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    Does your facility encourage to work while sick?

    interceptinglight replied to KimberlyRN89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    @ Dondie: What the....? You actually have a facility doctor? Geez, what's that? There's no doctor at this facility. Screwed is right. I only get medical benefits if I have 2 pay periods in a...
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    Does your facility encourage to work while sick?

    interceptinglight replied to KimberlyRN89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You better be dead before you call in sick at the LTC facility where I work, otherwise you better find another employee who'll gladly take your shift. If you don't, you're required to sign a call-out...
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    CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

    interceptinglight replied to Queen33FutureLPN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Your pay depends on where you work. Here in Moscow, Idaho, I'm making barely above minimum ($7.62/hour) until I'm certified, which is going to be within the next couple of weeks. After that my...
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    Whats with the beyond horrible pay? :(

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

    One of the problems with long-term care is how poorly the facilities pay their CNA's. Cost-containment is often more important than quality of care. I am about to become certified as a Nurse's Aid...
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    Help turning obese resident

    interceptinglight replied to dani_814's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Never be afraid to ask for help, especially when you're new at this. If you continue to get an 'attitude' from other aides, have a talk with the director of nursing. The safety of the resident and...
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    4th night on the job and I cried all the way home

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

    It's very difficult at first. There's so much that you have to know in order to feel competent at this job, but with time and practice you'll be an expert. I'm a pretty fast learner and have a...
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    CNA exam skills part???

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

    My skills evaluation and final written exam are going to be this Saturday, Nov. 13. I'm excited and nervous.........
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    Anyone here too "small" to become a CNA?

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

    I'm new to the field of CNA work. I'm 5'8" and weigh 130 lb. I don't consider myself particularly strong, but I was trained to use body mechanics for all transfers and maneuvers, so I'm able to...
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    I was told to get the hell out of a clients home yesterday...

    interceptinglight replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Anyone with that much of an explosive temper probably has a hard time keeping any care workers around for very long. If he has a problem with the schedule of caregivers he should talk to the agency...
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    Whats with the beyond horrible pay? :(

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

    I'm working as a CNA in long-term care. Actually, I'm not certified yet, but the facility I work in has a scholarship program and they pay for the education and fees to get me certified. I get a...
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    Need advice-should I become a CNA/STNA at 46?

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

    I am 47 and a new employee at a long-term care facility that has a scholarship program to get me certified. I've been working since August, and yes it is physically challenging work but it's a...
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    New CNA Hospice experiences

    interceptinglight replied to hekat927's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a brand new CNA who just started working in a long-term care facility in August. I've had some opportunities to work with hospice patients and their families since I've been here, and I'm...
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    I gather 46 is too old to be a CNA

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

    I just started as a CNA and I'm 47. So....of course you're not too old !!
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    want to quit my CNA job, need advice

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

    I am a new nursing assistant. The long-term care facility that hired me has a scholarship program that is getting me certified so that I can stay on as an employee. I started in August, and I'm...