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  1. Take a pay cut to be a CNA for the experience??

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

    You don't have to necessarily work part-time or full-time to get experience. They do have per diem positions where you can keep your regular job and then work a shift here and there. That is what I...

  2. Nurses who don't treat CNAs fair :(

    i_love_patient_care replied to aka640's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm talking about feeding in the hallway for those that didn't make it to the dining room. I think we both agree there is a

  3. CNA I Student Clinicals-question

    i_love_patient_care replied to Econcklin3068's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Mine was an "evening class". We had 3 hours of clinicals in the evening. It really depends on your

  4. Nurses who don't treat CNAs fair :(

    i_love_patient_care replied to aka640's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The nurses are not obligated to help you with your responsibilities. In the facilities I've worked in, anyone can get in trouble for not answering a light when they walk past it, but I'm not sure if...

  5. Working in the home, does the wife and daughter need to be arguing in the same room?

    i_love_patient_care replied to ladybug888today's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's difficult to say what to do in this situation. They are a family, and you have to think about what the consequences are if you try to get involved. Best thing to do is contact the agency you...

  6. Toileting Residents

    i_love_patient_care replied to penny186's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've worked all the shifts and can totally relate. Day shift would blame night shift if they got the patient out of bed and the diaper had leaked, even if we did do last rounds an hour before they...

  7. I hate my resident :(

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

    I've been doing private duty since the beginning of the year. Call your agency and explain to them you need an accurate description of what your job duties are, and then tell them what she is asking...

  8. Paying it Forward in Healthcare - A CNA's Point of View

    i_love_patient_care posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    To the readers of AllNurses: As a CNA of four years, who has worked in hospitals, SNFs (skilled nursing facilities), and home health, I have seen employees who have exhibited terrible behaviors...

  9. Don't buy that used book!

    i_love_patient_care replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I buy from allbookstores.com, which is a search engine of used books including amazon and all the major ones. I find international editions are extremely cheap, and the ISBN can be compared with the...

  10. cna pay

    i_love_patient_care replied to tiff.a's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I used to live in the San Francisco area. Starting pay is about 17.00 an hour for a CNA, but the cost of living is ridiculous. I could not have lived on my own unless I rented a room, which I was at...

  11. CNA or HHA

    i_love_patient_care replied to joissedd10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There are jobs where you have to have it. I work in home health currently as well, but have seen quite a few better-paying home health jobs that require the

  12. CNA or HHA

    i_love_patient_care replied to joissedd10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm not sure about every other state, but here in CA it sucks. HHA and CNA are separate. HHA only takes a week, and CNA takes longer. Even though the training for the CNA is basically the same,...

  13. Muslim Nurse aide

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

    I've worked with plenty of people who practice Islam, and have never seen them object to anything relating to patient care. I've had female Muslim patients who didn't want male CNAs giving them...

  14. Smokers need not apply?

    i_love_patient_care replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree with everyone about covering other people for their breaks so they can go out and smoke. It hasn't been an issue for me recently, since I switched to home health. I just had to move back in...

  15. A nursing home with no nurses.

    i_love_patient_care replied to Thechilldude's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I've worked in three LTC facilities, and have never heard of that kind of ratio. (CNA here) I wish the nurses had that kind of patient load!! To the nurses who work in LTC with 20 patients or more,...

  16. Resident doesn't want my assistance!

    i_love_patient_care replied to dsy89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've come across these type of Residents' personalities too. First of all, big hugs!! Don't let them get you down. Keep a smile on your face, and let them know as the others have said, that you are...

  17. Looking for advice!

    i_love_patient_care replied to blskinner13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If it were me, I would get a job per diem and try it out on weekends for a while before

  18. How much is too much?? Help?!

    i_love_patient_care replied to channon01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I used to have the same problem too. If the facility won't work with you, keep the job but look for another one. Learn to be firm in saying no. If it isn't a firm no, they will punk you around. It...

  19. Accelerated CNA Program?

    i_love_patient_care replied to Emily103's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This link will show you where the CA Department of Public Health's approved CNA programs are. http://www.cdph.ca.gov/services/training/Documents/CNATrainingPrograms.pdf That's how I found my CNA...

  20. CNA job scam? Please help

    i_love_patient_care replied to magalipastor60's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just rip it up. Or better yet take it to the bank, and tell them you think it's a fradulent

  21. Any Advice on Caring for Combative Residents/Patients as a CNA/GNA?

    i_love_patient_care replied to Guest707336's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sorry you're being treated that way. For these types of patients, tread very carefully. Document everything that happens ASAP. Any behavioral issues they are having, the nurses need access to...

  22. How many scrubs do you own?

    i_love_patient_care replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have Hello Kitty, Skelanimals, and all kinds of cute pink, purple, teal, green, blue. I don't know how many I have (easily over 15 pairs), but a few places have had us wear all solid one color....

  23. I want to work as a cna but im terrified of contagious diseases

    i_love_patient_care replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have worked with patients who have been on all kinds of contact precautions including MRSA, C Diff., HIV, shingles, Hepatitis C, herpes, the viral cough (forgot the terminology for that, forgive...

  24. I'm venting!

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

    There are laws about how many Residents per CNA, at least here in CA. I'm not sure where the OP is from, but I've had more than I am supposed to when people call off and there is no replacement. In...

  25. Application for CNA?

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

    Some places do this if they have a test for you to take that is included with the application. They want to be sure you know the information on the spot. I've only had this happen a few times, but...