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    CNA Exam in Florida - Preparation Advice!

    Paws2people replied to paigeleigh417's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would get one that is newly published, or at most a couple years old. It is a VERY big book. Mine has thousands of pages, and it's like my bible. Lol. The one I got from my CNA class stinks. Mosby's...
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    CNA Exam in Florida - Preparation Advice!

    Paws2people replied to paigeleigh417's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you get a CNA text book like Mosby's, it lists the skills step by step. You can even go on Amazon and buy a used one. I printed out Prometric's checklists, and it was REALLY helpful while...
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    Best CNA Book

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

    For a text book, all the Mosby's Nursing Assistant books are great because they are very detailed and have step by step pictures showing all the skills. If you just want a study guide, I used 2 books;...
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    CNA training online??

    Paws2people replied to rdr75's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I always wonder too about some of these online classes/diplomas. Like veterinary tech, dental assisting, even nursing is offered. I don't actually know anyone who goes to school 100% online, but...
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    CNA training online??

    Paws2people replied to rdr75's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Many jobs do not accept online CNA certificates. I have seen job ads that specifically say, "No online courses accepted." A huge portion of the training is skills, and you absolutely need to see them...
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    i want to die i failed my cna exam

    Paws2people replied to yajaira21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Try not to dwell on it too much. If you get pulse again when you retest, do it twice to make sure you get the correct number. I always count for a full minute, rather than 30 seconds times 2. That way...
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    Phlebotomy courses in NY. Is it worth it?

    Paws2people replied to Lerochka's topic in New York Nursing

    There is an excellent Phlebotomy course at The Red Cross in NYC. Their syllabus is available online. Its great because their equipment and textbooks are brand
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    CNA state exam tomorrow... sooo nervous (NC)

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

    I just took (and passed easily) my test last week. I was super nervous, but now looking back I think, THAT was what I was nervous about?? It is way easier than you are anticipating. I don't know which...
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    Started new job...treated like imbecile

    Paws2people replied to yooper13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There will always be someone (no matter what the type of career/job) who thinks they are "better." You did the right thing by not reacting to her. Think of it this way, her tantrum DID teach you...
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    Manhattan Institute - Excellent CNA Program

    Paws2people replied to Wendy Smith's topic in New York Nursing

    I went to this school and it was a HUGE waste of over $1400. A huge part of the CNA course is skills, and we were not taught a single one. Plus, the instructor ripped off the students. The instructor...
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    What skills did YOU get at the CNA state exam?

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

    I took my NY state board a couple of days ago. Happy to say I passed! My skills were Handwashing, Indirect Care, Pulse, Foot Care, and Side-lying position. Super easy!!!! Good luck to all taking the...
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    Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    Paws2people replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I passed!!!! My skills were: Handwashing, Indirect Care, Position on side, Pulse, and Foot Care. I was sooo lucky I got easy ones :) Thanks to everyone on here for all your help! Best of luck to all...
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    Manhattan Institute

    Paws2people replied to nurse2btracy's topic in New York Nursing

    I also went to the Manhattan Institute for my CNA training, and thought it was a huge waste of $1400+ extras. The weekend teacher is a huge joke!!! He never taught ANY skills. I had to learn all 25...
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    CNA training/employment in Nassau/Suffolk County, NY?

    Paws2people replied to Michael326's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am in Suffolk and I also had trouble finding a CNA course on Long Island. I went to the Manhattan Institute on 5th Ave in NYC.If you take a CNA course, you get the certificate. Then, you take a NY...
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    Apex heartbeat help

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

    Interesting concept... Makes sense
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    Apex heartbeat help

    Paws2people posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I need help counting apex heartbeats. I keep counting "lub dub" as two. Is there a trick to this? I can't seem to get the hang of it. I know it takes practice, but I have been struggling when...
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    Apex heartbeat help

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

    Thanks! I will try that
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    Apex heartbeat help

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

    Thanks, I will try that. Eventually you just kicked the habit I take
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    Apex heartbeat help

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

    Thanks :) I don't know why I am struggling more so than my classmates... Very