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  1. My first day at work is 2moro...=)

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

    Thanks everyone! I was robbed! lol. I see now I can get them a lot cheaper. I think this week I will just rotate. And maybe this weekend buy a couple more just so I have enough for a week. Today was...

  2. the smell of code brown

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

    Oh man I had a patient with a colostomy bag during clinicals. It was me and another student. I told her and the resident I had to get more wash rags and just stood in the hall and breathed. Collected...

  3. I finally start my CNA class tomorrow!

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

    Wonderful! You're on your

  4. STNA Training

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

    There are some nursing homes that will hire you on as a cna but you have a certain amount of time to pass the state test - they usually pay for it. I was offered this type of position. But you're...

  5. beginner pay rate

    ohiogyrl replied to more than a mom's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Whoa I need to work where you guys do ...here starting off you'd be good with 10. I'm in Ohio and I'd say 9-11. Plus a dollar on the weekends and a little more if you work 2nd or night. But starting...

  6. Personal Care Training for CNA?

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

    I'm not sure but it seems like as long as you pass your state exam - skills and written you're okay. To me the actual course is just like a prep course you're not certified or anything until you pass...

  7. CNA class starts next week!!

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

    Good Luck to you girlie and congratulations. I'm a new cna too. I loved my class it was only two weeks but we were together for 9 hours a day so we became really close. I still email my instructor...

  8. STNA Training

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

    Actually I took a two week course and it was about 450 plus 100 for the test. I passed state on the first try. No biggy ...I didn't think so. It depends on the instructor. Also in Ohio there is a...

  9. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    ohiogyrl replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I passed! I had hand washing, stocking, unoccupied bed, feeding and mouth care. I barely passed the written though...weird. Now I have an interview with a nursing home thats beautiful AND on the same...

  10. Where to go from here...that is the question

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

    Congrats! I agree with everyone just put the date you received your ged. Put something like GED received ________ and leave it at that. Good luck on finding a job. I just recently passed my state exam...

  11. Possibly two job offers-what to do

    ohiogyrl replied to Micki72's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey, first of all congratulations you have two great opportunities to choose from =). Personally I would always go with a full time job w/ benefits ...the contingent job isn't secure enough....

  12. I can't breathe!! my testing date is almost here!!

    ohiogyrl replied to crystal25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It is ok just study for the next exam...it's right around the corner. Everything happens for a reason..trust me. So many ppl fail this don't feel bad. I just took mine today and feel the same way....

  13. Hospice CNAs??????

    ohiogyrl posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey everybody, I wanted to know what are your thoughts on working at hospice. I have an interview with them in a couple of weeks. I was really interested in working at hospice about a month ago I...

  14. Is this unacceptable pay??

    ohiogyrl posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey everybody, this is my first post. I had an interview today at a LTCF and was told the starting pay is $9.25. I've been reading on here that it's usually at least $10 something. They seem pretty...

  15. Is this unacceptable pay??

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

    ^^^^ yes I have to keep in mind Im not state tested yet and have NO experience so its probably not that bad. I had my second interview on monday. I'm acting like ive already gotten the offer

  16. Is this unacceptable pay??

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

    Thank you so much for the responses. I feel a little better. It was like on one hand I was comparing that pay to what others make on here and it seemed low - BUT on the other hand it's hard to find a...

  17. CNAs and weight

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

    This is interesting. My mom is in allied health - not nursing. But she was telling me the other day that nurses are the most overweight profession she's come across. I was shocked b/c when I did my...