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  1. Advice needed with potential NA course (asap thanks)

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

    It sounds kind of fishy to me, not a certified course? So you can't challenge the state

  2. patient to caregiver ratios

    sonomala replied to philippians4:13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Didn't see this one, duh me lol. You said it perfectly! Well

  3. patient to caregiver ratios

    sonomala replied to philippians4:13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No we don't get paid what we should for the physical work, care, time ect. But then I was a stay at home mom and didn't make what my hours came up to either, lol. I don't think rns, and lpns do...

  4. patient to caregiver ratios

    sonomala replied to philippians4:13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I understand you're upset but like the others have said, its a complicated issue thats not going to get resolved quickly. Its going to take years of dedicated work on many levels, with the insurance...

  5. Got a job quickly, but very overwhelmed

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

    Well said Fuzzy Wuzzy In healthcare esp cnas theres such a turnover that no one wants to waste time getting to know and training someone whose not going to stick it out. That sounds really mean but...

  6. What can I expect from CNA school?

    sonomala replied to Amybeth56's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes its easy, nothing to stress over. And the smells, my exp is that within a week of clinicals you don't even notice them.

  7. Can I make a living as CNA? I'm ready to move!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    sonomala replied to dipsett08's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What Tfleuter said was perfect do all of those things. Most places pay more money for the evening 3-11 shift and graveyard 11-7. Plus graveyard gives you more time to study, many that I work with are...

  8. State Test in 2 Days --- I'm So Nervous

    sonomala replied to Kim8501's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

  9. Got a job quickly, but very overwhelmed

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

    The other posters are right, you'll be fine. No one expects you to be perfect. Your coworkers are the best at knowing what you can handle after a few days if they say you can, you can. Good luck

  10. Do you prefer LTC, Hospital, or Live-In jobs as a CNA?

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

    Its so individual. Most people want to work at a hospital but then I've heard horror stories of mean doctors ect so I think its all relative to the company you work for. My ltc does everything it can...

  11. LTC Benefits Package

    sonomala replied to RespiratoryGirl011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Where I'm working benefits are only offered to those who work 36 or more hours a week and theres a 401K as well. Other ltcs might be different esp if you're in an area with a high demand for cnas. The...

  12. Landing that first job?

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

    The others make great points and I'll add be willing to work second or third shift. I'm a cna grad with no exp that got on at the best ltc because I was willing to pull 12 hour graveyard

  13. Rant: Lazy Coworkers!

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

    Sadly, thats common esp on graveyard. The thing is its hard to find cnas willing to work a full time graveyard shift so I think unless something is a direct safety or privacy issue, it can be...

  14. Advice on where to work?????

    sonomala replied to ahjo7676's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm starting at an ltc because our hospitals only take cnas with exp. But once I've got my NA2, I am long gone. If the hospital wants you, take

  15. Help Ethical Question

    sonomala replied to Riley1234's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hang in there, once its done you'll feel better.

  16. Testing and skills Test ?

    sonomala replied to LVN2010M's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree! NC stinks because we have to take the written and then wait up to hours before the

  17. State Test in 2 Days --- I'm So Nervous

    sonomala replied to Kim8501's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Kim8501, YOU'RE GOING TO DO GREAT! YOU KNOW IT ALL AND AFTER ITS OVER YOU WILL BE CELEBRATING AND DANCING! The test is not as bad as it seems, the written is easy, common sense stuff and the skills...

  18. Help Ethical Question

    sonomala replied to Riley1234's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with both your gut instincts the rn is putting people in danger and that you don't want to get caught up in this. The RN is a lawsuit waiting to happen. I would quit tonight and take what...

  19. Hard day at work :-(

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

    Its not your fault. This kind of thing happens. I'm a new cna and often get sent in to take care of the difficult residents, the ones that scream shout ect. If they don't respond like they usually do,...

  20. You know you are a CNA when....

    sonomala replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    you end every conversation with "just hit your call button if you need

  21. CNA's: What's your favorite shift?

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

    I just started 7pm to 7am, I LOVE IT! Quiet,time to talk to the residents, hang out, definately the best

  22. Do you have dining room duty?

    sonomala replied to NorthTexasNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    4 lights, yep sadly thats pretty normal. Don't worry you'll get used to it and soon it will seem like nothing. Hang in there

  23. The cnas at my ltc.....

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

    Thanks

  24. The cnas at my ltc.....

    sonomala posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have just spent some time trying to convince me to quit. I had to start with a different shift until I can go to my shift its company policy. One shift can't stand another ect ect. So they threw...

  25. You know you are a CNA when....

    sonomala replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    you know your a cna when watching shows like 90210 and melrose place remind you of your coworkers, my personal exp at