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  1. First CNA interview tomorrow!! NEED ADVICE!

    SoulFood posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi! I just graduated from my nurse's assistant program and have landed my first interview tomorrow afternoon at the LTC where I had part of my clinical rotation. I'm very excited but am also...

  2. First CNA interview tomorrow!! NEED ADVICE!

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

    Thank you for the advice. I think, though, that I will have to be completely honest about the pregnancy. It's fairly obvious from looking at me, and I need to be clear about my limitations. Perhaps...

  3. Submitting Chicken Pox paper to school to be in clinical?

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

    That's really strange! In the state of Oregon all that was required was proof of measles immunity and a negative PPD in order to participate in clinicals. In fact, I've never had the chicken pox,...

  4. www.allheart.com??

    SoulFood posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Has anyone used, or have opinions on, equipment from http://www.alheart.com? I am a new CNA student and ordered their own brand (Allheart) of stethoscope and sphygmomanometer to practice with. Are...

  5. applying for jobs as a CNA when not certified yet?

    SoulFood replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    Contact the California State Board of Nursing. Not all states have CNA II designation or acute care certification. I'm in Oregon and it is a

  6. Ca-CHING! Empty wallet for CNA class!!

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

    May I ask how you were qualified to take the certifying exam with only a six hour class? It was my understanding that OBRA requirements included at least 75 hours of instruction including at least 16...

  7. applying for jobs as a CNA when not certified yet?

    SoulFood replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    Where I'm at it is required to be a CNA to work in LTC, and it is often required to be acute care certified as well (CNA II) to work in a hospital. In LTC, I believe that you can be hired on an...

  8. Hospital Units

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

    I'm still in my CNA program, and will (obviously) start in LTC. Our hospital required CNA II (Acute Care) certification, and when that is completed I will be looking for a hospital position. I think...

  9. www.allheart.com??

    SoulFood replied to SoulFood's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yes, I received my scope and it works well; very clear! It did take a while to arrive (over two weeks.... :/ ), so I'll be aware of their timeline next time I order from

  10. Is it worth it to take an Acute CNA class?

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

    According to the Oregon State BON: CNA 2-Acute Care Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the CNA 2- Acute Care may only provide care and assist clients with the following: 1. Tasks associated...

  11. Is it worth it to take an Acute CNA class?

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

    Yes, here we have CNA II (Acute Care) certification which is required to work in a hospital setting. The class here is offered to CNA I's who hold an unencumbered certification and are on the State...

  12. Patient Care Technician in a dialysis clinical (Davita or Fresenius)

    SoulFood replied to egreen42's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for this thread; I was recently informed about Frensenius' Dialysis Tech training and am looking into their

  13. Do you ever think of going the EMT/Paramedic route?

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

    I am currently in a CNA program and have strongly considered getting an EMT certification so that I can work as an ER Tech. Hourly speaking (in my neck of the woods), CNAs in the hospital make...

  14. www.allheart.com??

    SoulFood replied to SoulFood's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    LOL, oh no! They're slow shipping things out? I made the order just a few days ago (on Wednesday) and was hoping to receive my shipment by this coming Friday. I guess we'll see! The prices are...

  15. CNAs in the ER

    SoulFood replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is something I would really love to get into! Here, CNAs can be hired as ER Techs if they also hold an EMT-B certification or, sometimes, if they have a lot of acute care experience and have...

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

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

    Four weeks seems quite short to me. I am currently enrolled in my college's nursing assistant program which runs 15 hours a week for 12 weeks. I suppose a short course is alright as long as it...