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  1. Missingyou

    I shouldn't feel guilty, right?

    Missingyou replied to Lulu Belle's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I still would have gone to get a doctors note. They may not ask for it, but it most certainly LOOKS better and proves you weren't foolin around. ~it keeps your integrity
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    I'm a new CNA and I'm super worried

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

    Typical and normal feeling for any new cna in any type of long term or other care facility. You will feel overwhelmed, exhausted and completely out of groove for a few weeks, but it does get better....
  3. Missingyou

    Scared to Start a New Job!

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

    You will be shadowing an experienced CNA for hopefully a few days anyway. Ask that person to allow you to do the care as much as possible. Here's what to expect in the first weeks of your new job at a...
  4. Missingyou

    I shouldn't feel guilty, right?

    Missingyou replied to Lulu Belle's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    yep, get a doctor's note to prove you were sick and to get the ok to go back. The facility I work at REQUIRES a note from the doctor if out more than 2 days and if you've had a fever. If you can't get...
  5. Missingyou

    Anyone dealt with burning out as a Tech?

    Missingyou replied to WCSU1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Variable shifts are HARD on the body. I'm not surprised you are feeling burn out. I'd say work only the shift that you are scheduled until you find another job. If you are feeling all the things you...
  6. Missingyou

    Resident fell, now I'm fired

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

    Yes, you have a chance of finding other work as a CNA in another facility. At your next interview when they ask why you left the last employer be honest with them. Tell them in as few words as...
  7. Missingyou

    High School student looking for CNA training CA

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

    MANY years ago, my high school actually offered the CNA training. Check with your local Red Cross about CNA training. Your age may be an issue but: You may be able to work in home care as a home...
  8. Missingyou

    What To Do

    Missingyou replied to michelle89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There could be reasons for what is happening with the other student that you have no knowledge (you have no need to know)about. They are probably being dealt with, maybe other arrangements are being...
  9. Missingyou

    CNA training

    Missingyou replied to stacey24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Check with the employment assistance or unemployment office. Ask if they will provide the training. In the state I live in, you can go to the unemployment office and take a test (to make sure you have...
  10. Missingyou

    Back injuries

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

    When talking to management use words like "....FOR THE RESIDENT'S SAFETY"..... For some reason, this type of statement seems to work MUCH better than saying something like "for the safety of staff"....
  11. Missingyou

    Cleaning out a Colostomy Bag

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

    I might add, it smells HORRIBLE! So be prepared. It is worse than the most horrible BM you have ever had to clean! And, check the bag often because it will sometimes fill with air and the air has to...
  12. Missingyou

    Depressed about a job offer

    Missingyou replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Here's my 2 cents worth: I'd rather be miserable at work then miserable at home. If you accept this job, you will be happy with the job, but home will be not be a happy place to return to at the end...
  13. Missingyou

    "They'll hire anybody!"

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

    If you get a chance to talk to another CNA or even a nurse when the interviewer is NOT around ask the employee what the moral is like. Ask for a tour of the facility (even just a quick one). Take note...
  14. Missingyou

    you love/you hate

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

    Ostomy care. I can handle vomit and poop everywhere. I DREAD ostomy care. It is the one thing in direct care that will make me gag. I've done it regularly for months for one patient in home care...
  15. Missingyou

    Working as a CNA/PCA do you feel able to make a living?

    Missingyou replied to WCSU1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live on my own just fine on a CNA salary. I have enough $ to go on vacation every year. I can always pay my bills on time. I have some money saved for a rainy day. I rent a nice apartment in a nice...
  16. Missingyou

    I hate being a CNA

    Missingyou replied to *K($$'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have never heard of a hospital or doctor's office hiring a CNA without AT LEAST 6 months of long term care experience. You will learn SO much from working in LTC including time management. The first...
  17. Missingyou

    CNA and CPR

    Missingyou replied to CommuterChick22's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's the way it is in our facility. Most of our residents are DNR and even so, there is always at least one (usually 3, 1 on each side of the unit and the unit coordinator) RN within shouting...
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    CNA Salaries

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

    Don't forget about the demand for CNA's in the area of FL where you plan to move. The salary won't matter if you can't find a
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    CNA Salaries

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

    The question you should really be asking is about the cost of living in a certain area of FL. and then the average salary of a CNA. $19. per hr sounds like a huge amount for a CNA, but I also know on...
  20. Missingyou

    How Do You Organize?

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

    Note pad & pen will be your best friends! :) I use them to remind me of things that I need to chart when I get a minute while I wait on my hallmate to help with a 2 assist. I also use it when I...
  21. Missingyou

    CNA and CPR

    Missingyou replied to CommuterChick22's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The facility where I currently work does not require CNA's to be CPR certified since there are RN's on duty 24/7 and they are the ones who would do the CPR if needed, NOT the CNA's. The home care...
  22. Missingyou

    Sick and I start work tomorrow

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

    They don't want you in there when you're sick because your illness will tear through the facility like a wild fire. The residents canNOT handle an illness like we can and a "little" virus for us (that...
  23. Missingyou

    Dealing with an upset family friend

    Missingyou replied to epascual14's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If I were you, I would refer this person to the office and let the office have this discussion with them. I would stay completely out of it. It will only cause tension. Tell your boss the situation...
  24. Missingyou

    Help finding a Cna program in AZ

    Missingyou replied to mariotta87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Check your local Red Cross. That's where I did my
  25. Missingyou

    I let a resident fall and feel terrible!

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

    It was not your fault. There is nothing that you could have done differently. It happens! It is amazing that you have gone 2 years without experiencing someone falling on "your watch." I once had 2...