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  1. CNA Pre-employment Test

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

    I took a few tests before I got hired at a skilled nursing facility a few years ago. If I remember there was a basic CNA knowledge test, and another test that asked a bunch of what if scenarios,...

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

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

    In a hospital, I think the RNs have it worse, after all they pretty much do the job of the CNAs plus their own job on a somewhat regular basis, but as for LTC, I dont buy it that RNs have it worse....

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

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

    @sparrowhawk Of course its going to be a break, you are just occasionally helping out in a role you normally dont do, so expectations are low. Thats a big difference from doing the job day in and...

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

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

    Next time these RNs are going on about how easy CNAs have it compared to them, call their bluff. Remind them that any RN can easily become a CNA. Of course they have to give up being an RN, but that...

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

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

    I find most patients dont really know what a CNA is, or what level of training we have, which is generally a good thing. Most seem to have a vague understanding that the RNs are above us though,...

  6. Why? Why do people act like that?

    funtimes replied to mkearns724's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Like ctmed, its worth noting that the trainer isnt necessarily going to be the best CNA. When I oriented, the aide who I was supposed to shadow the first time literally ignored me the entire shift....

  7. Why? Why do people act like that?

    funtimes replied to mkearns724's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow, when I worked in LTC, it was considered a cardinal sin to leave a room with gloves still on, for ANY reason, short of maybe running to a code or helping a resident who fell in the hall and was...

  8. Why? Why do people act like that?

    funtimes replied to mkearns724's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Was this person just having a bad day? This type of behavior probably wouldnt fly where I work, at least not for very long. Patients are sent out questionaires about the treatment they recieved, and...

  9. CNA getting negativity from other CNAS because of acceptance in nursing school!!

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

    I personally feel happy for coworkers who are going to school, and I often try to help some out by picking up shifts when they need it, since I like to see CNAs advance and succeed. The nursing...

  10. Are all CNAs mean

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

    I was being sarcastic pumpkin....Of course not all CNAs are mean, there are a couple nice ones(sarcasm

  11. Should I become an EMT?

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

    I found being an EMT of almost no value when starting out as a CNA/PCT, so I cant imagine it being of much value as an RN. I thought I would be overqualified as a CNA, but the jobs are so different...

  12. CNA vs RN

    funtimes replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CNAs do the time consuming and back breaking patient care that doesnt require the knowledge and license of an RN. Thats not to say RNs will never do those tasks themselves, just that as a CNA those...

  13. Are all CNAs mean

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

    Yes..

  14. Frustrated with finding job.

    funtimes replied to bethanphetamine's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I could be wrong, but I think its an actual legal requirement to be a CNA to work as an aide in LTC, since they have state CNA registrys used to record whether someone has an abuse or neglect finding...

  15. Frustrated with finding job.

    funtimes replied to bethanphetamine's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Are you also a CNA? If you're just an EMT this might be the problem. EMT is the bare minimum you need to work on an ambulance, but its not really of much, or any value to working in a hospital. Some...

  16. Should I become an EMT?

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

    I'm not trying to talk you out of it. If its what you want to do then go for it. Becoming an EMT is great if you want to be a firefighter, and its required to become a Paramedic, which is what you...

  17. Best place to work for a new CNA?

    funtimes replied to CelesteR903's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A hospital is the nicest work environment generally, and probably the easiest and best paying of the three, but if you have no experience as an aide you might find it stressful at first. The RNs...

  18. Should I become an EMT?

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

    I should also add that working as an EMT can also make it difficult to go to school. Unless you are an ER tech, you probably arent going to be working 8 hour shifts. More likely 12 or even 24 hour...

  19. Should I become an EMT?

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

    Getting your EMT license is not likely to be particularly beneficial if you plan on being a Nurse. I suppose it wouldnt hurt to do it if you have the time and money, but youd probably benefit more...

  20. First day alone as CNA

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

    I dont think its a good sign that aides are transferring two person transfers by themselves, and even lifting someone who is supposed to be a hoyer by themselves. If you hurt your back, or a patient,...

  21. Calling all home health and LTC CNA's, I need your input....

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

    By the looks of the job description, very little, if anything, you will be doing are things that require CNA training and certification. Does the job even require you be a CNA? I know someone who is a...

  22. Hospital CNA.

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

    There are so many different possible units that I would just google the ones you see job postings for. Bigger hospitals have more specialized units, smaller hospitals have fewer units and a greater...

  23. Which has more responsibility/patient interaction: CNA or Medical Assistant?

    funtimes replied to Maui79's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CMA school would be more beneficial than CNA school, because you learn more. CMAs also have a little more responsibility I think. The only way I can see being a CNA as more beneficial is if you plan...

  24. LTC CNA vs Hospital CNA

    funtimes replied to whatdidigetmyselfin2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think its more stressful and easier at the same time. It's less physically demanding, you arent continually getting people who can barely stand (or cant stand) in and out of wheelchairs and on and...

  25. Demanding residents

    funtimes replied to mstearns09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've generally found theres often a gender difference when it comes to people who ring the call light continually. The women tend to do it because they are lonely and just want company, but some of...