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    Working as a CNA while in school...

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

    Facilities are usually understaffed on weekends. You have a great shot at getting them. Best of luck
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    Working as a CNA while in school...

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

    What about going to school the days of M-F, and working only on weekends? That's what many of the people I know did. Most of the time they had classes M-Thurs., Friday off, and worked Saturday and...
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    Flirty co-workers

    Paws2people replied to rivershark2005's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    After taxes, you won't even notice the $1 difference. It's probably worth it. I would begin the search for a new job where you can start fresh. Look into hospitals too. Can't hurt... As for the girl...
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    Pediatric Nurse Assistant.

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

    There is only one CNA course in my state. They *should* go over all stages of life, from infant to peds, to teens, to early adulthood, middle, to elderly. My class primarily covered the elderly...
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    Hard to find a job?

    Paws2people replied to shadowness's topic in New York Nursing

    It just takes time. There are a lot of new grads all competing for the same positions. My hospital on Long Island just hired many new, (very young) nurses. Most of them had been looking for months....
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    Anyone have a pre-employment Physical?

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

    Good luck :) Enjoy your new
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    Name Badges Worn Backwards

    Paws2people replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, we flip the entire lanyard over our shoulder during a procedure. This is so during patient care, it does not hit them when we lean over, and tgey cannot pull on it. I introduce my name...
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    Anyone have a pre-employment Physical?

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

    They sometimes test for immunities to MMR, to make sure you have your vaccines. (Or proof of the vaccs) They offer a Hep B shot, give you a TB test, offer a pertussis shot, etc. They will take your...
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    Anyone else ever made this mistake?

    Paws2people replied to mls4455's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have the person cross their arm(s) on their chest, and watch the arm move up and
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    B/P Cuff and Stethoscope reccomendations?

    Paws2people replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I totally agree about the Sprague. The Omron I had hurt my ears so
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    CNA license expires 8/11/2013

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

    Contact your state board/testing company for a definate answer. As for you speaking Spanish, it's a plus to be bilingual. Where I did my clinicals, I struggled because 90% of the facility (workers and...
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    CNA license expires 8/11/2013

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

    Yup, same here. 8hrs on the books in 2
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    B/P Cuff and Stethoscope reccomendations?

    Paws2people replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had that Sprague from school, and it is AWFUL. The earpieces gave everyone blisters. Stick to the Littman Select
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    Anyone else ever made this mistake?

    Paws2people replied to mls4455's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The ear pieces need to take forward always. You'll get the hang of it. Make sure they are the right size too. I ordered special small littman ones (they don't come with the scope), and it made a big...
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    Please help a new student with a question

    Paws2people replied to rob371's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Put the side rail up on the side you are working on (the side you pulled the resident to). Then go to the opposite side, and move the resident back to the middle of the bed in 3's (ex: upper body,...
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    FL CNA moving to NY

    Paws2people replied to thejackattack21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There is a because we both use Prometric to
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    Flirty co-workers

    Paws2people replied to rivershark2005's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No, you aren't expecting too much of people. Susan is just mistaking your kindness for more than it is. The entire situation is sad when you think about it. All these ladies aching for attention. What...
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    Flirty co-workers

    Paws2people replied to rivershark2005's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Glad your facility recognized that this behavior is inappropriate, and that they acknowledged you are not at fault. Hopefully everyone involved will realize how serious this is. I mean is your town...
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    Background Check

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

    Excellent!!! Congrats!!!
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    CNA vs. PTC vs. LPN vs. CMA . . . my doctor's take

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

    I am a CNA who went directly into acute care in a hospital
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    Pregnancy Discrimination - Interview

    Paws2people replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The economy stinks right now... So if there are 2 nurses, both equally as qualified, odds are they will choose the non-pregnant applicant. It's unfortunate. The current position I recently was hired...
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    CNA - how do you get into a hospital instead of Convalescent Home?

    Paws2people replied to Kids2Feed's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was only offered jobs in hospitals (with no prior experience) when I began my job search for CNA positions. I applied everywhere, and to my suprise, hospitals were more interested in me. Apply to...
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    Paws2people replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks for responding :) Best of
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    Paws2people replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    Congrats on passing :) How do you like working at Stony
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    Background Check

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

    I wouldn't worry too much about it. If they only picked people with 800 credit scores, no one would get