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  1. Missingyou

    Newly hired CNA worries

    Missingyou replied to Lalalove1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yup, you need to give it some time. Go easy on yourself. You WILL learn. We (those of us with a little experience) say it generally takes a month to get a routine down. Even after a month, you will...
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    Unmotivated Patients

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

    I once had a resident with "Mild mental retardation" but considered of "sound mind". He was deaf and only communicated by sign language and gestures. None of us knew enough sign-language. He had no...
  3. Missingyou

    first job and feels I forgot everything?

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

    I think it's normal to feel the way you do. You WILL feel overwhelmed on the first day, and probably for the next several weeks...but you WILL get the hang of it. Just take moment by moment. Listen to...
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    no more alarms for fall risks!

    Missingyou posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Today at our staff meeting we were informed that the "new trend" in nursing homes is going towards getting rid of all bed & chair alarms for those who are at risk for a fall. The reasoning behind...
  5. Missingyou

    Unsafe and ready to move on.

    Missingyou replied to CRNAhopeful2020's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I'd leave too. You can bet that if something happens because of lack of equipment, it will come on you and the "hospital" will probably not back you up. I wouldn't care what the "hospital" thought...
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    Never get the job...

    Missingyou replied to ntvan07's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    "ntv07" has a good point. Sometimes you have to hire in as per diem and maybe even in a different department to get your foot in the door. I bet they are more likely to hire within for a position and...
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    CNA to HHA for home care!!

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

    I've never heard of a home care agency NOT hiring an CNA for a HHA position....In all the states I've lived in a CNA is considered a step beyond HHA. I say, keep
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    Wheelchair skill, etc

    Missingyou replied to ren09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The person who gives you the test will claify this for you. Do as they
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    you know you're a CNA when...

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

    ...you wonder why you have the tune "some where over the rainbow" stuck in your head.... ....you lie in bed at night before dozing off thinking about what you could have done differently or what you...
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    A resident is dying and I feel sad.

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

    After doing this for 20 + years, I've lost many residents. It never gets easier to deal with. You're human and it hurts to lose someone you cared for! I try to attend any funeral services for my...
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    no more alarms for fall risks!

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

    They recently removed alarms from at least 4 resident's on our floor. Within 2 weeks, 2 of those resident's fell. One broke his hip and is currently in the hospital. He was in his room and we only...
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    cna in michigan

    Missingyou replied to linds86's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As you do the skills part of the test, talk out loud to yourself as you go through the skill. If you're not sure if you need to do a certain thing like handwashing or pulling a curtain, then do it...
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    Do you enjoy being a PCA?

    Missingyou replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It's all about the cost of living in any certain area. As far as pay for a CNA/PCA, I'd say it's something like; barely enough to survive off of and in most cases, if you are supporting others besides...
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    CNA state test in MI??

    Missingyou replied to linds86's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just stop and think about what you're doing. Say everything out loud. Take your time. Stop and think before you say you're done. Think, patient safety/privacy, & hand washing. When in doubt, do...
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    Do I get paid for orientation??

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

    ASK your employer! You have a right and a responsibility to ask for clairfication on anything. If I was told I had to work 10 shifts as orientation without pay. I would not accept the position. There...
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    How do I Handle Trifling Calls?

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

    You, as a CNA have to be careful how you handle this resident. If you are "firm" with him, another aide/nurse/family member(next door even) may view you as being too horifice and uncaring and will...
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    Injury during first week. Help.

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

    The last time I worked for an agency they did one day of orientation that I was not paid for. I knew that going in. Use this as a learning experience. Next time you interview with an agency, you know...
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    I am fed up with PCT position...

    Missingyou replied to brittany1111's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    While it may be time to look for a place that appreciates you a little more, it's all in how you respond to them. I NEVER tell a nurse no when they ask me to do something. I may say I'm doing (such...
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    Student Worker: Nursing Home

    Missingyou replied to Yarlene621's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    You could certainly volunteer for now until you get your nurse assistant certification. Volunteering there first will be a great "foot in the door"!!! You will be more likely to get a paid position as...
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    I hate my new CNA job

    Missingyou replied to Alexandra_C23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    5 residents per CNA doesn't sound like a whole lot in assisted living compared to a nursing home where 10 or more to a CNA is typical however, in an assisted living facility there are additional...
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    As a Future CNA, How Should I Address Myself to Patients?

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

    I just tell them my name and I'm their aide. I then point out the call light and let them know they can use it if they need anything at
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    Job qualifications the same for external candidates?

    Missingyou replied to mee9mee9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Getting certified would help, it certainly wouldn't hurt! Where I work, if you are a current employee, they look at your attendance record for the past year as well as any recent disciplinary actions...
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    your patients' coolest histories

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

    I cared for a 1950's beauty pagent winner. She didn't like to talk about it but her daughters and granddaughters would mention it now and then and she would blush a bit and try to push it aside as no...
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    Wearing Rings

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

    When I use to work in a sterile environment in a hospital we were not allowed to wear ANY rings. Most of my co-workers put their wedding bands on a necklace and tucked the necklace in their shirt so...
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    Injury during first week. Help.

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

    You HAVE to be paid for the shifts that you DID work. They may be able to hold your check for two weeks (a pay period), but they have to pay you for all the hours you worked. It is the law. Check...