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1. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

   realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   That was my plan. I can't even get my foot in the door. I wanted to be a CNA so I could gain some experience before I went to RN school. Low pay isn't an issue if it's going to count towards...

2. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

   realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I don't have the gas money to volunteer at places. I've applied at places that pay minimum wage, and I got denied due to my lack of experience. I'm going another route, and I will build up some spare...

3. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

   realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   In California, I need one years experience as a CNA in order to do home

4. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

   realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   The community colleges in California don't count CNA as anything. I would have to start from scratch. My rant is about how screwed up California

5. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

   realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   There aren't any patient observer jobs close to my area.Thanks for the help. I gave up on becoming a CNA , and I am considering the $1000 I spent as a total

6. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

   realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I followed up with a care giver agency that I applied for a few days ago, and the hiring manager told me he could not hire me due to my lack of experience. The CNA and BLS cards are going in the...

7. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

   realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   At least with an ADN or BSN it would be worth relocating. I got a job offer for an unrelated field, so I am going to stick with

8. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

   realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   How long ago was this, and what part of California do you live

9. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

   realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   @ sixela21 Go to an LVN/LPN or RN program. If you can, go directly to a RN program. I did the research too before I started the CNA program, and when I found out I passed the state exam, I applied for...

10. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

    realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Is your position called officially called a patient observer? I'm just asking so I can do a job search in the Los Angeles, and Orange county

11. How much anatomy do CNAs need to know?

    realitycheck2013 replied to aaron_j_sutter's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Watch a season of Grey's Anatomy or do some google searches on youtube and you will be alright. You can also go the library and check out an anatomy book. You will need to know about medical terms,...

12. Agency client offered me a job. What would you do?

    realitycheck2013 replied to dualstar's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with what most of these posters said. Take into consideration the legal aspects. You'll be on your own. I was offered a job like by a friend for her older friend, but I turned it down. BTW, I...

13. My patient called me a "flunkie" today..... -_-

    realitycheck2013 replied to FaithGurl93's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It comes with the job. Don't let it get to you. I'm pretty sure that LAPD officers get called worse names for doing their job. Even presidents get called dirty names because people don't feel they are...

14. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

    realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Where at in

15. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

    realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It depends on where you live. Experience varies. My experience might be different from yours. My thread and post are for people who live in major metropolitan areas in