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  1. CNA vs Medical Assistant

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

    I'm told its a kind of geographical thing, some areas doctors offices love MAs others like mine, they're not thrilled and the hospitals don't hire them. Another example is PCTS some areas have them,...

  2. I can't work in LTC

    sonomala replied to CoRoKo2009's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Your best bet would be to try a hospital. LTC isn't for everyone :) And its always good employment advice in any profession to make sure you leave on good terms. A great reference from the LTC could...

  3. Skills question

    sonomala replied to kb514's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here handwashing is the only skill that everyone gets, the other four are ranndom. We were told we're to rub our hands together and say to the test admin "i'm washing my hands" and then

  4. PCT and CNA whats the difference

    sonomala replied to KdnRN2B's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If if you want to be a lpn or rn go for cna. If this is the end of your educational plans go PCT

  5. Teaching Hospitals/Grants to pay for bills

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

    Yes it is possible. But these grants and apps are a long process and don't always come through with enough to live on. (a few hundred dollars for the entire semester) But an education is worth all the...

  6. Mistake?

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

    I agree, LTC needs more people like you. Enjoy and don't look back

  7. Not fair!

    sonomala posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just found out I've been accepted into the best phlebotomy program with the highest certification and most prestige and esteem and I can't do it because it conflicts with my cna class!!!! Ugh! I...

  8. Can a HIV person work as a C.N.A

    sonomala replied to Taxminia0311's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    yes yes yes! Go for

  9. Pregnancy discrimination

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

    Its cool :) I was having a hormonal moment when I read it, sorry. :) Please forgive Beachlilie I know your upset, you have every right to be. And I was in your shoes eons ago. I wasn't looking for...

  10. Pregnancy discrimination

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

    I have to completely disagree with your statement. I'm hoping that you meant because it would give a bigoted interviewer a reason not to hire them. If I had the choice between a homosexual candidate...

  11. Pregnancy discrimination

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

    PS sadly given the type of work and how you disclosed it, its completely within their legal right to do it. And hiding your pregnancy from a potential employer can land you in hot water if the pos is...

  12. Pregnancy discrimination

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

    Honestly, If i were you I'd get certified and then wait till after the baby is born to start work. Most employers simply don't want to hire someone whose pregnant because they need someone in the...

  13. NA 2, is it worth it?

    sonomala posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm in NA 1 and I was wondering if after my six months work is NA 2 worth it? My big plans are radiology or lab but would NA 2 give me a good boost in income or should I just keep working on my degree...

  14. what should I do???

    sonomala replied to lovelyred24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you can get in the LPN program, go for it!LPNs make heaps more money then cnas even with the phle cert. Def the better choice. Good luck

  15. Not fair!

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

    I wish I could transfer but thats a shorter course and their way ahead of me. I'm taking cna so I can work my way through my lab degree. I like nursing but I prefer the lab end. And cna is a huge...

  16. NA 2, is it worth it?

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

    Its a nurse aid two, you get to do more like suctioning tubes ect. In our state you have to have six months at least part time cna work and then its 126 or something hours with clinicals and a state...

  17. Testing today!

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

    Good Luck

  18. 2 days left

    sonomala replied to nugget28659's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good for both of you!:yeah: I've heard it said from hosp staff and many a patient we need more men in nursing. Many patients both males and females would prefer to have a male nurse and many times...

  19. Is Disability A Limitation In Cna/nursing?

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

    It depends, our schools say they work with people with disabilities but keep in mind the cna job is just about the most physical in med. You do far more grunt work then just about anyone else. My...

  20. Whats Next?!?!?!?

    sonomala replied to lovelyred24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Working on my two year medical lab tech and then by then hopefully i'll make it into a rad tech program

  21. Passed my exam, do I have to wait to apply?

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

    Congrats to all who

  22. Little Pay

    sonomala replied to lovelyred24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm in school right now and the money prospects aren't great I know. But I've done retail, in that career you have to dress like you have a fortune when you're making next to nill and spend all day...

  23. NA 2, is it worth it?

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

    Thanks

  24. Ugh, I think I failed my exam...

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

    I thought they told you right away when you failed, thats what we were told? Maybe you did

  25. Starting CNA program

    sonomala replied to saute05's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think as most of us know and many of us are learning, it goes a lot further then most people think :) It does cover bathing and transport but theres a unit on medical terminology, a whole lot on...