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  1. how long is a CNA course????

    rancelumsden replied to able2009's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Impossible to generalize. Different states have different amounts of classroom hours and clinical hours in their requirements. Then, how long the actual class takes depends on how many times you meet...

  2. Death of a pt

    rancelumsden replied to LVN2010M's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Bit different in hospital than LTC. We too would do a basic cleaning of the patient and usually put on a new gown (when someone dies, including animals, bodily fluids come out). Gown wasn't required,...

  3. Starting CNA class next week...any advice?

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

    No specific advice other than to take the class seriously and get as much out of it as you can. Like any school classes, you'll have some people in there that just 'show up' and simply want to pass,...

  4. would like to work in a LTC....

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

    The best way to find out is to spend the time 'doing your homework' and calling or visiting LTC's in the area you're interested in and asking them if they have a training program. There are not many...

  5. You know you are a CNA when....

    rancelumsden replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    (stolen from) http://www.nursinglink.com/topics/3741--you-know-you-are-a-cna-when/posts YOU KNOW YOU ARE A CNA WHEN -You have to remind yourself that any stories involving body fluids or the words...

  6. How do u get a c.n.a. Job with no experience?

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

    All of us got jobs without experience. As another poster mentioned, you may want to search back into past topics that deal with finding a job. There are all kinds of reasons for not getting that first...

  7. agency work / the good bad and ugly of it

    rancelumsden replied to angelwings64's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've heard both sides as your responses have been. It's hit-or-miss, depending on the agency, how much work is out there for agencies in your area. I don't know if you have any choice or not --- I'm...

  8. Getting a hospital job

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

    If you trust that they will give you a shot at transferring to a CNA job, then yes, go for it. This kind of thing is done all the time. However, I'm sure you'll hear stories from someone where they...

  9. Wrecked my career in 40 days

    rancelumsden replied to turtle rain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No. It won't be over unless, as other respondents asked, you were 'officially' (on the record) accused of something illegal. It doesn't sound like it --- you left, they'll leave it alone. As another...

  10. PCA Job Description Question

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

    CPI is Crisis Prevention Intervention. As it says, "...within 90 days", I assume they provide the training on site, or close by. You may or may not have to take that on your own time. Hey, don't ask...

  11. state exam coming....

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

    You did well because you're older, wiser, and motivated..... Ok. I opened myself up to be flamed by the 18 year

  12. Do you think?

    rancelumsden replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had the same experience as yousoldtheworld. Yes, some do, some don't. Depends on their needs, the market for CNA's, whatever... It never hurts to apply -- you don't lose points because they say no....

  13. Tattoos and Appearance

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

    Being a 58 year old male, don't have that issue. But, I've seen it addressed in various settings. It seems (in my experience, cannot generalize the country) that piercings are an issue. Some hiring...

  14. Which floor to choose?

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

    The answer, as usual, is a matter of opinion. #1, you'll learn the most on whatever unit will 'work with you' ---- give you decent training or a preceptor as we had in hospital, or friendly nurses who...

  15. I need advice for my CNA interview!

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

    This has been discussed before --- you might want to search past postings. Many of us were somewhat 'grilled' with the scenario thing and 'personal' questions that often make us unconfortable, and you...

  16. 50 Years Old and Just Became a CNA Would Like to be RN

    rancelumsden replied to MThomas15's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm the male who became a CNA at age 53. From your posting, my only concern is that you can only handle so much work and school at a time. You're listing 3 areas of degree or certification that you...

  17. showers

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

    Ditto on the twice a week at the facilities I was at. No shower aides. Great idea though if the place can afford to have a CNA doing

  18. Workng 1 day per week

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

    Depends on what the market is like is your area which I cannot guess at. There are certainly PRN jobs out there. Based on my experence, 1 day a week will be difficult. A couple days a week, especially...

  19. Is my inexperience going to make it hard to find a job?

    rancelumsden replied to nrsin4's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can't address every job market across the country and tell you how good/bad things are. Having said that, I became a CNA at age 53 after having nothing but white collar jobs since college. Yes, I...

  20. 50 Years Old and Just Became a CNA Would Like to be RN

    rancelumsden replied to MThomas15's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was 53 when I became a CNA. I HAD started pre-reqs with the intention of getting a BSN (I already had a 4-year degree in soc) in my early 40's and dropped it. I'm sorry I did. If you have the...

  21. shoes, foot pain

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

    I recall having this discussion several times while working in hospital. It's one of those 'depends on who you talk to' kind of things. If you can afford it, or have the insurance, go consult with a...

  22. Graduating Thursday!

    rancelumsden replied to It's_Me's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    "...My skills test is Friday, so we're going to be practicing in the lab this week...". You're taking care of business already --- practice is all/everything you can

  23. The first step....

    rancelumsden replied to AJayG3310's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    "...For the school that I am attending they require you to take the CNA course in order to take the evening LPN program ( I don't understand the reason behind it)".. Very simple. Traditional nursing...

  24. Ca-CHING! Empty wallet for CNA class!!

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

    Stick to it! I was going to go into nursing too and started taking pre-reqs, but dropped it. I'm sorry I didn't pursue it --- I could have been out of IT before I was booted out (after Y2K and...

  25. Need Help

    rancelumsden replied to doodlebug23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm not quite understanding your position and you're asking for hospitals in an entire state. First, you say you're in CNA classes (plural). You're in some program that requires multiple classes in...