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  1. DaVita Village

    parumph replied to Islnd_RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Davita is hard on their FA's. But, there are two types. The type with the clinical background such as yourself. And the business manager. I've seen both collapse under this structure. My...

  2. New to the medical field, Interested in CNA work- 1 day training?

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

    You're not gonna find a 1-day class. I went the fastest way I could find and it took 6 hours a day, 4 days a week, for 4

  3. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    parumph replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You need a shower. BAD!! Oh, you need cleaned up after you pee'd? Ok, but no moaning and shuttering when I clean your lady parts this time, telling me to 'take your time'. I'm not a man-whore at...

  4. LVN as a CNA?

    parumph replied to christa_marie42289's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Several hospitals (at least in KS) would make you a PCA/Nurse Tech on the basis that you have taken and passed your first semester of nursing school. No cert needed. Maybe need a sheet of paper from...

  5. Worked for 2 days, required to list on app?

    parumph replied to SugarBabe99's topic in General Nursing

    I did 3 months of contract work in my old profession this past summer. I don't list it as it may appear to potential employers I'm 'on the fence' about my current profession even tho I've been working...

  6. Dumb mistake,help!!!!

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

    Also if the state has a registry you can look up online, that might be another

  7. Anyone have a person accidentally walk in while your patient was indisposed?

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

    I've had similar happen. We get word family is showing up around a certain time so I go in for very last minute check and cleaning up to give them the most time possible before they may need me in...

  8. Rewarding tenured staff - what have you seen?

    parumph replied to enzati's topic in General Nursing

    Saw one of my coworkers get an "Employee of the Month" award. Taken to lunch, small gift card to a local store, quick interview. She had been there 3 months total. There is no Employee of the Month...

  9. Torn to pieces - Pls help?

    parumph replied to fedupfinally's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Quote for Truth. Coworker and I play into several rumors. And we go out of our way to start some of them. Works better to start the 'back burn' than to try to contain an out of control wild fire....

  10. Paying for CNA Program

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

    Signature loan from your bank. $1000 loan would be pretty cheap over a year. Pay it off early with your tax refund in 12 weeks (if you get one). Could also sell an asset or something. Got any...

  11. Slower pace environment for CNA's?

    parumph replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thats a really personal decission. Schedule, pay, and benefits will all be different. Common near me is rotating every 3rd weekend. However you have a MUCH better chance to learn something. Some...

  12. Are you obligated to get the morning people up

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

    Soloing 37 patients? Dang. I always ask the next shift if there is anyone they want me to get up in particular. Tend to be the more 'troublesome' ones I get up for them. They are grateful in...

  13. From now on the only bed I make will be my own

    parumph replied to Healing Soul's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I learned in my last job, that 'JOBS' aren't worth spending much time on. I spent 10 years at the same company only to get furlough'd. Was a dead end job but again, i couldn't afford to leave as I...

  14. Any CNA also took EMT-b training or vice versa?

    parumph replied to rayne215's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Get your CNA, go into LTC. If you're pre-nursing now, and will start next fall, get all the experience you can for your future goals. This will get you your few months of experience needed to get...

  15. Volunteer at the hospital before applying for a CNA job??

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

    I tried the same thing but the hospital I offered to work for (for free) danced me around a bit till I just never heard from them. (approx 6 months) They made it sound like they only have volly's in...

  16. A few questions for a new CNA

    parumph replied to Brittany K's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thats the best. Apply everywhere. I had two job offers at once when i was new. And even tho i'm working FT now, I'm still applying at hospitals. Don't burn bridges either. If you get offered a...

  17. Funny things patients say !

    parumph replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    Rehab floor. Pt in her chair, high as a weather balloon on several meds. She dozes off for minutes at a time randomly. I was walking past her in her wc the other night, her eyes closed but shes...

  18. Interview tomorrow at hospital! So nervous!

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

    Sorry, didn't get back to the site in time to answer your question. How'd the interview

  19. Is going for a NAII worth it?

    parumph replied to CarolinaGirl1112's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If NAII is like the CMA where I am, then it can be. CMA in KS does medication passes for/in conjunction with the nurse. It will open up some more chances for you, raise in pay isn't a bad thing,...

  20. A few questions for a new CNA

    parumph replied to Brittany K's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I say apply everywhere, and when you do your clinicals do your damdest to impress your preceptors. Apply there as well as you are familiar with it. (casual chat.... dont straight up ask). Also, see...

  21. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    parumph replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thats when you list all the options for them. Pee in brief, or transfer. Pick! (edit to add) OR, option 3. Get a cath, go in and say you need to check to see if it is going to be the right size....

  22. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    parumph replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    this was last week, and was the actual exchange. note: shift change is at 7 I go in, "What can I help you with?" "What time is it?" "It's 6:30 in the morning. You want to get up and dressed?"...

  23. CNA hospital setting vs. nursing home/LTC

    parumph replied to sweetTnurse2b's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Around me, you can always make more money in LTCF vs. a hospital. The problem is finding the place that will pay you that much. Starting at the learning hospital was $10.45/hr 3x12hr shifts a week,...

  24. Anyone here work as a medication aide?

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

    I've been planning to get mine for a while now. If you get it, don't be afraid to apply to places needing a CMA/CMT. I know at my LTCF if you get your CMA you are at the bottom of the list,...

  25. Interview tomorrow at hospital! So nervous!

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

    Don't worry about the current employer. I out and tell my nurses/ADON/DON im looking cause I only work PT. We all chat from time to time. Some of them love LTC, some of them want ICU, Cardiac,...