Ev1987

Ev1987

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  1. Should I become a CNA?

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

    If you still feel passionate about caring for others, than I think you should pursue the class. Sorry to hear about your experience as a tech. Hopefully, you won't have to deal with the same issues at...

  2. What to put on resume for newbies?

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

    Customer service and possible clinical

  3. Newbie at work need your help, please!!!

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

    Many of those questions regarding the patient could be answered by the nurse and other aides. Hoyers are for those who have limited mobility. I always have assistance when operating the hoyer. If the...

  4. Float CNA's and permanent assignments

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

  5. Float CNA's and permanent assignments

    Ev1987 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a new cna with less than 3 months experience working in a LTC. Every night I report to work, I am placed on a new wing with a new assignment. It would be nice to have my own permanent assignment...

  6. Float CNA's and permanent assignments

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

    If I had a permanent assignment at our rehab hall, it would still be nice to be familiar with the nurses that I'd work with, and the residents that might stay there at least for 3 weeks. Some of my...

  7. Float CNA's and permanent assignments

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

    That is exactly how I feel. I'd like to see the same or familiar faces every shift, instead of being introduced to 'strangers'...(hope that didn't sound harsh ) that I don't know is independent,...

  8. Loving It!

    Ev1987 replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Happy to hear you like the

  9. How to prepare for working nights for the first time...?

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

    I fall asleep less than an hour after I walk in the door for about 6-8 hours. Grab some lunch, complete some errands then catch me a quick cat nap before I get ready for work. Sleep really helps you...

  10. CNA job hunting for new comers

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

    Don't get discouraged. Keep searching, something is bound to come up. Try to apply to LTC's and see what's available. It's all just a matter of

  11. Why do we have to sign in & out for lunch?

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

    My facility also tells us to clock in and out for lunch. If you do 10 shifts in a 2 week timeslot, they deduct 5 hours from our paycheck. 75/80 hours paid. :icon_roll The rules at my place is to STILL...

  12. Pregnant CNA

    Ev1987 replied to AW79's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am 27 weeks pregnant, and soon about to hit my third trimester. I didn't tell my employer at the interview that I was expecting, I waited until after I was offically hired until I broke the news. I...

  13. To my preceptor, future students beware (rant)

    Ev1987 replied to leekun2010's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a villian from a horror flick...based on a true

  14. Hesistant to do CNA work..

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

    Why not? Why don't you want to work in a nursing home? How did your mother injure her back? Could this incident have also happened in a hospital or assisted living facility, as well as a nursing...

  15. Younger people in the cna field?

    Ev1987 replied to Shan117's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Most of my co-workers are middle aged. I only see about 10% of cna's under the age of 30 at my

  16. wish I had more hands

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

    Congratulations! :redbeathe With a heart like yours, I know you'll go far!

  17. Learning to make the beds

    Ev1987 replied to Tricia76's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I hope this helps, enjoy! :heartbeat

  18. CNA only...

    Ev1987 replied to alexandra.jenx's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in a nursing home, where most of the residents are elderly. The work can be hard and stressful due to time management. I enjoy what I do, and the work pays off because working as a cna is a...

  19. Interview over..now the hard part

    Ev1987 replied to Topaz4602's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good luck with everything! I hope things work out on friday, keep us posted!

  20. Struggling (very long)

    Ev1987 replied to Penny82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am also a new cna, and still dealing with some of the same issues that you are. I mostly ignore the nasty co-workers, but I keep in mind that we are a team and I ask and assist with help when the...

  21. Does your residents hit you?

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

    Wow! I would be so devastated if something like that were to happen to me. It's obvious this woman suffers from mental and emotional issues. It's just

  22. Does your residents hit you?

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

    Scary! I feel like I need to take up boxing lessons just to learn how to dodge a jab to the face, lol!:) Yet after all this, I can honestly say that I still take pride and enjoy my job. Ironic,

  23. Hello Everybody!! Questions for New and Experienced CNA's

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

    It toke me less than a week after passing my state exam until I found a job with a healthcare agency. If I were you, I'd put in applications to the ltc's close to home and miles away. Even though I'd...

  24. Does your residents hit you?

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

    Thank you for your responses and encouragement. I will have to develop a thicker skin and accept that this is the risk of being a cna. Thanks again!

  25. How often do CNAs call out sick?

    Ev1987 replied to eveningsky339's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CNA's call out pretty often at my job. I was just called in to work on my day off the other day, to replace someone's assignment. Our policy is that you must give at least 2 hours notice before the...