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    Is being a CNA beneficial?

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

    Yes, it would be VERY beneficial to sit for your CNA. You can work part time and keep the job you have if you feel like you wouldn't make enough money. Being a CNA gives you experience and is very...
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    Crossing the Line?

    CNA1991 replied to RN1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with the previous posts. Take the job you want, one comment doesn't nessacerily mean you are going to face that during your whole time working there and it could have just been a one time...
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    Can I Survive Off Of Certified Nursing Assistant Salary? Opinions & Stories Please!

    CNA1991 replied to FuturePedsNurse92's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You could survive just fine on a CNAs salary working full-time. I think you can make above average of what is projected for your area if you find a facility that pays well and you will get raises over...
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    Should I go to pheonix university? Is my game plan good?

    CNA1991 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a friend who is a psychology major who suggested I go to pheonix (she's a current student) for my BSN but then I told her "I can't make those large payments while in school, I will be too busy...
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    Madame, your ignorance is astounding

    CNA1991 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's not the only bodily fluid she'll be in wait for
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    New grad starting in registry no training!

    CNA1991 replied to JCAJ20's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    First off, congratulations! You have achieved a great feat for many new grads, the task of finding a job. Well done. I think only if you think you can't do it, you can't. You have to build yourself up...
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    Where did you find your first job after becoming a CNA??

    CNA1991 replied to missie1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work for them too! I think it's the best home health company to work for. In my are, they have the best pay rates, great hours, and I serve wonderful
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    Where did you find your first job after becoming a CNA??

    CNA1991 replied to missie1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are so not! Don't you change, you are so helpful on
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    Will a mandate requring RN's to obtain BSN's contribute to a shortage?

    CNA1991 replied to mttzakr87's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am talking about the public viewing nursing as 2 year degree rather than nurses and doctors judging the nurses they work with/know. Of course a doctor or nurse can tell who and who isn't competant...
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    Does your LTC/SNF/ALF require CNA 2 (Acute CNA) Certification?

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

    I hear that they do learn EKGs,foleys, glucose readings, and possibly phlebotomy. It's just a more in-depth teaching from the original CNA to fit an acute care
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    Does your LTC/SNF/ALF require CNA 2 (Acute CNA) Certification?

    CNA1991 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I currently work in home health care and I want to transition into a job that will garruntee me a stable job after I get my ADN. I have applied to several LTC/SNF/ALF within a 20 mi radius but yet to...
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    Where did you find your first job after becoming a CNA??

    CNA1991 replied to missie1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Home health. I found my current job by complaining about having certification but no job at my last job. I worked at walmart and I would talk to customers and one happened to be a cna who offered me a...
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    Will a mandate requring RN's to obtain BSN's contribute to a shortage?

    CNA1991 replied to mttzakr87's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Having nursing programs available at community colleges was a MAJOR factor when it came time for me to chose what degree I wanted to pursue. I, like many others, could never afford to go to a four...
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    LPN home health and wages..

    CNA1991 replied to emndarmic's topic in Home Health

    Caregiving tasks is what I do essientially, and it's a large franchise that is across the nation so I doubt they would make such a big mistake without atleast someone catching it. Yes, RNs do work for...
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    LPN home health and wages..

    CNA1991 replied to emndarmic's topic in Home Health

    I am a CNA in home health care too and my company does not use nurses as well- which I think is more common than not. I make $11.22 -$15.00 per hour depending on the case and $0.50 per mile. I hear...
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    Is this a good sign I might get hired?

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

    Wow! lol how did she eventually find
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    Is this a good sign I might get hired?

    CNA1991 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I applied in person at a long term care facility today and so did someone else at the same time as me. She was really rude and I had a feeling the receptionist didn't like her because when we left at...
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    Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

    CNA1991 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    It was so the original poster could understand where she was coming from. Not everyone who passed the test the first time is going to agree with her statement. In lue of being questioned on her...
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    Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

    CNA1991 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Um...maybe because she was at risk of being suspected of being one of those people who took the test several times to pass the test because she posted in denfense of people who had trouble with the...
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    Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

    CNA1991 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Are you kidding me? The majority of posters on this site are overly critical and snarky....I have probably gotten maybe one or two helpful poster responses out of about 20 (not counting my one popular...
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    Should I try to work as CNA before I get my RN?

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

    I wanted to become a CNA for many reasons. I have always wanted to be in the healthcare field, and I wanted an entry level position where I could care for people and learn basic skills. It actually...
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    Acute CNA vs. EKG technician?

    CNA1991 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    which program should I go through? I am currently a CNA working in home health care and I am trying to gain employment in a hospital but, there seems to be not that many positions for CNAs/PCT in...
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    Should I try to work as CNA before I get my RN?

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

    I think it's a good idea because you can get to know nurses and observe what they do and decide whether nursing is right for you. It's good to find out early on if a job is right for you so you can...
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    Starting my CNA class this Thursday, need advice.

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

    I would check with your teacher to see if you could bring a computer, I'm not sure if all programs allow them but you could probably bring one. I didn't really have homework or a lot of work I had to...
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    Discouraged new CNA in philly

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

    You face a problem that most CNAs face when first getting out of school, finding their first Job. I remember, it took me three months to find a job and I was one of the last people to find a job in my...