avery157

avery157 specializes in geriatric care.

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1. Dirty Business

   avery157 replied to newtress's topic in CNA/MA

   In every facility there is the name and phone number of the Ombudsman who is an advocate for the resident. If you call them you might use the word "abuse" and "negligence" (which, in a sense IS what was happening to this man) and the Ombudsman will ...

2. Can i just test out???

   avery157 replied to mywilber's topic in CNA/MA

   I would test in NC if I could because they use Promissor as their testing agency and Primissor is pretty easy to test with. But you need to know that if you get your license in NC will it transfer to where ever you are moving to. I would not test in ...

3. To the students

   avery157 replied to aerorunner80's topic in CNA/MA

   You hit the nail on the head. Thanks

4. Are there any CNA's from MI?

   avery157 replied to sumbee30's topic in CNA/MA

   With your experence you should not have too much trouble getting a job. Often it is not about your experence but how you go about applying for the job and about how well you interview. You can't just send out an application and wait for someone to ca...

5. Techniques You Have Used to Learn C.N.A. Skills

   avery157 replied to itsmyturn's topic in CNA/MA

   Please forgive my bad typing. OK, I have taught the CNA class for 10 years and I know where you are coming from. Headmaster is a BAD testing agency but of course you are stuck with them. We had them for a year in CO. and their skills steps in the ha...

6. What was your job training like?

   avery157 replied to snoflake929's topic in CNA/MA

   She is so right!!

7. State exam tomorrow!!!

   avery157 replied to Bebi11's topic in CNA/MA

   Allll Rightttt!!!!

8. State exam tomorrow!!!

   avery157 replied to Bebi11's topic in CNA/MA

   The hospitals always say they want experenced people until they get desperate. We tell our students if they have trouble getting work to come and see us. We never have anyone come in and say they can't get work. There are plenty of places to work eve...

9. State exam tomorrow!!!

   avery157 replied to Bebi11's topic in CNA/MA

   First, write down all the questions that you have like the one about the trash. Before you start your exam you can ask the evaluator any question you want. Since I don't know what state you are in I don't know what testing agency you have so I can't ...

10. Only Geriatrics?

    avery157 replied to chavaries's topic in CNA/MA

    I have taught the CNA class for years and I have seen my students everywhere there is healthcare. Doctor's offices, disabled children, labs so on. The CNA certification was started because of elderly abuse so that is why it is all geared twards them...

11. CNA course w/no Instructor???

    avery157 replied to Hope2Be's topic in CNA/MA

    Make sure they are certified by the state. If they are not you will not be able to take the state test and get licensed!! Call 678-527-3010 this is the Georgia Health Partnership. They will also have a list of classes in your area. I think the proble...

12. Cna Training In Southern California

    avery157 replied to hillarypeace2006's topic in CNA/MA

    You can also call the and CA. Nurse Aide Registry at ***** They will have a list of all the certified classes in your area.

13. Does everybody work as a CNA?

    avery157 replied to bleez80's topic in CNA/MA

    You might think about going to a home health care agency like Summit Home Healthcare and tell them what days or nights you would like to work. Then they will only call you for jobs at your specified times. So even if you only work one day or weekend ...

14. Mannequins or REAL ppl?

    avery157 replied to Wi5eguy's topic in CNA/MA

    Peri-care and catheter care are done on the mannequin. A lot depends on what state you are in. The testing agency in your state gives you all the information on how your CNA test will be done. If you go to avanzaedu.org you will find information on t...

15. 1st day in CNA class and really down...

    avery157 replied to sc0628's topic in CNA/MA

    YOU CAN DO IT!! I have been teaching the CNA class for 9 years and there is no one we could not get through and pass the state test. We had one lady with only a 3rd grade education pass and become a licensed CNA. We had to do extra work (spend extr...