    Haha, I like Greys too, but did you guys actually read the post?? Anyway, here's a site that sells fabric specifically for scrubs, maybe you can find something here?...

  5. nurse mates anyone?

    yousoldtheworld replied to tnt714's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think Nursemates look cute, but they are some of the most uncomfortable work shoes I have ever

  6. 15-hour workweek for CNA ?!

    yousoldtheworld replied to bbrewer001's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    PRN is, like many medical abbreviations, stands for the Latin phrase, "pro re nata" which means "for the situation's needs". So basically "as

  7. CNA 3-11pm

    yousoldtheworld replied to trillnurse7's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am SO JEALOUS of people who describe their 2nd shift experience like this. At my facility, we have 5-7 showers apiece to do, plus dinner lasts from 5:00 - 7:00...then we go to our lunch breaks, then...

  8. 15-hour workweek for CNA ?!

    yousoldtheworld replied to bbrewer001's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Many places hire part time aides...you could probably work 2 days a week for 16

  9. What's in your CNA work bag?

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

    The fact is, we are legally entitled to our breaks and to do basic things like use the bathroom. Your facility cannot stop you from doing these things. What is the worst thing that's going to happen...

  10. FED UP CNAS!!!!

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

    I always thought there was, but I don't know. Someone told me that the law only pertains to geriatric facilities, and that those laws don't pertain to a pediatric facility? I have no idea if that's...

  11. not physically strong enough to be a CNA...

    yousoldtheworld replied to mar12011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yep :) AND you'll be surprised how quickly you build up strength,

  12. FED UP CNAS!!!!

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

    What I'm fed up with right now? ON my weekend to work, lately they schedule only 3 aides. We have 8 aides when we are fully staffed. That means, 3 aides scheduled to care for 88 total care residents....

  13. not physically strong enough to be a CNA...

    yousoldtheworld replied to mar12011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I will tell you that in my experience, a "no lift" policy is more something they say they have to appease the state than something that is realistic, and it's also there to cover their butts. They...

  14. not physically strong enough to be a CNA...

    yousoldtheworld replied to mar12011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have you considered something like working in a group home or assisted living? In those settings, the residents can normally stand, walk, roll, but just need help with their ADLS. I wouldn't give up...

  15. applied for CNA job...and now a credit check?

    yousoldtheworld replied to twinbee25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have never had a credit check done to get a CNA job, and I'm glad of that. My credit is not very good...and it is NOT a reflection of my character. I've never had a credit card, however, I have a...

  16. Is it wise to stay in long term care?

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

    This is not universally true. At the facilities around here, the RNs work the floor just like the LPNs

  17. Does anybody really care?

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

    WHen it comes down to it, an LTC can only be as good as the people working in it. If every good employee says "well, this place sucks!" and leaves, nothing will ever

  18. Feel pressured to do 2 people transfer alone

    yousoldtheworld replied to CelesteR903's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    And I should add that, when I do transfer someone in a way that is not listed in their careplan, I know I take full responsibility for the outcome and that if it went badly, I'd likely lose my job....

  19. Feel pressured to do 2 people transfer alone

    yousoldtheworld replied to CelesteR903's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I will admit that there are some people who are listed as 2 person assists that I feel comfortable transferring alone. I will NOT, however, transfer anyone I don't feel comfortable transferring, nor...

  20. Do you wear an undershirt???

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

    oh man, I'd rather chew off my arm. I get hot enough with just a scrub top, I think I'd die even with a thin undershirt. But I work with lots of girls who wear an undershirt every

  21. Same assignment/residents

    yousoldtheworld replied to AJ_427's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We have a mix - a few people have permanent assignments, while most of us switch around between 2 or 3, and just stay in the same general section. I'd say I work on one group 3 days a week, and then...

  22. urine sample/graduated cylinder

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

    Depends on the setting. For normal charting at my facility? No. Unless your facility wants you to. For something like a sample, maybe...again, if your supervisor tells you

  23. Co-workers don't want to help me change residents!!!

    yousoldtheworld replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, when I'm asked for help, I always try to go help as soon as I can. BUT. It can get really frustrating, because I have several coworkers per day who need my help (usually multiple times), and if...

  24. Seeing coworkers outside of the workplace

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

    I have only been to the grocery store ONE TIME when i havent' run into someone from work. And that's in a year. It's ridiculous. I HATE

  25. How did you get your job?

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

    I did clinicals at my first facility, and was hired upon completion. My 2nd facility, I applied online via Monster. THe hospital, I applied online at their site repeatedly until I got hired. My...