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  1. Why become a CNA? Be a Medical assistant instead

    philippians4:13 replied to Faro's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It sounds like you have had an awful experience as a CNA. I am 40 years old and have been a CNA since I was 20 and I love my job. I cannot work in a nurseing home because I am not strong enough to do...

  2. CNA's for better care

    philippians4:13 posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi, my name is Deidre and I live and work in Connecticut. I have been a CNA since since 1991. Many times I have thought of leaving this line of work because I couldn't handle the workload in Nurseing...

  3. All excited and then they disappear? How long have you been an aide?

    philippians4:13 replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are definately not an idiot for goodness sake. This job can take a toll on someones self esteem. Especially if you like to make things good and want life to be fair and everyone to be happy. Not...

  4. frighteded, please help!

    philippians4:13 replied to cassy123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well I actually had a panic attack during my last skill test when I was dressing the dummy. I tried to rush cause I was shaking and almost knocked the dummy off the bed. The testing woman got up and...

  5. New CNA considering agency work

    philippians4:13 replied to Dorali's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wouldnt want to work on my own as a newbie. But...if you are at a facility then there are nurses there so you dont have to worry . Your not solely responsible for the patient as you would be if you...

  6. I have a question for a nurse

    philippians4:13 posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I am a CNA and was recently sent to a retirement home to care for a man with lung cancer that had spread to his brain and stomach. He was in good spirits, wearing a morphine patch, but not completely...

  7. I have a question for a nurse

    philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Thanks for clarifying this for me. I will not contact the

  8. I have a question for a nurse

    philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Ok. That makes sence. The staff nurses were uncomfortable because the patients vital signs were weak and like you said, his breathing was slowed down. I did not know that was a side effect of the...

  9. patient to caregiver ratios

    philippians4:13 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, my name is Deidre. I live and work in Ct as a CNA in homecare. I love my job but that hasnt always been the case. I use to work in LTC and moved around a lot between facilities untill I found out...

  10. patient to caregiver ratios

    philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think everyone in the world believes they deserve better pay . In health care, pay is based on education. Its just the way it is. I wouldnt expect a higher salary unless I go back to school which I...

  11. Ct Senator Rob Kane assessing facilities

    philippians4:13 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If anyone has acess to the Voices News, which is the newspaper for Woodbury, Southbury,Middlebury,Oxford,Seymour,Bethlehem,Preston,Washington,Roxbury,Bridgewater,Monroe,Sandy Hook and Newtown Ct you...

  12. Ct Senator Rob Kane assessing facilities

    philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for taking the time to write. We have a voice whereas these residents do not. Thank you for speaking up.

  13. patient to caregiver ratios

    philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow, 20 residents to one aide is unbelievable. The most I saw was 16 and I couldnt believe that. Please please write to your state senator. I have been in contact with our here in Ct and just today in...

  14. patient to caregiver ratios

    philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I meant to ask you, what state do you live in? I am in Ct. and the rate is average $10 an hour , give or take depending on what area you are in. The highest I make with my agency is $17.50 and then...

  15. patient to caregiver ratios

    philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm not going to give a business lecture, but I'll stand by my statement that the average person, let alone a CNA Yes, let alone a CNA. You just had to add that right? For what reason? Nothing...

  16. patient to caregiver ratios

    philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    First of all I would never work as a CNA for $7.50 an hour. That is your own doing and choice. Get a different job because you can make way more than that in other fields with just as much training....

  17. patient to caregiver ratios

    philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I read all these responses and I thank you for taking the time to post your thoughts. You say most CNAs dont seem to understand finances ( Im assuming you are suggesting that they are uneducated) but...

  18. patient to caregiver ratios

    philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Its interesting that you believe that their is no money for better care. There are facilities that exist with lower ratios. They seem to have the money. Maybe their profit is not as high, I dont...

  19. Got a job quickly, but very overwhelmed

    philippians4:13 replied to shaiko3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, my name is Deidre. I live and work in Ct as a CNA in homecare. I love my job but that hasnt always been the case. I use to work in LTC and moved around a lot between facilities untill I found out...

  20. Calling All CNA's!

    philippians4:13 replied to nightingale's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good for you!! I love my job as a CNA. I am not interested in surgery or passing out meds or doing treatments. I love spending time with my clients and making sure they look good and are clean and...

  21. patient to caregiver ratios

    philippians4:13 posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    :grn: Hi, my name is Deidre. I live and work in Ct as a CNA in homecare. I love my job but that hasnt always been the case. I use to work in LTC and moved around a lot between facilities untill I...

  22. dialysis tech training

    philippians4:13 replied to LPN2RNBSN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Where do you go for training to be a dialysis tech in Ct? I dont see any schools in CT that offer this. Thanks.

  23. dialysis tech training

    philippians4:13 replied to LPN2RNBSN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am a nurses aid and was wondering where would I go in Connecticut for training to be a dialysis tech?

  24. Patient Care Technician

    philippians4:13 posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I have been a CNA for 20 years and am almost 40 years old. I would like to further my education but because I need to work full time I cannot attend an all day LPN course or every evening course...

  25. CNA's for better care

    philippians4:13 replied to philippians4:13's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Boka, Your experience is the experience of so many CNAs. We go into this line of work to do hands on care because we love people and helping the elderly. Because our hearts are in it and we...