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  1. "The Mean Girl"

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

    She needs to be turned in but I would do it without putting your name on it. The last ltc I worked for we had a box for that just write down what you see and turn her in. If shes worked there for...

  2. Tell me what U think?

    sonomala replied to Shari1565's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Call the better business bureau and then call them back and demand to be

  3. Feeling very discouraged right now. Advice please?

    sonomala replied to ojuice7620's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    its your program and your instructors, not you. If they kick you out, go find a better program. Leaving students, yelling at students, these are not professional. Hang in there and whether they kick...

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

    sonomala replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I got laid off but it was the BEST thing that could ever happen to me. I worked my rear end off all day long, obeyed every rule, and what a nightmare it was! I went into thinking I would be helping...

  5. how many cna's plan to continue their education?

    sonomala replied to jynxa17's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a CNA and currently enrolled in a Medical Assistant degree

  6. frighteded, please help!

    sonomala replied to cassy123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Deep breathing, concentrate on each breath. You know the material. Don't rush, rushing is where mistakes happen. Think it all through and you'll do awesome! Panic is what gets almost all who fail....

  7. Class starts June 4th, Shoe question?

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

    The most comfortable shoes that I have ever worn without a doubt are Birkenstocks!!!! Yes they cost alot but I have one pair thats lasted me three years, still look almost new, and are the most...

  8. Start classes on Tuesday :)

    sonomala posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can't wait! I got a full ride (Pell grants) so this summer I'm taking 12 credits, 12 credits in the fall and more in the spring. In two years I'll be a Medical Assistant and I can't wait! (My school...

  9. Start classes on Tuesday :)

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

    Little side note about cnas in my area, salaries are dropping and right now there are way more cnas then there are jobs. Esp for students like me. Every cna class I know about has a waiting list. Exp...

  10. Start classes on Tuesday :)

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

    If you got the Pell grants, I say go for it! MA is really an area by area kind of thing, I'm really lucky that out here its growing so fast. I'm already registered for AandP in the fall, its another...

  11. CNA's can't accept gifts.....???

    sonomala replied to Misslady113's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you cards we were always allowed to accept at the ltc where I worked. Food flowers ect we did the same thing put them in the break room. Eons ago when I had a family member in a nursing home, we...

  12. Start classes on Tuesday :)

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

    Thank

  13. Certified Medication Aide

    sonomala replied to DESTINED 2B NURSE's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Its only my op, but rather then adding a six month course here, a three month course there, I would much rather see it go to being a degree program at a community college or at the very least a one...

  14. Start classes on Tuesday :)

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

    I'd love to do RN but around here its sooooo hard to get into. Three colleges, in three cities near me take a total of 75 students. The prereqs take at least a year usually more and then its a two...

  15. Client claiming they want to be out of there misery!?!?!?!

    sonomala replied to coffee4metech's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked in a great ltc and I still cringed at the thought of spending any amount of time there. Day in day out this is your life people dying around you, people waiting to die, no hope of going back...

  16. Family member issue......

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

    I agree the daughter should be asked about bringing in extra outfits in case of an accident. I know family members can drive staff crazy but I always tried to remember at least they're here and doing...

  17. CNA worth it?

    sonomala replied to mama2boyz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would not for any reason give up your current job. You make good money work the hours you want, and your going to school. The prev poster was right nursing school is exhausting and cna is...

  18. I posted earlier about losing my job...

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

    I'm with you, ltc is not for me. Walmart is a great employer! Good luck and keep us posted

  19. CNA pre-req class- really unsure about it

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

    I actually talked to an expierenced lpn this morning about stuff like this. She did the job for over 25 years and worked in a hospital and an ltc. She agreed CNA is by far tougher then LPN. CNA's are...

  20. Too expensive for CNA class?

    sonomala replied to atran407's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thats insane. My entire two year degree including a high estimate for books is going to be 6500. And thats 6 semesters of college! Shop around

  21. the smell of code brown

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

    I agree with what the others said, don't open your mouth, try not to look at it and remember room spray. By far though the worst smell ever is the colostomy bag. Worse then vomit worse then someone...

  22. NEGLECT during Night shift

    sonomala replied to naide88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well said. I

  23. Confused - CNA vs. PCT vs. Medical Assistant?

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

    I'm familiar with CNA and medical assistant so here goes :) 1. CNAS you do a lot of basic stuff like taking vitals ect. Medical Assistant you will work throughout an office doing everything from...

  24. Is this nursing home typical - first night?

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

    I would run leave quit ASAP. If something bad does happen, it could possibly end up on your license. The ltc is an accident waiting to happen and you don't want to have it affect

  25. I feel sick.

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

    You didn't know any better. Don't feel bad. You're not working there any longer, your grandmother no longer owns it. You're going to make a great cna because of the fact you care so much and want to...