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  1. To North Carolina From Vermont

    sonomala replied to berly57's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As far as I know (a cna in NC and prenursing student :)), you can challenge the exam but if you don't pass in two tries you have to go back and take a NA 1 course. The skills are all available on the...

  2. Why do you work in a(n) LTC facility?

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

    Because I have to LOL Honestly, I want to work at a hosp and ltcs and home health agencys are the only ones who hire new grads. But I really love my ltcs management, they do anything and everything...

  3. I love being a CNA, but....

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

    Hate to say it, but it sounds like normal stuff for a new cna. I'm new at it and have gone through what you're talking about, but you just have to hold tight to the great moments and let the bad ones...

  4. You know you're working....

    sonomala posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Graveyard at an ltc: when the sight of a sunrise inspires yawns and the urge to get to sleep, even on days when you're not working. When the sight of a family member coming in is cause for concern...

  5. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    sonomala replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Two words "shut up" to the resident who talks all night long, loud enough to be heard in the next hall, and to a few fellow cnas who feel the only way to pass the long hours is to talk, all night...

  6. Find a JOB

    sonomala replied to overonicanursing88o's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    PS To all of you looking, don't give up. Even the best ltcs around here lose 1 to 4 NAs a month, you will find something

  7. Find a JOB

    sonomala replied to overonicanursing88o's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It took about seven days of constant internet and newspaper searching. I felt the same way you did at first, but sometimes it takes HR directors a few days to go through the applications and start...

  8. Average Hrs a CNA works per Week!

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

    I work at least 36 hours a week and anytime I want over time I can call in for a shift and ask if they've got space. Usually every month there are tons of extra shifts

  9. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    sonomala replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    NM nurse to be. I've been there, will you cover me up? Will you get me "cold ice water"? Ugh, we are not running a freaking hotel!!!!! I have one resident who rings every five minutes for the same...

  10. Any daycare that operates until 12 midnight or 7am- 3pm LTC jobs

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

    7 to 3 is hard to get. I found that out as well. 3-11, the one with the highest demand for cnas around here, is hard if you have a family esp one with kids in school. How will you find time to see...

  11. LTC advice

    sonomala replied to Rach2of3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Welcome to reason three million and one why theres such a high rate of turnover for cnas. My first few shifts were nightmares partly because of that. I took it all in. I realized to survive, you...

  12. Never do this

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

    On the foley note, always remember to make sure the clasp clicks shut, not just pressed firmly and left. Otherwise you'll come back to a mess on the floor. Been there, done that. Always remember that...

  13. Since when are nurse aides not supposed to AIDE the nurses??

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

    The world of ltc, its got so many downsides. First the adon was wrong and wayyyy off base. Second if it was three hours, why did they sit there and wait three hours? If they were such good people...

  14. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    sonomala replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is kinda of mean but we've had a stomach bug going around the ltc for what seems like forever. To the resident who hits the call button every five minutes to tell they're not feeling well. 'THEY...

  15. Anyone with advice! Help!

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

    Since you're already in school for nursing, and just looking for the extra money I think its worth it. As long as you really like it there and are happy and most important they'll work with your...

  16. Individuals need not apply

    sonomala posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My exp so far is that without the other cnas and nurses, the job at an ltc would be impossible. Even on graveyard and more so on days, you can't do the job without help. If you like to work by...

  17. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    sonomala replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    To any resident not on the bell with a real concern, ie help to the bathroom, health issue "GO TO SLEEP FOR CRYING OUT LOUD" To the what time is it for the tenth time that hour resident "time for you...

  18. I dont know what to feel....

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

    It varies state to state, but here in Nc the margin for error on pulse is plus or minus 4 which with pulse is pretty big. I'll say a prayer you did well.

  19. Changing a patient's diaper while they are standing ?

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

    We call them diapers and pullups, so do the residents all the time. I've said the word brief and they don't understand. Changing either standing up is by far preferable to rolling back and forth in...

  20. Help needed please

    sonomala posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    How do you stay warm and caring in this job? I've been at this just about a month, graveyard shift with a great company and the only way I can get through it is to become military like. Don't get me...

  21. Shift Change!

    sonomala posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Talked to my don, I'm leaving graveyard in three weeks to go to days!!!!!So happy! I have just never adjusted to this sleep schedule! I can be normal

  22. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    sonomala replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    To the family member who visits all the time and says "you're busy today" nice to know you were in a coma all the other days you

  23. Starting to freak out!!!

    sonomala replied to evie119's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree. My clinicals were a breeze. I wish I had an instructor to help with spitting, fist throwing, choking, and my personal favorite the

  24. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    sonomala replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    To the family member with constant concerns about family care, go see the rn mentioned in my last post, I'm a

  25. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    sonomala replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    to the young rn who avoided residents and barked orders all night with attitude "bite