NYVANC cna

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1. why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

   NYVANC cna replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I am a proud CNA, 27yrs and CNA 2 for 3yrs in NC. None of us (NA,MA, LPN,RN) are paid what we are worth. I've worked in 3 states, in hospitals, in pvt,state and unionized.Patients (in my experience...

2. Does your facility ask you to sleep over when it snows?

   NYVANC cna replied to oliveleaf's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I just got an occurence for calling out due to weather last week. Today a week later the weather is bad again unsafe driving and school is closed here in Durham NC. I am going to attempt but one...

3. My Commentary on myself, a CNA

   NYVANC cna replied to CNAEdd29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Reflection is always a necessity. Good for you. I didn't read the first article but on your commentary you have grown and are veiwing things differently. Welcome back! CNAs do " assessments" too. Go...

4. Don't be that Nurse

   NYVANC cna replied to CNAEdd29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I AGREE. What is wrong with team work? My job is easier, their job is easier, patient satisfaction is increased and so is moral. If everyone did said job we all would be perfect. Nursing is a beast...

5. Not Being Respected as a CNA

   NYVANC cna replied to Dani2389's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   CNAs aren't respected and probably never will be respected. Respect has to be earned and given. I've been a Cna for a very long time and it's same as when started at over 20yrs ago. You will...

6. How many CNAs do you have on your floor?

   NYVANC cna replied to crx971's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I am a float CNA and a Personal Nursing Assistant. I work 7p-7a, 36hrs a week. I could have 1pt-20pts depending on my assignment for the night. I think it is unreasonable to expect for 1 cna to do the...