Starletta

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  1. Fired from first CNA job

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

    No, you're not done :)... Did they cite a specific incident? Were you not given a warning when this incident

  2. one sided weakness

    Starletta replied to lstdq05's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good tip Fuzzy!!! I'm sure it is easy to remember in time. My State test is tomorrow and although I know which side gets dressed and undressed first. This will be easy to remember when nervous!...

  3. Wash cloths - Silly question on State Test.

    Starletta posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know this is a silly question, but our Instructor gave us an out line of the tasks that could be asked on the State Exam, along with the steps and supplies involved. I'm done with class, but have a...

  4. Wash cloths - Silly question on State Test.

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

    So, you can't use the same wash cloth on the body after you've used it on the face? Then that would only leave 1 to soap the arm, chest, etc. and rinse the soap off? Sorry, the State Exam is Tuesday...

  5. Wash cloths - Silly question on State Test.

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

    Thanks Moose, I realize that regarding peri-care, but wondering when wash cloths are changed during Partial/Modified Bed

  6. Passed my Med Aide exam!!!

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

    Where did you take the course Dondie? Or was it provided by your

  7. Passed my Med Aide exam!!!

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

    Congratulations!!!!!!

  8. What did you wear to your CNA interview?

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

    From the advice of the crowd here... :) I wore black dress slacks, a nice shirt, and black shoes. I was interviewed last week and cringed when I saw the Hiring person call in her next interview...

  9. Should I apply in person or call first before applying in person?

    Starletta replied to CNA1991's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That is strange that they want you to stay put to fill out the application. Some can be downloaded on line to fill out prior to going in. I went to the front desk of an Assisted Living facility I...

  10. CNA in a long term care facility or home health- Difference?

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

    Thanks Tom, you answered my question. I too would like to do home health care, but will not work in a smoking home, or one that is very unclean. How many clients do you see a day? Or do you spend all...

  11. had a cna interview today and I think I blew it!

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

    I think interviewers know the person on the other side of the table is nervous and will take that into consideration if you have good references and, or have experience. Honestly, I am not nervous at...

  12. Which Tasks are most often performed on State Test?

    Starletta posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My State Certification test is 8/2 and I'm getting a bit nervous. The testing company is Prometric. Upon signing up, we were told to expect to stay all day as we would be "Residents" for others taking...

  13. Which Tasks are most often performed on State Test?

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

    I'll just be nervous as heck if I have to wait until late in the day to perform the skills

  14. CNA in a long term care facility or home health- Difference?

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

    I want to do home health care, or assisted living. I enjoy one on one care with my Residents and found I could not do that due to time restraints in Clinical at a LTC facility. It was rush, rush,...

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

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

    Wow, on my state instructions, it says as long as you correct a task BEFORE you complete it, it would be fine. I can see why so many people fail the task test. I have my worksheet in front of me, and...

  16. Which Tasks are most often performed on State Test?

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

    Really? We are all suppose to stay all day to be "Residents" for other students who are testing. But, I'm not going to agree to have a modified bed bad, oral care, or eating something that I have no...

  17. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    Starletta replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Why isn't there some kind of State/Federal law stating a fair Resident to CNA ratio? This is a life threating disaster waiting to happen. NOT directed to "yousoldtheworld", but that is just plain...

  18. In CNA class...required to take blood pressure of 100 people!!!

    Starletta replied to CarolinaGirl1112's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You're lucky that skill wasn't required on your State Test. That is one of the first things we learned to do on each other. All the

  19. Measuring Respirations.

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

    What?????

  20. What to wear on an Interview ?

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

    Thank you everyone. I see a shopping trip is in order.

  21. What to wear on an Interview ?

    Starletta posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am taking the state test on August 2nd. But we can work up to 120 hours without a license. I have a pair of cotton khakis, low heeled black pumps, and a cotton, short sleeved (pink patterned) V...

  22. How many people failed the CNA state exam the first time?

    Starletta replied to windmill182's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This part worries me. If the person has normal vital sounds, I can pick pick it up. I practice on my 82 yr old mom and hers are very hard to pick up and I often lose them. It is the little things I...

  23. "Instructor" rant

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

    Exactly!!!! Sounds just like one I

  24. "Instructor" rant

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

    I had a Clinical Instructor like that at my local Community College. For some reason she constantly, and I mean constantly picked, berated, belittled and criticized every-single-thing-I-did. Her...

  25. To Brief or not to brief????

    Starletta posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I started my CNA classes at a Community College a while back and dismissed myself from the program, and am now taking it with the American Red Cross which I love! During Clinicals with the College,...