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  1. 2nd shift CNAs (3-11), what are your routines?

    CarolinaGirl1112 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a brand spanking new CNA at a rehab/LTC facility. I'm working the 3-11 shift. Can any of you please share what your routines or schedules are for this shift? I'm just trying to get an idea of...

  2. How come my name doesn't appeared on the CNA Registry anymore?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to hellokittyandme's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sending it in 3 days before the expiration may not have been early enough. I'm

  3. CNA's, Favorite department to work in?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to gochicagobears's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've worked in rehab and in LTC, and LTC is far and away my favorite. I love knowing the residents, knowing their favorite foods or music, or when it's their

  4. LTC CNA vs hospital CNA

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to Nolander's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work at a hospital in a building that is half rehab and half LTC. There is definitely a difference in attitude and morale in rehab vs. in LTC. The people in rehab are busy, but helpful and for the...

  5. 2nd shift CNAs (3-11), what are your routines?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to CarolinaGirl1112's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you so

  6. 2nd shift CNAs (3-11), what are your routines?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to CarolinaGirl1112's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks, this was the exact type of info I was looking for. Very

  7. Waiting for phone call after second CNA interview at hospital

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to Butterfly_Effect's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I applied for a position at a hospital on 10/4 and was not hired until 11/8. I was warned after my interview that the HR dept. for this particular hospital was very slow and that I may not hear...

  8. For those CNAs who got hired straight into hospitals...

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to magichospital's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The only job search I used was Indeed. I checked it at least twice a day, sometimes more. It included jobs that had been posted from all 3 of my local hospitals. Go to your local hospital's website...

  9. Is going for a NAII worth it?

    CarolinaGirl1112 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Right now I'm a CNA (NAI) in the state of NC. I'm not in a position right now to commit to a nursing school schedule, so that's going to have to wait for a bit, but I've been entertaining the thought...

  10. CNA hours during Nursing Pre-reqs

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi! I'm not in that situation, but a hospital I recently interviewed with said that they had a few CNA openings because some of their current CNA's had moved to part-time to go to school. My CNA...

  11. WakeMed/Rex Differentials

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to WhiteKnight's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    That. Is.

  12. Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm in NC, and EVERYTHING was based on that little blue handbook. We had to memorize all the skills and all the steps of the skills exactly as they are in that book. Your state may be different, so...

  13. Practical Hairstyle?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to Betmig's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in clinicals for my CNA program, I kept my hair up in a bun that I made with a ponytail holder. There's also a product I love called a "Spin Pin." It's made by Goody, and it's two...

  14. An odd staff member

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like he's just looking for somebody, ANYBODY, to listen. Maybe he doesn't have any friends and he's just kept all of this stuff bottled up inside because he had nobody to talk about it with....

  15. New CNA II in NC, new job! Need advice...

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to CarribeanDreamin''s topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had heard great things about those too, then I heard lots of stories about people developing knee problems from them. I guess the only way to know is to try them

  16. New CNA II in NC, new job! Need advice...

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to CarribeanDreamin''s topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hey there, I'm a new CNA I and I just had my clinicals in Raleigh, NC last month. I had bought a pair of New Balance white shoes from Kohl's and at the end of the first day I was the only one whose...

  17. cna to ma

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to cs07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It depends on the school, some require prereqs and some don't. Your experience as a CNA will definitely work in your favor. Keep in mind that if you do an LPN program for one year, you would one need...

  18. cna to ma

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to cs07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my city in NC, an LPN program is only one year and a Medical Assistant program is 2 years. With a Medical Assistant program you'll have a degree...but you'll also make less than an LPN, in my area...

  19. CNA v. Nurse Tech

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to gmjones05's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Tomato, tomato :) At the hospital I had my clinicals at, on paper and verbally the CNAs were referred to as Nurse Techs, but their name badges said Nurse

  20. rehab nursing assistant

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to christopher m's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I guess California must do things differently. I'm in NC and just had my clinicals at the Rehab unit at our local hospital. The nursing assistants there did not have any special rehab...

  21. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just passed my NC CNA exam this afternoon! My skills were: 1. Hand washing 2. Mouth Care 3. Position on side 4. Assist to ambulate with belt 5. Measuring urinary output I'm so relieved that it's done!...

  22. Starting LPN school with no college t all out of high school for 6 years

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to worriedmommy2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks so much for posting this thread! I'm 30 and divorced, never been to college, and I graduated high school back in 1999. I just finished my CNA program, it was fast-track, basically a 4-month...

  23. I take my state boards friday any advice

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to mymy1219's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So, you mean you only had 3 skills? Man...in NC the state exam is 5

  24. Problem with taking Blood pressure. grr.

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to Sheenabush's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can tell you what helped me in class. Have the patient/guinea pig stick their arm out palm up and completely straighten it so that their elbow locks. Then, using a finger or just your eyes, trace...

  25. State Exam tomorrow 8/2 a few more questions. Sorry.

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to Starletta's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    1. I find it easier to watch the stomach to count respirations. 2. I understand this issue as it was very common in my class. What I like to do is not stare at the clock, but just give it a quick...