Fanie_Mae

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

    Fanie_Mae posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've gone through the interview process and did a job shadow on Friday. They called me this morning and said they're doing my background and reference check... does anyone know how long these take? I...

  2. Did you pass or fail the state exam the first time?

    Fanie_Mae posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I am pretty new here. I take my CNA state exam tomorrow (6/4) and am beyond nervous! I did really well in my class, finished with a 97% and received a 98% on my mock state test. I'm just wondering...

  3. Not an RN but could use some advice..

    Fanie_Mae posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am a new CNA and I have been interviewing for a CNA position at two different places...place #1, I would REALLY love to work at. This is my first choice. They pay well, have great benefits, and I...

  4. Will I pass CNA if I miss 1 day?

    Fanie_Mae replied to brookedavis20's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    it depends on your school... You have to have a minimum of x amount of hours. Some will allow you to make up the hours. I was able to miss 2 days but those hours had to be made up with hours in the...

  5. what to do?

    Fanie_Mae posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    okay... so I had an interview on Monday at a place that I REALLY liked. Its close to home, amaaazing benefits, HUGE facility, but I'm not sure what the starting pay is... but I felt like the interview...

  6. I had another interview today...

    Fanie_Mae posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    SO.... I just got my certification last week, had interview #1 on Weds and thought that I really liked the place. They pay really well and its also the place that I did my clinicals and I REALLY...

  7. I had another interview today...

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

    Thanks! Thats what I was thinking but wanted to be

  8. RN student getting cert. for CNA

    Fanie_Mae replied to Skyy86's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is more or less what my cover letter and resume look like.... Because I had no healthcare work history, I kept it very simple and just put the name of my past employers with the dates that I...

  9. How to stop talking to old people like they're children

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

    I haven't been in your specific situation but I do agree that there is a fine line there..... Maybe you're looking at it the wrong way. I think we associate that way of talking with children because...

  10. I'm turning 25 soon and I want to be a nurse, am I kidding myself?

    Fanie_Mae replied to christinem2388's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely not kidding yourself! Its never ever too late to follow your dreams!! I'm 28 and just started... I just got my CNA and am working on prereqs. There were students much older than myself in...

  11. Sit-To-Stand or "I Don't Think You're Doing That Right..."

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

    That thought scares me! I hope they get this figured out! I would definitely contact the manufacturing company just to be sure of specifics but under no circumstances is it safe to have a resident in...

  12. Sit-To-Stand or "I Don't Think You're Doing That Right..."

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

    I completely agree with loriangel14. I'm assuming a sit to stand is the same as an EZ Stand... if thats the case, then yes, you're doing it wrong. The straps should go under the arms and around the...

  13. Sit-To-Stand or "I Don't Think You're Doing That Right..."

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

    oops!

  14. Skill testing questions

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

    Our examiners talked through our entire written test... mine walked out of the room when I was doing my hand washing skill... but the other one seemed pretty tough on the other test takers. We had a...

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

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

    wow, I didn't have to have most of that for my class... but you should be able to go like a nursing/scrub/uniform store or medical supply store and they usually have that stuff.... as far as quality...

  16. I PASSED!! (and a little advice for those who haven't taken their exam yet)

    Fanie_Mae posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Took my exam this morning and passed with flying colors! Looking back, I don't even know why I was so nervous! Seriously, for those of you who haven't taken your certification test yet, CHILL. Don't...

  17. I have an interview this afternoon...

    Fanie_Mae posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What should I expect? I've never interviewed for a CNA position before... What kinds of questions do they ask?

  18. I have an interview this afternoon...

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

    Thanks, I really hope I get this one! Its #1 on my

  19. CNA starting wage?

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

    The place that I did my clinicals is the highest paid place in the state, starting their CNAs out at 15.15 an hour.... but thats definitely not the norm and doesn't include

  20. I have an interview this afternoon...

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

    I did pay attention... Thank you everyone! I went to the interview and she really didn't ask me very many questions, just asked if I had any. I felt it went pretty well but it was my first CNA...

  21. I have an interview this afternoon...

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

    I have no experience other than my clinicals..... I've somewhat dealt with difficult patients but, normally, when something happened, the Aid would step in and take care of the

  22. book required for CNA 1 course.

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

    My book was $60 used from my school's bookstore.... but you may have a completely different book than I did. Don't worry about passing, most of the stuff you learn just becomes common sense to you....

  23. Officially a CNA!!

    Fanie_Mae replied to M4ri_777's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats!!! I take mine

  24. Did you pass or fail the state exam the first time?

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

    Thanks everyone, this makes me a little less nervous. I just kept seeing a lot of posts about people failing and I think that got me worked up. I've been going over my skills all morning and only had...

  25. Did you pass or fail the state exam the first time?

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

    Thanks, I'm really not tooooo concerned about the written portion... but the skills portion is killing me. I feel pretty confident in my skills... I know I won't forget any of the "bolded" steps. I'm...