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  1. cna course started with 13 and now we are down to 6

    mvm2 replied to Lele0308's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know if I have any words of wisdom for you, but I just wanted to wish you all the best, and I hope you will be able to pass the class alright. Why do you have such tough things in your cna...

  2. CNA to Medical Assistant?

    mvm2 replied to BSW2BSN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you want to become a CNA take CNA classes. If you want to become a MA then i'd forget the CNA classes and go for the classes you need to become an MA. There are probably some things such as vitals...

  3. Frustrated, any tips?

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

    Thanks everybody. Yes it can be very hard to work with a client by yourself. I will be trying your ideas and hope it will go smoother for

  4. Working in a SNF

    mvm2 replied to Mzkikalvn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think if you can keep going with the SNF, and just give yourself time to get use to it, it will be better for you in the long run. If you are going for a RN it will look better on your resume....

  5. Sit-To-Stand or "I Don't Think You're Doing That Right..."

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

    Very happy to hear this!! It can be very difficult to move someone by themselves with a hoyer, but with patience and taking things slowly it can be done when you need

  6. Jobs for cna

    mvm2 replied to keke1982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you know the names of the nursing homes around you check to see if they have a web site that they will put job openings on them. Or call them at business hours and see if there are any job...

  7. Frustrated, any tips?

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

    Thank you. When you say put the brief under them, and then the other side are they on their side, or laying flat on the bed. My problem with them laying flat on the bed is it just bunches up, and it...

  8. Frustrated, any tips?

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

    Opps sometimes I say the wrong thing. When I said depends I was talking about the tabed briefs. they do not wear the ones that are like underwear. More like the adult

  9. LVN then work as CNA or caregiver?

    mvm2 replied to westcoastguy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You have not even had one month of looking for a job as a lvn! How many apps have you put in so far? I am sorry that your family can not understand that you are not handed a job the minute you pass...

  10. Getting a job after challenging CNA exam

    mvm2 replied to Nurse2b87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Know this as well that CNA work in the hospital can be totally different experiance then in a LTC or Home Care. I think that hospitals will want you to have had the training before you take the job....

  11. Getting a job after challenging CNA exam

    mvm2 replied to Nurse2b87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am not sure if it will be hard for you or not. Truthfully I think you have a disadvantage to other CNAs that have taken the classes. But I would be honest to your potential employers about taking...

  12. CNA license expires in 2 weeks

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

    It can't hurt to see if they will hire you. If they say no they say no. Check on your state regulations on this. I know our state says you need to work at least 8 consecutive hours in the 24 month...

  13. Best shoes for a part time CNA?

    mvm2 replied to DomJo8's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Never tried nursing shoes myself. I love sketchers and right now I have a pair of Dr. Scholls. Both are very comfy, and they seems to last a long

  14. What type of shoes do you buy?

    mvm2 replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have some Dr. Scholls shoes right now and they have lasted me a long time and very comfy. I also have in the past had good results with New

  15. Is night shift healthier for some people?

    mvm2 replied to s0ad's topic in General Nursing

    There are not many that function great on nights but some do. I have an aunt and a cousin that would not go to bed till around 3 or 4 in the morning. It just was what their body did. You might be...

  16. Do you or could you live on your own w/ CNA pay?

    mvm2 replied to mz23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We are simply using my pay check as a second income. We could not live completly on just the one cna job. Though I have heard some having a cna job and working per dem somewhere else. Its hard to live...

  17. No work experience? CNA?

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

    From what I know of na vs cna is that you are a na after you pass cna class. You become a cna after you pass your states exam. Does this place train you and give you classes before you work and get...

  18. CNA Advice?

    mvm2 replied to laurenswindell1201's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes I have to say that is the shortest cna class I have ever heard of. I personally can not see how you can learn and be a competent cna within 4 days. I think it is a great idea to look into what...

  19. If I don't get this job, I'm done.

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

    I am sorry its been such a struggle to find a job. Hopefully you will get the job. But if you dont Have you been putting Apps in online or have you been going to the places. maybe you could call...

  20. Becoming a CNA

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

    Go for it. If it is a passion for you to work in the medical feild it can be a great first step. Like the previous poster said there are many areas and places that you will be able to work, and you...

  21. Starting first CNA job tomorrow

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

    So glad that you found such a great opertunity for yourself. Hoping everything goes well for you,

  22. RMA (AMT) to CNA...BSN (major)

    mvm2 replied to Corpsman514's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think it might be a good idea, and it wouldn't hurt anything for you to have that because it will help you as a nursing student as well. I have heard that MAs usually work in Office settings and...

  23. Sick of this

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

    You did the right thing.. Very hard sometimes to quit a job especially in the cercumstances that you were in, and then I am sure it was not easy, and perhaps a bit scarry to have to call someone. I...

  24. CNA SKILLS

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

    I think the number of skills depends on the state. I only had 4 skills if you include hand washing.I had Hand Washing, Recording Resperations, Transfering from Bed to Wheelchair, Mouth and Denture...

  25. Infection control in the nursing home...

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

    Yeah the taking off of the depend is not the care givers fault it's simply a behavior issue, so that makes me feel better knowing the care givers at least are doing what they can there. I still...