duke4470

duke4470

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  1. CNA TO LPN

    duke4470 replied to Callie Martinez's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I currently work as a CNA...but, my plan is to go into a straight RN program...then get my BSN. Reason? In 2015, everything is going to change. LVN's (or LPN's) are going to become obsolete. They are...

  2. Taking the plunge...

    duke4470 replied to weluv3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations, Michelle!! I am 39 and just started the "plunge" into my Nursing career this year, too! My CNA class was only 7 weeks, and I currently work at our local care center. It has it's ups...

  3. Difficult showers

    duke4470 replied to Penny82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    caitylumpkins, I agree with everything you stated in your previous post...except the part about telling them you would get "fired" if they didn't help you. The facility I work at also encourages...

  4. Difficult showers

    duke4470 replied to Penny82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know at the facility I work at...if we told a resident that we would get fired if he/she didn't take a shower...we WOULD actually get fired! It is considered to be a form of abuse, because you are...

  5. "Oh, you're a guy? I can't hire you"

    duke4470 replied to camci's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree...I don't think any facility should hire men based solely on the fact that they can do the heavy lifting, etc. Male or Female...lifting is part of the job...and YES...a male can injure his...

  6. how much do you make?

    duke4470 replied to sabby09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Noc Shift (10:30pm-7am) $13.00 hour...no previous experience...been there 3

  7. C.N.A Nurse

    duke4470 replied to sweetty4227's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think she meant "Certified Nurse Assistant", too. Yes...LPN, LVN, RN are all hard earned titles...but, I don't think she intended to offend anyone by her wording. I also think she deserves the...