volcomcna

volcomcna

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  1. Best shift for a new CNA?

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

    I work 3rd shift, and I love it!! Ive oriented 7-3 and don't like it too much, I've worked a few 3-11 shifts and don't like it either. Too many things are going on and you have showers ! Not a bad...

  2. need advice for first cna job

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

    You are fine !!I had 3 days orientation and 2 nights. I can for sure say that jumping in on any shift other than night is hard. I work night shift so things are slow and I learn new things daily at my...

  3. Noc shift: How many res. ?

    volcomcna posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just started recently and was told there would be two CNAs at all times during noc shift and yesterday was the first night where it was just me and the LVN (no one called out, schedule was made this...

  4. How much homework for CNA class?

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

    had no homework at all. passed the exam on the first

  5. What was your 1st day of (non-orientation) CNA work like?

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

    My first day after orientation, I didn't feel ready so I had an extra day of shadowing but of course I work Noc shift and my co-worker just explained and explained everything so thoroughly so it...

  6. Anyone here too "small" to become a CNA?

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

    Yup, like everyone said, don't let your size worry you. When I was in clinical I ended up with a 400lb lady who was bed bound. I had to do a bed bath with another classmate and we had no idea how to...

  7. The NOC shift doesn't wake up ANYONE in the morning...is this normal?

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

    I also work 3rd shift, and each CNA has to get up 2 res. (some nights we have only 1 CNA and 1

  8. Do you say goodbye to your residents?

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

    I have not been in that situation either. I work Noc and on my last rounds I usually let them know I am finished for the day and will see them later that night, I only have one res. that tells me "...

  9. What Can I Do To Stand Out During Clinicals?

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

    Not all facilities allow this but mine did... volunteer to help with a colostomy bag! or to watch treatment for pressure sores. If CNAs or Nurses ask for help, help! and just be a lot of help to them...

  10. Really frustrated- I need some insight

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

    My background check cleared in about 3 days.. and I'm sure they won't give your job away if they're spending money on your background check :) They should call you back good

  11. Group interview for CNA

    volcomcna replied to Anne36's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I did not interview for CNA training however I did have a group interview for a CNA job at an ALF with 2 other ladies, one with about 20 years experience that had left the field and came back and...

  12. Does this mean I got the job?

    volcomcna posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just curious.. I went to a group interview last week at an Assisted Living Facility and the DON is having all 3 applicants shadow a CNA for 2 hours unpaid. She said it was our chance to back out if we...

  13. Does this mean I got the job?

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

    I think I got lucky this time since only 3 out of 5 applicants showed up.. Thanks for the

  14. CNA skill test hard? (CA)

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

    I just passed my test in Torrance, CA and it is easy. I took it at Red Cross and passed, just practice and know the skills and you will do fine on the test. The examiners will ask if you would like to...