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  1. cna now required on rn application

    sonomala posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    They just changed that this year and while I think its great for rn students to learn and hopefully later on get be kinder to cnas, I think its going to do some bad around here. One its going to flood...

  2. How was clinicals for you?

    sonomala replied to nrsin4's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Totally normal! You'll learn a lot, make friends with the residents, and come away with a new career! Good

  3. state exam coming....

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

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! YOU WORKED HARD, ENJOY IT! State is not so bad, you can do it! Let the 18 year olds attack me too, instructors prefer us to the young ones and thats the

  4. Anyone in NC, question, please help

    sonomala posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just saw there are a lot of us from around NC I have a question, how long did it take pearson vue to send you your test ticket? I sent mine off two weeks ago and still haven't heard a thing. I'm...

  5. Anyone in NC, question, please help

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

    Thanks :) I did, I tested and

  6. Stupid Mistake Cost Me The Test

    sonomala replied to It's_Me's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sorry Sadly stuff like that happens. We had two girls show up late for the written, same situation like you they were going over the paperwork but they couldn'ht be let in. Just think, another...

  7. Tattoos and Appearance

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

    We had a girl in our class with a nose ring. Durring clinicals she had to put a band aid over it. She forgot one time and the instructor was not happy. Said she could have sent her home. We weren't...

  8. State Exam Poll

    sonomala posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    After taking my state exam and hearing of some others, my friend and I currently have a theory despite what our instructor told us would not happen, the skills test breaks down into handwashing, one...

  9. State Exam Poll

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

    adorablepuppy, The lady who gave us our tests said shes had a bunch of people fail the skills part. Thats fairly common from others I know who've taken it and counted in their groups who passed and...

  10. State Test Tomorrow in NY

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

    Your going to do great. Your ready, good luck, I'll say a prayer for you. Keep us

  11. State Exam Poll

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

    Thanks everyone. That appears to be the system. Pulse and resp together? Yikes, we get one or the

  12. State test tomm!

    sonomala posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Argh! Send good thoughts my way to NC

  13. State test tomm!

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

    Thanks

  14. Graduating Thursday!

    sonomala replied to It's_Me's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Praying For You As Well! Can't Wait To Hear How You

  15. I passed!!!!!

    sonomala replied to shaiko3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations!!!!!!!! You Worked Hard! So Happy For

  16. State test tomm!

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

    Thank you all! I could not have done it without this board! So much great advice, so much

  17. State test tomm!

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

    I Passed!!!! All Your Good Thoughts Worked!!!!! Thank You A Million Trillion Times

  18. Skills test question

    sonomala posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm testing this week and I had a question about placing the bed pan. My exp in lab is that when you put the head of the bed back up the bed pan moves with the body of the person playing resident. Am...

  19. Skills test question

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

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I'm testing tomm, that will be a big

  20. Graduating Thursday!

    sonomala replied to It's_Me's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Take your time, I failed the class test once because I rushed and made silly mistakes. deep breath focus and go slow. You will do

  21. Goodbye, LTC

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

    Thank you for your post! Your right, ltc is a nightmare, and I've only done it in clinicals. But like you I plan to use it as a stepping stone. I have bills to pay and I need the exp but to look at...

  22. Cna Video For Practice In Skills Exam?

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

    Youtube has some for several states that I've found really helpful. Might be worth a look

  23. The first step....

    sonomala replied to AJayG3310's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good Luck! The material is not that hard and the practice in the lab is alot like being in some sort small play. You get before the class and perform the skills. When I finally got around to seeing it...

  24. Ca-CHING! Empty wallet for CNA class!!

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

    Depending on the state, you might have to start all over again. I know thats how it is in NC. 2300? My class with books was 300 and the other stuff was around 30. Heres hoping its cheaper this time...

  25. Skills test--Where do they have you put used linens/towels during a step?

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

    theres one test site in nc that I know has you put them in a trash bag, leave one glove on, go outside the room dispose of them, come back in take off the glove and then wash your hands. Thats also...