lilmissetter

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1. New CNA still in Highschool! HELP!

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

   Try not to get discouraged. I think it is very commendable that you are getting your feet wet in the nursing field at your age. I certainly wasn't so mature at that age! Keep in mind that you are...

2. All CNAs

   lilmissetter replied to Vtachy1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   My instructor taught me a lot by telling stories about experiences that she had. I learned more from the experiences she shared than I ever did from any PowerPoint presentation, lecture, or reading me...

3. only guy in my class

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

   I only had one male in the basic CNA class I took. He was an EMT pursuing his RN. I am now working in a LTC facility, and personally, I love working with male CNAs, CMAs, and nurses. Women can tend...

4. Funny - Tech Broken, Use "Old School" Sphygmomanometer

   lilmissetter replied to MidLifeChg2Nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I agree that taking blood pressures with manual cuffs should be a required skill and instructors should spend more time teaching this skill. Readings are far more accurate and although machines are...

5. Newbie CNA shocked "care" given by CNA co-workers!

   lilmissetter replied to MidLifeChg2Nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I understand what you are saying when it comes to residents who are super demanding! It is impossible to meet every resident's every need! Getting every resident's basic needs covered is of utmost...

6. Newbie CNA shocked "care" given by CNA co-workers!

   lilmissetter replied to MidLifeChg2Nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   You are absolutely right to bring your concerns to the DON! Whether or not it will do any good is a whole new subject, though. Depends on the facility. Some are much better than others. Facilities...

7. Where do I keep my gait belt?

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

   Do you mean it's uncomfortable to wear around your waist? I've seen people wear their gait belts like a sash over one shoulder. That might be more comfortable. I know I couldn't carry one on my...

8. Is a CNA program a good place to start for a career changer?

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

   I was in a similar boat at one time. I'm also in my mid 30s and have done factory work for the last 10 years, had zero experience in health care, and have recently become a CNA. I feel like I was...

9. Advice for a new CNA

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

   The "scared new CNA" thread would be great! The great thing about being new is that you get along so much better with the bossier residents who like to tell you how to do everything step by step...

10. Advice for a new CNA

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

    Very good advice. Thank you. It is such a new experience for a greenhorn like myself to encounter adults who don't always have the capacity to make decisions about their health and well being. Biggest...

11. First cna job!!

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

    I'm with you on this. Being a CNA is the hardest work I've ever done! I've worked in a factory for the last 10 years and spent 4 years before that doing housekeeping at a hotel, so I'm no stranger to...

12. So nervous for the skills test

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

    Know your range of motion exercises! Everything else should come to you second nature. Relax and don't let all the color drain from your face and freeze like a deer in headlights like I did (I got my...

13. CNA's - What hours do you work?

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

    I work 2-10 pm in LTC. We do every other

14. I dread going to work everyday!

    lilmissetter replied to FutureLPN16's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There is a reason why you didn't quit. This is something that you want to do! We all have our good days and our bad days, but just remember that you're doing something great! You are helping people...

15. Advice for a new CNA

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

    Thank you for the encouragement. I know that I'm in the right field as a caregiver. I've been called to the field for a reason. I'm sure that I will find a place where I belong and can feel like I...