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azcna

LTC, Rehab, CCU, Alzheimers, Med-Surg

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  1. Second Shift CNAs (3-11) I have a question

    azcna replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Lol. We really don't do all that much. Just feed, change, and nightgowns. My apologies, that was extremely sarcastic. We get everyone up from naps, toilet everyone, take vitals, get them down to...

  2. Yea, they fired me......

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

    Wow, I'm glad you were ok with it! Must not have been that great of a job? I actually worked at a place one for 3 whole weeks before getting another job. As in, my 3rd week I HAD another job and gave...

  3. New CNAs- Have any trouble finding a job??

    azcna replied to Chica17's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I got a full time job within one week of sending out applications. I ended up not liking that job and 4 weeks later got a much better one with better pay/benefits. Different areas have different...

  4. One thing all cnas need to know

    azcna replied to jr3650sp's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is so

  5. Really disliking my job

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

    I hate feeling like you are cheating your patients due to low staffing It is a horrible feeling... I remember having 13 residents, 6 of whom were two person transfers, and having no help...

  6. Are you proud to be a CNA?

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

    I am proud to be a CNA. And I'm not embarrassed to inform people that I wipe butts! Mostly because I love seeing the reaction on peoples faces 99% of the population just couldn't do that everyday,...

  7. I can't get that smell out of my mind...........

    azcna replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Lol. Wait until you have to do a colostomy bag! Worst smell

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

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

    Is it any wonder that people don't want to take care of you when all you do is whine and ***** about EVERYTHING? We are not your slaves, we are people too! Do you think we enjoy wiping you? At the...

  9. Want to be trained as a CNA/PCT.

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

    My advice to you is to not write off geriatrics before you try it (or have you tried it?) I didn't want to work in a nursing home either, but I am, and I love my job :) Unless you specialize in peds,...

  10. Help!!!!

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

    Just remember, everyone makes mistakes. Health care is not perfect! Doctors, nurses, technicians...we all mess up. You can only do so much. So just try your best, and you will be fine! As far as...

  11. Find a JOB

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

    Are you trying to get a job at a hospital? They really do require at least 6 months experience, if not a year. Becoming a CNA, I pretty much knew that I would have to be in LTC for a year or so....

  12. First day of CNA clinicals

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

    We never shadowed anyone at my clinicals. We were teamed up with a partner from our class for a day or two, and then we were on our own with only one resident to care care of all day. And if we were...

  13. Does Two Weeks is Enough?

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

    States usually have a range of how many hours they require the training program to be, 60-90 hours for example (I don't know if that's the actual range, but it's something like that). If the class is...

  14. How long did it take you to complete your CNA program

    azcna replied to Unique87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Mine was 3 weeks long. Total of 13 days, from

  15. Taking CNA class with immature classmates..UGHHHHH

    azcna replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Haha, I had that same experience. I expected my classmates to act like adults and be mature, but somewhere around 70% of them were not :/ Just keep being an adult. Those immature people probably...

  16. Bad Economy and CNA jobs

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

    I left my office job of over 4 years to become a CNA, and I have not regretted it. I even took a pay cut to do it! I'm sure I could get another office job if I really wanted to, but it sounds so...

  17. Don't know if this has been asked, weird question...

    azcna replied to Nina2bRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It is mildly awkward only at first. During my clinicals I was nervous about it ahead of time, but it's really no big deal. They are used to it, and you get used to it by the 5th or 6th person. If this...

  18. I wish we had carts like the nurses!

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

    A cart! That would be awesome. Some nurses let us put things (like our drinks) on their carts. Not many do that

  19. Clinical concerns

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

    I think the bottom line here is that a lot of people on here have been CNAs for a long time (even 6 months seems like a long time, with how stressful and demanding the job is). We are sick of people...

  20. Clinical concerns

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

    "If I ever have to live in a nursing home when I'm older...I sure hope the government can change things!" No offense, and not to sound mean, but what is the government going to do about it? Are they...

  21. Wow, some nursing homes...

    azcna posted a topic in General Nursing

    I put in my two weeks notice at a nursing home three weeks ago, and finished my last day a week ago. Yesterday, the ADON at the nursing home called me asking if I wanted to work! She had no idea that...

  22. Clinical concerns

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

    Unfortunately a lot of homes are like this PURELY because of the resident load they have. It's scary, but some nursing homes have 18-20 residents per CNA. When this situation happens you can only do...

  23. New CNA

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

    Sounds like a really rough night! But things will definitely get better. You will quickly learn what each resident wants/needs/does habitually. After that it gets a lot easier. As far as asking for...

  24. I need some advice...

    azcna replied to lasdrs07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wouldn't worry too much. Being honest will impress them. If you are energetic, professional, well groomed, and polite they will love you and your previous walk out probably won't make a big...

  25. I need some advice...

    azcna replied to lasdrs07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would strongly suggest putting down the 2 month job on your resume, because they will find out through your background check, anyhow. Be honest, and explain what