KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    I have a dilemma..Ughhhhhhhh

    KimberlyRN89 replied to *Miss*'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's what I was going to suggest as well. Check with your BON & see what the qualifications are b/c you mentioned that you last worked in Nov. 07 so you might have worked enough hours in order...
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    Please don't expect CNAs to

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Lendytaylor10's topic in General Nursing

    Are you one of my coworkers? This sounds like exactly what I am experiencing We have quite a few residents at my facility on hospice. One of them is over 300lbs. Someone upthread mentioned using a...
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    Cna license transfer to Va ?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to clyb252's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes the term is endorsement. Here is the info, I hope it
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    CNA jobs...is it always like this?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to deewee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thats great! I'm glad its worked out for you. That's why its extremely important that employees know their rights. No one should have to work under those
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    CNA jobs...is it always like this?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to deewee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You mentioned that you have to clock in 15 min. early. Maybe that's what they consider your 15 min break..just a
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    CNA jobs...is it always like this?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to deewee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :eek::eek::eek::eek: Is this even legal? No
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    CNA & post mortem care - mandatory?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to aerocats's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I haven't had to perform PM care yet, but when I was doing clinicals for my CNA class we got to see a resident who had just passed away. He died with his mouth open & our instructor told us that...
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    How hard is to find a CNA job with minimal work experience?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to natd9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yea, this is impotant b/c it really all depends on your area. It took me 2 months to find a job here in MD. Maybe you could research what the job market is like in your area so you can get a better...
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    CNA class asap!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Starman's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Go to your state's BON page & see if they have a list of approved CNA programs. That's how I found out about the school I went to. Best of luck to you
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    Double Shifts

    KimberlyRN89 replied to escapebigd's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Alot of people do double shifts @ my facility, but they usually do 7am-9pm or 11pm-1pm..never the full 16 hrs. Mainly its a census related reasoning; our building can hold 60 residents but its been...
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    Charting

    KimberlyRN89 replied to ombyoureaninja's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We were allowed to look at the resident's charts, but we werent allowed to chart. That was up to the actual GNAs/LPNs etc.. And I guess it depends on where you work too. I think at hospitals the...
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    Radial pulse skills exam

    KimberlyRN89 replied to dallet6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Omg if I got that skill I would have been like . But yes, you are allowed to ask questions; if it's something like pulse, I'm assuming the proctor will tell you when to begin counting. Don't be afraid...
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    Passing score on exam

    KimberlyRN89 replied to MissFuturecna87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It did not have the score on mine. This is what it said (i kept the paper b/c i was soo happy lol ) Exam: Written Result: Pass Next Steps: Congratulations! You have passed the NNAAP Written...
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    Do CNAs get license numbers ?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to work&play's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I guess it depends on your state & what they choose to call it. In MD, everyone (med.tech.,CNA,GNA,med.aides,LPN,RN) is issued a license number, it just has a different letter to denote which type...
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    Can you get your licence for a cna if your under 18?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Marissa2619's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I met some girls who got their CNA license while in high school. Your best bet is to check your state board of nursing though. good
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    applying for position before you finish?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to mrsRJ's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It depends on the state I suppose. Here in MD it takes a while, due to # of people submitting applications to the board, also we have to undergo both a state & FBI fingerprinting and background...
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    applying for position before you finish?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to mrsRJ's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Based on my experience, I wouldn't advise it. Most places told me to come back once I passed my test & then apply. And even after I received my 90 day temporary license from the board, it was...
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    GO for PCT or LPN???

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Misslady113's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would say the PCT program, only because you mentioned that you have young kids & the LPN program would not qualify you to participate in a LPN-RN bridge program. Best of luck to
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    The Fear of the Skills Test

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Trillcat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My school had a practice session the week before the test so the skills & info would be fresh in our minds( we had finished the class a month before). I don't think it was the test that bothered...
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    Does cold calling really work?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Miwila's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    From my experience this can have good results or not so good results. Yes, although most places these days have websites, some don't. I tried calling the facility where I did my clinicals at(it has a...
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    Job dilema- is it like this everywhere?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to NM nurse to be's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, I know what you're going through. One weekend when I worked there were no wipes, chucks(sp?) and we were verrrrry low on gloves. Our RSD was sick that week, therefore she didnt come into work...
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    Waiting to get a CNA job?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to smellyacres's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree it all depends on your state. I got my license this May & I have to renew it by October 28th. To keep it current, I have to work at least 16 hours for compensation as a CNA and 8 hours for...
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    Tell me about your clinical experience....

    KimberlyRN89 replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Clinicals was fun. We did ours at a CCRC so we worked in different parts of the facility like the nursing home section, the assisted living section, the dementia unit & then at the clinic. We...
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    What are the benefits and rewards of working in a nursing home?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Dorali's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know how you are feeling. When I first got my CNA license I had it all planned in my mind that I was going to apply at one of the nicest hospitals in the area for a position on the labor &...
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    Pray for Me

    KimberlyRN89 replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CONGRATS!