hookyarnandblanket

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1. CNA at 16?!

   hookyarnandblanket replied to Gr4ceffa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   In Kansas, you can get a CNA cert at 16 but you cannot operate patient lifting

2. How difficult is it to land a hospital job?

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

   To be honest? You really need the LTC experience before working in a hospital. I have rarely seen a brand new CNA come into the hospital setting and handle it well. I can think of one situation where...

3. Nervous and new to this

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

   My clinical instructor was a no nonsense, old school RN who was by the book. By the end of my clinicals, I appreciated her more than I could express. She made me a good CNA. Maybe that is what your...

4. Did you guys read your CNA course textbooks front to back?

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

   I did, but that is because I am that type of person. I know many who never eve cracked the book open or purchased the book. It is all individual

5. Cna first 3rd shift job

   hookyarnandblanket replied to Beautifulsoul007's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   You probably need to look at being a home health aide instead. Most facilities are not going to let you come in or leave at a time convenient for you. In fact, there would be times you wouldn't be...

6. Need Encouragement as a SNF CNA

   hookyarnandblanket replied to Clarifier S'il vous's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   It would probably be best to make what you can of your current position. Going to an administrator and saying you don't feel the current position is a good fit will likely be interpreted as you saying...

7. Should I talk to my manager about an RN?

   hookyarnandblanket replied to omarosa47's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   There is no easy answer to this, unfortunately. If the nurses are relaxed about not helping, and one is notorious for sleeping and not helping out, management likely already knows and won't do...

8. The transition from LTC/rehab to the hospital setting

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

   I started in a nursing home and moved into hospital work. I can't say it's much different for me because they limit our scope of practice in our hospital. As far difference, there are more moments...

9. pre employment physical with high heart rate

   hookyarnandblanket replied to futurenurse93_'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I was in full blown HTN and untreated when both my CNA jobs hired me. You should have nothing to worry

10. CCRI CNA class scrub policy

    hookyarnandblanket replied to Jmarty31's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You need to contact the program director and ask. Every clinical site and class provider is going to be

11. I can do your job, you can't do mine.

    hookyarnandblanket replied to crobson221's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If your supervisor isn't willing to do anything about it, and the facility is always chronically understaffed, I think you know what the answer is. You can't panic and try to put out a fire someone...

12. Current CNA Pay Range

    hookyarnandblanket replied to nursemama13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It will largely depend on where you live and the cost of living in your area. I live in a rural area of Kansas and base wage at the hospital where I work is $9.25 per hour. The nursing home 13 miles...

13. Training at a new facility.

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

    If you feel like she is neglecting residents (I would consider not wiping them neglect) or she is jeopardizing resident safety, report her. Otherwise, try to get through orientation and steer clear of...

14. OTO A Bad Start.

    hookyarnandblanket replied to chrismarie323's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This sadly is commonplace. Waiting it out for the six months was a good idea to get the experience. This sounds like a place that needs management overhaul and to get their priorities straight. Good...

15. Animal Vets Sterilizing Human Females?

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

    At the time this was more commonplace, the parents, the state, and whomever held custody of the individual made the choice as the thinking was that anyone who had some sort of mental impairment wasn't...