CoffeemateCNA

CoffeemateCNA

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  1. Volunteer work did paid off

    CoffeemateCNA replied to work&play's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It really does pay off to volunteer. I got my first full time CNA job at a facility I had volunteered in. The DON didn't even have to interview me, she just asked if I wanted the position (and of...

  2. How intense is the CNA course?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I took a CNA course, we did all of the reading and assignments in class. There was little-to-no outside work involved (except for clinical hours, which were scheduled at the student's...

  3. What are part-time schedules usually like?

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

    Some LTC facilities can be very flexible. When I was hired, I let them know that I was a full time student, and they made a part-time schedule to accommodate me. I worked four weeknights per week,...

  4. Should I re-take the course?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Double Helix-7's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't enroll in the class just yet. If you are unable to get a job by then, and your certification expires, you may be able to challenge the CNA exam. Also, if you still feel uncomfortable about...

  5. You know it's going to be a long day when...

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

    It's also fun when your partner disappears for 45 minutes after dinner and leaves you by yourself with 28 residents all demanding to be put to bed *right now.* Not wanting to risk any falls, you do...