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  1. Question about abandonment

    mvm2 replied to guaguachong's topic in Home Health

    I am not going to say for sure about this but I do not think that this is abandonment because this is days away from your scheduled shift, and you are giving well enough notice that you won't be...

  2. Nursing vs. CNA physical stress

    mvm2 replied to johndough's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I do not think that CNAs have it any harder then nurses. Nurses are on the feet for 12 hours a day as well running here and there. You might be doing a little more lifting extra, but nurses do have to...

  3. how to do sheets when pt can't turn

    mvm2 replied to northmississippi's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes Nina got it right. Draw sheets/pads are wonderful for moving side to side and Helping to flip immoble patients to their side. Two people helping makes it easier on the patients as well and helps...

  4. Newbie CNA shocked "care" given by CNA co-workers!

    mvm2 replied to MidLifeChg2Nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are right... These are the kind of stories that just make me sick. Why can not our dear elderly people get love and respect that any other human wants and expects. For people to think it is ok to...

  5. Newbie CNA shocked "care" given by CNA co-workers!

    mvm2 replied to MidLifeChg2Nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As sad as it is duskyjewel is right and that what you are seeing is pretty typical in most LTC. The best you probably can do is find ways that YOU want to do your job and leave feeling like you did...

  6. How to resign at current RN job??

    mvm2 replied to LizzyT22's topic in General Nursing

    I'd tell them soon that you want to be on as PRN so they don't schedule you for anymore days. If they will take you for PRN then I'd talk to a few of your co workers and see if someone would like to...

  7. Floating in the Blues

    mvm2 replied to SeattleJess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sounds wondeful. I'll say an extra prayer tonight just for you Jess and hope you are the one to get the

  8. Floating in the Blues

    mvm2 replied to SeattleJess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Fingers crossed you get the

  9. Need help! Scope issues!

    mvm2 replied to duskyjewel's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks Jess. Yes situations like this are hard because I am sure the family member are saying just do it are you an idiot or something and can not figure it out to just go in the pill bottle and give...

  10. CNA lisence revoked for neglect

    mvm2 replied to KB5295's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I may be wrong... but I do not think that state would revoke your licence just because you forgot a floor mat and an alarm. i think for them to revoke your licence on account of neglect it would have...

  11. Need help! Scope issues!

    mvm2 replied to duskyjewel's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As a CNA for Home Care our company has it in place that we CNA can give meds from a med box as long as they were filled by a nurse or family member. I have also given nubulizer treatments as well if...

  12. Floating in the Blues

    mvm2 replied to SeattleJess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Jess I Am so sorry. What is it about it that makes you so nervous? Big Hugs and hope you get through the day ok. Is it bad enough that you are wishing or a new

  13. I fail my written test ,please any advice

    mvm2 replied to PattySorto's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sorry I am sure it is not easy for you today. There are practice test online. Just google CNA practice test. That might help a little more for

  14. Organization OCD

    mvm2 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ok I admit I have OCD so bad when it comes to organization. When it comes to my job I need to know exactly what I need to do for my clients. I always need to know how exactly my clients day goes and...

  15. Need help having problems with my teacher and the program

    mvm2 replied to CNAintraining's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yep a Michigander here and I see most of the time we are called CNA but yes we are referred as CENAs sometimes too. I think it is crazy and gets

  16. Need help having problems with my teacher and the program

    mvm2 replied to CNAintraining's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ok VampyrSlayer you got my curiosity up that I googled it. I guess that a CNA and a LNA are the same thing and the education is the same. It all depends on the state. Most states have CNA courses...

  17. Need help having problems with my teacher and the program

    mvm2 replied to CNAintraining's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    hmm I personally have never heard of an LNA. Maybe they have more education, like a MA? I just know that a CNA is a Certified Nursing Assistant and our certification is not considered a

  18. Need help having problems with my teacher and the program

    mvm2 replied to CNAintraining's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I do not know if this is for all states, but I believe my state you need to have paper work filled out that you took and passed a class before the state will even allow you to take the states test....

  19. 1st Day at Memory Care ALF

    mvm2 replied to Workhardbekind's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you have given your best efforts in trying to have them change and they still refuse just document it in charting that you tried to have Mrs. Jones change into a clean nightgown but she refuses. If...

  20. CNA hospital interview

    mvm2 replied to Angela89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I understand why you might be a little nervous, but i would not sell yourself short. At least go for the first interview, and ask a few questions about specific job requirments. Ask how much shadowing...

  21. Las Vegas CNA's

    mvm2 replied to xQueenBeexCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think that there are some jobs that start at $12. But there are many many more CNA jobs that do not start at $12 either. More like $9-$10 is average to start. $12 to be honest for CNA work is more...

  22. I did it!

    mvm2 replied to Donna2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am so happy for you. If you don't have a job lined up already I hope you find one that will be a good one for you really

  23. Can LPNs work with Pediatric patients?

    mvm2 replied to yaya33's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I know we have LPN nurses that work with our pediatric clients in Home

  24. Need Help/Advice....Please Read!

    mvm2 replied to jhlennon87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am so sorry this happened. Sometimes being let go of a job can be so hard. I think it is unfair that they let you go but did not tell you the reasons why. How can they expect someone to learn and...

  25. Did you like being a CNA?

    mvm2 replied to prettyboyswag's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sometimes with Home Care you have to be patient and wait to get a client that needs a lot of personal care. They don't just throw a new CNA into high tech cass. You have to remember a lot of times we...