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    Home Care Tax Mileage

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

    I can tell you what I was told by my accountant...that you can only use miles BETWEEN clients.The milage from home to 1st client of the day doesn't qualify. Milage from your last client to home also...
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    Cna jobs

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

    Wellsprings Care And Rehab in Gilbert, AZ (Arizona) - Skilled Nursing Home Facilities The above is a link for the rating of nursing homes in your area. You can put in various zip codes and get...
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    first 2 days orientation question>

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

    While it usually takes about a month to really get into a routine and to "get it all together" and to "look like you've been doing this a long time". I'd say it took me about 3 or 4 days of getting to...
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    New CNA

    Missingyou replied to emmym95's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Besides a note pad and a pen (they will be your "best friends") I carry with me small packets of A&D (or whatever the facility provides to protect residents bottoms), small trash bags, a few...
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    Dying of starvation

    Missingyou posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am having a trouble understanding the process of one of my residents. She is 94, alert and of sound mind. She is capable of making her own decisions. She came to our LTC facility about a month ago...
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    Starting first CNA Home health care job

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

    ....and as far as doing a background check on you....they will probably have that completed before you even begin your shift on Monday..in the state I live in, all such agencies, LTC, assisted living,...
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    Starting first CNA Home health care job

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

    You don't need to quit this agency. You CAN professionally refuse this assignment if you are very uncomfortable with it. That is the beauty of home care. Insist that they give you an easier assignment...
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    fast paced to sloooww

    Missingyou replied to Benderover2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes! Me! I much prefer the craziness of SNF over home care. While I can appreciate the need for home care CNA's, it isn't for me. I would rather have too much to do than not enough, even tho it can...
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    Does your facility ask you to sleep over when it snows?

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

    In our nursing home, (I work 2nd shift)we are mandated to work a double if too many others have called off. I don't think the DON had a temper tantrum when staff called out, but it was counted against...
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    Dying of starvation

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

    She passed away 5 days later (she became unresponsive only 2 days after coming back from the hospital)with her family by her side. That's all I know about the process. What her choice was about the...
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    Medical assisting programs SF Bay Area

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

    I have yet to hear of anyone who graduated from a medical assistance program who has been able to find employment as a medical assistant! I see it here all the time, new medical assistant grads who...
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    Interview and Possibilities

    Missingyou replied to m_n_b_96's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My first day as a CNA in a nursing home: I was nervous, but it was easy....because I was shadowing a seasoned CNA. It was my 7th day (the first day I was on my own with all 10 of my assigned...
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    New cna job disappointing!

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

    It also depends on how you approach the situation and the job you do. Go into willing to give it your all. Help your co-worker even if they don't help you. Do the best you can with what you have (good...
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    Landing your first CNA job - Tips?

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

    Put something on your resume that explains WHY you want to be a CNA at that particular hospital and not just the generic "Seeking PT/PRN employment as a CNA.....because I enjoy working with...
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    Can I Survive Off Of Certified Nursing Assistant Salary? Opinions & Stories Please!

    Missingyou replied to FuturePedsNurse92's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It really does depend on where you work. The facility I work in is the highest paying in the
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    Are MA's and CNA's the same as Nurse? NO

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

    On a daily basis (@work) I experience something like this, but maybe not the same..... There are 2 3rd shift CNA's who constantly criticize (to any other CNA that will listen)the decisions their nurse...
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    Dying of starvation

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

    We do provide mouth care...or rather, she provides her own because she is currently able to. I give her a toothette I dipped in water or mouth wash that has been "squeezed out" and a lip balm to keep...
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    2 Patient Bathing Refusal Scenarios

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

    You will be an awesome CNA and a fantastic example to your peers, both new CNA's and the ones that have been doing this for years. Don't ever loose your compassion and respect for the people you care...
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    would love your input!

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

    To be hired at a hospital as a CNA in ANY area would most likely require at the very least 6 months experience in a long term care facility. CNA/PCT postions in a hospital are difficult to get...
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    Nursing school on hold

    Missingyou replied to Newyear626's topic in General Students

    To me it sounds like she's looking for some support from current nurses. Maybe from their experience she can learn another way around it all that she was unaware. Isn't that part of the reason for...
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    Quitting over the phone???

    Missingyou replied to Blanchee68's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't burn your bridges. You never know when you will need a reference from this company in the future or someone you currently work with. It's better to give your 2 weeks notice in writing in person....
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    Cna job offer with a week of..

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

    I think you will be alright but, then again, it depends on how supportive your co-workers will be and how confident you will be in your skills. You will learn as you go anyway, and much of it will be...
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    Per Diem or Full Time Job??

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

    Here's my 2 cents worth: Having health benefits is ALWAYS a good idea....but you also probably (assuming) have the option of the affordable health care act, which I found to be just as easy to have...
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    CNA with own apartment?

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

    When I first started out, I rented a studio apartment which is basically one large room. It had a small seperate bathroom and one large room with a small counter area with a sink and a fridge. I put...
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    State Boards

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

    You don't need a bed that lifts, a privacy curtain, or even a gait belt to practice at home. You can still do the hand motions to pull the "invisible" privacy curtain. You can use any belt or even a...