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  1. Missingyou

    What is being a CNA like?

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

    Listen to your mother. She knows you best. You will probably be working in a nursing home at least at first. You will be constantly changing diapers...adult diapers (or briefs as they call it) with...
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    Hospital vs nursing home

    Missingyou replied to Therrmann98's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If it is the hospital position you want and it's offered to you, then that's the one you should take....even if, in the meantime you are orientating at the nursing home. You could tell the nursing...
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    CertifiedNursingAssistant

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

    I would not have accepted the position without knowing what my pay would be. Ask for an appointment with HR to discuss your pay rate. In the meantime, I would still interview other positions since it...
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    Using my own tools for care?

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

    You are much better off if you strengthen your upper arms, legs and do back stretches before/during/ and after your shift. You will be amazed at how much a few push up every day will help you with...
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    Bringing my own work supplies

    Missingyou replied to SweetLola648's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would not do it. I have seen other CNA's, after a resident with dementia gets upset over something, say things like "after all the times I've brought in something for him/her, this is how I get...
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    Please help me! I really need good sound advice...

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

    My sister was in her 40's with a 10 yr old child when she decided to go to nursing school. She was placed on a waiting list and was told it could be about a 2 year wait. She decided to go for it since...
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    New can, feeling lost and depressed in new job..... Help!!!

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

    You also have to learn to NOT take anything personal in this job! Especially when it comes to the patients you are caring for. Remind yourself constantly that they are in a care facility for a...
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    Hoyer lift policies

    Missingyou replied to Michell54's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my LTC facility it is required to have 2 people when using a hoyer. Not sure if it's a facility preference or a state requirement...however, after a resident fell from the hoyer we were told by...
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    Advice from CNAs and Nurses. Working in LTC, feeling confused/overwhelmed.

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

    I completely agree with all of what Capa Jensen says! I will also add: Show no fear or frustration. They know you are new at this and if they see insecurities in you, it makes them feel insecure about...
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    Quitting after 6 months

    Missingyou replied to nurselo18's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree. I don't think it will be an issue because it's for school. Just give proper notice. I bet you will still be able to pick up work for them during school
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    Affordable nursing assistant programs

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

    Have you tried the local Red Cross? Also, in some states, you will be reimbursed for the CNA program once you begin work in a nursing home or other medicare facility. Your reimbursement will likely...
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    Young mom of 3 considering CNA

    Missingyou replied to SAHMX3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You can go to indeed.com and put in CNA nurse aide and your area code and that will give you a pretty good idea of the demand for CNA in your area and maybe even the pay. I will bet that the demand...
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    Hard but rewarding work

    Missingyou replied to Sara2.0's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    yes, all those toileting tasks will likely just become routine for you. You will have to do it SO MANY TIMES during a shift, it just becomes no issue. You will never like it but, you will be able to...
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    ADON accused me of faking illness

    Missingyou replied to Newbie93017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have learned the hard way that if you are sick, don't drag yourself into work! Think of it this way, yes, the resident's/co workers need you, but if you have to drag yourself in feeling sick, you...
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    Cna agency and sick day issues.

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

    If this is home care, quit and find another home care agency. There are plenty of them that NEED help. You can also remind the agency that you are SICK and it isn't fair to put the patient at risk by...
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    Red Cross CNA training

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

    I did my training with the Red cross. They do have the CPR, AED and first aid included in the training and you will become certified in them....although you will probably not need them if you plan to...
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    How much do CNAs make in CONNECTICUT?

    Missingyou replied to Skippy97's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It probably depends on where, however, I have lived in the northeast part of Connecticut most of my life and have found it very difficult to find a CNA job there. The Hartford area is a little easier...
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    New CNA and nervous!!

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

    What you are experiencing is pretty normal. You are right, confidence will come with experience and getting to know the residents you are taking care of. You will learn what works for them and what...
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    Am I out of bounds

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

    If she does become a resident and you are assigned to her, I can bet that after a short time, she will put in a "complaint" about you and SHE will request that you not be allowed into her room....
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    7 hoyer lifts?!

    Missingyou replied to Newbie93017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If this is the case, then you need to address it with a supervisor. You don't need to report the other CNA's, just tell them you are having trouble getting help for the 2 assists. and/Or you can just...
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    CNA Project Ideas?

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

    How about something along the lines about the different causes of dementia. Or what dementia may look like for the view point of a patient with dementia..... As a CNA it is likely that you will be...
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    New CNA - how to prevent resident call-light overuse?

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

    Part of it may be attention seeking. When the light is on and you were JUST in there, move onto the next resident who needs care and answer the light when you can. If your nurse questions you (or if...
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    7 hoyer lifts?!

    Missingyou replied to Newbie93017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is typical in long term care. You will always be running around trying to find help and going room to room feeling like you are not providing the best care because of the time constraints. The...
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    Patient to aide ratio?

    Missingyou replied to coneal783's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in LTC where rehab is mixed in and not on a spate unit. We generally have 10 or 11 "residents" per
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    To ALL NYC CNAs and PCTs

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

    Find out if your state will reimburse you for your CNA training. You may be surprised! You can ask any potential training program if your state does this. I did my training at the American Red