slilly

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1. Why do CNA's get low pay for the hard labor that they do?

   slilly replied to M4ri_777's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   A cna2 is a higher level of certification. Meaning in some states they can do catheter insertion. I can disimpact a person if I need to. Change colostomies. Take out tube feedings that are

2. Teamwork for Nursing and Nursing Assistants, how can I help?

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

   For me all my night nurses and some day nurses always ask when they can help me out. Otherwise it's me and the other na helping each other out cause we know when our nurses are busy. But in the end...

3. First real CNA job tomorrow and so nervous!!!!

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

   For me working at hospice facility I have recently been working nights more so than days, and it's been more relaxed it seems like cause all of my patients have been fed and most are usually sleeping...

4. CNA or RN?!?

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

   CNA is one thing that most all nursing programs require and personally I think having experience as a nursing assistant helps with making a great nurse because as a nurse they will understand what...

5. First CNA job and so frustrated!!!

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

   Don't let the mistakes get to you and if you are having issues with your nurses talk to them personally. If that doesn't help then maybe have a meeting with your managers to mediate the situation....

6. getting used to 12 hour shifts

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

   12 hour shifts are all I do and once you get used to them to me it does seem to get easier because you find things to keep you

7. CNA disrespect?

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

   I don't think all of the horror stories you hear are true. With that being said I have worked with some nurses I get a long with so that things run smoothly, that does not mean that when something...

8. Day in the life of a CNA?

   slilly replied to T_angel96's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I've work 7a to 7p a lot at my job since we only do 12 hour shifts and so its filled with giving showers and baths, helping feed, toilet, transfer, and give care after they pass since I work at...

9. I hate my new CNA job

   slilly replied to Alexandra_C23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I think you should really try to stick it out, because this will help you with getting experience. If you think that the other CNAs are annoyed with you try working in a hospital where they would...

10. Petite Scrubs!

    slilly replied to MissCoCoKit_E's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    For me I have found that I like the Greys Anatomy petite pants, they have drawstring and cargo styles, I personally like scrub pants with a drawstring in the front and a little elastic in the back so...

11. I dont feel like Im succeeding!

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

    If you feel like this then maybe CNA work isn't for you, I mean after I got my CNA1 I set myself up a goal of getting my CNA2 and I did and it makes me happy being able to enjoy my patients at work...

12. Challenging the CNA exam in Florida

    slilly replied to Cynt87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I challenged the results of my NA1 exam because the person was not even watching me during the skills portion and was on the phone the whole time, while I was stating what I was doing. I know that for...

13. Does becoming a CNA help you if you want to become an RN?

    slilly replied to Becca014's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know the nursing program here requires you to be CNA before getting into the program. All the RN's I work with are more than willing to help out with patient care when they have a free moment and so...

14. PCT Interview With Staff RN's

    slilly replied to cdsavannah59's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Well I had my interview with the nurse manager, and she asked me why I felt I was best for this position, how I would handle things, what is my worst quality, what is my best quality, just basic...

15. Just took the STNA Skills Test!!! HAVE QUESTIONS IF I PASSED!!!!

    slilly replied to RANCHDRESSING18's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you didn't miss any bold steps then you should be good, did you actually put the person back into the supine position when you were done? I would say that when doing skills it is always best for me...