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  1. Advice for CNA with unplease-able resident

    Guest707336 replied to daun47's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Misery loves company. I know it's challenging, but I don't entertain their disrespect...you can't control their personalities, you can only control your own attitude. I smile, I'm polite, I explain...

  2. Genesis Healthcare CNA/GNA Hiring Process Lengthy???

    Guest707336 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi... I'm new to this site and as a future RN, I find it very informative and a great communication source. I plan on completing a second degree accelerated BSN program. Is there anyone familiar with...

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

    Guest707336 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So I've been a GNA for a couple of months now in a LTC...I went into it with a positive attitude and felt like I was really making a difference in the lives of others. Now reality has hit that not...

  4. CNA disrespect?

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

    It's a good idea that you are asking these important questions before considering becoming a CNA. Looking back I wish I would have asked these very same questions. I became a CNA because I wanted to...

  5. Help? I regret this career choice?

    Guest707336 replied to katie6126's topic in General Students

    The federal government has a lot of nursing positions that are Mon - Fri...7a-4p...a lot of regular work hours. Try the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, for

  6. Pre-Reqs. How hard was it for you?

    Guest707336 replied to helpmeimpoor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You've already earned a degree...so the pre-reqs shouldn't be too tough...lol. Working full-time, I find that a combination of on-line classes and traditional classes work for me. The EDUKAN site has...

  7. Bullied by Clinical Instructor

    Guest707336 replied to dorkiexcici's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately bullying isn't just an adolescent issue...it happens in professional adult-based environments as well. A fellow classmate of mine experienced what your going through. We as a class...

  8. What can I do to combat bullying?

    Guest707336 replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi Destiny'skid, I know how you feel. I also seem to attract bullies in the workforce. I think it's because they take my kindness and quite demeanor for weakness. I was once told by a co-worker...

  9. Hate being a CNA

    Guest707336 replied to LadyLeo75's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    LadyLeo, I don't know why the majority of co-workers treat new people so rudely and try to intimidate. I experienced what you have at my LTC. I even had CNAs and RNs giving me nasty looks and...

  10. Hate being a CNA

    Guest707336 replied to LadyLeo75's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    LadyLeo, This site is therapeutic...I thought I was one of the few new CNAs' who is beginning to dislike this job. Apparently I am not alone. I've been a 11-7 shift CNA for 4 months. My dislike...

  11. Any Advice on Being a Self-employed CNA/GNA?

    Guest707336 replied to Guest707336's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    With sites such as Care.com background checks are done and provided to interested clients when posting caregiver jobs. The idea of working for myself interested me due to numerous patients at my...

  12. Any Advice on Being a Self-employed CNA/GNA?

    Guest707336 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've recently been thinking about doing home care as a CNA/GNA part-time; not with an agency, but on my own. However, the idea of going to a strangers home to administer care kinda worries me. There...

  13. Any Advice on Being a Self-employed CNA/GNA?

    Guest707336 replied to Guest707336's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    With sites such as Care.com background checks are done and provided to interested clients when posting caregiver jobs. The idea of working for myself interested me due to numerous patients at my...

  14. Any Advice on Being a Self-employed CNA/GNA?

    Guest707336 replied to Guest707336's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A GNA is a Geriatric Nursing

  15. Why do you visit allnurses.com?

    Guest707336 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think it is therapeutic and I get great advice from others in the profession. As a future RN I feel like this site is preparing me for what's to come in my healthcare career endeavors. This website...

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

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

    Thanks for the advice. I have been using your idea of redirecting residents when they become agitated or just plain mean. So far it's working. I can see how being in this profession (or any...

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

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

    Thank you all very much for your replies and terrific suggestions. I will definitely document any aggressive behavior and report it to the charge nurse. The mean residents and their profanity don't...

  18. Genesis Healthcare CNA/GNA Hiring Process Lengthy???

    Guest707336 replied to Guest707336's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I started working a few weeks ago. Orientation/Training is anywhere from 5 to 10 days depending on your experience. You have a mentor to show you the ropes. Each facility is different, but thus far...

  19. New GNA "Initiation?"

    Guest707336 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have finally been hired at a LTC part-time after obtaining my CNA/GNA certification six months ago. I am thankful because most hospitals and nursing homes seem to only hire nursing assistants; with...

  20. CNA vs GNA Training: Hospital vs Nursing Home

    Guest707336 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello, Are there any CNA's who can attest to having additional certification in phlebotomy, ECG, IV, etc. as making them more employable in hospitals? As a new CNA/GNA working towards a second degree...

  21. how long do reference and background checks normally take?

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

    Hi, My background check has taken a month so far...but they said it would take about a week. I am a future Genesis CNA/GNA...at least I hope! I have been dealing with their HR since Feb of this year....

  22. genesis healthcare

    Guest707336 replied to Isitpossible's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hi, I realize your post is a year old, but I'm a potential employee at Genesis. From your experience...is the Genesis hiring process, background check, etc. unusually long? So far HR does not seem...

  23. CNA SKILLS testing, study the correct way

    Guest707336 replied to forbidden2know's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, I took my tests for CNA/GNA Jan of this year with the American Red Cross and passed. In my opinion, the written test was quite easy. I think nerves get the best of most students when it comes...

  24. Why can't I get a job as CNA?

    Guest707336 replied to AM326's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It is very confusing when you see a position you've applied for closed and then reposted. Especially if you did not recieve an interview prior to the reposting. I've never been a recruiter, so I...

  25. New Nurse: Delegation and CNA, PCA, PCT Issues

    Guest707336 replied to NERD_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a new CNA...I would never think this behavior would be acceptable...I'm prior military so I'm use to the chain of command and showing proper respect based upon rank. I have a bachelor's in Business...