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  1. Hospital vs. Nursing Home

    chickapea replied to WldChrry's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I make quit a bit more at my hospital job than I did at a nursing home or assisted living. Much better benefits too. It did however take me a long time to get a job in a hospital. I am very happy...

  2. yay....finally got a job!

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

    Congratulations Michelle!! I worked in a ALF in dementia/memory care and just got my first job in the hospital. I think it was good experience. Like the above poster said most people should be able...

  3. First CNA interview tomorrow!! NEED ADVICE!

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

    Just take a deep breath, be yourself and think positively. You'll do great! Oh yea and smile :)... Good luck

  4. New PCA in the ER, Anxiety wont go away..

    chickapea replied to 49*1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm starting a new job in the hospital too and I'm also nervous, especially about the coding. I think it's normal... I hope! Good luck, soon you'll be an old pro.

  5. Are you proud to be a CNA?

    chickapea replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Heck

  6. I Got The Job!

    chickapea replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's awesome! Congratulations!!

  7. CNAs inTelemetry... advice please!!

    chickapea posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have an interview for a CNA position in Telemetry:redbeathe. I would like some advice and also some insight on what to expect from the interview. I have been applying for hospital positions for...

  8. Sutter extended campus

    chickapea posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hey! I'm just curious if anyone is already in the Sutter extension program. If so what is a typical week like? I know that it is accelerated, 16 months. Is the actual workload per week more than...

  9. Interview!! What to do?!?!?! help

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

    Congratulations on the new job!! I work in a dementia/memory care unit and I like it. There is never a dull moment and my sweet residents keep me on my toes . Good luck to

  10. Oklahoma Vital Skill.. If I miss it Will I fail?

    chickapea replied to Tayuh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think that BP is one of the most important skills for someone to have down and be comfortable with. I would advise being comfortable with it before you start working regardless of the test. I...

  11. CNA's Have to Be Thrifty......How Do You Stretch a Dollar?

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

    So aside from cutting coupons and looking for deals such as dollar store or sales I look for freebies. I have kids so the funnest thing is to find fun things to do together for free. Here are some...

  12. failed cna due to bp skill

    chickapea replied to pksb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sorry to hear that. I would say to just keep taking bp on all your friends and family for practice so that next time you test you'll be much more comfortable with it. Good luck and keep pushing...

  13. How do you discuss your availability?

    chickapea replied to SnowRain7489's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yea, just let them know your availability and tell them that you are looking to work one shift a week (8 hours would be the minimum I think.) I'm sure a lot of places could use an extra body a shift...

  14. Cheapest CNA program in SAN JOSE/SANTA CLARA?

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

    I'm not sure in your area, but you might try the community colleges. That's where I did my CNA training and it was $100.00, $20.00 per unit for the class. Plus cost of books, uniforms and health...

  15. You know you've been working too much when...

    chickapea posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This morning my husband was still asleep in our room with the door shut. As I went to enter our room, I knocked and almost introduced myself! It's been a long

  16. CNAs in assisted living? Please post!

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

    Hey miiszkim0711, do you work under your CNA cetificate/do they refer to you as a CNA at work? I started my job and we are called resident assistants. I need to verify with my boss because I really...

  17. Medication Passes and Group Homes

    chickapea replied to shozzy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm glad you brought this up. I'm a CNA and at a new job in assisted living which seems very nice. I'm taking in house training on caregiving and dementia care since I'm new there. I'm also...

  18. cna 1 vs cna 2

    chickapea replied to SuBinCRNAtoBe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know about the pay difference. I'm in Cali and we don't have CNA1 and CNA2. I do think that it is usually easier to get hired on where you do your clinicals because they get to know you and...

  19. all black shoes??

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

    Thanks vickyp! I'll keep that in mind for the future. I went to TJ Maxx and found all black steve madden sneakers, comfortable for 15.00! I really did not want to spend very much for work shoes so...

  20. all black shoes??

    chickapea posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I'm starting a new job in assited living - memory care. I have a work shirt and I need to wear black scrub pants and all black shoes. I'm going out looking tonight as the only appropriate work...

  21. I got my acceptance letter :)

    chickapea replied to Nervous1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    :redpinkhe

  22. Background check in CA taking forever!!!

    chickapea posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi there! Has anyone out there recently been waiting on a background check in CA? How long did it take? I've had 5 in the last 2 years for different classes/jobs, but this one seems to be taking...

  23. Background check in CA taking forever!!!

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

    Ok, so literally after I posted this thread my work called and I start tomorrow!!

  24. Sac City College's LVN program

    chickapea replied to church320069's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks AKAT04! Unfortunately no. Try try

  25. What would you do? Need advice from RN's and MOMS

    chickapea replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't worry about the fingerprinting. I've been fingerprinted 3 times in the last 7 months... once for a class, once for my ambulance drivers certificate and just again today for a job. It's...