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  1. Missingyou

    Average number of patients

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

    I would say that all depends on the general needs of the residents. If they are mostly independent and you are there only to make sure they are safe and keep up with house keeping then that's not a...
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    I have a random CNA Question

    Missingyou replied to Cinnibun2618's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I try to wait until family leaves before going in, but if it can't wait I just let the family know that I'm going to be doing care and they have always just excused themselves. It is rare that family...
  3. Missingyou

    Your experience with Red Cross CNA program?

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

    I did my training with the Red Cross and I felt very much prepared for the state tests and for real life work! The cost included a uniform and the price of the state test. Total cost was $1500. which...
  4. Missingyou

    Help From Experienced CNAs !

    Missingyou replied to Keesha2015's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If he rolls towards you easier then roll him towards you, do what you need to do then get yourself to the other side of the bed and roll him to you again from the opposite side. I use a pillow under...
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    getting hours

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

    If you need added income but want to continue having flexible hours you could work per diem at LTC or hospitals all while keeping your home care job. The LTC where I work only requires that you work...
  6. Missingyou

    Thinking about becoming a CNA but...

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

    The Red Cross is probably your best bet altho, some community colleges offer the programs. Keep in mind some states reimburse you for the tuition once you begin working in a medicare/medicaid facility...
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    new cna doing badly need advice

    Missingyou replied to aultc7's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It is very normal to feel overwhelmed and to feel like you aren't doing as well as you should in your first month! The other CNA who switched the assignment, well, she was there longer and probably...
  8. Missingyou

    Interested in Radiography

    Missingyou replied to fcp4life's topic in Radiology

    My nephew is a radiology technologist. He went to school for 2 years in Rhode Island. It was VERY competitive to get into the program and math was very important. Later, he was able to get on the job...
  9. Missingyou

    How to become a CNA in MA

    Missingyou replied to fcp4life's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes to the American Red Cross. Google it for your local chapter. You may also be able to get reimbursed for the total cost of the class once you begin working in a nursing home. The Red Cross will be...
  10. Missingyou

    Cost of CNA program

    Missingyou replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think the cost of CNA training is somewhere around $1000.00. I've never heard of anyone paying more than $1500.00 Some states will reimburse you for the cost of the class once you begin work in a...
  11. Missingyou

    does this drive anyother CNA nuts?

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

    A few days ago my hall mate (in LTC)was a new CNA on the job for 3 months. She asked me to help her do a complete bed change with a resident who was difficult to move. I was glad to help. When we get...
  12. Missingyou

    I am CNA In NY, I want to add HHA to my certificate?

    Missingyou replied to julicus12's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my experience a CNA is one step beyond a HHA...so it's odd for me to hear that a place would want a CNA to have a HHA cert. as well. Even so, I would expect that if that was the case that a home...
  13. Missingyou

    I can't find a Cna job!!

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

    You may have to accept a part time or on call position for now just to get your foot in the door. Once an employer sees how you work you will have 1st grabs at a full time position when one opens up....
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    First time CNA, will being fired from previous job make it difficult to find a job?

    Missingyou replied to Smm32594's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If the employer did report the employee for taxes etc, there would be a record of her working for this person, BUT unless she, the care giver, was arrested or otherwise reported to the state for...
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    First time CNA, will being fired from previous job make it difficult to find a job?

    Missingyou replied to Smm32594's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here's the thing: You don't really need to give this family as a reference. Since you were not certified by the state there is no record of it. Do remember and learn from this experience regardless of...
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    Is becoming a CNA a bad idea?

    Missingyou replied to Cinnibun2618's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in a nursing home. In the 3 years that I have been there I have been asked several times to stay beyond my shift. Sometimes I stay a few hours, sometimes I tell them no. I have been mandated to...
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    What does a typical day of a CNA consist of?

    Missingyou replied to Cinnibun2618's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here, in a nutshell, is what I do as a CNA working 2nd shift in a nursing home. Again, every single day is different. Most days I just have to go with the flow because things happen and altho I try to...
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    What to expect on first day as a CNA?

    Missingyou replied to FNP2B1210's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, I agree, the first few days you will feel overwhelemed....especially on your first day going solo. While you are shadowing another CNA ask them if YOU can do the work....transfer the resident,...
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    Trying to find night work

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

    The hospital where I once worked hired EMT's over CNA's in certain departments like the Emergency room and the operating room where the EMT's also made more money than the CNA's. At the same time,...
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    Help! What to wear for CNA State test?!?!

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

    Well, if you are not comfortable in scrubs I would think a short sleeve shirt (not a t-shirt) would be ok. Keep in mind, if you're going to be a CNA, chances are you will be required to wear...
  21. Missingyou

    I feel discouraged....

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

    You do have to be confident in what you are doing. Communication with your co-workers is very important and if she doesn't communicate with you, you need to STILL tell her if you're leaving an area...
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    Help! What to wear for CNA State test?!?!

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

    Play it safe and go with the "loose fitting shirt with short sleeves" aka scrub top. wear slip on sneakers or other comfortable easy slip on shoes. I'd be sure they have some sort of back on them....
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    CNA working in assisted living

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

    It won't look bad on your resume if you leave after 2 months. If you're interested, apply to nursing homes and hospitals. When asked why you want to leave your current posititon, be honest, tell them...
  24. Missingyou

    CNA vs CMA ??

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

    hmm??? I have never heard of a
  25. Missingyou

    Summer Job Woes

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

    Think of it this way: You need a job. They have a need for an employee. You can bet that if there was low census/downsizing/whatever, that if they no longer needed you they would send you on your way....