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  1. New Male CNA student worries

    blwilliams10 replied to Chris1406z's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a male CNA and I am also going to nursing school. My best advice is be mindful of body language, I have only one time been asked if I could get them someone else to do their care. Even with that...

  2. Male CNA student

    blwilliams10 replied to jfrink23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    1. As a male CNA/nursing student I do notice I get hit on by staff and PTs male and female. My best advice is just take the compliment and change the topic. You don't want to get your personal life...

  3. How many scrubs do you own?

    blwilliams10 replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At my facility we can wear solids or prints, and on pay day we can wear jeans if we want. I choose not to wear jeans on pay day because I don't want my jeans to get ruined, and I don't wear anything...

  4. Can you get a CNA job without attending a formal CNA program?

    blwilliams10 replied to nrod's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In Missouri you can work 4 months unlicensed then you are out. Most places won't touch you though unless your already

  5. How many scrubs do you own?

    blwilliams10 replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've got 4 pairs for work and about to pick 2 pairs for nursing

  6. 20 Patients for 1 CNA??

    blwilliams10 replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It depends on the shift. I run my whole unit which is 26 beds on a locked psych unit by myself at night, which can suck if things get crazy. But someone gotta do it, I'm in nursing school and...

  7. The weirdness of taking Vitals Signs.

    blwilliams10 replied to StanleyNickels's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You don't want your PT to know you are taking a resp rate because they can change it. What I do is act like I'm filling in my charts while actually using peripheral vision to count. Also you only need...

  8. Depends leaking.

    blwilliams10 replied to Cora_Ann's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Basically the things to check are they fully on, are they the right size, and if they are a male the member needs to be pointed down and centered. Also if they are changed q2h they are less likely to...

  9. My story...

    blwilliams10 replied to popeye131's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    - Am I too old to get into this type of work, as I see mostly younger people doing this that are planning to become RN or LPN. No not at all I work with two aides that are in their 70s. Who are in...

  10. New CNA at LTC - already frustrated

    blwilliams10 replied to evmarie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in LTC on a locked psych unit and love it. It is hard, but just remember speed comes with time, everyone was in your shoes at one time, and don't take things personally. I have been working in...

  11. Pregnant CNA working night shift

    blwilliams10 replied to TrinaCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Evening shift would be the best place to go to. On NOC we do a lot of lifting and turning and on nights the facilities staff less so your ratios are way higher, I think right now I am about 1:25 on...

  12. New CNA, first CNA job!

    blwilliams10 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am very excited to announce that I will be starting my first CNA job here shortly. It is at a LTC and on the NOC shift. Any advice for a new CNA? Also any advice for working the

  13. Handling 12 hour shifts!

    blwilliams10 replied to helloporcelain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work 12 hour nights either 6p to 6a or 10p to 10a. My best advice is just don't think about the time too much just know when you have to do stuff and pace yourself. It will fly by and you will be...

  14. HELP! I don't know where to buy my needed items for school

    blwilliams10 replied to Jj1223's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Amazon.com is the best place, that is where I buy everything besides my scrubs and shoes. Gait Belt - Prestige Medical $10 Sphygmometer (BP Cuff) with case - Prestige Medical $22 Stethoscope - This...

  15. Home health CNA?

    blwilliams10 replied to lossholly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You will be good to go once your a CNA. Home Health is one of the many areas a CNA can work in, it's actually a really good area to since you have a lot of flexibility in your schedule. Good luck

  16. Question anout cna job

    blwilliams10 replied to Flylikeabird's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a CNA and in NS, and can say it is hard no matter what to get a job as a new grad. Rather CNA, LPN, RN, etc. it's a matter of liability for the facility to hire a new grad. Just keep trying Home...

  17. Items needed for cna course??

    blwilliams10 replied to Jj1223's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I buy my scrubs locally so I can try them on before buying a new style to make sure I like how they fit/look. Cherokee is my favorite brand, but males also have a more limited selection so you will...

  18. Items needed for cna course??

    blwilliams10 replied to Jj1223's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The only thing you will need for sure is: Scrubs Good Walking Shoes Black Ballpoint Pens Scrap Paper Things that are nice to have: Stethoscope Sphygmomanometer (BP Cuff) Watch Other than that you will...

  19. LTC/Nursing Homes do all the vitals? Do they still exist really?

    blwilliams10 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my state (Missouri) we are required to know how to take V/S as part of our state exam; BP/TPR is always on our tests. It just depends on the facility on how often the CNA is the one taking

  20. men's scrubs

    blwilliams10 replied to pm2rn's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm a similar build and personally like Cherokee's

  21. LTC/Nursing Homes do all the vitals? Do they still exist really?

    blwilliams10 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At my facility our RNAs do V/S once a week, and then if a resident is on daily monitoring then the CMTs usually does them daily. On my shift (noc) the CNAs do them during emergencies since it is...

  22. Interview tomorrow... Exictied but NERVOUS!

    blwilliams10 replied to TheNoviceNurse16's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats on you interview. I'm not sure why they want you to wear scrubs for an interview. I would take it as a good sign though. Also there is no certification for PCT. At my local hospital PCTs are...

  23. Afraid to be a CNA!

    blwilliams10 replied to admiralqueenie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was scared when I started as I had never worked in this field at all. I was scared all the way until after I worked by myself for the first time. It was then I realized that I was okay, I had...

  24. Wearing Rings

    blwilliams10 replied to mvm2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wouldn't recommend it as said that can break gloves and scratch residents. Honestly I would try to avoid anything on the lower arm down. It's an easy way to transport bacteria around as it is hard...

  25. Duties of an overnight certified nursing assistant

    blwilliams10 replied to NurseBre94's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It really depends on you facility, but here is my night. (I have around 20 residents assigned to me) 2145 - Clock on, get report 2200 - Pass ice water/linens 2245 - Put the last of the residents to...