Starletta

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  1. cna online

    Starletta replied to basia30's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That might be the way to go, if you could get hands on Clinicals. The Classroom/book portion is all reading and pretty much self-explanatory. But, I don't see how a book would come close to hands on...

  2. Will I learn this in CNA class?

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

    I guess every place is different? My school did not require CPR for a prerequisite. Although, I have seen many jobs that require it or be certified in "X" amount of months after starting

  3. Did you need a stethoscope when taking the class?

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

    We didn't need one for class, but I bought a BP cuff/Stethoscope on-line to practice with at home. I figure the more practice the better and they aren't very expensive. I bought mine from...

  4. What grosses you out?

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

    LOL.... I can't believe you mentioned Dentures. Ever since I was a kid, they freaked me out. To this day I have to change the channel if a Denture commercial comes on TV. Or block my ears and...

  5. How difficult are the State Exams?

    Starletta posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm only a few weeks into the program, but am already thinking about the State Exam. Are they multiple choice questions, essays? How many questions???? Trick questions? In case one fails, is there...

  6. Strange question / Vent thread.

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

    No, she was not holding them out of the way. The CNA took the Resident's gown and wrapped her hands up with it. She was not combative at all. Just reaching down. I fed this Resident last week and she...

  7. Strange question / Vent thread.

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

    Well, sorry I'm not perfect, and am not ashamed to admit it. Congratulations on your perfect scores. If you read my post, it has been 30 years since College. There are not many jobs out there today...

  8. Shoes for state boards??

    Starletta replied to Nelle84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good

  9. Strange question / Vent thread.

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

    Unfortunately it is our Clinical Instructor who insists on 15 seconds for vitals. I was feeding a Resident last week and she dozed off in the middle. So I did a few vitals on her for experience. Her...

  10. Shoes for state boards??

    Starletta replied to Nelle84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Our school requires us to wear white shoes or white sneakers/ navy scrubs during Clinical. As long as they are clean, not torn, I would think you could wear white sneakers. Unless you had a pair of...

  11. Training: What you wish you'd learned

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

    I am only on Clinicals at the moment, but hope I can help a bit from what I've experienced so far. Take the time to show the new employee without rushing them or skipping steps. Let him/her digest...

  12. Strange question / Vent thread.

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

    Thank you for the chart Coffeemate- I'll print it up.. Being an older student (A young 50 lol) and sort of a perfectionist, I do tend to worry. :uhoh21: It is our Clinical Instructor who is...

  13. Strange question / Vent thread.

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

    Thank you everyone... Ev1987, I totally understand what you're saying. But the students were writing down the vitals on paper anyway, and I assume that is how it is done by the CNA's, I don't see the...

  14. Attended Orientation and already quitting

    Starletta replied to Mamajane09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    School comes first, especially because you are bettering yourself. So you did the right thing. Maybe there was a communication mix up between Human Resources or the Nurses, but if she asked you to...

  15. CNA hourly pay rate?

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

    There has to be a better way to care for the elderly and disabled. I did my second/third(?) Clinical tonight - Very hands on - Showering, changing briefs, feeding, etc. Honestly? I - Hate - it. And...

  16. How do you become a CNA?

    Starletta replied to prime11214's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sorry, wasn't sure if you meant you couldn't get a volunteer job at a Hospital? Or you can volunteer, but it wouldn't give you enough hands on experience? I know Hospitals in my area are always...

  17. How difficult are the State Exams?

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

    Thank you. :) Whom do you use as your "Patient"? In the case mentioned above. i.e. Not putting on gloves to shave a patient. Student failed. Are you allowed to take the test again at a later

  18. SMELL

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

    Good one coffeelover - your poor SO...lol I have heard of Vicks in the nose. This may be extreme, but anyone watch any Detective shows when they are at an autopsy and they put something in their...

  19. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

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

    I'm not there yet... But congratulations to

  20. I am considering not being a CNA anymore...

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

    I read about all the burnout because of shortages, thus causing stress. Is this because Facilities don't want to spend the money hiring the correct amount of

  21. Cynical after 3 Clinicals :( Is there another career choice?

    Starletta posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I started my CNA program. Class room is great! But after 3 Clinicals, I'm already feeling frustrated and cynical. We had hands on training last week for the first time and were each assigned a...

  22. Cynical after 3 Clinicals :( Is there another career choice?

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

    ^ Thank you. I certainly understand the reasoning, or as you said, other patient's would go without. It was just my first time ever having a Resident to care for and I tried to do everything our...

  23. Just Rejected From Nursing School - Most Ridiculous Admissions Office

    Starletta replied to guest_57352's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As a patient, I'd rather have a Nurse who was understanding and compassionate. Accepting of the staff's position of decision making on my behalf, (you are a team after all) and not blame the world for...

  24. Cynical after 3 Clinicals :( Is there another career choice?

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

    Thank you all for sharing and offering different ideas. I think Assisted Living, or Home Health might be a better fit. I'm 50 years old, so this is all new to me. The only medical background I have...

  25. Cynical after 3 Clinicals :( Is there another career choice?

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

    Thank you the State Forum tip!