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    CNA/PCT - What's the difference?

    Paws2people replied to Jill2Shay's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    A PCT in New York is required to have a CNA certification. It's just another class you take where they teach phlebotomy and EKG's. The class prepares you to sit for the test by say the NHA, who will...
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    Am I doing the wrong thing?

    Paws2people replied to TurtleCat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No, you are not wrong. The facility is. Surely there are better ways to cut costs other than jeopardizing the patients' skin. Who is this policy really hurting in the long run? Clearly the
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    Orientation - What exactly happens?

    Paws2people replied to CarlyBelle's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Yup, you are correct. That's what the orientation will entail. On your first day they should give you an itinerary of each day and what you'll be doing. Usually it's a week or so in the classroom and...
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    Bad idea to quit?

    Paws2people replied to emily12345's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You seem to have your mind made up that you don't like the CNA job, so quit. Landing the RN position is a ways away, so you can always get another CNA job at a better facility when the time comes....
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    CNA Resume Tips/Job Hunting

    Paws2people replied to Proton's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's all useful! You'd be surprised how many similarities there are between animals and people. In a way animals are more difficult because when they are sick, they can't tell you what hurts. The same...
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    Worst interview ever

    Paws2people replied to AOx1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    With nursing so competitive these days, this person must of been
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    LTC/SNF, Hospital, Home Health, Assisted Living....

    Paws2people replied to mee9mee9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Depends on the facility, shift, patient census, and preference of the CNA, etc
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    Does it Matter what CNA school for Jobs

    Paws2people replied to FrannieMac's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It doesn't matter. It's not like there is a "Yale" or "Harvard" of CNA schools. Employers just want someone who has the qualifications, personality, and possibly experience for the position. They are...
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    Finding a job as a CNA

    Paws2people replied to Aps1108's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

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    Lincense Renewal

    Paws2people replied to mamemor12's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'd ask your employer if they have you working as a CNA in home health, or a HHA (home health
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    Lincense Renewal

    Paws2people replied to mamemor12's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You need 8 hours on the books in 2 years in New York in order to maintain your certificate. Many people think it is a license, but it's not. It's a certification
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    Finding a job as a CNA

    Paws2people replied to Aps1108's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes! Apply everywhere. It can't
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    How to assess mental health

    Paws2people replied to deetrain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would analyze it as an ACCIDENT. Which can happen to
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    "Just" a CNA?!

    Paws2people replied to AliceTrout's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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    CNA New Grad $8 an hour please help!!!!

    Paws2people replied to NewNew10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    $8/hr in New York is way too low. Apply everywhere, even hospitals. Many many CNA's at my facility were hired with zero experience. Don't sell yourself short. Best of
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    which healthcare position course would be best first to take? MA or CNA

    Paws2people replied to lulure79's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    MA jobs are harder to come by than CNA. CNA's do more than just "clean poop." They do vitals, EKG's, blood sugars, phlebotomy, stock, prep for surgery, ADL's, assist the nurse with whatever they need;...
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    Is it possible???

    Paws2people replied to Cathylady's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, I was hired at a large hospital with no experience. Go for it! Even if you tried it out part time first, just to see if you like
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    CNA/Patient Ratio

    Paws2people replied to Tahiti's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's not enough time. No way to give adequate, safe care with even over 15 pts. I always feel like I am rushing the pt, and that is not acceptable in my
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    CNA/Patient Ratio

    Paws2people replied to Tahiti's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    On my hospital unit, 9 on a good day, 30 on a bad. I wish we did have a set ratio, but it's not
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    Pre-nursing jobs?

    Paws2people replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in New York Nursing

    Why don't you try
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    CNA Position Hospital Interview

    Paws2people replied to Dani2389's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wouldn't mention it unless it is going to interfere with your schedule. Babies are a natural part if life. You want them to judge you on you and your
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    What are the little things you do to help the next shift?

    Paws2people replied to kristandrews's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bite my tongue when they come in after I've heard the things the previous shift has told us they said about us.
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    very offended

    Paws2people replied to penny186's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'd confront her in private. Gently and calmly tell her you don't appreciate her making that comment, and tell her it offended you. Another option is going to your nurse manager in
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    CNA Oriention Dementia Unit

    Paws2people replied to micheala's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What if there is a fire or an emergency? Or you get hurt and no one is around.. Then
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    Three sets of vitals in a 12-hour shift?

    Paws2people replied to SavingGrace007's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Yup, we do all that on my floor as well. Vitals Q4 is pretty standard. Of course it varies from unit to unit, hospital to hospital. The worst thing about doing vs every 4 hours is on the night...