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1. LPN schools in Maryland?!

   helloporcelain replied to helloporcelain's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I'll look around, thanks

2. LPN schools in Maryland?!

   helloporcelain posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Hello all! I'm currently a CNA in MD that eventually planned on going on to become an RN. I attended Montgomery College for 2 years and got all my pre-reqs out of the way. However, I'm now pregnant...

3. I hate my resident :(

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

   Although I would usually agree, our job description in my agency is "light housekeeping" and the amount of work she has me do is anything but light. Like I said, it's concerning to me that I have to...

4. I hate my resident :(

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

   Hygiene Queen, I've expressed that concern multiple times. Everyone just shrugs me off and her daughter always says "Oh she always falls." I think if that's the case' she either needs constant...

5. I hate my resident :(

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

   I think that's what upsets me the most. I'm mainly there to make sure she doesn't fall. She fractured her L1 on her spine the last time she fell. I also do her laundry and heat up her food. However,...

6. I hate my resident :(

   helloporcelain posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Someone please give me some insight because I don't know what more to do. Here's some background. Started a new job with a private care agency. They assigned me to an 86 year old woman. Healthy as can...

7. Pregnant CNA?!

   helloporcelain posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Hello everyone! I just found out I am pregnant. However, I also just started my job as a CNA at an Assisted Living facility - it's multiple mansion-like homes and each house has 8 residents. Some are...

8. starting pay for cna/gna in dc md va area

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

   Hi! I live in Montgomery County, MD. The starting pay here is between $10-$13 however after 90 days, it may go

9. Handling 12 hour shifts!

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

   Thanks everyone! Unfortunately I got into a bad car accident on Tuesday and could not make it to the Wednesday shift (they were very understanding.) So tomorrow will be my first 12 hr shift. I will...

10. Anyone ever worked for sunrise assisted living?

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

    I just applied to them last night! I wonder if all their facilities require shadowing. Good luck, let us know how it

11. Handling 12 hour shifts!

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

    Good luck!! I hope someone

12. Handling 12 hour shifts!

    helloporcelain posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi all! I have my first 12 hour shift this Wednesday and another one on Friday. 8am-8pm. How do you guys handle them? Any

13. Shadow shifting?

    helloporcelain posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    has one heard aabout this for CNAs? i got a job interview at a home with 8 residents in it but before you get the job, you have to shadow shift. Another CNA evaluates you and writes down how well you...

14. Worried about not being able to find a job?

    helloporcelain posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi. I had a couple of questions for everyone! When you finished your CNA course, how long did it take you to find a job? I've had multiple people tell me that after submitting a job application, I...

15. Clinicals?!

    helloporcelain posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm more than halfway through my CNA class and the first day of clinicals is tomorrow! I'm oddly nervous. What should I expect? All advice is appreciated!