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  1. Can CNA's administer IVs...

    CandAmommy posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    With proper certification of course? There is a workshop here for IV and phlebotomy certification that I am considering. If you have those (the certifications), can a CNA do them? Would they be...

  2. CNA Salary?

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

    I just started to work in the Kissimmee, FL area and make $10 an hour. I have to drive about 30 min though. The hours are perfect for me anyway. Not that

  3. what does "on-call" mean?

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

    LOL no you don't get paid the whole weekend. On call means anytime between those days and hours they can call you at anytime they need you to come in..As in if it is 3am and they need you, that is...

  4. I Got The Job!

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

    That is great! Congrats! Keep us updated on how your first week is

  5. CNA wanting to be a MEDICAL ASSISTANT...will this be better

    CandAmommy replied to amethyst26's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm not going to discourage you from wanting to get you MA. I would just suggest researching the schools closely. They have certificate programs for the under a year and done thing and than a 2 year...

  6. Need some advice on CNA exam

    CandAmommy replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    LTC facilities (some) will hire people and train them to be NAs. They have a certain amount of time, usually around 6 weeks, where they than have to take the exam to become certified. Some pay for it...

  7. Part time job while in school?

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

    Anytime they need you, they will call for you to come in. I am sure some have it to where they are PRN only at nights and so forth, but that would be something I am sure is discussed and worked out...

  8. Part time job while in school?

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

    IT means that they can basically call you anytime to come in plus one weekend a month with every other

  9. Patient Care Technician Course!

    CandAmommy replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I was also going to post that a lot of the people who are PCTs in hospitals get trained on the job and don't have to pay for extra classes. That is my plan

  10. Florida CNA's

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

    The only salaries posted that I have seen here are all between $9-14 BTW...It's ideal to want to work in a hospital, but easier to get into a nursing home (LTC) there you will get the experience you...

  11. Florida CNA's

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

    I just passed my state exam 2 weeks ago and have been looking for a job since :) I am staying positive. Central Florida here by the

  12. Highschool and CNA?

    CandAmommy replied to TaraRae123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You will be way too tired if you plan to work nights during the school week. That is just my opinion of

  13. Highschool and CNA?

    CandAmommy replied to TaraRae123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When do you plan to actually work? I think it would be difficult while you are still in highschool. Most shifts you would be able to do would be 11-7 or 12 hour 7-7, but than when would you sleep? Or...

  14. CNA interview questions

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

    What were all of your answers? Just curious

  15. What are the duties of a CNA in a hospital setting?

    CandAmommy replied to Buckeyefan47's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You should do a search for this topic, it has been addressed so many times with a bunch of different threads that you are sure to find the info you are looking

  16. Have you been able to find a job eaily after taking the CNA course?

    CandAmommy replied to kiss04bam's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just passed my state exam last Tuesday and have sent out my resume to around 20 different places. I look everyday, here's luck for all! That info about working for the gov't is a great resource,...

  17. Question about occupied bed

    CandAmommy replied to Christina08's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In real life, yes. For when we learned and practiced we didn't wear gloves. Again, not sure if it varies by state or not

  18. When/how do you apply soap when doing perineal care/bedbaths?

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

    It for sure is better to ask than assume! What state are you in? You will do

  19. When/how do you apply soap when doing perineal care/bedbaths?

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

    Not sure if it varies by state, but, we learned to get everything ready and right before you wash, you put the soap in your hand and than put the soap that is in your hand on the wash cloth and than...

  20. Arhhhh skills testing next week and I'm freaking out!

    CandAmommy replied to Jillian01520's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Go in confident. The written part is soooooo easy, mostly common sense. The lady at our testing site was nice too, but was very stern. It's more nerve wrecking than anything. If you talk the whole...

  21. What skills did YOU get at the CNA state exam?

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

    Where are you located where they just gave you a written exam? I had handwashing of course, range of motion on left sholder, catheter care and urinary drainage. All pretty easy- except being nervous...

  22. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    CandAmommy replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I passed yesterday! 06/23/09...FINALLY! I feel like I have been waiting to take it for forever! Congratulations to

  23. How long after you finish CNA course do you typically take the state exam?

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

    My classes ended the 5th of May and I take my exam on June 22nd. I wasn't able to sign up to take it right away, so I missed the cut off for the test last week. Here it just depends, if you are lucky...

  24. FREE Full CNA Video Course

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

    You have to click on page one of this thread and than you will see the link. Click on that and it will take you to the site with all the

  25. online cna training??

    CandAmommy replied to nursemomof3boys's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would personally never take a class that was online without A LOT of hands on experience. I can't see how anyone would know what they are doing or be confident