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ctmed

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  1. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    What's really rough is that there are MANY places that refuse to give the CNA ANY kind of report. Some of these staffs do not want to talk to CNAs other than go do this or that. Some places are...

  2. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    Pretty much. The AA degree in Nursing and possibly some Allied Health AAs like respiratory are the only 2 year degrees that actually somewhat guarantee jobs. It is tough to find cool jobs that are...

  3. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    The original question is if it is POSSIBLE to be a CNA, not a RN or LPN, and not have to be buried in bodily fluids and poo. This is not about exciting RN jobs or anything dealing with whether or not...

  4. New Hire VA Hospital MICU

    ctmed replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked agency at the VA for about two and a half years in nuero-ortho and PACU. The job is a much better job than hospice and can be pretty laid back. The VA allows CNAs to do many things other...

  5. Why can't I get hired?

    ctmed replied to judy37312's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I have overheard some Nurse Managers saying they do not like dealing with nursing students because they do not care about the job (they will be RN shortly) and they take off too much all the time....

  6. International Student wants to become a CNA

    ctmed replied to Treazur's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, you probably can if your visa also allows you to legally work in the United States. Be aware that there are many places (typically ones with high turnover) which will let you be a CNA or Unit...

  7. Time/date ON residents' briefs?

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

    I have seen evil nurses use 'secret' marks. I have even seen family members refuse catheters on alzheimer patients because 'the aides would not check on him if he did not get wet'. I even saw one...

  8. Time/date ON residents' briefs?

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

    I do not think 'love' is a word I use for those folks that complain a lot. :) I am still not going to work in a facility that makes me do it. In fact, I refused an agency assignment at a place that...

  9. Hand Washing Dilemma

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

    Welcome to the 'real' CNA world. Many of these nursing homes are investments owned by individuals with a private management company in charge. Bonuses for the management is out of is based on profit...

  10. Time/date ON residents' briefs?

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

    Something like that - the nurse putting "secret" marks on diapers went to a union hearing at a VA one place an agency placed me. Its called ENTRAPMENT. Although with right to work laws, that can and...

  11. Time/date ON residents' briefs?

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

    I refuse to work places that make me do this. Here is why: *It does not really protect your job, in fact it can cost you a job. Nurses or family who want to say you did not check the patient can just...

  12. Can you live off of a cna salary in south florida???

    ctmed replied to kaya33068's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    By the way. In Florida and Mississippi, you may find yourself dealing with HMA, a holding company that manages hospitals. They tend to send folks home a lot and if you make someone mad at one...

  13. Can you live off of a cna salary in south florida???

    ctmed replied to kaya33068's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Depends on how you define "living". Do you have a partner to help with bills? If you have cheap rent, no car note, and are really healthy enough to not need insurance - possibly. But, you will have to...

  14. Do You Go By First Or Last Name At Work?

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

    First. Only old school nurses go by last name, and usually only when answering the phone to

  15. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    ctmed replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The mop is locked up. You are not going to touch a mop most places. But, if there is blood, vomit, pee, or poop on the floor you will be taking a towel (or anything else you can find in places with...

  16. Can someone explain the difference in duties between an STNA and PCA?

    ctmed replied to happy2learn's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Could very well be. All the nursing students in my area telling me that after a few classes even if something happened in nursing school, they had CNA. Might be some difference. They call them STNAs...

  17. PCT certificate endorse from AZ to CA

    ctmed replied to gpinnewrnca's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Some states make no distinction between PCT and CNA. Out your way, I doubt that will be a huge issue. (other than slightly lower pay) Coffeemate is correct, most states give you no issue with...

  18. Can someone explain the difference in duties between an STNA and PCA?

    ctmed replied to happy2learn's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    STNA is a student nurse. PCA is yet another another name in the evolution of Nurse Aide. STNAs sometimes get a bit easier work like Unit Clerk to help learn the paperwork aspect of nursing, but not...

  19. Surgical tech school ca

    ctmed replied to giarose2007's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Be careful. Like Med Tech, I have known lots of people get screwed by these programs. Almost ALL these positions want experience, and there is low turnover. Most that make the jump have a awesome...

  20. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    Indeed. Ego sometimes is a very important thing (to some) Remember, nurses eat their

  21. CNA and EMT job opportunities

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

    Most hospitals are going to want CNA for med-surg. ER does favor EMT-B over CNA but ER is considered a very desirable job for CNAs. As such, internal applicants keep tabs on ER commings and goings and...

  22. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    True, but it is not everyone's cup of tea. There is still room for caring people in CNA who do not want to just clean up. Folks that come to this board for career advise should not be made to feel...

  23. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    Maybe I have been in the wrong facilities. But, in the two states I have worked in, it is much like I have described. Hospitals are different, though. Most of the best RNs that are not afraid work...

  24. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    ctmed replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yep, as a CNA you have to dump the trash in patient/ resident rooms as well. Housekeeping does not do garbage. What other field is out there where the janitors do not have to touch trash? In fact, if...

  25. Newly certified CNA applying for reciprocity.?

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

    As long as you have the actual cert and it is not expired and you have not had anyone make complaints to the registry or have felonies - most states pretty much give you repricocity without a hard...