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  1. SMELL

    jjic3982 replied to klt324's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    NVM XD I meant something

  2. SMELL

    jjic3982 replied to klt324's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi lotus, As soon-to-be cna, I really value your input. I'm not sure if others were implying that wearing a mask would be unacceptable, but like you said, I do understand that it can be a little...

  3. Is being an LPN REALLY that bad?

    jjic3982 replied to peppapig123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You need to let her know that your name is not "tech school nurse." I find that outrageously rude. Even though I'm not a

  4. Pay for hospital nursing assistants thanks!

    jjic3982 replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I hear Canada pays very well for nursing. Why is

  5. Pay for hospital nursing assistants thanks!

    jjic3982 replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I guess one will have to consider the amount of competition as well. Sigh competition is a depressing word for me

  6. SMELL

    jjic3982 replied to klt324's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    McCoy, I'm a little lost on what you are trying to say. Are you trying to say that the smell might have gotten you dizzy? I hope you're alright now. Please do eat since that always makes the...

  7. significant other dont understand how stressful cna work can b

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

    Don't take this the wrong way, but I am a male and I think you mean a spouse, or partner, in general. And I agree with what you have been saying. For the distressed gal, try to think for yourself...

  8. 2nd Interview

    jjic3982 replied to Queen33FutureLPN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just set your priorities and go from there. Although you might have to give up an interview (call them) you still have many choices. Best

  9. significant other dont understand how stressful cna work can b

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

    I don't know every detail of your situation, but obviously from what you heard, your bf needs to change his attitude and understand that getting a "better paying job" is easier said than done. I'm...

  10. Certified Medication Aide

    jjic3982 replied to DESTINED 2B NURSE's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just out of curiosity, are the 2 rns (with the qma's) working on 100 patients altogether? Paularry also is your facility having difficulty paying the lpns or just to be on the safer side is it...

  11. CNA or LVN?

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

    Seems like CNA isn't for everyone yousoldtheworld. I hope there are many opportunities waiting for

  12. CNA or LVN?

    jjic3982 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello everyone, I wanted to see what was the best path for me to take. I am currently struggling financially since my family are first-generation immigrants. (luckily we are now citizens) I live in...

  13. Pay for hospital nursing assistants thanks!

    jjic3982 replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here in California, cost of living is very high so yes, it may be less depending on the cost of living at NY. MA on your resume certainly does help, if you had experience working as a MA. But still...

  14. CNA or LVN?

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

    Unless you speak spanish, because at one facility they use Spanish speakers for the entry-level or paraprofessional

  15. CNA or LVN?

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

    Hello thirdwatch, Thanks for your input! I agree with you, I know many CNAs around my area that gets exposed to many of the RN duties. Although it won't be as much as LVN or the RN itself, I hear it...

  16. Follow up after Interview

    jjic3982 replied to Queen33FutureLPN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What LifeChanges said. And I agree that most employers won't even call back. I wonder if most of them had trouble job searching (probably not). The least they could do is call. Btw I hope you got the...

  17. Pay for hospital nursing assistants thanks!

    jjic3982 replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    hi ccm4ever, I do not work as a CNA (yet), but go ahead and type what you asked in the search bar to your top right. There are many who got answers to this. Here in CA, I have heard 10-15 per hour. It...

  18. Patronizing coworkers!

    jjic3982 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm so sorry to hear that your coworkers are full of ego. I know that coworkers are a great source of motivation, and if they are instead a big discouragement, you are struggling every time you work...

  19. CNA or LVN?

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

    KimberlyCNA, It must be very tough in your state. Good luck to you too! Best

  20. CNA hourly pay rate?

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

    Do you recommend bringing that up during the interview? I am a male and I have heard of this also from a different post on allnurses. Is it common to have a male to be getting paid more? (I hear if...

  21. SMELL

    jjic3982 replied to klt324's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    True someone did mention that before on this discussion. I am not yet a CNA so I would not know how bad the smell gets, but if wearing a mask will help me focus on providing better care, then I will...

  22. CNA or LVN?

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

    Thank you caliotter. You pointed out everything that was going through my mind this past

  23. CNA or LVN?

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

    Anyone else has a take on this? I know some CNA's who make enough to help pay the bills and also have a great exposure to most of what the nurses do. I hear you have to be either a PCT or Nurse Tech...

  24. cna pay at a hospital

    jjic3982 replied to goldenretriever8's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I too would like to know this as well, how about california? babygirly where do you

  25. SMELL

    jjic3982 replied to klt324's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    lol seems like I will have to carry around my own then xD. Who knows maybe the smell won't be too bad for