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azcna

LTC, Rehab, CCU, Alzheimers, Med-Surg

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  1. Attn: Grand Rapids CNAs

    azcna posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just looking for a patient care tech class in the area. I signed up for one through the community college, but they cancelled

  2. Best shoes for a CNA/Nurse

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

    I use crocs. They are cheap, come in all colors, and are very comfortable for me. A lot of my co-workers use them too. It seems like the older aides like them

  3. Attn: Grand Rapids CNAs

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

    That's the

  4. Attn: Grand Rapids CNAs

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

    Just go to grccs continuing Ed website. It might be a month or two before they offer it

  5. Attn: Grand Rapids CNAs

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

    I wouldn't take walkers pct class, it's 2000 dollars. I just took one at GRCC, and it was

  6. Nervous about the Michigan CNA state test!

    azcna replied to caterpillar30's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I haven't taken it there, but I took mine in Grand Rapids. It wasn't hard at all. I got three easy skills, and even though I was really nervous I did fine. Just tell yourself that you will

  7. Job dilema- is it like this everywhere?

    azcna replied to NM nurse to be's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's not like that everywhere. Some places it is, but not everywhere. I work at a really great LTC now that always has supplies, enough linens, wipes, and usually briefs. Those nurses who say that...

  8. CNA Staffing Levels

    azcna replied to lorelei1973's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I like your passion, but I see two problems with your plan. 1: Staffing levels ARE determined by the state, but most nursing homes get around that. The cna ratio requirement for my state is 10/1. But...

  9. Should I risk getting PCT training at Everest?

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

    Personally, if it was me, I would rather limit myself and work in LTC for awhile for some experience and then get into a hospital rather than pay 15000 for PCT training. Who knows if they will even...

  10. This weather is getting me down...

    azcna replied to tripp3horn's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yes! I hate Michigan weather! I went to the beach once this summer.

  11. Should I be a CNA -- I'm 44yrs old!!! Is it too late for me?

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

    I don't want to tell you what to do, but it sounds like you need to have your son pay for, or at least help out with that loan. That is a lot of money, he should be responsible for helping out with...

  12. Should I be a CNA -- I'm 44yrs old!!! Is it too late for me?

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

    You have plenty of time! 44 is not too old at all. My facility just hired a BRAND NEW cna who is 55. We also have other people on our hall and in the building who are over 40, and some others other...

  13. OMG!!! My back.......!!

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

    I had the same problem when I first started working. My back got used to it after a month or two. I think you just need to strengthen the muscles in your back that aren't used to being used

  14. Things That Burn Your ***

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

    I know what you mean about third shift aides! Ours complain about everything. If I find a wet resident, I change them, I don't complain like a three year

  15. first two days of my CNA class and....

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

    I have some dickies scrubs. I like the pants, the ones with flared bottoms, they fit really well and don't look funny. I don't really wear the tops though because I'm really skinny, and they are baggy...

  16. Question about perineal care??

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

    I believe you go dirtiest to

  17. CNA's Have to Be Thrifty......How Do You Stretch a Dollar?

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

    I just live within my budget, it's something everyone should do. I plan out my expenses and hold to that. I also drive a used car. I drive a used BMW, and it is nicer than some newer GMs. If I don't...

  18. What Motivates You to Go to Work Each Day?

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

    Have you ever considered moving to a place where CNAs make more than 9 an hour? I live in almost the most depressed economy in the country (second to ohio), and I started with no experience at 11.12...

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

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

    To a previous poster; I can't stand those racist pts and families, either. I was helping an aide one day with his resident ( he happens to be black ), the resident looks up at me in surprise and says...

  20. Your scrubs - how to avoid bringing bugs into the car & house?

    azcna replied to Girl Scout's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Honestly, I don't worry about it all that much. Germs scare people, but germs are everywhere! You shouldn't hang out all day in your dirty scrubs, but don't be too paranoid about the germs. I just...

  21. I have my FIRST INTERVIEW !!

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

    You can always keep applying if you want to find better pay. It's nice to have a job though in the mean

  22. Having trouble....

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

    I am going to be taking a Patient care tech job to increase my marketability. Any skills you can learn make you more

  23. Do You Work Overtime?

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

    At my facility it is really hard to get overtime. Our fulltime is 32 hours a week, so to get overtime you have to pick up two extra days, and that is really hard to come by. Most of the time if you...

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

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

    I am a CNA, will be taking a PCT class next month, and going to nursing school in 1-2

  25. I will miss her...

    azcna replied to mncna08's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I always get sad when a resident dies No matter who it is, they should be remembered. I have only been working for 6 months, but I remember all my residents who have died. I probably always will,...