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  1. Advice please?

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

    Thank you both! I accepted the offer from my first interview and will be cancelling my 2nd interview. I felt like if I didn't accept their offer and then didn't get an offer from the second place, I...

  2. Advice please?

    Carol Austin posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey guys! So I got certified at the beginning of this month and started looking for a job. I had 1 interview and then another facility called the same afternoon to set up another interview. The next...

  3. only guy in my class

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

    My father has been a male nurse for 30 years, He is exceptional at what he does and I hope I can be as great a nurse as he is someday! Don't worry about the stereotypical "Only women should be nurses"...

  4. cna coworker not very helpful

    Carol Austin replied to TheLegend27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey there! :) First off, Maybe you could have handled the conversation with your co-worker a little bit better? Instead of saying "you didn't help me, so I'm not going to help you" You could try and...

  5. Studying Tips? (:

    Carol Austin posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello! So, Today I FINALLY received my test date for my state certification! *dances* And was wondering if you guys would share some of your studying tips? :) Anything in particular really help you...

  6. Studying Tips? (:

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

    I PASSED!! I am so incredibly happy and relieved! This site has helped me out so much, you all are wonderful! Now to go for RN! (eventually!

  7. Are all CNAs mean

    Carol Austin replied to 2bthelpngirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My very first day of clinicals, me and my fellow classmates were thrown to the wolves...The CNA's figured because we, the students were there, they could go about their business with a lighter...

  8. White scrubs?

    Carol Austin replied to 5ummer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I got my scrubs at walmart because of the price, I knew after clinicals I was never going to wear white on white so I didn't want to spend a ton and I got my shoes on sale at payless! Best of luck!

  9. Prayers Please! Exam tomorrow!

    Carol Austin replied to BabyGirl1979's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sure you will do wonderful!! All that experience under your belt! Best of luck to you!! Let us know how you made

  10. Starting CNA Classes tomorrow :)!!!!

    Carol Austin replied to ENurse2b's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey there! Congratulations on your classes! I agree that it goes by SUPER fast! I started mine on the 19th of june and I have about 2 weeks left! But it is SO much fun! My very first day got off to...

  11. I'm starting my CNA course on Thursday! (:

    Carol Austin posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm incredibly excited but also very nervous! Can anyone offer any advice/words of wisdom/studying techniques? I've bleached my white scrubs and have been driving myself crazy trying to remember...

  12. I'm starting my CNA course on Thursday! (:

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

    Thank you so much! Today is my fourth day of class and it's been great so far! Oh my goodness! That must have been difficult, having someone contradict everything that your instructor has been...

  13. I'm starting my CNA course on Thursday! (:

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

    Right Proton!? She's got some GREAT advice! Thank you so much! I've always wanted a career in the medical field! Jess, Im so sorry to hear about your father *Hugs* My dad is my inspiration, I hope I...

  14. I'm starting my CNA course on Thursday! (:

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

    That is a great suggestion!! I will definitely ask if I can use them as references! That's another one of my worries, finding work with no experience after everything is said and done! My dad is a...

  15. CNA Resume Tips/Job Hunting

    Carol Austin replied to Proton's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations on passing!! and good luck in your job

  16. I'm starting my CNA course on Thursday! (:

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

    Thank you SO much! I think the skills lab is what's worrying me the most! Since I've found this site and have been reading through the threads, it seems like that is the hardest part! I'm definitely...

  17. Is being a CNA really so dreadful?

    Carol Austin replied to Lacrimosa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you so much!! I'm very much looking forward to it! It's something I know I would enjoy even if we are overworked and I hope to make it to RN someday! :) Best of luck to you in nursing

  18. Is being a CNA really so dreadful?

    Carol Austin replied to Lacrimosa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My course starts on the 19th!! I am so Excited! getting into nursing is something I have always wanted to do! One of my main concerns after the course is finding work...I see alot of places hiring for...