Abigail612

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  1. How likely is it to get employed with the hospital you do your partnership with?

    Abigail612 replied to jayneelea's topic in General Students

    It might not get you a job there right away but if after you get some experience you wish to apply there it might get you a little leg up on some of the applicants to be able to put on your...

  2. Whats the diffence between cna/ ma/ nd lvn

    Abigail612 replied to JBISHUN21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A CNA is a Certified Nurses Aide we help patients in nursing home, hospitals, assisted living and at home services, we help them preform ADLs Activities of Daily Living such as bed baths, toileting,...

  3. Can't find a job as a CNA....

    Abigail612 replied to EduardoLugo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If facilities aren't hiring full time try asking them about perdiem work, that way you can keep your lisence and get your foot in the door some were for when they do have an

  4. Am I being overly sensitive?

    Abigail612 replied to mrsharris2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Like side rails it can be considered a form of restraint at least in my state anyways, may want to ask your DON about this so they wont recieve a tag from the

  5. CNA Opinions and Experiences Q & A!!

    Abigail612 replied to Sarahejones91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    1. Cons: definatly not enough respect from well anybody, we also tend to be wwwaayyy under paid for the amount of responsibilities we have, we also have high turn over and burn out rates. 2. Pros: Its...

  6. Best place to work for a new CNA?

    Abigail612 replied to CelesteR903's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    More than likely LTC. Hospitals generally don't even look at you if you have had less than 2 years of experience. Your probably wouldn't have a problem with being hired by home health but as my...

  7. Fit to be a nurse?

    Abigail612 replied to margritamix's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i have been a cna for 4 years and to this day i can not make everyone happy, the point is to just try your best. also keep in mind that your relationship with this patient is still very new and when...

  8. Should I become an EMT?

    Abigail612 replied to DarkLotus's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you can get it paid for and you think you can swing it then go for it! It won't hurt you and it may look good to have it on your record. Another thing to think about for school is may be...

  9. Not sure this is for me....

    Abigail612 replied to CinDRnyc's topic in General Students

    wow i guess you wouldn't like were i work i average about residents, sometimes more. i for the most part like geriatrics, they are so fascinating. it's amazing to hear a lot of their stories; i have...

  10. Refusing a Clinical assignment

    Abigail612 replied to SheldonCooperPHD's topic in General Students

    As a student nurse and as a nurse you do retain the right to refuse fulfilling an order or procedure that you feel may cause harm to your patient. Also if you have a patient that is becoming agitated...