azcna

azcna

LTC, Rehab, CCU, Alzheimers, Med-Surg

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  1. Having trouble....

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

    Oh, one other thing. You were saying the facility you wanted to apply to was only hiring part time, right? The same thing happened to me. They said "Sorry, we are only hiring part time." And I said...

  2. Having trouble....

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

    I found a few websites to check out. http://www.indeed.com/q-cna-nursing-assistant-cna-l-Dayton,-OH-jobs.html http://www.simplyhired.com/a/jobs/list/q-stna%2Fcna/l-dayton,+oh And this is something...

  3. Did you learn how to do a manual BP in your CNA class?

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

    You need to learn how to take manual blood pressures! Just because that facility doesn't use them doesn't mean they shouldn't teach you how! I'm sorry, but that's crap. Part of the course is learning...

  4. Have you been able to find a job eaily after taking the CNA course?

    azcna replied to kiss04bam's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh, and as far as pay goes, if you look around a lot you can get better pay. And don't be afraid to ask for a little bit more than they offer, doesn't hurt. And don't take the first job that comes to...

  5. Have you been able to find a job eaily after taking the CNA course?

    azcna replied to kiss04bam's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I didn't start looking and applying until right after I took my state test. I believe I had a job within 6 days. I live in a small city, but I applied to every nursing home in the city and surrounding...

  6. Brand New....and Nervous

    azcna replied to SaDie2721's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My CNA instructor told us that anybody can be a CNA, but it takes a special person to be a good CNA. That is really really true. You will work with lazy people, and you will work with amazing hard...

  7. Help!!--CNA State Board Exam!

    azcna replied to bluechick112's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Two words: CHILL OUT. You are WAY too stressed about this. Stressing out will not help you at all when it comes down to taking the test! You said you know your opening and closing skills, so you are...

  8. PLEASE HELP ! Bedpan skill questions

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

    You might even be able to google it. You just have to make sure that it applies to your state....

  9. I learned something cool! little tricks to make life easier

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

    I do this too! When the bed is folded down, and you have all your supplies out; brief, pajamas, wash clothes, tooth brush, etc it is so easy to get them ready at night! It is so easy to just grab...

  10. PLEASE HELP ! Bedpan skill questions

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

    Hmm... When I tested I was allowed to ask ANY question before the test started, and they showed you what skills you were going to do. Well, odds are that you won't be given the bedpan skill again. If...

  11. PLEASE HELP ! Bedpan skill questions

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

    I don't think it means using the dirty pad to cover the bedpan. You need that under the resident to protect the covers from getting wet/dirty. Hold bedpan with one hand, using the thumb of the hand...

  12. Pep talk

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

    You have applied five times and haven't gotten in? What kind of things are the people looking at the applications looking for? Try volunteering, getting your CNA (if you don't already), and things...

  13. Back Sress - Can I better draw the Line?

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

    I am a young CNA, and I am worried about how my back will be in a few years. I barely if ever raise the bed. And if I do, I multitask and do something at the same time as raising the bed. There just...

  14. new cna student.

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

    Welcome!

  15. Just a question for you experienced CNA's, from a student..

    azcna replied to V9611's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Your story makes me feel so sad! There are some residents who don't like students. I am not sure exactly why, but I am guessing that it throws their routine off. The aides that usually take care of...

  16. Quality of Care in LTC

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

    Rehab facilities/halls usually have a higher staffing ratio. They want to impress the people that are there so when they need to be in long term care they will come back. If you have three hours, and...

  17. Drained`Exhausted`Emotionally Concerned`Disoriented

    azcna replied to Kitcat25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I see my residents going through rough times I just remember to be grateful that I get to take care of them. I know that I will do a good job getting them cleaned up, getting their teeth brushed,...

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

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

    I only have 4 pairs of scrubs and I work full time. That's really all you need until you build up some money. Remember to keep your receipts, you can write off the scrubs in your taxes. Everyone is...

  19. Questions from new CNA

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

    I always thought that working in teams was a good idea, too. If you get a good partner you can get things done pretty fast. In a facility I used to work at, this girl and I could put 27 people to bed...

  20. I learned something cool! little tricks to make life easier

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

    That's a great trick, I hate cleaning out BM in

  21. Question about students working as CNAs....

    azcna replied to windmill182's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't let anyone tell you that you cannot work full time as a CNA and be a student! If you love nursing, you can do it. It will be hard, but if you like to work hard it will be no problem. You might...

  22. CNA students: help or burden?

    azcna posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just wondering if those of you working as CNAs enjoy it when students come in, or find it annoying. I, personally, think it is pretty cool. I love helping out the students and showing them how to do...

  23. Hospital Units

    azcna replied to Katie89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in LTC. Nothing specialized really, just longterm care unit. Kind of a mixed bag; MS, strokes, seizures, heart failure, macular degeneration, quadriplegic, dementia, etc. Never gets boring :) I...

  24. Aches and Pains from working

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

    We stretch as a team before going on the floor. This seems to help a little. I also take the extra time to raise the bed, even when doing quick brief changes. I find that makes a HUGE difference by...

  25. Advice Please?

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

    It sounds like you worked at a place I used to work If the people are that mean to you I would really, really suggest getting a different job. Who wants to work with lazy/hateful people like that?...