Elvienm

Elvienm

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  1. CNAs w/ no prior healthcare experience, how long did it take you to find a job?

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

    Like 3 weeks after I Passed the state test. That's only because that was how long I waited to go out and look for a CNA job. I had No experience other that what i learned at the skills class I told...

  2. I feel like there is nothing more to learn here.

    Elvienm posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I am a CNA in Ca. I graduate last December, and got a job in a LTC in January. Well I been here for about 3 months now and for some reason I am getting bored of the routine at the LTC, I want to...

  3. Pay for hospital nursing assistants thanks!

    Elvienm replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Samsam22 I wonder if you can let me know when your hospital is hiring? I really want to work at a hospital, I live in SOCAL as well. But this days is hard to get a job if you don't have connections...

  4. i want to die i failed my cna exam

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

    Don't be so hard on your self.. You are not stupid, this happens all the times a lot of people fail for different reasons, but they all retake the test and pass. I think you were just too nervous....

  5. What do you do on your break?

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

    I WISH I could take the 15 mins Break or even complete time on my lunch... I do clock out for lunch, but continue working, because, since I have to get all my patients up before noon most of the times...

  6. was it Right?

    Elvienm posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I wonder if what I did was right? Here is the story: I was with a patient when the Ombudsman person come to talk to my patient. The lady start talking to the patient of her business with her. At...

  7. How far do you travel for work??

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

    My job is 1 hr without traffic,but week days when is traffic Its more like 2 hrs drive... I have done this for 5 years now and I don't complain...:) oh, and all my family lives like 1 1/2 hrs from...

  8. CNA

    Elvienm replied to Kiara504's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I personally Recommend you to go straight to RN. Good Luck! ( you do know there are some pre-reqs you need to finish first, right ? if not just try to take them now while your still in HS that way...

  9. I feel like there is nothing more to learn here.

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

    Oh, don't get me wrong. I got busy as crap...too. Its just that for some reason I was expecting to learned more or get other type of experience as well. and yes I do Feel PROUD of making a difference...

  10. What is the difference?

    Elvienm posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, I am confused between a CNA Vs Nursing Attendant I or II ? what is the difference ? and why its called different? I read the duties for a Nurse Attendant I and there all same as a CNA. But I...

  11. Which CPR class should I take?

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

    Yeah I agree with caliotter3, you will need BLS Health-care Provider. and it has to be from the American Hearth Association. (well that's what they told me when my school requested the CPR) because...

  12. Anyone worked at Sunrise Senior Living?

    Elvienm posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Does anyone has or is currently working at Sunrise Senior Living? if so how are things there? Tomorrow I have a Job interview :) for this place, and I don't know what to expect... Any info will be...

  13. Need Some Advice Please

    Elvienm posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, I have a dilemma, I'm currently working in a convalescent home as CNA, I been having some bad experiences here since I start working here and start looking for another job, so I got a job...

  14. Please Excused my ignorance.

    Elvienm posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Please Excused my ignorance. is there any difference between CNA and PCA? if there is. What is

  15. Question: if 1 of your patients fell?

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

    I just want THANK YOU ALL. I feel much better now. and I understand that some times things happens without expectations. And No, the lady Didn't need any special alarm. but I did forgot to mention...

  16. Question: if 1 of your patients fell?

    Elvienm posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I feel really depressed. On Saturday morning 7am I start my routine, change diapers and get my patients up and ready for breakfast. to make long story short, this is what happened. After I...

  17. Anyone ever work at the VA?

    Elvienm replied to tnearthmama's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I got my CNA training at a VA facility and I LOVE IT!! my main Goal is to work there, But when I got my License they were not hiring I have already tried other places before and NOTHING IS COMPARED...

  18. need words of encouragement please

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

    All i can say it's that I understand you PERFECTLY! because same thing happens to me. I finish school in December and by January I had already a job at a LTC. Having no experience in this field...

  19. Have my test date and I am very nervous

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

    What I did was: made flash cards with each skill and practice specially memorized what item needed for ea skill once I knew what to use its very easy to remember how to use on the skill, one week...

  20. CNA Loans or Scholarships?

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

    I don't know where you are? I am from California, and I took my CNA course through a program called WERC. They paid everything for me I didn't put a Pennie out of my pocket. (their requirements were...

  21. Veterans Home vs. LTC

    Elvienm replied to sunflower777's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I did my training at a Veterans Home and I love it. I don't know how many residents you have to take care of in the VA you are working, but while I was taking the training at the facility I was,...

  22. CNA's want to share salary info?

    Elvienm replied to kimmy436's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Do you mind telling me where this place is? I leave near by.And currently looking for a job. you can email me if you like [email protected]

  23. CNA's want to share salary info?

    Elvienm replied to kimmy436's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CA-San Fernando Valley All CNA's here at A LTCF gets paid $10 dls, after 3mo. u got benefits, but just the health insurance cost $1100 per month! I only have 8 days here, but is so bad that I want to...

  24. CNA's want to share salary info?

    Elvienm replied to kimmy436's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey,SamSAm22 Do you mind telling me where you work? I want to get some kind of experience in med-surg. Cuz I have no exp at

  25. Brand new CNA

    Elvienm replied to HPERNA11's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, same thing happens to me, I was already GIVING UP, when one day I search and get telephone #'s for all the LTC facilities near my area. And after the 8th place I called they told me "Yes we are...