Starletta CNA

Starletta has 2 years experience as a CNA and specializes in CNA.

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1. Can you take a family member from a LTC to visit a different Physician?

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

   Unfortunately, my sister isn't very hands on when it comes to my mother's care. I did get a resolution though. I called the P.A. who comes to the Nursing Home and she totally understood my...

2. Another topic about all 3 shifts. Not just Day vs. Night

   Starletta posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I was reading the post about Day vs. Night shifts and have a question, between 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift. My Certification expired and I have to re-test and was going to ask the same question. :) I...

3. Can you take a family member from a LTC to visit a different Physician?

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

   Thank you very much! My sister is her "Power of Attorney", but honestly, never questions anything. My mom made my sister POA in the 1980's. I'm the one who questions when things don't look right....

4. Can you take a family member from a LTC to visit a different Physician?

   Starletta posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   As the title says: Can you take a family member out of a LTC facility for an appointment with a Physician of your choice? My mom is in a Nursing Home (long term) and I rarely, if at all see the...

5. Night shift or day shift ?

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

   Curious, as it is generally 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift. Not just day vs. night. My Certification expired and I have to re-test and was going to ask the same question. :) I haven't yet...

6. Scared!!

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

   I assume they didn't require you to have a Drug Screen as

7. Age Discrimination? What is your opinion?

   Starletta posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I'm a *young* :) 54 yr old and have been trying to get into some of the local Hospitals for ages... I've applied for Cleaning (Environmental Tech) positions, Transport Tech, everything that doesn't...

8. Does your facility ask you to sleep over when it snows?

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

   I live in Connecticut, and people called out at the slightest amount of snow, burdening the rest of us with an extra workload. My former boss finally said, "You all live in New England, get used to...

9. Can I Survive Off Of Certified Nursing Assistant Salary? Opinions & Stories Please!

   Starletta replied to FuturePedsNurse92's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   tiffinij, do you work in the city? That's a very good salary! I live in CT and could never, ever live off the average $11-$13 that most CNA's make around here. Even being married, it would be...

10. Home Hospice CNA ? Salary Question.

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

    Duskyjewel, Thank you very much for the information. I never heard of Glassdoor.com , but I'll certainly check it out. I see you specialize in Hospice Care, so I'll probably have more questions if...

11. Home Hospice CNA ? Salary Question.

    Starletta posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm hoping someone can help me decide on a career path. I was Certified, but expired as I choose to work somewhere else in the Health Care Field. Checked with my State and can re-test to become...

12. Has anyone ever been a self-employed CNA?

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

    Thank you Tom... I would not employ anyone and would be doing this solo. My husband also has a side business (LLC) and has to pay State Income Tax. He is the sole employee of his entity. He also...

13. Has anyone ever been a self-employed CNA?

    Starletta posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Has anyone ever started their own LLC Company (self-employed) as a CNA/Senior Helper? I'm 51 and graduated from the American Red Cross CNA program this summer. After working at companies for 20...

14. Do hospitals fail to take down filled positions from their website?

    Starletta replied to Starletta's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Thank you for the explanations. :) I guess it is time to start sending out resumes.

15. I take my state boards friday any advice

    Starletta replied to mymy1219's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The Testers didn't tell you if you passed or failed before you left the testing facility??? I'd be on pins and needles if I had to wait.. Good luck. Hope you