AzDeb

AzDeb

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  1. CNA as Independent Contractor

    AzDeb posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just wondering if anyone out there has been offered a position with a Home Health Agency as an Independent Contractor. Any feedback, good or bad, is very much appreciated. I am a new CNA and don't...

  2. CNA as Independent Contractor

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

    Thank you so much for the information. I thought it was strange when the company called me and said on the phone that I would be an independent contractor. Not knowing enough about it, I did figure...

  3. CNA exam- I think I need encouragement!

    AzDeb replied to kristi22's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I didn't realize I had missed steps until I got home either. Then I dwelled on it for 5 days until I got my results. I passed...and I'm sure you will too!! Don't worry! You'll be fine, I'm sure....

  4. Out look for CNA jobs good or bad?

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

    I have read several articles that indicate the demand for CNA's and HHA's will be increasing as the aging population is increasing right now. Everything I read says there will be a shortage of...

  5. CNA exam- I think I need encouragement!

    AzDeb replied to kristi22's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I also forgot a couple steps with my skills testing and passed. As long as it wasn't a "bold" step which would be an automatic fail, you should be just fine. In our state you have to pass each skill...

  6. New CNA...home health care or LTC?

    AzDeb posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi. I just passed my CNA exam and I'm ready to begin my job search. I'm looking for some advice from CNA's out there on the differences between working in home health care and working in a nursing...

  7. Do the STEPS is skills testing have to be EXACT?

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

    It may depend on what state you're in. Steps didn't have to be in exact order for me...as long as you did them all. That's what I was told anyway. I am in Arizona. Good luck on Saturday!

  8. New CNA...home health care or LTC?

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

    Thank you for your advice and input!! I think I will apply at both. I'm just very anxious to launch my new career!!

  9. I just need to talk about it.

    AzDeb replied to anonymous1919's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It sounds to me like you have the job as long as the background check comes back fine. Employers don't typically go through the drug testing and background check phase unless they plan to hire you....

  10. Took state skills test....Need opinion, encouragement

    AzDeb posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Okay, I "re-took" my skills portion of the state test yesterday. Now I'm in the phase of torturing myself with second guessing my steps. I had two skills I am nervous about...one is blood pressure....

  11. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

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

    Passed my CNA state exam!!! Woo Hoo!!! I had Handwashing, blood pressure, mouthcare - comatose resident, Bedpan output, Antiembolic stockings. Soooo glad I passed!

  12. Took state skills test....Need opinion, encouragement

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

    Thank you for your encouraging words!! I found out today I

  13. CNA - Clinicals

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

    Great reply from race8girl. I was in that same situation for my clinicals in August. I would have had such a different attitude if I was a CNA with a student shadowing me. The CNA's we were...

  14. Working w/ Home Health Agency

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

    Great question! I would love to hear some comments on that as well. I am contemplating doing the same thing. I think it would be great experience and during the learning process it could be...

  15. Tomorrow is the big day and I'm thrilled.

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

    I am soooo excited for you and can relate completely to how you feel! I quit a job in June in an industry I worked at for the last 20 years to do something I always wanted to do. Life is too...

  16. Took my STNA exam today & I'm not feeling it.

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

    I'll be sending good luck and prayers your way! That particular skill is not one of ours for the state of Arizona. I, however, went in for my state test a week ago and passed the written test but...

  17. C.N.A vs Medical Assistant

    AzDeb replied to hhnurse35's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am so glad I took a minute to read this thread! I recently began making a career change, as I always wanted to work in the healthcare field. In early July I signed up for a CNA program that cost...

  18. CNA Training - I'm a little nervous

    AzDeb replied to Getreal2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Glad you were able to get in to the program! I just finished a CNA program and it was not very hard. I studied a lot and practiced my skills a lot. Besides that it is important to pay attention in...

  19. CNA, now what?

    AzDeb replied to TeeGuneys23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well I did my state testing yesterday, now it's just wait and see. My biggest fear of forgetting one of the "bold" steps didn't happen. In fact I really don't think I missed any steps. I just ended...

  20. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

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

    Just took my written and skills test yesterday. I was very nervous and stressed out over the skills test and it turned out the written test was so much harder than I anticipated. I always got 97% on...

  21. CNA, now what?

    AzDeb replied to TeeGuneys23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am in the same boat you are! I'm taking my state test in two days and I am nervous on how I will do with the skills test. There are some steps in bold that we cannot miss or it's an automatical...

  22. I put in my resignation notice today...

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

    Good for you for making that tough decision!! I think you made a very good decision and there will be brighter days ahead for you! Good luck with finding that perfect job......it's out

  23. How Much Homework in CNA School?

    AzDeb replied to rene76's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My CNA class was 5 1/2 weeks and I had homework every night. We had to read a couple chapters and do all the review questions as homework. Along with that, we had to practice taking blood pressure...

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

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

    You will do just fine! I have to take my state test real soon as well. If you've studied and practiced.....that's all you can do. Just exude confidence when you get in there and everything will...

  25. I hate my job as a CNA, I don't know if I want to be a nurse anymore

    AzDeb replied to Divalish918's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    From what I read it is obvious you are miserable with your job. Hopefully your work doesn't reflect that since residents' care is of utmost importance. I do hear your frustration. Here's my...