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  1. Becoming CNA questions

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

    Btw as for changing diapers, its not bad at all. You just have to learn how to manage the smell. Just go in clinicals with confidence and be eager to challenge your weaknesses (smell for me, and at...

  2. Becoming CNA questions

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

    krysmama where are you located, your town? If you don't mind me asking of course. Here at California, it's hard for one to get hired at acute setting without experience. But staying positive and...

  3. CNA Skill Question

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

    Thanks for the info tomc5, I think I'm ready for the exam now. Have been practicing all day! Thanks

  4. Yet, another classmate fails cna skills exam on small technicality...

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

    Hi Cstatic, Thanks for the reply. It seems like many are familiar with the Pearson VUE handout. Schools in my location are not familiar with it but Pearson VUE said they should be. I'll study the...

  5. How do you know what you got wrong on State exam?

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

    Wait does everyone take their test from Pearson VUE or do some test sites have different

  6. Yet, another classmate fails cna skills exam on small technicality...

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

    btw cstatic, the CA handout has bolded that step (the tongue) so at least that is consistent with the handout. Thanks for the info. I'm going to call Tuesday to see if I can get answers on whether...

  7. Yet, another classmate fails cna skills exam on small technicality...

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

    Hey all, I know were in October now, but I'm was curious, the NNAAP (National Nursing Aide Assessment Program) administers these tests, and in their California Handbook, it states that one should not...

  8. Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook

    jjic3982 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi Everyone, I'm taking my CNA exam next Thursday, and was wondering if anybody in SoCal (South California) knew what the Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook is. I ran into this since I really didn't get...

  9. Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook

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

    Thank you CarolinaGirl! Seeing that the handbook is affiliated with NNAAP I think I am going to study the handbook. The American red cross textbook (second edition) has so many steps and does not...

  10. Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook

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

    Seems like I missed the sticky post that has a "general" version of this handout. I just don't understand why Red Cross has never heard of it? Do you think Red Cross isn't following this

  11. Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook

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

    Still no luck for me as far as the handout info. I'm going to call a rep at the nursing board tomorrow. Hopefully they're available. Anyone here know the

  12. Experiences during clinicals?

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

    Hey nikilynn, Some clinicals can be a great experience depending on your site. Mine was a four star nursing home; however, it was similar to what you have been hearing. For us, our instructor told us...

  13. Hand washing question for CNA Skills Test

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

    Thank you ry90. Your answer cleared things

  14. rehab nursing assistant

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

    Many private schools will have extra courses like these. Make sure you check with job postings and other employers if this is necessary to take for a position like

  15. Should I purse the CNA or HHA?

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

    My CNA school says getting your HHA after CNA gives you a higher starting pay. Is this

  16. Sending Transcripts to Nursing Schools

    jjic3982 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello Everyone, I was given bad news today. My situation was that I have done very bad in a CSU that I used to go to. My GPA there went from a 3.5 to a 2.2 (had a bad situation and didn't finish my...

  17. Practical LVN School Year Curriculum

    jjic3982 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi everyone, I am looking into applying to a LVN school soon. I wanted to know how the class workload was like. How long are your semesters? What was your schedule like? Did you work part-time as CNA?...

  18. Why is it so hard to find a job in Dallas, Texas?

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

    And as for following up I feel your pain. Most employers won't call because of the many applicants. Let's not give up though! Think

  19. Why is it so hard to find a job in Dallas, Texas?

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

    Gelly do you have acute experience or LTC? Most hospitals where CNA's are saturated require 1 year "acute" care experience. I hear many CA nurses (and assistants I'm sure) moved to TX to find

  20. Help: Can't find a CNA job!!

    jjic3982 replied to Sunshyne20's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good luck! I'm sure you'll do better this

  21. Help: Can't find a CNA job!!

    jjic3982 replied to Sunshyne20's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm very happy for you Raquel, I advise you to meet with a career counselor at your college or google some helpful career sites. But one crucial thing for me as far as interview attire was the tie. I...

  22. Help: Can't find a CNA job!!

    jjic3982 replied to Sunshyne20's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sure your volunteer work will give you a better chance in getting a job there. Best of Luck

  23. Help: Can't find a CNA job!!

    jjic3982 replied to Sunshyne20's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well said. Especially in California since the nursing jobs are

  24. Acne and working with patients

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

    Bacteria and infections are the most common causes for my acne. I don't get them anymore

  25. CNA hourly pay rate?

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

    I live in SoCal too. From what I know CNA's in Hospitals are very difficult to get depending on where in SOCAL you are located. And this is if you are a new grad. Try the LTC or Nursing