AzDeb

AzDeb

Nursing Assistant

Member

  • Content

    87

  • Visitors

    3,401

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by AzDeb

  1. CNA in a long term care facility or home health- Difference?

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

    I chose to do home health care because being a bit older I was unable to keep up at a LTCF also. It was backbreaking and way to rush rush for me. I love home health care! I started 6 months ago...

  2. Where should a new CNA start working?

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

    I'm sure you would get much more experience working in LTC or in a hospital but yes....it is crazy busy. I started out in LTC and switched to home health care which I absolutely love. Considering...

  3. home health aides...where are you?

    AzDeb replied to peppapig123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a CNA who works for a Home Health Agency. I absolutely LOVE home health care!!! Sometimes there is some down time that can seem a bit unchallenging (when clients are napping) but the benefits...

  4. Help!! questions on more CNA training?

    AzDeb replied to nj37's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats on becoming a CNA! I think a lot of new CNA's feel that way. I finished training and didn't start my first CNA job for almost 5 months. If you can find a LTCF that will hire new grads, you...

  5. Best place to work for a new CNA?

    AzDeb replied to CelesteR903's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's a great question. I wanted to know the same thing when I was a new CNA. I just got my CNA license last October and started out working at a LTCF. I know everyone says to give it time but...

  6. Hate my job, discouraged and sore!

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

    I can totally relate to your story! I went through that same experience and had to make a change. I now do home health care (same $$) with a LOT less stress. I love going to work every day and can...

  7. Cynical after 3 Clinicals :( Is there another career choice?

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

    I would consider giving home health care a try if I were you. I gave it a try at a LTC facility right after becoming certified and it WAS NOT for me at all. I too wanted to spend more time with...

  8. True or False

    AzDeb replied to Nelle84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My opinion.....You receive your "certificate" at completion of the course....hence the name "certified nursing assistant". You cannot practice as a CNA until you get your license issued by the state...

  9. can someone help me how to make a CNA resume

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

    Regarding the sample resume I've been emailing to some of you, I just emailed my last one. I'm now working full time and don't get on here nearly as much.....not to mention my time off has become...

  10. cna/home health aid - paitent fell

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

    Hi. You sound like a very caring, conscienscious CNA/HHA. I too am a CNA that does home health care. I give showers also and I always have that worry.....every day. It's never happened with one of...

  11. New CNA and need encouragement

    AzDeb replied to blessed2bfree's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've heard that it gets better with time. As for myself, I am also a new CNA and worked at a LTCF for just short of a month and had to quit. I had between 12 and 16 residents during my 8 hour shift....

  12. I should probably leave this home?

    AzDeb replied to sweettiff4prez's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi. Putting myself in your shoes.....I would have to leave and work with a different client (consumer). The stress you are going through sounds overwhelming to me. Not sure how you can get up in...

  13. Good reason to put for wanting to leave current job?

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

    My heart goes out to both of you. I just experienced the exact same thing in January. It was my first CNA job and just a horrible experience. The same day I left my nightmare job I got hired at a...

  14. Feeling Disappointed!

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

    I agree with you cdicapua. You definitely tell how it SHOULD be. Where I worked you were not allowed to work "off the clock", so coming in early or even clocking out and then finishing up wasn't an...

  15. Feeling Disappointed!

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

    Hi. I really feel your frustration!!! I've been there! I just experienced my first CNA job at a LTCF and it was horrible. I had between 12 and 14 residents during my shifts and was also hounded to...

  16. CNA's want to share salary info?

    AzDeb replied to kimmy436's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hired as a brand new CNA with no experience in Phoenix, Arizona....starting pay $11.75/hr with

  17. CNA license

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

    It looks like Hope63 has you covered. Each state has it's own Board of Nursing and information will be on that site. I know in Arizona it is a CNA License also. You get your certification from nursing...

  18. RESEARCH..Please answer these questions.

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

    Most important characteristics are; compassion, honesty, patience, tact and of course time

  19. New CNA - questions from a newby

    AzDeb posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a new CNA and have a couple questions. A lot of the nursing homes in my area do not hire entry level CNA's so I have started to apply with home health agencies. I go to orientation today for an...

  20. taking exam this Friday please help

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

    You will do fine!! I was a nervous wreck and once I got there I was completely fine. We were given 35 minutes to perform 5 skills that were randomly picked. The supplies were in the same room we...

  21. Under staffing at LTC Facilities

    AzDeb posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a fairly new CNA and I just have a question about LTC facilities. I see a lot of postings in threads where it is stated that there are a lot of shortcuts and things are done differently from what...

  22. Under staffing at LTC Facilities

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

    I sort of figured the main reason was money/profit. I do think there needs to be a limit set in each state. (Just my personal opinion) And just to set the record straight before posts get out of...

  23. Officially beginning my path in Health Care!

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

    Congratulations and good luck in joining the world of CNA's!! I am a fairly new CNA and one of the posts about learning by the book and finding it different in the real world is SO true! You'll do...

  24. Best shift for a new CNA?

    AzDeb posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi all! By reading several threads it sounds like just about every shift is very busy. Is there any advice as to what shift is the most favorable one for a brand new CNA? I know there's going to be...

  25. Newish CNA needs advice please!

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

    If you have the experience I would probably go for the LTC job as well. More money, closer to home etc. etc... I myself am a brand new CNA and just had my first shift alone at a LTC facility with...