AgriWoman

AgriWoman specializes in LTC private/CBRF.

Latest Activity

1. How much do CNA's make these days and is the pay worth the workload?

   AgriWoman replied to Lala27poodles's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I work for a company that owns a small number of (phenomenal, immaculate, caring) group homes for ABI/TBI (brain injuries) - 4 ppl per home max. Starting wage for a CNA with our company is $11 per...

2. Certified as of Today! and question on TBI's

   AgriWoman posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I'm so very happy to say that I passed the ARC exam for certification today! Was fortunate enough to get very easy skills :) I already have had orientation for a new job working in an outstanding...

3. Advice Please?

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

   Sounds like you need to talk to your supervisor, a charge or head nurse. You should be paired with a CNA that a supervisor feels is better qualified to train you. You are not starting under very good...

4. So Happy!!!

   AgriWoman replied to CRNANUPE_2B's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Congratulations on a fantastic achievement! Best of luck to you as you move

5. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

   AgriWoman replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

   I am currently taking CNA classes and our class's labs are split up between the nursing home the classes are in and another nursing home. The other nursing home is where my mother was for a couple of...

6. Student Nurses over 35 and Second Career????

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

   " Yay for us 'mature women'!!!" OOps! My apologies - 'mature students'

7. Student Nurses over 35 and Second Career????

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

   Woohoo! I'm 44 and am taking classes for CNA and should be certified in April. I have an appt. with the counselor at our tech school next week to see what I need to do over the next year to get into...

8. Not sure where to post this

   AgriWoman replied to palmpalm's topic in General Nursing

   Personally, it wouldn't bother me, unless as Viva said, you were all 'high-and-mighty' but you don't appear to be that way :) I think it shows character and

9. my poor poor friend.......

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

   In the Pearson Vue book, there are some items that are bold THOSE are the ones that will get you failed. I also have heard of others missing one or two items and failing and others missing many and...

10. New Grad: Mom doesn't want me to work night shift

    AgriWoman replied to CCURN87's topic in General Nursing

    First off, congratulations! I think the reasons you gave in your post are good! It's hard for mom's to let go and always want the best for their kids and of course we always worry! But she needs to...

11. Not sure where to post this

    AgriWoman replied to palmpalm's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you would be a wonderful asset to your co-workers as well as patients! I say go for it and if you can get your schooling paid for; all or in part, fantastic! Bless your heart for...

12. my poor poor friend.......

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

    Sorry to hear this I am assuming you passed? Maybe you can go through the skills with her, as you did to pass and help and encourage her. Kind of an aside: In my class, we were told to avoid a...

13. Are you proud to be a CNA?

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

    I'm currently enrolled in CNA classes and will be certified in April- I'm so happy that you all are so proud of what you do. It makes me proud and I know I've made the right decision. I'm 44 going...

14. Nursing home (random thought)

    AgriWoman replied to Orenda's topic in General Nursing

    Many of us will be in nursing homes one day I'm sorry you've found them so bad. I am so happy to say the nursing home in which my CNA classes and clinicals are in is clean, bright and does not...

15. How do you keep your hands in good shape?

    AgriWoman replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

    As a dairy farmer, my hands get very dry and cracked, especially in the winter, the way it is. I am now working on my CNA certification and doubling the damage. Raw Shea Butter works well, but...