cheleincali

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1. those that decline fast

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

   I agree with the previous person. It is something you do eventually come to expect; however, there is always that one resident/client you bond with in a very emotionally intimate way who you will feel...

2. CNA Skills & Written

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

   If you are going to challenge it, I would recommend getting the book they would be testing you out of to review. For example, the Red Cross handbook for CNA's would be your go to in

3. CNA night shift??

   cheleincali replied to Axm611291's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Personally, I prefer working NOC over any other shift for many of the reasons cited above. Some nights are hectic, especially if there is a flu bug going through the unit; however, there seems to be a...

4. Really hating my cna training

   cheleincali replied to Tiffmarie1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Hang in there! Sounds like the CNA you were assigned to probably needs to reexamine whether this is a good role for her. It is possible she is burned out. Either way not a good fit for you. There are...

5. Is it worth it to become a CNA on my road to becoming a nurse?

   cheleincali replied to sucess2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I also live in the Sacramento area. I found obtaining my CNA while working towards obtaining my nursing degree helped immensely and in speaking to nurses, I found that the ones who had been CNA's...

6. Couple of CNA questions

   cheleincali replied to luvlife22's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   In Northern California, most CNA's start out at 10-12 per hour. However, after a year or two of experience, UCD here in Sacramento is hiring CNA's to be patient transporters and they start at about...

7. CNA to RN Help Im Dying over here :(

   cheleincali replied to Nvr2L8's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I understand your frustration which is why I opted to go from CNA to LVN and then do the bridge to RN/BSN. Much easier to get into RN programs this way from everything I have found in speaking with...

8. Curam College in Sacramento and SETA Pays for Certs

   cheleincali posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   When I was researching CNA programs in the Sacramento area, I noticed this one was not listed on Allnurses or really anywhere. However, they are contracted with SETA to be a preferred provider, which...

9. California CNA's - what skills did you get on your state boards?

   cheleincali replied to anie10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I agree with what vintagemother stated. Patient safety, infection control, and privacy as well as communicating with the "patient" as you are performing tasks is key. One thing that helped me was to...

10. Emotional disorders

    cheleincali replied to rivershark2005's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would definitely file a complaint with HR and the Labor Board on this one. Not sure what state you are in, but here in CA, these are all big no-no's. For one thing your condition is a chemical...

11. Need some learning strategies/suggestions.

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

    One of the things, I learned quickly as a student was to figure out what kind of learner I was. Once you know this, it helps you build strategies that work for you. I am a visual learner and most...

12. Correctional Nursing Pros/Con and Environment

    cheleincali replied to nick7331's topic in Correctional

    Thanks for the information, CChezum. Definitely good information there. Was wondering the same thing. Just applied here in California to work as a CNA within the prison systems in NorCal. Had...

13. Holy Cow...Nor Cal is a nightmare

    cheleincali replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California Nursing

    I am in Sacramento and see the postings all over the place, but have heard that recent grads definitely have a harder time; which is something that concerns me. However, I am optimistic and flexible...