MichaelCNA

MichaelCNA

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  1. bed making need help

    MichaelCNA replied to greysa32's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When acquiring linens from the designated area, take them in this order, albeit, this is in real life, you may not need all of these for testing: 1. Mattress pad 2. Bottom sheet 3. Plastic drawsheet...

  2. Skills Test-Dressing a Client

    MichaelCNA posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, Quick question. While studying for the skills test, the steps indicate to avoid overexposure while dressing a client. How do you avoid this if you are taking a Client's shirt off? This might...

  3. Ambulation w/GB and TB/Denture Placement

    MichaelCNA posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, I would like to preface by thanking all of you who responded to my previous queries. I sincerely appreciate the beneficial information you provided. More questions, if you don't mind! For the...

  4. Skills Test-Dressing a Client

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

    Thanks everyone! Yeah, after thinking it through and through practice, it seems using the bedsheets would be fine. I guess I could use a bath-blanket as well. Thanks again, I appreciate all the...

  5. WI Skills Test

    MichaelCNA posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, Has anyone here taken the skills test in the state of WI? I passed my CNA course last Thursday, and mailed my state testing info yesterday. I'm currently cramming through the test book again,...

  6. CNA's: What's your favorite shift?

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

    I'm very pleased to see that most prefer the NOC shift. When I was offered a position in LTC, my first choice was NOC since it would obviously be slower paced, and the shift differential didn't hurt...

  7. LTC Orientation-What To Expect

    MichaelCNA posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello All, One quick question: What should I expect during Clinical Orientation for my new position at a LTC facility? I was advised by HR that it would take place over the course of four days, and...

  8. CNA + no experience = No call back!!

    MichaelCNA replied to 1ofAkind's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations, and good luck to you! I, too, was offered a position yesterday at a Rehab/LTC Facility with excellent benefits and above average pay for one without experience and a week of clinicals...

  9. Should I GO FOR IT!?!

    MichaelCNA replied to Hopeful76's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, I am in the exact position you were (until you made up your mind not to attend the interview). I just finished my first week of clinicals, and a company I'd sent my resume to the night before...

  10. Clinicals

    MichaelCNA posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi Everyone, I just completed the first two weeks of my four week CNA program (the lecture portion, got a 97%!). The final two weeks are comprised of the clinical portion at a local nursing home....

  11. ROM Question

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

    I have just one more question regarding ROM if anyone would like to answer based on their own experiences, specifically when being tested. While reviewing the states's skill testing list, the portion...

  12. ROM Question

    MichaelCNA posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi Everyone, I had just one question regarding ROM exercises. After watching the video for this skill, I noticed that while the Instructor performed ROM for the upper extremities, he supported her...

  13. ROM Question

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

    Thanks for the replies! I spent the latter half of this afternoon studying ROM, and it makes much more sense than just watching a video and simulating the movements with another person (especially...

  14. What did you NOT learn that you needed

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

    The class I registered for is a total of 120 hours. 60 hours lecture/60 hours clinical.

  15. First day ever as CNA tomorrow!

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

    Good luck! I wish you all the best in your new career!

  16. PCA with no Training/Experience

    MichaelCNA replied to D.C.Guy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, I've not yet worked as a CNA, as I do not begin training until October 6th. I would like to offer my personal insight, however. Remember that as a Nursing Assistant, you are providing basic...

  17. How did you start after CNA class?

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

    Promissor administers the CNA Test where I reside (Kenosha,WI) and it costs $100. This fee is not included in the general cost of the class, however. On another note, I am super-excited....My class...

  18. New Beginning/Request for Advice

    MichaelCNA posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Greetings, Firstly, I would like to thank all of you for the valuable information dispersed throughout this message-board. It has certainly assisted me throughout my period of discontent with my...

  19. New Beginning/Request for Advice

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

    Rance, thank you very much for your input. I'm quite familiar with your posts, and appreciate the information you've provided. I do also have a working spouse, which eases the financial aspects a bit,...

  20. New Beginning/Request for Advice

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

    Thanks. I failed to mention that my working hours would not accomodate my schooling schedule, hence my main reason for leaving. I think it would be best, and appears common here, to wait and begin...