KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    Starting CNA program

    KimberlyRN89 replied to sawyer12's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My advice to you is buy the book ahead of time if you can & start reading through it. I loved loved loved my cna class & recommend anyone who is considering taking a CNA program-please do!!!...
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    How much do CNA's make these days and is the pay worth the workload?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Lala27poodles's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with everyone concerning pay. I think if you have an opportunity to be trained for free by a hospital, GO FOR IT!!!!!!! I wish I had done that when I had the opportunity at the beginning of...
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    yay....finally got a job!

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

    Congrats! I work at an ALF too, its kinda small compared to others in our area (52 residents as of right now). Working at an ALF is somewhat different than a LTC b/c the residents should be able to...
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    Special relationships at work

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

    Yes, stay clear of that sort of thing. I think you did the right thing & its obvious that your main concern is the residents, not getting involved in drama. Kudos to you
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    CNA course and Piercings

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Natny23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yea I agree with you. I have my bellybutton pierced so I know you have to cleanse your piercings at least a couple of times a day in order to keep them from getting infected. I dont think the piercing...
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    TB testing

    KimberlyRN89 replied to CNAmonica65's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I got one in January for my CNA class & then in May when I got hired at my job, I had to take another one! I told them I'd already had it (and had the paper from my doctor's office &...
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    CNA course and Piercings

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Natny23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had to go to a staff meeting today & we had to go over our new rules concerning dress code.. in one part it mentioned tats& piercings and it said that facial piercings must be taken out...
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    Anyone else feeling the effects of the recession at work?

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

    Ugh my facility spent a lot of money on new washers & dryers (our maintanence director even admitted that our previous ones were still in perfect working condition & only been used a couple of...
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    CNA course and Piercings

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Natny23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree. I think its better to be on the safe side & remove it, especially for interviews. I know its unfair but a lot of people will judge a person by their tattoos or piercings rather than their...
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    False reporting

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Marlene39's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Concerning oral care- maybe some of the residents will not allow her to do oral care? I know thats a big problem for me. A few of my residents wear dentures and I'll remind them to take them out for...
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    Curious about your courses

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

    Same with my class. Are you doing the CNA class as a pre-req for nursing
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    Does the school require you 2 pass the class tests & final exam?

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

    During our theory portion, we had to get a 85 or better on all the tests. To get our CNA license we had to take a 100 q. final and had to get I think a 90 on it. To be able to sit for our GNA license...
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    Just a few more skills exam q's, I promise! :)

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

    I'm not in FL & didn't get BP on my test, but I think for that skill they might use that dual head stethoscope like this one
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    First CNA interview tomorrow!! NEED ADVICE!

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

    I think you should wear something business-like, perhaps a nice pair of slacks or a nice skirt with a top. Regarding questions,they'll probably ask you things like "why did you decide to apply here"...
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    Submitting Chicken Pox paper to school to be in clinical?

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

    I had to show proof that either I received the vaccine or verbally tell them that I had the pox (had it when I was 3). Can you call your county health department or something to see if they have your...
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    FED UP CNAS!!!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Omg we have two LPNs at my job that act just like this!! One of them is semi tolerable, but the other acts like he's soo much better than all of us! On evenings when he is supposed to be passing meds,...
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    FED UP CNAS!!!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm so glad I saw this thread!! I have some stuff I wanted to vent lol. I work @ an ALF for people with dementia & its pretty small compared to other ALFs or LTCs (just 57 residents currently)....
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    Interview!! What to do?!?!?! help

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

    Congrats on getting the job! And there's a lot of Sunrise facilities here in Maryland. Before I got my current job, I went on a group interview for Sunrise too but they didn't have any openings at the...
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    Interview!! What to do?!?!?! help

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

    I really hope you get the job ! The ALF I work for is just for those with Alzheimers & Dementia. I really love it! And since you have experience already with dementia, that sets you apart from the...
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    Job Search

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

    Are the jobs you are interested in ask that you have experience? B/c most of the hospitals around here ask that you have 6mos. minimum experience before applying, which makes things hard for new CNA's...
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    Interview!! What to do?!?!?! help

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

    I understand where you're coming from! I was in the same boat too.. I just wanted a job sooo bad I was willing to work for any salary..even if it was just minimum wage. But anyways are there any...
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    Shady Grove in Rockville

    KimberlyRN89 replied to nursprl's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Just stay away from Adventist Healthcare
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    Interview!! What to do?!?!?! help

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

    Tell them about your experience in caregiving, & also tell them about some of your positive qualities that will help you in being a good CNA. Good luck!
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    New CNA!!!

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

    yay congrats! i knew you could do it
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    "The Mean Girl"

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

    I'm glad things are working out for you. But this CNA you mentioned sounds down right dangerous! If you ever witness her doing something improper to a resident, I'd suggest you call the state...