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  1. PCA with no Training/Experience

    rancelumsden replied to D.C.Guy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't get it either. I was a PCT (patient care tech --- same as PCA), in hospital, but you could not be trained without having a CNA. There is too much to learn working in a hospital after you have...

  2. cna in hospitals

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

    This is a late entry to your question. I worked in LTC and hospital ---- very large difference. There are far more jobs in LTC than hospitals, so getting a job in a nursing home is far easier. But,...

  3. CNA License while RN school?

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

    First of all, you don't get a license - nurses do. CNA's are certified, which is what the 'c' in CNA means. I only mention this as I've heard hiring managers make remarks about how their CNA...

  4. nasty smells

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

    I never found Colostomy bags to be so bad. You won't find this in LTC, but if you are in hospital, a GI bleed is probably the worst smell you will encounter (it's the worst odor I have ever...

  5. Scope of Practice

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

    The difference was the training. I worked in hospital and LTC. In hospital, I did many 'technical' tasks such as glucose readings and EKG's, but had specific training for it that was overseen and...

  6. 1 assist transfers w sb

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

    This is a sticky issue. As another respondent stated, the goal is to keep yourself and residents safe. But yes, if others are saying they can transfer people, safely, one-on-one, then you may need...

  7. Second Thoughts?!?

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

    If you're "new", stick it out for a year. This is a frustrating, physically demanding, low-paying, often thankless job. Almost everyone struggles greatly for at least 6 months until they get faster at...

  8. Am I wrong?

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

    You're right to be angry. But this, in my opinion, is as much a hospital admin problem as much as personal responsibility. We had shift turnover in hospital. EVERYONE reported on their patients to the...

  9. Salary as a CNA

    rancelumsden replied to jennshort568's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It doesn't simply vary from state to state, it varies from area to area within a state. For example, in the Chicago area where I reside, LTC jobs start at about $9 hourly and hospitals start at $10...

  10. Hospital versus LTC...

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

    I'm a bit late to the thread and don't know if you're still soliciting answers. I did both LTC and hospital. Totally different experiences. Most of the answer as to which would YOU prefer depends...

  11. Freaking Out over State Exam, Help!!!

    rancelumsden replied to LadyBug0387's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The overwhelming response to this worry over the years, and in many states, is that state exams, no matter what state, are easy. Very much of it is common sense. It's the skills testing that is the...

  12. New CNA graduate needing help!

    rancelumsden replied to AP1990's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Could be any number of reasons. First, job market may be tight where you are. I'm in Chicago area and jobs, including for inexperienced, are plentiful. 2nd, are you going about looking for jobs...

  13. new CNA at a hospital?

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

    Like most answers, it's an 'it depends'.... There are far more jobs in LTC than hospitals, so it's largely a matter of numbers. I worked, part-time, in an ambulatory clinic for 6 months than got a...

  14. CNA working in hospital Questions!

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

    Now that was nice! I've not heard of this kind of program before. The thing is, as I'm sure everyone knows, there are far more jobs in LTC than hospital. I was in hospital too ---...

  15. Starting CNA Class

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

  16. CNA Jobs in NYC area any one

    rancelumsden replied to soon2bnycmhnp's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is going to sound really nasty, but just have to check.... Many of us, including myself, make punctuation and spelling errors in these forums, sometimes intentionally for the fun of it. I'm...

  17. Becoming a CNA help !

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

    As a rule, over the country, the community college option, if you're in-district and get the lowest tuition, is the least expensive and most-available option. Yes, a FEW nursing homes will train you...

  18. CNA Class Full Already?

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

    Classes at our local community college always fill right away. They have done so for many years. The obvious answer to all this is that you have to try to do whatever it takes to get into the queue...

  19. 1st day of clinicals.

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

    Yeah. Things will change as you get more experience and you'll find shortcuts that are NOT dangerous. I must admit, the gait belt is not that often used (in my experience). But at the same time,...

  20. looking 4 right nurse aide program chicago

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

    I live in Chicago area. As a generalization, the least expensive way to get a CNA is to go to a community college. If you're a resident, you get in-district tuition which makes it an inexpensive...

  21. How difficult is a CNA course?

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

    The most common place to take CNA classes are community colleges. There are very few places where Red Cross has classes, and still fewer where institutions sponser a class. They exist, just very few....

  22. How difficult is a CNA course?

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

    Of course, the answer will always be 'it depends' (in this case, on your instructor). But, as I've seen from many people through the years asking this question, and my own experience, the class...

  23. Clinicals/Skills Test

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

    Practice, practice, practice! That is what our instructor harped on. In class, you often only do the skill once or twice. Not enough to do it. I posted recently that I had difficulty with the...

  24. Part-time jobs

    rancelumsden replied to seek1kees's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No one can generalize across the the country. I'm in Chicago area and yes, it's pretty easy to get PT because there are so many jobs. I live in reasonable commuting distance to 3 major hospitals and...

  25. CNA working in hospital Questions!

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

    Katie89 gave you a good answer. LTC and hospital are totally different. You will learn how to connect/disconnect people from draininage, monitors, scd's. You'll fetch items to/from lab. You'll be...