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  1. Am I asking for too much

    mvm2 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Before I start I want to make it known that I hate conflict, I hate being a bug. And I know that the Nurses and CNA's that work in LTC do not have it easy, and I know many of you are under staffed...

  2. Am I asking for too much

    mvm2 replied to mvm2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow I did not even know people were commenting on this yet. Wow people must still be under the impression that we chewed the facilities butt about all this. But we did no such thing. All we did was...

  3. always afraid of doing something wrong

    mvm2 posted a topic in Private Duty

    I am only a HHA right now, and I love my job and my client. But when I am there I sometimes feel I am on pins and needles hoping that I don't do anything that would upset my client, and then loose...

  4. Will they make me drive that far?

    mvm2 replied to esunada's topic in Home Health

    Yes all of us that live in snowy areas are worried in the wintertime if we can make it safely to their houses without killing ourselves, and wonder how far we should take clients. My client is about...

  5. Home Health vs. Working in a Facility

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

    Is there a way you could ask for non smokers as clients? When I was interviewed, and had my oriantation. One of the questions they asked is if I had a problem with smokers houses or animals. I said...

  6. CNA experience in Illinois?

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

    I also was going to suggest Home/Private Care. I work for a Home agency as a HHA going for my Cna in Oct. and I love it! The one benifit you might like since you will be going to school is that many...

  7. Expired CNA training hours Redo?

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

    hmmm 2008 is 4 years, and it seems certifications last around 2 years. And since you did not take the states test and you have not been working I am thinking you might have to take the course over...

  8. How come my name doesn't appeared on the CNA Registry anymore?

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

    Maybe it will just take some time for it to pop back up. They may not have gotten to yours yet. Is the a phone number or email address that you can contact them. Good Luck Hope it will work out for...

  9. Horrible time at clinicals

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

    Cant personally give you any advise, but just wanted to give you a (((HUG)))) and tell you that it seems that you have the right caring attitude, and when you land that job you are going to be a fine...

  10. State test tomorrow

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

    CONGRAT!! I am so happy for you! Now you go get that job if you did not have one lined up

  11. CNA or NOT?

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

    I am going for my cna in Oct. and my class will be $650 and then $175 for the States Test. Wow the pay scale you mentioned is quite high. I have seen ranges of 8.50-12.00 where I live. I have never...

  12. Am I asking for too much

    mvm2 replied to mvm2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No I am not a nurse, I am a HHA going for my CNA in Oct. and working in Home care. Which is why I wanted to ask all you who actually work in the LTC. I am not going to pretend I even know anything...

  13. Walking out

    mvm2 replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    crazy place you work for. you were there for your 12 hours and if I remember right you said there was enough people to cover the halls even with the two no shows. so I am not sure why you got in that...

  14. Am I asking for too much

    mvm2 replied to mvm2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are missing my points entirely!! I am NOT calling the state for goodness sakes. I only said IF the state was going through one of their NORMAL inspections and saw that would they be upset? And...

  15. Am I asking for too much

    mvm2 replied to mvm2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    mmm for the lost thing, (by the way it was not lost so much as she just needed something, and was asking for it while she was in the room.) it was not so much that she could not help her find...

  16. Walking out

    mvm2 replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    wow that is tough, and I have seen posts from you before, and I can tell you take your job seriously, and are very caring and hard working. I can not believe that no shows would not get into trouble...

  17. Am I asking for too much

    mvm2 replied to mvm2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thank you so much for your kind word. yes our elderly and sick are so precious and we need to know that they need our love and comfort and much as humanly possible. If enough nurses and CNAs could...

  18. Got accepted into CNA program!

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

    That is great! Good Luck with everything! I'll be taking mine starting the end of October, and I know what you mean about a job that matters. CNA work does not get paid a lot, but for me at least I...

  19. Am I asking for too much

    mvm2 replied to mvm2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    oh you did not offend me in any way at all. I am sorry if I came across that way. You brought some very valad points. i just wanted to make sure you knew that indeed I did do what I could for her....

  20. Am I asking for too much

    mvm2 replied to mvm2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was not there when it happened and the three hours had pasted before i knew about it. And I WAS the one that cleaned her leg off with a wash cloth when I found out they had not done it. And really...

  21. Who says I can't be happy

    mvm2 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know many CNA's are doing their jobs as a stepping stone to their nursing career, and more power to all you! But I am planning to be a CNA and stay in it. Ever since I have started my job as a...

  22. Want out of bedside... not sure to stay for experience or leave now

    mvm2 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Career

    would you think you would like one on one being in home care or a private care nurse? You get to still be at bedside and be with your patients and their family but many times you are on your own and...

  23. How many HHA's/CNA's are content with where they work?

    mvm2 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a HHA going for my CNA classes in Oct. I am working for a Home Health Agency, and I have only one client right now that is just a sweet person. She feels more like a Grandma to me then a...

  24. How many HHA's/CNA's are content with where they work?

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

    Good Luck DuskyJewel on your interview...hope you get the job. Tyvin I agree whole heartedly that many CNA's work much harder then I have to. I almost feel guilty when I hear of all those that work...