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  1. New CNA, I got hired!!!

    valliloves posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yesterday, I did an interview in a hospital that lasted 1.5 hours. They offered me a position on their med/surg floor full time and I accepted. I am so excited. They were so encouraging about my plans...

  2. Spinoff From "Don't Be That Nurse"

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

    Obviously I haven't been exposed hardly at all to the medical field, but in my personal opinion, I would ask my nurse if he/she needs help with anything at least a few times per day no matter what my...

  3. First CNA job!

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

    Congratulations on your new

  4. New CNA, I got hired!!!

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

    Thank you for celebrating with me

  5. My experience with CNA class and exams.

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

    I agree with you. I had the same experience training at the American Red Cross and I got a job at a major hospital because of it. For everyone just starting school, etc: Get together with your...

  6. I Need Help/Advice Please

    valliloves posted a topic in General Students

    OK. I've been racking my brain a lot and I need to stop. I've researched a lot and I need advice. I just got my CNA certificate in January. I'm currently trying my best to find a job in a facility....

  7. Note taking tips/help??

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

    Hey There! I'm a combination of learning styles so I believe I qualify to offer some advice lol For me, in CNA training, the best way for me to take notes was to actually read each chapter in its...

  8. I Need Help/Advice Please

    valliloves replied to valliloves's topic in General Students

    Thank you for everyone's input. After reading these and speaking with the nurses at the hospital I just got hired at, I'm leaning more towards going straight for

  9. failed cna state exam

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

    Hey there, I know this can be disheartening. Please do not sit on taking the exam again. It will only serve as a means to discourage you. Trust me when I say this. A state board only exists to ensure...

  10. What to expect from a CNA interview?

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

    Know your conversions and how to record intake and output. Also, they may ask you to take them through the steps of some of your skills. Also, if it is your plan to obtain your BSN as a long term...

  11. I Need Help/Advice Please

    valliloves replied to valliloves's topic in General Students

    Unemployment rate in Los Angeles county decreased to 7% over the last couple of years. Between Dec 2013 and Dec 2014, Healthcare and Education employment growth took place; adding 26,500 jobs--22,000...

  12. Healthcare deductables

    valliloves replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yeah, that I can understand. I thought the OP said she/he is healthy though? Luckily, the hubbs and I found a plan last year through a company called Assurant. He wanted to get a colonoscopy because...

  13. Healthcare deductables

    valliloves replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Are you saying that the BCBStx plan is $170/mth with a $6K deductible? Are you saying that you have to meet the deductible before ANY benefits kick in like preventative, office visit copays, etc? If...

  14. What grosses you out?

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

    Is it strange that nothing grosses me

  15. Thoughts? Nurse in independent living facility refused to perform CPR

    valliloves posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I realize I am not a nurse yet and don't know if I'm allowed to post in this section, but I wanted to get your thoughts on this story: To perform CPR or not? Woman's death raises questions -

  16. Bridge Program Question

    valliloves replied to valliloves's topic in LPN to RN

    Is that the same for BSN? I meant to say

  17. Bridge Program Question

    valliloves posted a topic in LPN to RN

    What is special about a bridge program? Scenario: Someone has been a LVN for a couple of years and wants to become an RN. How is entering into a bridge program different from entering into a regular...

  18. Bridge Program Question

    valliloves replied to valliloves's topic in LPN to RN

    Nobody?

  19. new grad no job DEPRESSION!

    valliloves replied to anwurito's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Did you get hired

  20. Dying of starvation

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

    Huge

  21. Job Searching

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

    Thank you so much for your responses! I guess I will go get my BLS now

  22. Job Searching

    valliloves posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I took my CNA exam last Monday and passed! I got an application from the facility I did clinical at because I really liked it. Plus, I thought it would be an advantage that I already know the...

  23. Prayer in the Workforce

    valliloves replied to Schoolrat's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    In my experience in various industries, it is only a touchy subject if it is your goal to force your beliefs onto people. Take it as you go. The Holy Spirit will guide you. It is OK to pray with...

  24. 2 Patient Bathing Refusal Scenarios

    valliloves posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    #1 Total dependent patient refuses a bed bath but is heavily soiled. Obviously, the CNA would be required to do it anyway. This is what I was taught at the facility. It is how I would've handled it as...

  25. 2 Patient Bathing Refusal Scenarios

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

    Recently, I used an online translator to write the German patient a letter. The next time I gave her a shower, I told her in German that I do not speak German, only English and then I apologized to...