Ev1987

Ev1987

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  1. How physically demanding is working as a cna?

    Ev1987 replied to j119's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would avoid working as a cna until you are fully healed. I started working as an aide when I was 4 months pregnant, and gave birth to my son at 7.5 months. Even after having co-workers assist me...

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

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

    I work the night shift, and I am assigned regularly to get a few people up in the morning. Usually because they have dialysis or a doctor's appointment. Basically, if someone is going out before 8am,...

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

    Ev1987 replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    "Quit stripping in the middle of the

  4. Are you happy at your workplace?

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

    For the most part, I like my job. Somewhere in the back of my head, I know that what I do is rewarding and beneficial for others. What I can do without is the grumpy attitude from nurses, residents...

  5. work shifts

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

    I think that 3-11 is a decent pace for new cna's. You learn to cope with family members/friends, plus time management with showers and dinner on top of charting and

  6. thrown to the wolves?

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

    I shadowed with some 20+ year experience cna's for about ten days, and then I went solo. I don't feel like I was fed to the wolves at all in my job, but I was vulnerable to the stink-eye from some...

  7. Normal to wait this long for pre employment follow up

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

    I waited about three weeks for a response back.

  8. Anyone working night 11-7 shift???

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

    Is it hard to get that shift? Depends on the availability of the facility and if they are hiring or have open space for the shift. What are the residents like? Again, depends on the facility. Some...

  9. I promise to....

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

    ....Perform my job the best way I can ....Avoid as much conflict with residents/co-workers as possible ....Sympathize more with patients in need and in

  10. Happy CNA appreciation week!!!

    Ev1987 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My facility is celebrating cna appreciation week from june 11-18. I've tried to find the national cna appreciation week 2010 on google.com, but couldn't come up with the EXACT dates, although I do...

  11. Question about applying in person

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

    I would first call the facility, speak with a staffing coordinator and ask if they are accepting applications for cna's. If the answer is yes, then I'd go fill out an application and drop off my...

  12. Weak Stomach - Where Should I Work?

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

    I agree with the above posts. There is vomit, poop and mucus involved in the nursing field. And if you deal with it enough, you get immune to the smell/idea of cleaning it up. But again, there is the...

  13. Today I took the cna written and skills test

    Ev1987 replied to y&rfan84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Someone put a fitted sheet in the top sheet section. That sucks. I'm not sure about the time limit issue, I wasn't given a time limit at my exam, but I hope everything works out for the best. Good...

  14. Iiii need a job!.....need help

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

    Home care would be a nice choice for you. Don't tell the interviewer you are pregnant until after you are hired, and congratulations on your baby. I am currently 32 weeks

  15. What do you think a good CNA to patient ratio should be?

    Ev1987 replied to rosey2007cna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I like 1:8 for day, 1:10 for evening and 1:12 for night. I think that sounds

  16. So disappointed in the testing situation here in Florida.

    Ev1987 replied to Smlpkg122's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I didn't read where the OP stated that she initially set the scale to 0. I read that the instructor failed her for 'forgetting to set the scale back to 0 before weighing the patient.' Even if the OP...

  17. RANT!

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

    I wouldn't get upset or annoyed at the fact that the lady placed her hearing aides in her drawer. Did she ever tell you that she lost or was missing her aides? If she did, then it's possible that she...

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

    Ev1987 replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    "You need more drugs?!!?" "The nurse told me I was not assigned to get you up this morning. Why is it so freakin' hard for you to wait ten minutes for the next aide to get you washed and dressed?!"...

  19. Education day

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

    Snacks, (good ones, hear? ) Rewards for participation and trivia quizzes. Staff scenario skits and a generous 'thank-you-for-all-the-hard-work' speech to the aides after the

  20. CNA Brush-up Before Recertification Question

    Ev1987 replied to nicbrun77's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wisconsin nurse aide candidate handbook. Pg 27-42 skills listing. http://www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/075000.pdf Wisconsin practice written exam. Questions and answers. (Maybe you should print...

  21. You know you are a CNA when....

    Ev1987 replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When you wake up from dreaming about completing incontinence

  22. Cell Phones

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

    Having a cell phone on hand is reliable just in case of those sudden accidents. But no personal phone calls or texts are allowed on the workfloor during your shift. You're allowed to use your phone on...

  23. First Day on the floor by myself = Horrible

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

    I'm sorry you experienced such a horrible day. I really don't understand the motive of being so negative and uncooperative in the workplace. I'd continue to work at the facility to gain experience,...

  24. Can You Live Off A CNA's Pay? Do you?

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

    I rented a room with utilities included a year back for only $400/month. Much cheaper than the $780/month minus utilities that I'm paying now. Some people can live off cna pay, and some

  25. Can You Live Off A CNA's Pay? Do you?

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

    I think that even if someone were to get paid $8.00 an hour, they still wouldn't be bringing home $1,792 a month unless they worked KILLER amount of hours. (tax included) Being a new cna, if I worked...