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  1. hourly wage

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

    I'm in east TN and work home health for our local hospital. I get $15 an hour plus .51 cent a mile. That's on the high end for CNAs here. LTCs typically pay anywhere from $8.50 to $11 in my

  2. Job Opportunities

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

    You are allowed to hold active certifications in multiple states, however I believe VA does not share reciprocity with NC. I think in order to be certified in Virginia, you would have to take their...

  3. TOo old?

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

    I'm 43 and I've been a CNA for 6 months. I go home physically exhausted most nights but then my 20 year old co-workers do too

  4. Avoid "Karing with Kindess" CNA program

    CNAMichelleC replied to amonroe457's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

  5. What kind of extra credentials will help me find employment as a CNA?

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

    I was out of the workforce for 21 years when circumstances dictated that I find a job. I've been a CNA for about 7 months and I was hired straight out of school. I interviewed for two jobs, one at a...

  6. I need a job

    CNAMichelleC replied to vanie29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in home health and do not do any homemaking services. I take vitals and assist with bathing. I think when you apply for jobs, it's important to look for CNA and not Caregiver positions. At...

  7. When are you officially considered a CNA?

    CNAMichelleC replied to johnny7's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am certified in the state of TN and was issued a license

  8. CNA true Salary?

    CNAMichelleC replied to Mwheels21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm in northeast TN and work home health for our local med center. It's my first CNA job, fresh out of school. I'm paid $15.05 per visit plus $0.51 for mileage. I average about 6 visits a day, each...

  9. Looking for a good stethoscope

    CNAMichelleC replied to kikkidee6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a CNA, working home health/hospice for my local med center. They did provide me with a stethoscope but I couldn't hear a thing through it. I ended up buying an MDF for about $25. For taking...

  10. Cna course completed

    CNAMichelleC replied to cnastriving2brn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations! I felt the same way when my clinicals

  11. Clinical Experiences?

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

    I loved my clinicals as well. We were in a fairly large LTC and assigned to a different CNA everyday. I was determined to learn as much as possible so volunteered to do anything and everything I...

  12. Group Home CNA

    CNAMichelleC replied to t2091's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I actually did my clinicals at a Life Care Center, here in TN. I love it and would have worked there but the drive from my house was a little too far. It may depend on the individual

  13. Anyone have a pre-employment Physical?

    CNAMichelleC posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was offered a job at my local med center. I have an appointment Friday for drug screen and physical. I'm not at all worried about the drug screen but I am curious what to expect for the physical. My...

  14. Anyone have a pre-employment Physical?

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

    Well now, that makes sense. Thanks for

  15. What do you have to do to become a CNA?

    CNAMichelleC replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My class was 4 weeks. First two in class 7am-2:30pm, last two clinicals 6:30am-2pm. We started with 15 in the class, finished with

  16. Anyone have a pre-employment Physical?

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

    You're right as far as glucose and cholesterol, just couldn't for the life of me figure out why they would need those for employment. I'm a CNA too, btw

  17. CNA license

    CNAMichelleC replied to pco8's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know in my state, which is TN, after your first semester you can challenge the CNA test. Then you just pay your money, sit for the board and get your

  18. Background Check

    CNAMichelleC posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Had an interview today and a job offer contingent on my background check. Everything is clean except my credit. I lost my job 5 months ago and got behind on payments. Does anyone know if they take...

  19. Background Check

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

    My background check came back and they offered me the job! They didn't even mention my credit

  20. Background Check

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

    Thanks for responding. My criminal record is clean as a whistle, I've never even had a traffic ticket. So hopefully I get the job

  21. Had an interview today:)

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

    Congratulations! I finished clinicals yesterday, submitted an application today, and I have an interview

  22. CNA Application

    CNAMichelleC posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a question regarding a CNA application I'm currently filling out. It asks for times that I'm available to work but asks that I refrain from using "any time" as an answer. Should I put specific...

  23. CNA Application

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

    Thank you for your responding. I forgot to mention that the app is for an agency, so I guess they just want to know who to call if they have an

  24. How to make your relationships work with your patients as a CNA/MA

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

    Wow, thank you! This is invaluable information for new CNAs like

  25. CNA ER Interview today

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

    What kind of questions did they end up asking in the