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    Advice on getting a job in a hospital?

    Missingyou replied to FNP2B1210's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here are some thoughts...and they are just thoughts. Given your resume, could it be that you are presenting yourself in a way that will make the decision makers think you are OVER qualified? Not that...
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    CNA looking to advance advice?

    Missingyou replied to SuprWmn2DaResQ's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Dialysis techs in my area make the same as, if not less than a CNA in a nursing home. I tried the route and thats what I've found. The demand for dialysis techs is not very high here either tho....
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    missing pinning ceremony for dying father's birthday

    Missingyou replied to ichiro12's topic in General Students

    Maybe this goes without saying...but, Can I just add: Even though you clearly would rather be with your father, don't let him know you are so disappointed at missing your pinning ceremony. I don't...
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    Restorative assistant

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

    I work in a nursing home. We have restorative aides that do not have to go get additional certification. They are trained by the physical therapist on
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    Powder use & Skin Breakdown

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

    There is one resident I care for that uses baby powder under her breasts and belly folds between orders for Nystatin. The nurses I work under prefer we don't use the baby powder anywhere on the...
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    Honest Questions with Honest Answers

    Missingyou replied to IcU2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

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    Honest Questions with Honest Answers

    Missingyou replied to IcU2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I currently work in a nursing home and I LOVE my job. I come home exhausted every night but, I wouldn't have it any other way. My position pays well above minimum wage but that is unusual. we have...
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    At what point is it OK to discuss salary?

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

    Well, don't freak out yet. Just pay attention to what you ...and they are doing. It's likely that they have a high turn over with staff which is why they so quickly hired you and put you in...
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    Mom of 2 looking into becoming Lvn put down by recruiter at kaplan

    Missingyou replied to Rose90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can do it. Do NOT let someone who has NO CLUE about you or your life squash your dreams! If an admissions counselor discourages you from the get go, then that clearly isn't the college you should...
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    At what point is it OK to discuss salary?

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

    Watch yourself at this place. It seems like the kind of place where if something goes wrong they will blame you. Cover your butt. Watch out for yourself and your residents. Walk away if you have to....
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    do I have to do an entry test for cna test?

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

    Depends on the facility where you are taking classes. I took mine through American Red Cross and did not have to take any pre class
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    Scrubs with mis-matched colours

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

    I've done it and have seen others do it too. Not a big deal as long as they "match" and are clean and wrinkle
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    CNA Accusations and Recommendations

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

    ...ya know, most LTC facilities will know the cna's and the resident's they care for. Management knows who has dementia and mental illness ect and may falsely accuse caregivers. It has been my...
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    CNA Accusations and Recommendations

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

    Documenting what you do when you provide care (in order to avoid being accused of abuse) won't work. We had this discussion at a staff meeting not long ago. It's still your word against theirs....
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    Is it possible to work fulltime as a CNA while going to nursing school?

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

    Working in home care will likely give you more opportunity to study while at work. I worked homecare for 2 years and did not like it because I had SO much down time! Most of my clients took naps...
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    any long time cnas?

    Missingyou replied to Momof8CNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been a CNA for more than 20 years. I love what I do. I thought about going to nursing school. I am in my 40's, single with no children and have all the time I would need. I have no desire to go...
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    Discouraged CNA

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

    Try your local Red Cross. That's where I did my cna
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    Nurses behavior towards CNA's?

    Missingyou replied to x0xerika's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The way I would have handled it: When she asked me to take the BP when I had blood sugars to take as well, I would have said to her : I also have to take blood sugars now, which do you prefer to have...
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    I need cna help

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

    I work in one of those facilities where we are NOT allowed to carry gloves in our pockets! It seems crazy but, it's true. .....however, most of us carry them anyway and don't use them unless we come...
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    Darned if you don't, darned if you do

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

    Ask this nurse for a time when the two of you can talk about what has been happening.... altho, I suspect that this won't go over well for you...infact, it may make it worse.....scratch that. Make an...
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    How to get CNA:patient ratios down.

    Missingyou posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What would happen if we all did everything by the book as we learned in CNA training? What if we did everything as the state surveyors expect (and think)we do, rather than take the necessary short...
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    I just can't figure it out

    Missingyou replied to Professer589's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    To turn him: Put one leg over the other in the direction in which you are about to turn him. I personally think turning towards me is easier. Some think it's easier to roll away. He will probably have...
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    A Rant by a Special Snowflake.

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

    ...yes, that's part of the problem. LTC is a business first. It's about making money. Keeping spending down (minimal required staff) inorder to make that profit. The "state" thinks they are doing a...
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    A Rant by a Special Snowflake.

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

    ....because we continue to work as hard as we do for the little wage we get. THAT'S why we get paid what we do. There is always another CNA around the corner waiting to do your job when your back,...
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    How to get CNA:patient ratios down.

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

    I absolutely agree. If they shut down a facility because staff cannot toilet, reposition etc as state determines it should be done with the amount of staff ratios given, then there would be no...