Blueroses91

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1. Whats with the beyond horrible pay? :(

   Blueroses91 replied to camci's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I live in GA. I make $9.00 an hour working night shift. Day shift CNAs make min

2. Free CNA training in Georgia

   Blueroses91 replied to Dinma123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   As mention before a nursing homes offer free training sometimes. You should also check out the red

3. psychology

   Blueroses91 replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   In addition to reading and defining terms, there should be some Q&A's at the end of each chapter that you can fill out. They should cover the main points of the chapter. It could be helpful to go...

4. The NOC shift doesn't wake up ANYONE in the morning...is this normal?

   Blueroses91 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I work night shift. We don't get anyone up or dressed unless that resident is already awake and confused or if a resident wants to wake and get dressed. Dayshift arrives at work at 6:30am. Most of...

5. CNA-Undecided if Am or Pm shift

   Blueroses91 replied to pinksunflower's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   A CNA has a very limited scope and the skills you learn are much less intensive than being a nurse. However, I will tell you that working as a CNA will help you recognize skin breakdown, the begining...

6. CNA-Undecided if Am or Pm shift

   Blueroses91 replied to pinksunflower's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Earn more as in money? Most of the time 2nd and 3rd shift has a higher hourly wage. Also they get the benefit of shift

7. CNA-Undecided if Am or Pm shift

   Blueroses91 replied to pinksunflower's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I'm a CNA on 3rd shift (night shift) I love it. I'm a night person and a newer CNA. Night shift is helpful when you're just starting out. There is more time to learn and develop your technique. True,...

8. What do you wear to work, fellow aides?

   Blueroses91 replied to MissChloe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Imagine how I feel! Plus the print tops are full of spirals and big mismatched polka dots. Then to top it off the colors fade super fast. They always look spotty and dirty. Makes a girl feel special...

9. Scared about my CNA exam. Any advice, tips?

   Blueroses91 replied to BabyGirlx3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Trust me it helps alot! And it is also very practical for real life application. Alot of the people you will take care of may like it when you explain what you are doing to them. It'll make them feel...

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

    Blueroses91 replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What I'd like to say to the resident that has hit call light for the 22nd time in the past hour(True story): "Only God can help you

11. What do you wear to work, fellow aides?

    Blueroses91 replied to MissChloe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Fushia and lime green scrubs. Yeah. It's

12. Scared about my CNA exam. Any advice, tips?

    Blueroses91 replied to BabyGirlx3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Practice, practice, practice. Practice with classmates and friends. Flash cards can be helpful as well. Also, Youtube has quite a few videos that demonstrates a simulated skills test. You may find...

13. how much do you make?

    Blueroses91 replied to sabby09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my area (rural south ga) the pay scale ranges from min wage to about $12.00. I personally make $9.50 working 3rd shift. I make $10.00 on weekends. I believe 2nd and 1st shift is $8.50 an

14. Do you get used to the nasty messes?

    Blueroses91 replied to LaurenCorrine's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Poop is gonna be the least of your worries. I've only been a CNA for a few months and I've been peed on, gotten BM on my scrubs, had people wipe themselves then grab all over me, bloody beds to...

15. Scared to Touch Residents

    Blueroses91 replied to Blueroses91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you everybody. I made it through the night and no one turned into a pile of dust! As the shift went on I became less afraid to get in there. I think it's going to take me awhile to get over this...