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    CNA/EMT-B to LVN at 50+ in S Texas?

    Missingyou replied to Squad51KMG365's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am 47 and have been a CNA for more than 20 years. I have co workers who are over 50 and have been doing this longer than I have. If you take care of your back and use proper body mechanics (even if...
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    Advice on 1 year contracts

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

    Good for you! I'm glad you didn't take the contract position. That could be a sign that the place has ALOT of turnover, and you have to wonder why a place has such high turnover! Poor working...
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    challenge?

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

    When I took the class and paid $1400. for the class, I was unaware (until the very last class) that the state would reimburse me for the class once I began working in a medicare/medicaide funded...
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    Nursing home bending backwards for a certain resident?

    Missingyou replied to a_dee93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There have been many times that we have had residents very much like the one you are talking about. What usually happens is: You do as you are directed and answer call light, document, have 2 aides...
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    Getting initial CNA license issues

    Missingyou replied to Blue555's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Answer the question directly and honestly. Don't give more than what they are asking for. Tell them about the PBJ. When/what it was, and the outcome of it. Tell them there has been nothing else...
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    CNA

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

    I've always gone into an interview with the mind set that not only are they interviewing me for the job, I am also interviewing THEM. They want to know what skills I have and what I can bring to them....
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    Other places besides LTC

    Missingyou replied to Working4Lord's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Working in LTC isn't for everyone. Nothing wrong with you if you just can't do it or don't like it. I worked home care & found it wasn't for me. I also worked assisted living which is much like...
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    Input, please? :-)

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

    In the LTC where I work, if you are caught not using a gait bel,t you are fired on the spot, no questions asked...that is how important it is to use it. I still see CNA's transfer without it anyway....
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    I have two possible connections but don't know how to approach?

    Missingyou replied to LisaRed19's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would fill out a job application first and have my resume on hand when I call. Introduce yourself and tell them "so & so" sugguested you call them. Tell them you are looking for a CNA position...
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    The hours a CNA works

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

    There is always per diem shifts. You can choose to work weekends/holidays and any days you have off from school/ You could also do home care where you can pretty much make your own
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    please help me

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

    I would bet that you would get a job faster as a
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    How to get a hospital position in middle age.

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

    The fact that all your experience is in home care and hospice may be why you have not yet had an interview at a hospital. Most hospitals want at least 6 months of long term care (nursing home)...
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    Are all CNAs mean

    Missingyou replied to 2bthelpngirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This has been & still is my take on anyone training where I work: I'd like to help you but, teaching you is additional work for me on my already busy schedule. You are slow because you are...
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    I failed my patient and lost my temper. What now?

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

    Once, I reported to a nurse that I was having trouble getting help from the other aide. I was told (also in a tone of "I don't have time to deal with that") to communicate directly with the aide I was...
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    Is there CNA overnight work in Home Health?

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

    When I worked in home care, there was always a demand for overnight shifts. Some where 12 hr shifts overnight. When a fellow CNA worked 3rd shift (I worked 2nd for the same client), she reported that...
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    tired cna first shift

    Missingyou replied to smmctowelie69's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ......and when you go to 2nd shift, you will have "trouble" with the first and 3rd shift staff. It is what it is and it will always be that way. Yes, you are wasting your breath by complaining. Just...
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    abuse allegations

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

    It is my understanding that this whole situation will be looked into by the state. You will surely be interviewed. Be honest and tell them exactly what happened in the situation. The state will not...
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    I cried at work is it embarrassing? How do I get over this?

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

    I would have cried too. I would have felt sympathy for my coworker if it happened to them & they cried. It is better that you cried rather than yell or lash out at this patient. Your heart is in...
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    2nd time applying to hospital, do I have a chance?

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

    I would say that your chances of getting employed depend completly on the other applicants that have applied. If someone else has long term care experience, and they consider that valuable then that...
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    Do employers still look for career CNA's?

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

    In my area, they hire any CNA who is willing to do the job and willing to do it
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    White scrubs?

    Missingyou replied to 5ummer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I personally wouldn't spend much money on scrubs for your clinicals. I would seriously buy one set...maybe 2 at the MOST and just keep washing them for your CNA training. The facility where you will...
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    First CNA job in homecare?

    Missingyou replied to marie4nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't give up on home care. There are more than one home care agencies! They all pay differently too. The more you tell them you are available, the more likely they are to hire you. If they know you...
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    Applying before certification

    Missingyou replied to Angela89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I submitted applications before I passed the state test. On the application where it asked if I was certified I answered no and then put in my test date. I was still called for an interview before I...
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    Time to turn alarms?

    Missingyou posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was reading a novel and in the story it mentions a bed alarm (in a hospital type setting) that goes off when a patient needs to be turned. I assume it is set on a timer for every 2 hours, when the 2...
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    Free CNA courses in WA?

    Missingyou replied to Vak89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Check your unemployment/job training offices too. They may pay for your CNA classes/books/uniform & state exam. Some states will reimburse you for your class when you begin working in a...