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  1. CNA Skills Handbook

    jjic3982 replied to joonil.choe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey Linamtob1, Did you pass your

  2. New CNA (what attire and accessories should I buy?)

    jjic3982 replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been to Goodwill and some stores like Family Dollar around my area. Unfortunately, I have to try at another time since they ran out of

  3. Slower pace environment for CNA's?

    jjic3982 replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good luck to you Baubo! I'm sure everything will work out, you seem to be working real hard to adjust. I'm starting very soon as a new CNA as well, I hope I can work at a good speed. I'm doing...

  4. New CNA (what attire and accessories should I buy?)

    jjic3982 replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you Poi Dog. Btw your avatar is so

  5. New CNA (what attire and accessories should I buy?)

    jjic3982 replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi Yousoldtheworld, Thanks for the reply again. I am also a pen fiend, I buy those packs with 8 at the dollar tree xD. As for the scrubs, Walmart it is! Now I just have to wait for that phone call so...

  6. New CNA (what attire and accessories should I buy?)

    jjic3982 replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Loveoutloud, thanks for the pin watch advice! I didn't know they had such things and boy I'm going to love washing my hands without the watch. Yousoldtheworld, thanks as always for contributing. I...

  7. CNA hours during Nursing Pre-reqs

    jjic3982 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Has anyone here changed their hours from full-time to part-time as a CNA? If so, or not, how flexible was your employer with your hours? I'm planning to work full-time until June (7 months) and then...

  8. New CNA, not too well at taking insults.

    jjic3982 replied to stargirl018's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Exactly what I would have said. Didn't read all the posts, but have you tried speaking to the supervisor? I hope the supervisor has nothing against you. If not, I'm sure she wouldn't mind you asking...

  9. CNA hours during Nursing Pre-reqs

    jjic3982 replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey everyone, Thanks for helping me again, I found a perfect job that works with my schooling! I'm so happy and grateful for this website.

  10. CNA Skills Handbook

    jjic3982 replied to joonil.choe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey linamtob1, Glad you found some help. Sorry to have taken so long to reply to your previous

  11. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    jjic3982 replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I passed mid October! Forgot about this thread. Congratulations

  12. Paying for CNA Program

    jjic3982 replied to EphemeralMelody's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sorry to hear about your dad, it's touching to hear how that episode influenced you to become a CNA. I have good advice for you, since I was in the same situation as far as paying for CNA school....

  13. $10/hr,is it enough?

    jjic3982 replied to UpstateNyDollCna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    From what I hear around where I live (SoCal) 10 per hour is normal for starting range. Sometimes 8. But due to your transportation, I don't think that job fair would be your best fit, unless you can...

  14. $10/hr,is it enough?

    jjic3982 replied to UpstateNyDollCna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow hippychicky, I'm impressed. I remember dreaming of 11 an hour during high school xp. You are very blessed. I'm sure your parents are proud and would prefer you to

  15. CNA hours during Nursing Pre-reqs

    jjic3982 replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    May I ask which 4 science related lecture and lab you are taking? I ask because I would like a taste of nursing! XD Thank you for the input by the way, I hope I get employers who are understanding as...

  16. A few questions for a new CNA

    jjic3982 replied to Brittany K's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    They usually require one year experience in LTC setting here in SoCal. But it never hurts to apply

  17. CNA hours during Nursing Pre-reqs

    jjic3982 replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey everyone, Thank you so much for the advice and sharing your experiences. From what I'm reading, it seems like many employers would be flexible for CNA's who are attending

  18. How to train for the clinical CNA exam?

    jjic3982 replied to caliber's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Who is testing you, Pearson VUE or Red Cross? I have a post explaining the differences if you would like to search for it. But anyways, GOOD LUCK I WISH YOU THE

  19. Cna working as an Hha

    jjic3982 replied to CNA/glorified maid's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey cna hopeful, It's nice to see you posting since I've remember your post of studying hard to pass your cna exam. I too got my cna exam recently and am looking into a job (very soon). For lpns, or...

  20. CNA hours during Nursing Pre-reqs

    jjic3982 replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think my question was a little long. I was wondering if anyone here can share info on their employee's flexibility with school scheduling as a

  21. I PASSED

    jjic3982 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just wanted to encourage others who are taking the CNA exam. I took it today and now I'm a CNA! For those who are taking it at Red Cross, you must try to read the "skills" from the book and ADD...

  22. CNA Skill Question

    jjic3982 replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Update: SoCal has two test distributers, one from Red Cross and one from Pearson VUE. After many calls I finally got an answer from Department of Public Health. Bless her soul who helped me, made me...

  23. CNA Skill Question

    jjic3982 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello everyone! If you don't mind me asking, I have a question for those who have taken the CNA exam. For the "Assists to Ambulate using Transfer Belt," do you need to lower and raise side rail? The...

  24. Assisting with Gait belt

    jjic3982 replied to Lala718's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I like the knee to knee and toe to toe technique. But as far as ease of doing this technique, its a matter of mechanical leverage (what your body is like and how heavy or tall the client is). But like...

  25. Acne and working with patients

    jjic3982 replied to Vegemite's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey planteater, I'm sorry about your allergies. I'm pretty sure I mentioned this, but make sure the lemon juice is DILUTED. Since lemon juice itself is very acidic, so start with using less lemon and...