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  1. Missingyou

    What would you do???

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

    So, you would just walk out of the room and leave Jessica there to continue on without
  2. Missingyou

    This made me think today..

    Missingyou posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A man at the nursing home who hardly ever talks said to me today "There is nothing worse than being treated like a baby". Today a heard 2 other aides (who had 10 min to spare at the end of their...
  3. Missingyou

    Best way to apply?

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

    I always went to the facilities to ask to apply. I went dressed as if I might be interviewed on the spot. In a sense, the person who you speak to just may be the one who interviews...you never know!...
  4. Missingyou

    how did you guys find your CNA jobs?

    Missingyou replied to crunchymama91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I heard the place I work in now paid better than average and team work was excellent so, I applied several times. I knew my application was kept on file for 45 days. I reapplied every 30 days or so....
  5. Missingyou

    Overwhelmed, stressed, questioning CNA.

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

    You may want to consider doing home care. So much less stress!!! Most states allow you to provide care even without certification. It won't pay as much but you will have experience plus the ability...
  6. Missingyou

    I love good patients!

    Missingyou replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

    Don't be surprised if this same "absolute joy" of a patient becomes "a mean/grumpy patient" the next day you care for them. I've had this experience many times.....just
  7. Missingyou

    Nursing homes in the bronx and cna on the job training

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

    Call the American Red Cross in your area. First Aid, AED & CPR Training Courses | Take a Class | Red Cross They will give you information about where/how to find grant money for taking CNA...
  8. Missingyou

    Nursing or not? Anyone have any advice, wisdom or can relate?

    Missingyou replied to Hannah10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I was thinking about nursing school, I talked to several nurses about their experience and what they liked/didn't like about being a nurse. I went to a home care agency and asked if there was a...
  9. Missingyou

    Can a 17 year old get a job as a CNA in Minnesota?

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

    You can always get experience as a CNA at a home care agency. It wouldn't hurt to ask at the nursing home where you work now. Tell them you are planning to take a CNA class and would be interested in...
  10. Missingyou

    Wait to apply for jobs after holidays?

    Missingyou replied to Theor23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Start now, don't wait. You can always turn down a job if you want to wait and have your holidays
  11. Missingyou

    what are my options

    Missingyou replied to graciemae36's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live in MI and have a friend who is a CMA with phlebotomy and a CNA with 6yrs experience. She has been trying without success to get a job in a doctor's office. I don't mean to discourage you, just...
  12. Missingyou

    i dont know if CNA is right for me. help!

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

    If you feel like you aren't using your skills and all you do is clean, try working in a nursing home! You will most certainly use your skills there!!! You will take vitals! Yes, you will spend most of...
  13. Missingyou

    Does anyone know any facilities in the bronx NY that provide on the job cna training?

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

    Have you tried the unemplyment office. Is there a "NYWorks" ageny? In MI and in CT if you register with MIWorks or CTWorks (the unemployment agency) you can take a test which will then place you in...
  14. Missingyou

    Taking CNA Course in Spring

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

    I agree! Practice your skills as often as possible. Say all the steps out loud and don't skip anything "because I already know to close the curtain".... It's stressful during the state exam and by...
  15. Missingyou

    Schedules like this....

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

    Yup! I can sure relate! It's one of the reasons I don't do home care
  16. Missingyou

    Passed CNA!

    Missingyou replied to Theor23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats. In CT you can work in group homes for retarded adults. With your CNA you will get in easier. The pay is generally better than what LTC or home care pays. The problem with working in a...
  17. Missingyou

    Certifications after CNA?

    Missingyou replied to maggie51's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dialysis Tech. In some areas dialysis techs are very much in demand and the pay is a little more than LTC. Around here, the dialysis facilities will provide the on they job training but you must...
  18. Missingyou

    One day your in the next yesterdays trash

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

    It is possible that the family felt you were "too close" to them....it sounds weird, but some families see the CNA in a professional way only....and you, on the other hand, get comfortable with them...
  19. Missingyou

    Is CNA school hard? what was your experience?

    Missingyou replied to crunchymama91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Like anything else, if you do the required reading and study, you will be fine. Don't be nervous about the clinical part, you are there to learn...and you
  20. Missingyou

    New to 3rd Shift

    Missingyou replied to colleen3273's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, by all means, start at least a few days (maybe even a week) before your new job. Stay up as late as you possible can. You will be busy, but certainly not as busy as a day or evening shift. The...
  21. Missingyou

    Do you think this will result in termination?

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

    Ask to speak to her first if she hasn't already called you in. Tell her you understand that the amount of time that you've called out has been more than desired lately. Explain what has been going on...