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  1. Are all CNAs mean

    missie1 replied to 2bthelpngirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just started a job at a LTC facility and all the CNA's are ****** and rude with down right nasty attitudes. They rolled their eyes when they asked me if I ever worked as a CNA before and I said I...

  2. Any CNAs who don't plan on going for LPN?

    missie1 replied to rdr75's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am not continuing on to be a LPN or RN. It's just not even a thought really. I just became a CNA and started my first job at a ltc last week. I have 2 kids and a ft job and this is all I can...

  3. CNA salary

    missie1 replied to Dulce29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    PA LTC...11.50 days, +.50 nights and 14.50

  4. CNA training online??

    missie1 replied to rdr75's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't really know how that would work since you need clinical hours. I think an actual class is the way to go...you need that clinical hands on

  5. Is it impossible to find a full time position at LTC??

    missie1 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Everywhere that I have gone tells me they have part time and I can go on a waiting list!! I wonder if this "waiting list" even exists....I need

  6. What kind of shoes do you wear for work?

    missie1 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am starting my first CNA position in a week and just wondered what type of shoes seasoned CNA's have used, or do use? I bought Reebok sneakers for training, but wasn't on my feet for 8 hours at a...

  7. Gossip in the work place!

    missie1 replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you think it would be easy to get switched weekends-do that!! Then you won't have to deal with them...although eventually they will need your help and then they will be over their attitudes. I feel...

  8. Gossip in the work place!

    missie1 replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My advise to Indiana is to just ignore the comments you have heard or been told. You have proven that you know your job, your willing to learn more, and your a team player who will cover for another....

  9. Things we think that we do not say... humorous...

    missie1 replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    While I was doing my clinical for school there was this one resident fella who everyone loved. He was upbeat and with it..and when everyone was nervous about everything...his room was the one to go...

  10. Do any CNA's here work 11-7 in LTC

    missie1 replied to missie1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks all for your replies. I have been offered a full time 11-7 and have decided that I am going to go for it!!! I am excited & nervous since this is my first CNA position...but feeling...

  11. Do any CNA's here work 11-7 in LTC

    missie1 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am considering working nights 11-7 and wanted some advice before I make the decision. I do have 2 children (9 & 13) so when it's not summer they would be in school during the day. I am just...

  12. What skills did YOU get at the CNA state exam?

    missie1 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had: weight, transfer to wheelchair using gait belt, fingernail care, range of motion (leg and foot) and of course hand

  13. Don't know if I should take this job....

    missie1 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I passed my test on Monday...so I am a brand spankin new CNA. I went on an interview yesterday and they called today to tell me they would like me to come in to start the tb test, drug testing. They...

  14. Guess what i saw today??!

    missie1 replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow....I don't see the harm in it either...guess I know now not to post stories here about the strange things that happen when your a

  15. How's your experienced as a STNA at HCR manorcare?

    missie1 replied to twinkle015's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What is a STNA? Is it the same as

  16. Guess what i saw today??!

    missie1 replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ohhhhh no she didn't!!!! LOL!!! I don't want to witness that at

  17. Don't know if I should take this job....

    missie1 replied to missie1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you Ami. I agree. I was thinking that starting parttime might be best to start for that reason too. Guess the Sunday dinners with the inlaws will have to be on hold until I get full time and...

  18. Don't know if I should take this job....

    missie1 replied to missie1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you...thats kind of what I have been thinking. Maybe atleast through the summer and it'll give me the experience I need

  19. What does it mean when the patient said "Your face are soul".

    missie1 replied to tavia_yeung's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't really know what that means, but I guess if she said it in a nice tone...then she must have been saying something nice!! During my clinical time I had residents say all kinds of things to me...

  20. Where did you find your first job after becoming a CNA??

    missie1 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    & how did you find your first job...word of mouth, careerbuilder, through your school?

  21. CNA exam jitters!

    missie1 replied to koohiii's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just wanted to say good luck..and if you did well in class I'm sure you'll do great tomorrow. I have my test also in a few weeks...and I am nervous too, but I am thinking if I take my time and think...

  22. can't do blood pressure

    missie1 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sooooo nervous this is going to be one of my skills...and I can't grasp it. I just don't hear the thumps...and when I think I do...I am way off. Omg I dont know what to do if I fail my exam for this....

  23. Just started clinical...few questions

    missie1 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi. Well I finally got to the clinical part of my studies and I am so confused! We were assigned one resident and had to look up their care cards today to tell the instructor how we are going to...

  24. Stressing the skills on the CNA exam, any advice?

    missie1 replied to havehope's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I feel the same way. I have my test in April. I just hope I remember the number of washclothes, towels and such I need for the skills I am doing. And remember which order to do them in. We've been...

  25. Impossible to find a day time/full time job???

    missie1 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi. So I have 2 weeks left of training & I am taking my test next month. I have been looking online for jobs and I need to find a daytime (7-3) shift & full time. There are NONE...they are all...