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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. Help with choosing what to do....

    slilly posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    So currently my situation is that I tried to do the nursing program at my community college and the A&P classes were killing me, so I changed my major to Surgical Tech, and now apparently that is...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Is it harder as a CNA in a LTC or Hospital?

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

    I think LTC is definitely more easier to start out in, and plus you get to know all of your residents on a personal level. Hospitals is more fast paced, and patients are always coming in and out, the...

  18. Denture cleaning for bed-ridden patients

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

    I would think raise their head of bed up, put gloves on, if they can take out their dentures ask them to do so and give them to you, if not then you take out dentures, take dentures to bathroom with a...

  19. Just need to put this out there. (venting)

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

    You are always going to have somebody difficult to deal with in class, I had a guy in my CNA 2 class who thought he was better than everybody else cause we were doing clinicals at his hospital where...

  20. Three sets of vitals in a 12-hour shift?

    slilly replied to SavingGrace007's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    At my work, when I come in at 6:45am to get report before my shift starts the night shift usually gets vitals for me. I return the favor before they come on too. I know the feeling of vitals taking...

  21. PCTs giving injections!

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

    In NC, you have to be a CNA 2 to insert a foley, I don't really know about the giving injections or starting IVs cause the RN's do that. I have only been able to prick a finger for blood sugars and...

  22. How much experience do I need before a hospital will look at me?

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

    I think that you should always put what work experience you have had, because it can never hurt. Most employers want their staff to have prior experience, and I was lucky when I got my first job in a...

  23. Didn't get into the CNA training I applied for

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

    So I notice you are from Shorewood, WI, and I did a little research that Milwaukee isn't too awfully far, and they have a technical college with a CNA program there, is that the one you tried to get...

  24. My patient has to walk 2 miles for exercise is this right?

    slilly replied to ladybug888today's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think that maybe a little exercise is okay for an elderly person, cause when I did home health I had a 91 year old veteran and he actually surprised me and said he wanted to walk from his house to...

  25. Favorite Scrubs

    slilly posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Personally, I love the feel of Grey's Anatomy scrubs but I have only bought myself one top from there and I wear it often to work, but as far as pants go I haven't bought any of that brand. I do have...