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1. NCLEX Advice Please???

   Alliedhealth replied to amanda jones's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi, I would suggest using a lot of different references at the same time. You said that you took the assessment and scored a 78%, I would suggest looking up the areas of weakness I'm sure there was a...

2. CNA skills course or exam prep?

   Alliedhealth replied to ddl77's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   My suggestion to you would be to take both classes if you can afford to do it (meaning time and money). Especially if you plan on doing the pct position through school. Ask the school what are their...

3. CNA skills course or exam prep?

   Alliedhealth replied to ddl77's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Well I don't know how it is in FL. But in NY you can be either or. Pct's (patient care techs) because pca are totally different here, are trained to do phlebotomy and EKG. CNA's are usually hired in...

4. Leaving CNA Job- no notice.

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

   Effective immediately. You don't have to wait two weeks to quit any job especailly if it's not unionized. I think that if you could find another job first it would be even better. Then to other...

5. Certified Nursing Assistants - The Nurses think we have it so easy.

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

   I do. Because the work load was too much on them they let their license expire and stayed an NA. Can't say zero whatever you can think I'm sure someone on the planet has thought it, seen it, or did...

6. Any CNA's out there want to answer a few questions?

   Alliedhealth replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I live in NY work for an agency placed in hospital for 8.5 week days 9 weekends. I finished school last sept took the test in oct failed the physical part, took it over in Jan passed. Class cost close...

7. Do you feel that patients look down on you because youre a CNA/HHA?

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

   There are parents that will curse like a sailor for giving their child a needle. Their are people who feel like their waiting too long and become irate. As far getting away from the disrespect is a...

8. Leaving CNA Job- no notice.

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

   Have you tried calling the omnibudsman which is the state. You have legal grounds to do so. If the facility is putting pts in danger it is the caregiver legal duty to report it. I dont know how your...

9. Calling all cnas! What are your cna pet peeves?

   Alliedhealth replied to Angelkat27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Well I came from home care and went to CNA. I work as a CNA for an hospital agency. I am looking to work as a permanent CNA but you have to do three months with the agency. When I did home care I did...

10. Calling all cnas! What are your cna pet peeves?

    Alliedhealth replied to Angelkat27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, I forgot the lack of teamwork definitely on my list of peeves. I have even more working at the hospital. My biggest one is those IV machines. They just let them beep for an hr before they do...

11. Calling all cnas! What are your cna pet peeves?

    Alliedhealth replied to Angelkat27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My clinicals were last yr. I am working as a Cna now in a

12. CNA skills course or exam prep?

    Alliedhealth replied to ddl77's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, No employer is going to see any skills course you've taken. However, many employers ask for the certificate from the school as well as your certification from the state when

13. I'm starting a career in CNA. Any advice?

    Alliedhealth replied to kikkidee6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello kikkidee6, Yes! Learn what you can and retain it. Remember what you read in your textbook and practice that in clinicals. I finished mine last year and what my instructor taught was nothing...

14. Any cnas around to chat?

    Alliedhealth replied to Angelkat27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello All, I'm Regina, I've been in Home Care for 7yr and this is my first year as a CNA. I work in a hospital through an agency. I work on every floor even ED. I have other certs Medical Billing,...

15. Calling all cnas! What are your cna pet peeves?

    Alliedhealth replied to Angelkat27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello Angelkat27, During my clinical there was a new admit the night before and all he had was winter clothes and this was the dead middle of summer. From working in healthcare and knowing people that...