mvm2

mvm2

Member

  • Content

    1,001

  • Visitors

    12,736

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    2

All Content by mvm2

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

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

    If she is suppose to be non weight bearing how are you transfering her without the devise? I know these devise like a sit and stand, and hoyers are scarry, but i would recomend that you use the...

  2. Horrible Monday, lost job, extremely late to another job interview

    mvm2 replied to sw1242's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have nothing new to add, Everything I was thinking basically about scheduling things so close together will cause you nothing but trouble has been already stated. But just wanted to say I am sorry...

  3. Why would a manager not want to train?

    mvm2 replied to Not new new's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not saying for sure she is this way, but Some people just do not want to teach others. It just is hard for them to talk and show people what their job is. They just have a nature to them that they...

  4. I have an interview this afternoon...

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

    Hope you get the job. I'd maybe give them till next week Wed. or Thur. Then i'd call her and see if you can get an answer. Good Luck and fingers

  5. Worried that I might be over qualified for HHA or CNA job because of college degree

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

    I think that Home Health does give people with no experiance a chance to learn and grow. The only experiance I had coming to my company was I took care of my mother in law a few times. She is in a...

  6. I have an interview this afternoon...

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

    Hope the interview went well and you will be getting the

  7. I PASSED!! (and a little advice for those who haven't taken their exam yet)

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

    Congrats to you too. That is wonderful. Hoping that all our new CNAs can be just as succesful in finding

  8. How long did it take for some of you to find a job after you passed the state exam?

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

    Sometimes it can simply be tough to find that job. with you not having your own transportation as well makes it harder because it takes some of your options away from you like Home Care. All I can...

  9. Would you feel something was wrong...

    mvm2 replied to mvm2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I sent you a Private Message

  10. Worried that I might be over qualified for HHA or CNA job because of college degree

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

    I guess it would depend on the company. The Home Health Care place I work for would be thrilled to hire anyone willing to be a HHA/CNA. They always seem to be needing help. I personally did not have...

  11. Would you feel something was wrong...

    mvm2 replied to mvm2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks

  12. I PASSED!! (and a little advice for those who haven't taken their exam yet)

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

    Congrats!! Glad that all your hard work has payed off, and now you simply can just

  13. book required for CNA 1 course.

    mvm2 replied to Jj1223's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am not sure because our instructor gave us our books our first day of class, and I am sure it was part of the the class fee. we did not pay for them

  14. book required for CNA 1 course.

    mvm2 replied to Jj1223's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would just wait and see what she says after you register. Each class may use a different

  15. No Callbacks From Hospitals

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

    Sometimes Hospitals are picky when it comes to who they hire for nurses and CNAs. They want experianced people sometimes. Hospital CNA jobs are coveted and there are a lot of CNAs going for these...

  16. CNA SKILLS testing, study the correct way

    mvm2 replied to forbidden2know's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with ashbrock. Each state has there own skills sometimes, and how you are suppose to do it. Sometimes it is better to just wait and take your classes with your instructor. Once you have...

  17. Home health CNA?

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

    I am a CNA working in Home Care. I LOVE it! I started as just an aide, and then I took their CNA class, and now am working for them as a CNA. I think some places want you to take extra classes to...

  18. NAR/CNA Wound Care

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

    that sounds fine. For minor cuts and scratches like that you just care for it like you would if your own child got a cut no big deal. The dressing change I was shown because it was after a surgery...

  19. Flat Rate Pay For Sleepovers Question

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

    Yes, I'd say the 2pm to 8pm is like your second shift, and then your 3rd shift/overnight shift. Thi sset up is better I feel then the other because you double comes on the night part of your shifts,...

  20. NAR/CNA Wound Care

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

    I have done dressing changes, and delt with cuts and put on ointment as an aide/cna, but I am in Home Care and I just put on the band aide and ointment on because it is me who is responsible for them,...

  21. ADVICE PLEASE

    mvm2 replied to JeffreyT89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It can be hard to come by a CNA job in a hospital, but I'd keep trying to apply for the jobs just in case you can become lucky and get one. But if you need a job now, then You would have better luck...

  22. Officially a CNA!!

    mvm2 replied to M4ri_777's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats!! It is such a wonderful feeling to have passed. I personally had Denture and Mouth Care, Recording Respiration, Transfering from Bed to Wheel

  23. good intentions????

    mvm2 replied to forbidden2know's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The Poster responded by saying there were 32 residence per hall with 2 CNAs working the hall. So it is more like 15 to 16 per CNA. Still a really high amount of residence for 1st shift, but it is...

  24. Stress of being an LTC aide CNA just too great for the pay!

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

    I asked that same question, and she responded that there were 30 residence on a hall with two CNAs. So it is more like 15 per CNA, but I mentioned that still was a little high for 1st

  25. BE CAREFUL on social networks

    mvm2 replied to Chico David's topic in General Nursing

    These are the reasons I do not have a facebook account at all. Never have never will. I don't like the fact that everyone and their brother can see and read about you. No matter what people say...