Ytellu

Ytellu

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  1. Starting as a CNA and working your way up the ladder

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

    The good thing about starting off as a CNA is to see first hand what you would like to do and not like to do in the future. I know some CNA's that went on to become RN's, surgical techs and unit...

  2. CNA questions

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

    I work in a hospital which I got right out of CNA school and we get tutition reimbursement to continue our education. When interviewing for a job ask about what 'benefits' are available for continuing...

  3. New CNA in Philly ; HELP!!

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

    I live in NY not Pa but start looking at long term care facilities. They normally will hire with no experience. I got a hospital job with no experience but getting a hospital job really depends on...

  4. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    Ytellu replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sounds like the admins at that facility are on a major power trip. I wonder if anyone ever challenged that policy with the Dept of Labor! I know I

  5. Just got my first CNA job!

    Ytellu replied to Weezy24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats on your new

  6. Don't know if this is legit...

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

    Sometimes it's best to find a job the old fashion way.....hitting the sidewalk. I would recommend visiting nursing homes, adult homes, rehabs with resume in hand and fill out applications. I work in...

  7. Dumb mistake,help!!!!

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

    Don't sweat it. I'm in NY and had to get another copy from Prometric. The sheet of paper the certificate is on also has a card on it you can cut out. Like the prior poster said they can always...

  8. Frustrated, need to vent.

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

    I just did my FAFSA and I got the max on the Pell grant of 5500 and it said I was eligible for a student loan up to 9500. Since I don't plan to go back to school until next September I haven't looked...

  9. Frustrated, need to vent.

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

    Well 12 grand is a lot of money but they are training you also as a medical assistant and that makes you employable. Most grants you get will not cover 100% of your schooling. Have you spoken to the...

  10. New CNA, not too well at taking insults.

    Ytellu replied to stargirl018's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my opinion the next time the resident says to you "I'm telling or you're stupid" I would say "Don't worry I will go and have it documented you think I'm stupid and I will document you are not...

  11. Getting fired for reporting bullying

    Ytellu replied to sam1984's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Unfortunately, you don't have any recourse. Living in a "at will" state they can fire you for anything as long as it isn't discrimination. If it happend to you it will happen to the next person....

  12. When working in the hospital Which Floor is the Best Floor

    Ytellu replied to cscott123412's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Med/Surg is the way to go. You get all kinds of

  13. Transfer my lisence from CA to NY?

    Ytellu replied to yajaira21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    hello. i live in ny. call the nursing aide registry and ask for reciprocity. here is the info. good luck. [color=#192665]new york nurse aide registry ny state department of health - bureau of...

  14. I HAVE an interview for "neuro step down" wing at a hospital, someone fill me in....

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

    When I interviewed for my hospital job I honestly said that working in a hospital would personally be a better fit for me. The HR manager told me she hears that quite often and either your a fit for...

  15. Stay at Home Mom Deciding on CNA Certification....

    Ytellu replied to MomOfTwo2009's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Fuzzywuzzy was pretty accurate about working in long term care. I've worked both in long term care and currently in a hospital setting. Long term care is not for everyone. It wasn't for me. Like you...

  16. Experience Required??? Ug

    Ytellu replied to loulou55's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If they knew of your experience then they shouldn't have wasted your time, you're right. Keep applying. There is the right job out there for

  17. Interview Tomorrow - PRN - Telemetry Unit

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

    I got my first job at a hospital with zero experience. Just be yourself and be honest. Sometimes employers want non experienced so they can train them their way and they come with no bad habits from...

  18. Any 50+ CNA's out there?

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

    I was 50 when I started. I used to say to the interviewers that my life experience coupled with the fact that won't be bringing any bad habits as a CNA would be valuable. :) I was lucky enough to...

  19. The impossible task...

    Ytellu replied to The-Wren's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What about becoming a home health aid? Normally agencies hire those with no experience. I live upstate and in my area agencies will convert your CNA for an HHA with no experience. Too bad you're not...

  20. How should I deal with a nurse who's bullying me?

    Ytellu replied to nettiebaby05's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Chrislynn and Coffeemate gave you excellent advice. Document, document, document. Times/dates/places/what was said and who was there to hear it. Then take your documentation to your union...

  21. Getting rid of sitters!?!?

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

    What a bad idea!! I work in a hospital plus for an agency as a sitter in other hospitals working with mentally disables patients. I hate to say this but just wait until the hospital gets hit with a...

  22. Which Tasks are most often performed on State Test?

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

    I'm in NY and it was prometric. The skills are preprinted on cards and its already assigned which ones you get when the tester shows up. If its like mine they will show you the card when you first go...

  23. had a cna interview today and I think I blew it!

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

    My current job I actually cried during the interview when the DON was taking me on a tour and one of the cancer patients reminded me of a family member who passed away 6 months prior. I still got the...

  24. Should I be a Certified Nursing Assistant?

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

    At the hospital I work in the requirements to get in are you have to have gone through your first semester of nursing school OR have your CNA. You might want to check the requirements of places you...

  25. Washcloth Mitt

    Ytellu replied to supergreen34's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was taught to use the mitt theory. We were taught to use front and back and each