IsmeAmanda

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  1. In Ohio thinking of STNA for part time job

    IsmeAmanda replied to ren0318's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Whats STNA stand

  2. Tell me how your instructors handled oral care in the lab

    IsmeAmanda replied to Vtachy1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We used dentures But in feeding we did feed each other. I pray to God I'm always able to feed

  3. first 2 days orientation question>

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

    Wow you are overly scared! Let me tell you what neglect is: clocking out knowing all the residents are in wet diapers, not caring to check bed alarms, talking on the phone when you should be working....

  4. PRN /1hr before call? Cnas pls

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

    Wait so you were working that day and they asked you to come 1 hour

  5. NEW CNA: Running behind on workload! Feel awful!

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

    Seriously a bed bath for everyone - everyday?! Realistically speaking, I bet many of your co-workers are lying about doing those everyday, lol. But dont you lie! I believe you can do it all with...

  6. Rejection email after CNA interview at school's hospital. Confused & Upset

    IsmeAmanda replied to cjb19's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I worked as a manager in retail. I know it sounds bad but I had a lot to do and taking application calls annoyed me. Calling once is fine, it jept names in my head. To this day I know random...

  7. Rejection email after CNA interview at school's hospital. Confused & Upset

    IsmeAmanda replied to cjb19's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know its heart breaking! I was dumped from a dream LPN job Tuesday and I really felt I gave it my all. But the reality is I was against like 10 other nurses,some with a lot of exp. But today I aced...

  8. Failed Nclex 2 times, Please help.

    IsmeAmanda replied to Victoryismine's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took NCLEX in January. Know your delegation. Know your diabetic care. Know the big disease processes like COPD, Stroke and Heart Failure. Know maintaining safety of patients and residents: example...

  9. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    IsmeAmanda replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPN new grad in Atlanta - $17 - $20

  10. Pre employment questions!

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

    At ny facility it takes A MONTH for all this to process. If they are willing to spend $$$ on a drug test abd background check then you are hired. Check in with them to check the

  11. New CNA

    IsmeAmanda replied to emmym95's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I always worked 3 to 11. Find out if first dining is for the more independent residents. Then you can plan when to get your feeders ready for dinner. Like the person said above, in your free time...

  12. Starting first CNA Home health care job

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

    Right out oif CNA school I also had a home health job - for 6 months before I quit. They did the same thing, they go through so many CNA's that they dont have tome to interview and train. This job...

  13. What grosses you out?

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

    If I do gag I will turn my head and fake a sneeze. And sometimes residents KNOW they smell and they get embarrassed and say, "I'm so sorry I smell" I tell them I have bad allergies and actually cant...

  14. What grosses you out?

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

    The only thing to turn my stomach was morning shift waking up the residents and one has hx of prostate cancer. He has strong urine and pretty much will drench the bed if not changed q2hr. God love...

  15. Is finding a CNA job hard or easy?

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

    In my opinion finding a CNA job is super easy. Don't listen to anyone saying they will be phased out - thats a

  16. Can You Live Off A CNA's Pay? Do you?

    IsmeAmanda replied to HS/College Student's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    2 jobs, theres your only way to live as a CNA. In GA, CNA's are paid $7.25 - $9.00 based on

  17. Does your facility ask you to sleep over when it snows?

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

    My CNA job required us to stay. And if you couldnt drive in snow - they called you a police escort because those are equipped to drive in

  18. New career path vet tech to nurse

    IsmeAmanda replied to NPulver82's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would say do a 6 month CNA course first honestly. And work that so you can get used to resident/patient interaction. I was a CNA before being an LPN and I was surprised how awkward these people...

  19. New LPN and the job hunt

    IsmeAmanda replied to nurse_nobetty's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are applying to LTC and Hospice? I didnt think these areas were bad for newbies here in

  20. salary of fresher LPN in Atlanta

    IsmeAmanda replied to namita's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Dr.'s offices pay like $13 or so per hour. LTC you're looking at $16-$20 per hour. I also live in

  21. I hate my resident :(

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

    As a CNA, you're not going to like ALL your residents/clients. I have residents who honestly make me cringe. They curse me, they call me their maid, etc. The tough thing with home health is that you...

  22. Is there really a future for new LPN's??

    IsmeAmanda replied to Sharls237's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Man, when i was training to be a CNA so many people told me I'd never find a job, they're phasing CNA's out, etc. Well I'm a CNA now and they're wrong. Of course NOW I'm being told they're phasing...

  23. Working and Nursing School....my situation, it can't be done.

    IsmeAmanda replied to COtoLPNstudent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wait you dont get lunch breaks? Thats quite

  24. Just accepted into PN program but have Questions

    IsmeAmanda replied to owly234's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    All the hearing test is is the nurse across the exam room saying a word like 'hamburger' and making sure you heard

  25. How many times did you take the Teas? How many times are you allowed?

    IsmeAmanda replied to heyitsme728's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I took it twice. And you need to check the rules of your school. At mine its unlimited. At a nearby school the max is