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  1. Write ups for CNA

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

    I'm sorry this happened to you. However, I do not believe you are entitled to a copy of the documentation. And I'm a bit confused here. Did they accuse you of stealing someone's food while in the...

  2. CNA Clinicals

    mstearns09 replied to FutureC.N.A's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My first day of clinicals consisted of learning how to properly make a bed, feeding residens in the dining room and observing how to do peri-care on residents as well as how to run the mechanical...

  3. Any CNA's out there want to answer a few questions?

    mstearns09 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What state do you live in? --Kansas. How long have you been a CNA? --A year. How long did it take you to find your first job? --3 weeks. I work at the same location I did my clinicals. They were...

  4. CNA or NOT?

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

    If I were getting paid $12-15 for my job, I'd be ecstatic. Pay ranges probably differ for where you live as far as if aides are really getting paid that much. It probably also depends on experience....

  5. Horrible time at clinicals

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

    Have other people in your clinicals been reporting the same thing about the instructor? If this was your last day, I'd brush it off and not worry about it even though it has probably bruised your ego....

  6. I'm starting a career in CNA. Any advice?

    mstearns09 replied to kikkidee6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't cut corners to save time. It will come back to haunt you. Always keep a small notepad and pens with you. In addition, I keep a black permanent marker and a pair of kids' safety scissors on me....

  7. Calling all cnas! What are your cna pet peeves?

    mstearns09 replied to Angelkat27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    -CNAs who don't follow the guidelines for proper hygiene, i.e. not wearing gloves or washing their hands after patient care -Call-ins on a regular basis -CNAs who don't empty trash or leave bags of...

  8. I know this sounds crazy, but......

    mstearns09 replied to Kat_everdeen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a Bachelors in Secondary Education and I worked in public education for 10 years before I was forced out and burned out. I work as a CNA now and I love it. I'll start the first of my last 3...

  9. Why? Why do people act like that?

    mstearns09 replied to mkearns724's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ditto what tomc5555 said. The aide I described in my previous response doesn't practice good hand hygiene, as in, she'll change briefs, soiled with BM or not, without gloves and rarely do I see her...

  10. Why? Why do people act like that?

    mstearns09 replied to mkearns724's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work with one of the most offensive, loud-mouthed, opinionated, and foul-mouthed people I've ever met. She would make a seasoned Naval officer blush with some of the things she says and when I first...

  11. CNA Opinions and Experiences Q & A!!

    mstearns09 replied to Sarahejones91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Cons: As others have said, there are times that no matter how well you use your body mechanics, you'll still get hurt. The pay isn't that great in some areas. Pros: It's a great spring-board into a...

  12. Working short

    mstearns09 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This seems to be happening more and more again at my facility. We are scheduled to have 5 aides and 2 nurses on the floor during my shift (we have 54 residents right now). Lately, we've been short at...

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

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

    I live in Kansas and we only have a written exam with 100 questions. I took my CNA certification test last

  14. Nervous about TEAS and lack of certain knowledge

    mstearns09 replied to mstearns09's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Thanks, everyone! This makes me feel better about facing the

  15. Cna to Lvn or straight to Lvn

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

    One of the nurses at my job told me that many facilities (and I'm presuming that means LTC, hospitals, etc.) will not hire someone with a LPN or LVN who hasn't first had floor experience as a

  16. How did you get your nursing home job?

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

    A wise person in my life once told me that it isn't what you know, it's who you know. In my case, it was a combination of what I know and who I knew. I work at the same facility where I did my...

  17. I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

    mstearns09 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I take it that you haven't experienced any training about culture change in LTC? Doing things like cooking meals, taking residents to doctor's appointments, doing their laundry, all of that is a part...

  18. If you could tell a new RN grad one tip and/or request, what would it be?

    mstearns09 replied to Pat2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Be willing to help the CNAs out when necessary. Nothing annoys me more than a nurse who rings a resident's call light, tells me what needs to be done and then leaves the room. I get it; she's got her...

  19. NEED ADVICE for my situation (CMA, CNA, or Just go straight for RN)

    mstearns09 replied to jennyjen87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know what state you live in but in the state where I live, you must have your CNA first before you can become a CMA. I was advised by a nurse at my job that most places aren't going to hire a...

  20. Demanding residents

    mstearns09 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work 2nd shift in a small long-term care center (we currently have about 40 residents) which affords us the luxury of getting to know our residents well. That being said, we have a few who are...

  21. Demanding residents

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

    Thanks for all the replies! This resident does receive visitors and she still rings her call light as often as she does without visitors. My most frustrating moment with her was the day she clearly...

  22. Career Change and need SERIOUS help

    mstearns09 replied to TrynafindmyCalling's topic in Nursing Career

    I was in a similar position to you last year, however, I was forced out of my 10 year teaching position due to local, small town politics. I never thought I could be a CNA; the thought of what a CNA...