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    My name is Rhonda, I'm from Brooklyn NY

    Missingyou replied to rbb102663's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Check to see if your state reimburses you for your class when you hire into a nursing home. I was not made aware that the state would pay me back for my CNA training UNTIL I finished the class and was...
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    Entry level CNA resume

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

    I agree with MSofia above. CNA is one of those jobs where you don't necessarily need experience. I had NO luck with faxing or emailing my resume but instead got 3 interviews from 3 different places...
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    CNA TEST Help TN

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

    WASH YOUR HANDS! When in doubt, wash!!! You can never wash too much. Hand washing and patient safety are very important and you will fail if you forget. When taking the test, stop, take your time and...
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    Providing perineal care at my clinical site

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

    Well, It's not "normal", no. There could be several reasons for this. Someone did a quick wash and didn't do a good job...just didn't stop to notice.... Could be the resident has been changed, but...
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    home care services

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

    Pros: you get to really know your clients/families. You have time to do what you should be doing. You can pretty much make your own schedule. You don't have to deal with "drama from co-workers"....
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    two weeks as a CNA, and something doesnt seem right?

    Missingyou replied to Eddiejf321's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If nothing else, remember this: If a resident falls during a transfer with a mechanical lift and you are the only one operating it, you will be reported to the state (by your facility) for neglect and...
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    CNA program question?

    Missingyou replied to hbs2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with "wheresthealoha". Maybe you can take the class in the evenings??? I didn't think the CNA class was difficult, but you MUST do the required reading and study at least somewhat, especially...
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    Jobs

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

    I agree, indeed..com...and you can of course just walk in and apply in person, believe it or not some nursing homes still prefer you to fill out an application on site rather than email, and, some of...
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    where is it more difficult to work in; skilled nursing or hospital?

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

    Sounds like you really want to work at a hospital rather than a nursing home. I don't think one is really harder than the other. I think you will learn more at a hospital. At a nursing home, you will...
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    What are some back up things that would be good to keep in my car for CNA classes?

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

    a small note pad and pen are a MUST. A change of scrubs is always a good idea too. Shouldn't need much beyond
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    cna working in hopsital

    Missingyou replied to nalee91's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Move to an area where there is a high demand for CNA's....pretty much, with the way things are these days, that is your only hope. Hospitals just don't hire CNA's with no LTC experience unless they...
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    Difficult assignment in nursing home

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

    I'm speaking from experience. Too many times I've seen other aides "complain" about a difficult group assignment when they are fairly new and then I hear the nurses and other aides complain that she...
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    State review/my bad

    Missingyou posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We recently had our yearly review by the state at the LTC facility where I work. At 7pm during a state audit, the state auditor stood in a resident's room and pushed the call light. I was timed at a...
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    State review/my bad

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

    I have found that if I answer a call light when I can't immediately meet their need...(for example, I'm passing by their room with a lift in tow on my way to assist someone else to the toilet), if I...
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    Difficult assignment in nursing home

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

    I also have one of the most challenging groups. There is no way to change it. If you "complain" about it, especially since you are the new aide, it will only look bad for you...it'll look like you...
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    Did I bomb this interview/job?

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

    by the way, it is not unusual for companies to change "scheduled" orientation dates. They may have planned to have several people there at once, and it's possible the "leader" of the orienation got...
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    Did I bomb this interview/job?

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

    I think there is still hope! If they didn't intend to hire you, they wouldn't "beat around the bush" about it. I'm sure they've turned down many ppl before, and aren't shy about telling you "no thank...
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    Cna training almost done what next?

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

    You can practice at home! You can view video's online...there are lots of them. Once you pass the exam you can begin your job search. Yes, put that you have passed the state exam on your resume. I...
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    State review/my bad

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

    Thanks for the comments. It helps to know that I'm not the "bad guy" here. @nmsxx, I am not the only one responsible for answering "my" call lights, and I answer others lights if I have a spare...
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    How do I move on to something better after working at a bad facility?

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

    There are websites that a family can go to inorder to view a facilities rating with the state before placing someone in a nursing home. It is open to the public to view. You can go on that website ( I...
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    Name Brands???

    Missingyou replied to a_lopez1975's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have found some nice scrubs at ...believe it or not... the thrift stores and resale shops. You can get the brand names for a fraction of the cost. It takes some looking tho. There are "uniform"...
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    I passed!!

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

    *whew!* bet you're glad that's over
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    testing

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

    Here's my quess for an answer: The pre test for employment at a hospital is more like a review of you CNA skills test. If you past the skills test without much trouble, you will be fine. It's kind of...
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    Blood pressure: NY question

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

    I work in a nursing home. I do BP daily on at least one resident. Usually it the digital but sometimes the manual if the resident has a know condition or if the nurse prefers it. I took my test in...
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    Christian companies

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

    I worked for a home care agency that is Lutheran. There was nothing different in the day to day opereations, other than, we began every staff meeting & staff trainings with a brief devotional. I...