ownthesky25

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1. How to respond to this question

   ownthesky25 replied to CathyS1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Do some research into Hospital B - do they have community out reach programs, or fundraisers in area that you are interested in/admire the hospital for? You never want to say anything negative about...

2. I fainted today in OR:(

   ownthesky25 replied to 164centimeters's topic in General Students

   I have only come close to fainting one time, but luckily it didn't happen - so sorry it happened to you! I would have been mortified as

3. What kind of CNA are you?

   ownthesky25 replied to Chesterton1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   The way it works in my state is that CNAs can work in pretty much any setting (LTC, hospital, home health), but PCAs (patient care techs) can only work in the hospital. I believe this is because as a...

4. PRN /1hr before call? Cnas pls

   ownthesky25 replied to peachescna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   My understanding of "per diem" has always been that that position is "as needed" meaning there is no set schedule. They call you when they need a spot filled. If you are PRN then I don't see an issue...

5. I am a CNA is it worth getting a phlebotomy/ekg tech license?

   ownthesky25 replied to andrea1994's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I'm currently a CNA with my EKG tech certification. I wanted to eventually get my home health aide license and phelbotomy to complete an MST certification which I thought would benefit in obtaining a...

6. Lost CNA Needs help......

   ownthesky25 replied to clarinets's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   What was the supervisor's response when you said you got the "run around" as you put it? From what you described those are all questions I would ask when starting somewhere new so I'm not sure exactly...

7. CNA Pediatric ICU, not a good fit for me?

   ownthesky25 replied to MikeDee1234's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   You should definitely go to the interview. Even if they decide to go with someone else, you will still have gotten the experience of interviewing which will be helpful for any future any interviews....

8. As a CNA, I feel taken for granted

   ownthesky25 replied to PNW0212's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I don't think you should ever apologize for a rant! Being a CNA is so hard! It's exactly the same way where I work in a LTC facility. It drives me insane when the nurses roll their eyes when I ask for...

9. As a Future CNA, How Should I Address Myself to Patients?

   ownthesky25 replied to MysticTopaz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I say: "Hi I'm [name] and I'm going to be your aide tonight/ going to help you tonight, if you need anything hit your bell." That's for patients who know what year it is. For patients who don't know...

10. I hate my new CNA job

    ownthesky25 replied to Alexandra_C23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    During my interview for my first CNA job, the DON told me "there are easier places to work". During my first few days, multiple aides told me they were quitting and that I should find another job....

11. New CNA - Need some advice!

    ownthesky25 replied to jessiem88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've only ever worked 11-7 after just having worked 3-11, but this has been my experience: Get assignment Check on all residents: in bed, breathing, clean and dry, bed alarm on and working, bed in...

12. Student Worker: Nursing Home

    ownthesky25 replied to Yarlene621's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    If you want to be nurse, I would suggest getting your CNA (certified nurse aide) license. When I started nursing school, I had zero experience related to interacting and caring for patients. This lack...

13. Does Preferring to Work Night Shift mean you're lazy?

    ownthesky25 replied to Soliloquy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work 2nd shift in LTC as a CNA, and I completely prefer it that way. I work just as hard as anyone else, if not more so because I'm still brand new and trying to figure out the best routine. I never...

14. Pretty down about being a new CNA

    ownthesky25 replied to evack5318's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a brand new CNA. I currently work on in an adult LTC facility, occasionally being sent to the adult sub-acute side. So I understand how physically demanding this job is. You need to take care of...

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

    ownthesky25 replied to Becca014's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In January 2013 I started my 3rd semester of nursing school. Prior to clinical I had zero patient experience. Going into the 3rd semester was extremely stressful, and every time I was in clinical it...