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May 10, 2009 12:05 PM

My first day at work is 2moro...=)


Hey everyone, I start my first job as a cna 2moro morning. I'm very new and kind of nervous. The big orientation for new cna's is in a week but the head nurse said she wanted me to come in tomorrow to start early. I don't know why...I think they just need someone asap...the girl I'm replacing just got her adn last tuesday and can't work legally as a cna. Last night I had dreams/nightmares about it...lol probably just nerves. I only have 3 pairs of scrubs b/c they're so flipping expensive. $40 for 1 pair. How was your first day??? Any tips? How many scrubs should I have to start with....I'm working full time plus every other weekend if that helps.

Thanks!


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from mochabean
Old May 11, 2009, 08:11 AM

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You paid a lot of money for scrubs! You can find them cheaper online. I started out with 1 pair that I got from the store, but then I got 2 more pair I found for cheap ($9.99-$14.00 for a set) on the internet. I work full-time too and I alternate between the three pairs of scrubs I have. If you're nervous, all you can do is do the best you can, learn something new each day, and as time goes by things will just come naturally. Enjoy your first day!
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from Kath_RN
Old May 11, 2009, 09:15 AM

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Big Lots has really cute scrubs for $14 pair or $7 top or bottom. A couple coworkers have recently stocked up. Have fun and don't stress. Remember it takes 6 months to learn a new job!
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from Busia
Old May 11, 2009, 09:15 AM

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Good luck on your first day! Walmart (thought I hate the place) does have some nice scrubs, I think they are around $12 for tops and $14 for bottoms. Sometimes you see $9.99 ones there too.
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from fuzzywuzzy
Old May 11, 2009, 09:30 AM

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The Family Dollar has scrubs too. For like $6. They run big and the pants are ugly but some of the shirts have really cute prints.
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from fuzzywuzzy
Old May 11, 2009, 09:35 AM

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On that note I wouldn't run out and buy a ton of scrubs right away. I bought mine pretty gradually and I'm glad I did. You get sick of the same ones after a while or you decide you want a different scrub style- you'll notice that some people always wear a solid top and bottom in the same color, others like solids but in complimentary colors, and then others only wear prints- and there are a lot of great prints out there. If you're working full time you only need 5 sets- one for every day of the week, but I have around 12 sets, which is good for me because I hate doing laundry every week.
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from azcna
Old May 11, 2009, 12:46 PM

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I only have 4 pairs of scrubs and I work full time. That's really all you need until you build up some money. Remember to keep your receipts, you can write off the scrubs in your taxes.

Everyone is nervous at first. You will do okay. What is your resident load?
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from ohiogyrl
Old May 11, 2009, 05:42 PM

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Thanks everyone! I was robbed! lol. I see now I can get them a lot cheaper. I think this week I will just rotate. And maybe this weekend buy a couple more just so I have enough for a week.

Today was long...I like the residents and 99 percent of the staff - there is this cna who is loud and was cursing right in front of the residents during lunch. I was disgusted. She was so loud I thought someone would say something but they didn't and she was sitting right next to a resident feeding him. And the stuff we learned in school...yea pretty much out the door. I see it's just do what you have to do to get it done fast. I thought I would have a trouble with the smell of bm but actually it's urine. It's just so strong. I know I'll get over that though. I didn't know LPNs run nursing homes though...I always just thought RNs did. But we only have 1 or 2 RNs and 5 times that in LPNs. Interesting.

Thanks for the advice. Off to bed now ..
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from texastaz
Old May 11, 2009, 07:11 PM

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Cool - it sounds like you had a great first Day. The scrubs - yes I discovered price is right. There is always going to be that One CNA in a Nursing Home - there is always going to be this and that. A RN or if not more than one in a Nursing Home - does run the show - most important has the responsibility. You may very well work with more LVNs.
Sounds like you have a great and happy attitude. Congratulations and don't forget - there will be new bees like you. This is more than a job - it is also about us the whole heath team and we are the ones that make it work together.
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from nkara
Old May 12, 2009, 03:45 AM

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Good luck! you'll be fine after about a week or two.. it will be like second nature. As far as scrubs... try either online or Walmart. I bought a bunch of scrubs at for about $10 - $15 a piece. I also found a uniform shop near my house that had an end of season sale and got a bunch of things for $5. Just look around and I'm sure you'll find cheaper ones.. don't pay full price.
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