TurtleCat

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  1. Problems a CNA May Face

    TurtleCat replied to kacie.knyvett's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As a new CNA, I had to deal with the harassment and bullying real bad at my facility. Aides were constantly talking down to me, giving me dirty looks, refusing to help, badmouthing me, all because I...

  2. Working on the Dementia Unit

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was just wondering if any other CNAs here work/have worked on a dementia unit and what they think of it. They just recently started putting me in the locked-down Special Care unit at the nursing...

  3. Started My CNA Job

    TurtleCat replied to Tyler626's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    People are mean to me too. It's good to know I'm not the only one, and I don't get it. I understand CNA is a stressful job and that it's even harder when you have to help out and train a new,...

  4. Started My CNA Job

    TurtleCat replied to Tyler626's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh man, I TOTALLY felt that way. It didn't help that my co-workers treated me like dirt because I was slow and didn't know how to do everything. I'd constantly get dirty looks, talked down to,

  5. Book-smart, but not "on-the-job" smart?

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

    One of the things that stick out in my mind was one of the days before I quit. A fellow CNA came to me, right before it was time to clock in for my shift, and was like "OMG ___, you won't BELIEVE the...

  6. Book-smart, but not "on-the-job" smart?

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

    Sunn0408: You are SO right. Like, for example, I might have been taught in the books and videos, how to do peri-care properly. However, when I get to the actual work, I have a patient whose legs are...

  7. Quit nursing home job and having regrets... :/

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

    One of the things that got to me so much was the fellow, more seasoned CNAs treating me like scum of the Earth. There were a few in particular that would just constantly talk down to me and give me...

  8. Quit nursing home job and having regrets... :/

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So I just quit my nursing home job while still in the probationary period and I'm having some regrets. I'm not writing this in an attempt to elicit sympathy or coddling, just wanted to vent, I...

  9. Totally screwed up in my clinical

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

    Jesus Christ, I can't imagine having a fall where the resident had breaks + fractures and died a few days later... If the CNA was anything like me, they'd feel overwhelming shame and guilt that would...

  10. Quit nursing home job and having regrets... :/

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

    Felt like I should update this to say that I may have a second chance... The DoN called a few days later wanting me to come back. Well, I'd already went back to my original schedule at my old job so I...

  11. Totally screwed up in my clinical

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

    Meh, it's ok... I did my clinicals and some work at a nursing home, and some mistakes are expected when you're new and still learning the ropes. Worst mistake I ever had was transferring a resident...

  12. Does it get better?

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just started my first CNA job and I'm having a hard time. Keep in mind, this is my first gig in healthcare and I have no prior experience doing this kind of work. There's also the fact that I didn't...

  13. I got a job!!

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey, I just wanted to let you guys all know that I seem to have landed myself a job. :) Last week I was called in for an interview and they ran a background check on me, yesterday they called me back...

  14. I got a job!!

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

    Louisiana

  15. CNA job openings

    TurtleCat replied to Pssntnurse2b's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Out of curiosity, have you tried applying to the facility where you did clinicals at? I applied to the nursing home we did clinicals at during our CNA class, and it looks like I may have a job lined...

  16. Job-Hunting as a CNA

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

    Well, I just wanted to update this thread to say that the nursing home I did my clinicals at called me back and asked me to come in Monday at 9:30 for an interview. I am sooo excited, I really hope...

  17. Applying to hospital w/ psych ward history

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, there is something I was wondering about and was wondering if anyone could help me. I'd appreciate it if people were not too judgmental, as this was stuff I did in my past when I was young, naive...

  18. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

    TurtleCat replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Damn, I just got my CNA certification and I'm about to start putting in apps this week :/ I hope my experience isn't this

  19. I feel SO stupid (CNA)

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

    Hi, I just wanted to reply and thank you guys for all your replies... You really did help me feel better. :) Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of venting and reassurance that you're being too...

  20. Social Work/Counseling or RN?

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I was wondering which was a better career path, social work, counseling or RN? I was considered going for a major in either social work or counseling, but I've been re-thinking my idea lately since...

  21. I feel SO stupid (CNA)

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

    It just makes me worry sick, like for example, the not locking a wheelchair's wheel example. I mean, like I think about my mom and when was sick in the hospital, unable to do anything for herself......

  22. What was your first day as a CNA/STNA like?

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

    I just finished my clinicals and plan to start job-hunting after I get certified. I admit this is kind of a concern of mine, too. :/ I'm scared to death of making a stupid mistake on the job,...

  23. I love my clinicals so far...

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I started my clinicals yesterday, and it's been a great experience so far. The first day was a little nerve-wracking and stressful since everything was so new to me, and I felt so awkward and...

  24. i start class today!

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

    Congratulations on starting your CNA class! I personally just finished my CNA classes, waiting to start clinicals now. The material itself was easy enough; however, the class was super fast-paced....

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

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

    Jesus Christ, is this all for real?? This is making me re-think getting certified and working as a CNA... I realize it's far from a glamorous job, but it is really THAT common to be investigated and...