mindyfromcali

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  1. cna work places

    mindyfromcali replied to Dulce29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've worked LTC and acute. We also had rehab patients in my LTC that i worked at. I don't think any setting is easy to work in. In the hospital we end up with more "sitter" cases. Those are...

  2. Strategies for Dressing a Stroke Patient

    mindyfromcali replied to maggie1990's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In CNA school they teach us weak limb first, then the other for dressing. Opposite for undressing. Like the others have said I wouldn't recommend going head

  3. CNA training online??

    mindyfromcali replied to rdr75's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've never heard of anyone who came from one of those. I don't know what state you're from, but most of them have a set amount of clinical hours and classroom hours. I don't know how an online class...

  4. CNA salary

    mindyfromcali replied to Dulce29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It depends on where I'm working. For LTC the least I made was $13/hr, the most was $15/hr. For the registry I work for in hospitals it's

  5. CNA schedule for getting a job

    mindyfromcali replied to nurse4a's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Not sure where you live, but in California in 2009 it took me a month and a half to get my stuff back in the mail with my certificate. I don't know if a hospital would accept that. For me, it took a...

  6. Cdiff.

    mindyfromcali replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well if the doctor says it's ok, then it's ok. I would probably tell my employer, though, just to be safe. Just as a note, you're supposed to wear gown and gloves when dealing with people who have...

  7. How long did it take your body to adjust working 3rd shift?

    mindyfromcali replied to twinkle015's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've worked all shifts. I've worked 8 hour and 12 hour. For 8 hour starting at 11pm and ending at 7am, i would usually sleep for a few hours after getting home from work at 8am. Then I'd wake up at...

  8. CNAs working in corrections

    mindyfromcali replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here in Cali they have CNA positions open in the prisons, but from what I hear it's mainly for those on suicide watch. You have to watch them carefully and if they die on your watch it's on you. I...

  9. CNA class this summer or finish RN pre-requisites?

    mindyfromcali replied to angelee3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The above poster is right, and most facilities will hire a student who has made it past the part of the clinicals where they teach you CNA stuff, which is the first quarter or semester. So yeah, in...

  10. Question about CNA Clinical

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

    speed takes time not

  11. Question about CNA Clinical

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

    Nocs are usually pretty easy to get. The others are right, speed takes team even if you are experienced. Every resident is different, and is used to their routine. It can take a while to get used...

  12. What kind of shoes do you wear for work?

    mindyfromcali replied to missie1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Skechers shape ups are really nice for long shifts :) unless you have an ankle condition. I also recommend shoes for crews, they are slip resistant and perfect for giving patients showers. Just make...

  13. Emergency Situations in a clinical setting

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

    Don't be discouraged. It sounds like the other people there were stressed about it too. I've worked in a hospital in a major metropolitan city, and in a critical care unit no less. These situations...

  14. Better to go LPN THEN, RN?

    mindyfromcali replied to Appleae's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I agree with all previous posters, definitely do something first to see if you want to be in nursing or not. The coursework required as prerequisites for nursing are hard to do, take a lot of time...

  15. CNA training, what to expect?

    mindyfromcali replied to DreamChaser81's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's not that hard to take a CNA course while taking a full load of college units. That wasn't my situation, but I am a CNA so know what to expect. You will need to study the basic "skills", which...

  16. First day of CNA clinical - Elder abuse?

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

    I worked LTC for one year, and sadly that isn't surprising. As someone who has done plenty of oral care on residents, the crusty stuff may be caked on. Sometimes it actually hurts them if you try to...

  17. Do any CNA's here work 11-7 in LTC

    mindyfromcali replied to missie1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've worked all three shifts in LTC and I'd say 11-7 is probably the easiest one for me. I'm sure there are probably other threads that describe it, and the poster right above me is pretty accurate....

  18. Guess what i saw today??!

    mindyfromcali replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sure the OP didn't sit there and watch her lick her fingers (hopefully). I've seen it before too, and yeah it's sad they're like that but everyone deals with the stress of our job

  19. Is it impossible to find a full time position at LTC??

    mindyfromcali replied to missie1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm not sure where you live, but most places will see how well you do. If they like you, they will hire you as regular

  20. Don't know if I should take this job....

    mindyfromcali replied to missie1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I first got my CNA, it was hard to get places to even interview me. My first couple of jobs were definitely learning experiences. Any type of experience is good, unless you feel like you're...

  21. CNA now or wait for nursing school

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

    If you're serious about nursing, it doesn't hurt to become a CNA. It can do nothing but help you to be more comfortable with patient care and develop your bedside manner. I don't know anything about...

  22. Chasing after alarms. What do you do?

    mindyfromcali replied to vc01ca's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with the others. I've worked both acute and ltc and completely understand. Just a note: you can't get in trouble if the care plan is followed. Mats alarms etc in place they can't write you...

  23. Is it normal for them to just let us take care of the pt's on our own??

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

    If you feel uncomfortable, don't do it. I'm a CNA and to survive in this job its best to follow your instincts. Like the others said, that doesn't sound like how I was taught. Are they giving you a...

  24. Suggested CNA Programs?

    mindyfromcali replied to Puddin2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Go to the department of public health for california's web site. It took me some digging but there is a pdf file listing of approved schools to teach cna by city and county. Call each one. That's...