APC53

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1. New CNA feeling pretty fed up.

   APC53 replied to junebride's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Working in LTC is an experience like no other. I've worked in a LTC/MR facility for almost 3 years and I'll tell you...it's one of the most stressful things I've ever done in my entire life. And I...

2. Finished Clinical; Have Questions

   APC53 replied to WVlpn2b's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   LTC facilities can be very frustrating. I work at an MR LTC facility, so I think that's a little more stressful. In general though, nursing work, especially CNA work is a thankless job...for the...

3. CNA Shifts

   APC53 replied to Trish323's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I don't think it's very likely you'll find a place willing to do that. Most places, especially nursing homes, have a hard enough time keeping the CNA's they already have. The turn-over rate for...

4. Need Advice! Should I Take This New Job?

   APC53 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I have been working at a LTC/MR facility for almost 3 years. I work midnight (my favorite shift) and I make a base pay of $8.81/hr, with a .50 differential. The overtime is readily available, mostly...

5. how many patients do you have

   APC53 replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I work midnights at an LTC facility and typically every night I have 10-15 residents. It's usually the same throughout the same too. Of course, when we're short-staffed...which is a lot...the...

6. CNA questions, pay...

   APC53 replied to babywearingdoula's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   In my area, Muncie, Indiana...new CNA can typically earn about $8.50-$10.00, depending on what shift you want. I've been working in LTC for almost 3 years at the same facility and I make about $9.31,...

7. Advice appreciated- I am burning out on the job!

   APC53 replied to terrjade04's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I know exactly how you feel. I have been working at an LTC/MR facility for almost 3 years...and I have been burned out more than once. For me, I have to put up it with because I have a family to...

8. So nervous!

   APC53 replied to shy_wolf101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   My best advice is to just be as helpful to him as possible without seeming too pushy. One thing we as CNA's need to remember is that we just allow the resident/patient to have as much indepence as...