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  1. Missingyou

    Decisions....Help!

    Missingyou replied to AspiringLPN2014's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    P.S. CNA's work in the OR
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    Decisions....Help!

    Missingyou replied to AspiringLPN2014's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you want to be a nurse and work in the OR, then you will have to do your time. If it takes 2 years on a wait list and 4+ years of college, then that's what you do. Get yourself on the waiting list...
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    Unsure?

    Missingyou replied to lynette48's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you did your classes in 2008 and either never tested or never passed the state test and haven't taken another CNA training class it is likely you will have to start from square one which is taking...
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    CNA and difficulty finding a job

    Missingyou replied to joqu102's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Try working for a home care agency for a little while to get some experience. They are almost always hiring. They usually don't pay as well and the work schedule is unpredictable, but the experience...
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    CNA lisence revoked for neglect

    Missingyou replied to KB5295's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Something similar happened a few years ago to a coworker/friend. Only, she did not lower the bed or put on an alarm. After the investigation, she was let go. She did NOT loose her certification tho....
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    PCT Bashing PCT

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

    Some people aren't happy unless there is some sort of drama...even if they have to create it
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    Floating in the Blues

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

    Sorry you seem so stressed. I'm wondering too if it's a new job .= you'll be ok, you'll get through it!!! or you are having a hard time at a current job. = maybe it's time to find something else ?...
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    i am going to be starting CNA classes soon!!

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

    I agree with the above. If you pay attention in class and clinicals, study and DO the required reading you'll be fine. I've seen many folks on here say they've failed the test for things like...
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    Is a CNA program a good place to start for a career changer?

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

    Well, you do eventually get used to the cleaning of bodily fluids and it's true that CNA's can generally clean up a poopy mess and then head off to lunch and not give it a second thought. But it isn't...
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    Organization OCD

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

    Many moons ago, I worked in an adult day center. The center required that the family give 24 hours notice so, unless there was a rare emergency, we always knew who was coming in that day and usually...
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    Advice for a new CNA

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

    Think of it this way: You have to pick and choose your "battles". If a resident is fighting you about having their brief changed when they've had a BM, that is a battle you must "fight" for their own...
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    3 day orientation?

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

    Where I work, we have 8 day's of orientation. First and most of 2nd day is policy/procedures, and mandated inservices. The rest of the time is spent shadowing another CNA. I would sugguest the first...
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    1st Day at Memory Care ALF

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

    This may not work with everyone but, I take care of a woman who firmly refuses to be changed. She offers no reason for the refusal but I suspect she is afraid of being hurt during the process or her...
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    1st Day at Memory Care ALF

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

    Sometimes it's just a matter of knowing your residents. What works and what doesn't. In the meantime, depending on what it is, and you may never know what the trigger was that caused the "outburst",...
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    Did you like being a CNA?

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

    13 patients/residents IS typical. It IS hard work. You are still new, getting a routine down and feeling somewhat organized takes time. You will get the hang of it. ....and you are right, there just...
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    I was fired from my first CNA job after four months, I feel cheated...

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

    Most (and I dare say all) employers have a grievence policy/procedure in place. I would seriously considered finding out what that procedure is and start it in motion. Also, when someone is fired, it...
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    Need Help/Advice....Please Read!

    Missingyou replied to jhlennon87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If they never told you what exactly the safety concerns were that caused you to be fired, it would have been a good idea at the time of the "exit interview" to ask them WHAT they were so you can...
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    CNA

    Missingyou replied to DonnaLynn14's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm not sure if you mean questions in an interview or during orientation? If it's during an interview, I'd ask : How many resident's per CNA? in a LTC 10:1 or about that is typical. What are the...
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    NEW CNA!

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

    CNA's are not paid what they are worth or what most think they should be paid! Depending on where you live of course, $10. an hour (on the East coast) is pretty typical, if not higher than
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    Creative rec. ideas

    Missingyou posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There is a resident on my hall (not my assigned resident but he is near my group). He has dementia but can walk and is independent with some reminders for personal care. He is always saying he is...
  21. Missingyou

    Having a bad night

    Missingyou replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    When I am having "one of those nights" it's usually because everyone is in need of more assistance than I can humanly handle in the moment and I get frustrated. Sitting with a patient and holding...
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    HHA turned maid

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

    I agree! I think it's a good thing you decided to leave this family. This job has red flags all over it! SO many things could easily go wrong for you here....ESPECIALLY because you are a CNA. I know...
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    Creative rec. ideas

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

    Tried the paints today and he did for a little while but was very distracted. I think he was painting because he thought we wanted him to. We'll try it again another day. I did notice today that he...
  24. Missingyou

    I lasted 5 days..

    Missingyou replied to Cynt87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I hate to say it, but most hospitals want 6 months of LTC experience before hiring. You may have more luck after some nursing school. Not all nursing homes are so horrible. I'm sorry you had such a...
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    Creative rec. ideas

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

    Some really good ideas mvm2! I will try the paint by numbers and ask activities about clay projects. You are SO creative.