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  1. "Don't bother talking to residents with dementia.....

    breezycna replied to Coffee bean's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's a horrible and completely inaccurate thing to say, especially to someone who is just starting to train as a nursing assistant. Did you mention this to your instructor? They need to know so that...

  2. CNA's-What do you think nurses should do about lazy uncooperative CNA's?

    breezycna replied to Blackcat99's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here's the thing. I'm a CNA working my way through school (not nursing school). I work hard every shift. I do everything I need to do and often I do more. I have worked with other CNAs who are lazy...

  3. Advice for a future CNA student? :)

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

    Learn from the class, but know that it's an entirely different beast to be working as a CNA on your own. I've been working as a CNA for long enough now. I barely remember class. You will need to adapt...

  4. fired for fall right after training? what to do?

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

    I need more info before making a statement. It all depends on if the patient had a PA of any kind, what you were told (or if it was common sense to stay, or if anything was implied), etc. Somebody saw...

  5. Working and taking CNA class?

    breezycna replied to hollymom25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No, it's not too much. I was working full time, going to university full time, and taking my CNA class all at the same time. NA class is a breeze. Being a CNA

  6. Would it be safe to continue as a CNA while pregnant?

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

    I have worked with several women who stayed until they couldn't any longer (bed rest, labor, etc). It totally depends on your personal pregnancy. You could work up until you go into labor, or you...

  7. Wanna be in NOC shift

    breezycna replied to vanie29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It all depends on your facility's rules, like Jaynie said. At my facility, you don't have to wait for an opening to change your schedule hours, but you have to work whatever has been scheduled...

  8. Starting my first CNA job tomorrow, I'm very nervous. Questions, please help!?

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

    Being nervous is a good sign! Trust me. You will get all of these questions answered on site. Ask a lot of questions to the CNA(s) training you. Usually, facilities choose CNAs with a good amount of...

  9. Considering becoming a CNA?

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

    I live in central WI and previously worked LTC as a CNA. It was a county job and paid $12.89. I just began working at an ALF as a CNA and I earn a little over $10. Just my two cents. I didn't actually...

  10. CNA Instuctor wants students to bath each other before real clinicals

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

    This seems inappropriate to me. I don't think you should have to strip to finish your CNA course. Have another discussion with the nursing admin or someone in a position higher than your teacher who...

  11. CNA: Day vs evening shift- which is better?

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

    Evening is way harder than days at the LTC where I work. It's not just answering call lights and roses and naptime for CNAs. I work evenings and nights. Our facility seems to have a lot of "shift...

  12. CNAs that take extended breaks

    breezycna replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    CNAs at your facility get breaks? Sorry to hyjack the thread, but seriously, how do they even have the time? The LTCF where I work keeps a bare minimum of CNAs per shift, almost to the point where I...

  13. Self injury scars on arms and patient questions.

    breezycna replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I wear long sleeves under my scrubs, but roll them up all the time during cares or if it's just way too hot in the facility. I've been asked about my visible self-injury scars and I just say, "Oh,...

  14. Selecting which nursing homes to work at?

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

    There aren't many options by me, so I was about as picky as I could afford to be. I applied everywhere I could, only had three interviews (two at the same place), then ended up at the county LTCF...

  15. CNAs "making up" vitals.

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

    I work in a LTC facility as a CNA. We are not responsible for vitals. However, we are able to take vitals as it is within the scope of practice--usually it's only done if a nurse asks, but sometimes I...

  16. Do you feel that patients look down on you because youre a CNA/HHA?

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

    In all honesty, most of the residents don't really know about CNA training, work limitations, etc. They just know you're the one who comes running when they need help. They know if they need anything,...

  17. CNA hourly pay rate?

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

    I work for my county in Wisconsin. My starting pay: $12.89/hour. My mom worked at the state-level as an RCT and it's about

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

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

    @Duskyjewel You felt the need to quote me, why? Those aren't examples of good nurses. My point

  19. What does PSSX mean in a careplan?

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

    Prefers Same Sex...uh, Caregiver? Haha, NO IDEA, don't listen to me. That's just the first thing I thought of. Please let us know when you find out. Be very careful of places that use their own...

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

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

    The OP sounds frustrated with their personal work situation. Good nurses appreciate and respect good CNAs, and good CNAs appreciate and respect good nurses. It's all about creating an environment...

  21. Please tell me this isn't normal

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

    Dangerous and

  22. CNA in training

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

    Yep. Real life is not like the book. Welcome. A lot of people say they aren't putting their parents in nursing homes, but have to anyway. There are many CNAs and other staff that do work hard and...

  23. C.N.A extreme lower back pain 5 months pregnant.

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

    I agree with the others. I have not been pregnant ever, but if you're in pain, you should be seeing the doctor right away! When I did my clinicals, there was a CNA who was at least 7 months along and...

  24. Chasing after alarms. What do you do?

    breezycna replied to vc01ca's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You're alone on a wing with 26 residents, with no nurse's station in sight? It not only sounds illegal, but it's an obvious safety hazard. And the nurse that came to write you up couldn't help the...

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

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

    The LTC facility I work at was where I did my clinicals as a student. I still had to jump through hoops to get the position, though, and it took three months before it was offered to