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  1. 3rd shift with family?

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

    Most people love it but I did it for 2 months and had a nightmare of a time. At first it was easy to sleep in the day but as time went on it got harder and harder. I tried OTC stuff that was rec by...

  2. MA to RN

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

    I love everyone on this board but just so you know nurses and MA's don't usually get along to well so its not exactly a popular topic here. If your looking to go right to work after your two years and...

  3. Lost my job....

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

    It sucks to lose a job, I know lol. Do you think you should have grabbed a cell phone and called, yea. But maybe you don't have one, darn things can get pretty expensive and I know people who don't...

  4. Bad Economy and CNA jobs

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

    If I were you I would do the part time with each job suggested by another poster :). I was alot like you awhile ago (see older posts about why I wanted to do cna so badly) but once I got into it, I...

  5. I am so frustrated at my new job!!!!!

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

    Whistle blowers get fired, it happens all the time. The other cnas will make up stuff, turn you into management and then its your word against theirs. Since the cna has been there awhile, I'd say...

  6. strong pee smell

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

    While I know you said it smells like pee, could it be coming from her sweat? We had a lady likethat where I did clinicals. Nothing at all worked, not freshner ect. The nurse said it was a medical...

  7. dumb CNA... who is responsible?

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

    Then she needs to be fired asap. Theres no excuse for that. Heres one thing that worked at my ltc, have every single cna put in a complaint about her. They'll fire

  8. A Dreadful Day As A Male CNA

    sonomala replied to jr3650sp's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I def think male cnas in ltc get the worst treatment. I saw it happen, there is no slack given and male cnas are supp to be I agree "lifting machines". I've known three males that started out full...

  9. dumb CNA... who is responsible?

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

    Is she a slow expierenced aid or is she newly certified? If shes newly certified she could scared out of her mind, not liking the job and or just trying to survive. Maybe shes hoping she will get...

  10. cna is hard work

    sonomala replied to la mama 310's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In regards to talking to the resident, I found that silence with the exception of a greeting ect, can be very comforting to them. Its embarassing what you're doing in many cases, they hate it, they...

  11. Took test this a.m.

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

    congratulations

  12. The end of my career?

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

    yep they fired me. And I'm soooooo happy they

  13. The end of my career?

    sonomala posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Got a call today from the person known as "they who punish" and "they who fire". Many people get called in to see them and come back on the floor, many keep going all the way out the door. It could...

  14. Yea, they fired me......

    sonomala posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You know you're going to get fired when you walk into the office and the receptionist who is always so friendly keeps her head down and won't even look up from her computer while you wait. Thats...

  15. Yea, they fired me......

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

    Excellent advice! Because they didn't specify an exact reason I'm told I have lots of room to

  16. CNA being asked to go through patient med records

    sonomala replied to beck_79's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree it sounds outside your scope of practice. I'd go to your DON unless you know thats who it flowed directly to the cnas from, then I'd go to the state board of

  17. Yea, they fired me......

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

    :yeah::yeah:THANKS EVERYONE:yeah::yeah: :heartbeat:heartbeat:heartbeat:heartbeat:heartbeat :lvan::heartbeat:heartbeat:heartbeat:heartbeat I can't wait to go back and pick up my check! Its going to be...

  18. Advice Please?

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

    Honestly before today I would have told you to stick it out, report the cna ect. But that was before today when I got fired. I've worked my rear end of, put up with stuff from the other cnas that...

  19. The end of my career?

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

    Thanks everyone! I love this board!!!!!!!!! I couldn't make it today, we are totally snowed in. I called and told her, its set up for tomm morning. I'll keep you

  20. The end of my career?

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

    Thanks everyone! My meeting was scheduled for this morning but we're in the midst of snow storm so I'm going to have to call and reschedule. Maybe later today, maybe tomm, I'll keep you posted

  21. Took test this a.m.

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

    Not in my op

  22. When a resident dies

    sonomala posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've pretty much adjusted to the fact that my job is mostly navy seal with a whole lot of love to my residents instead of screaming but dealing with the deaths is a bit of a challenge. The first one...

  23. When a resident dies

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

    Thanks everyone! Wise words! It really helps knowing I'm not alone! I love this

  24. Help!! WE ARE EXHAUSTED!!!!

    sonomala replied to SNTinSC25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We divide it up by assignment numbers but we're allowed to switch around on the hall if we want to so long as all the work gets done. Showers are divided between 7-3 and 3-11 though we have some odd...

  25. Resident copped a feel

    sonomala replied to retread71's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We have a couple like that. And its not always the men who grab you in such places, just to warn you. Its great your supervisor took him off your assignment but be aware it won't always be like that....