New position of "companion"

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Can anyone tell me more about a position I've taken at BWMC as a "companion". I go for training in a few weeks, and am curious what can I expect? I begin nursing school in September at AACC.

Thanks!!

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Don't have a clue. What type of work will you be doing?

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Specializes in Med-Surg/urology.

I recently applied for that job as well. I'm in a CNA program right now & should be licensed within the next couple of weeks so I've been looking for jobs & saw that one. From what I read about that position, you're supposed to be observing patients that are considered a danger to themselves & others, and help with some other minor stuff such as ambulation,etc. Do you currently have your CNA license?

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To me is sounds like a patient sitter, when a confused patient can't be left alone they need a 1:1.Great job to have while in school.

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Thanks for the response!

Yes, it's the "sitter/companion" position. I've never worked in a hospital, or in any healthcare capacity for that matter.

I'm not a CNA, and have applied to nursing school for the fall '09 session at AACC. My GPA is over 3.8, so I'm not so concerned about *getting* in, as being able to stay in! :))

All I do know of the position is basically what miiszkim0711 said, you observe patients deemed at risk "to harm themselves or others". Thanks Alexk49 for the encouraging words, that it's a "great job to have in school", that's what I was hoping for. I want to help in a capacity that I can, gain some experience, and lower the anxiety level when I do begin clinicals during school.

Any other info would be MUCH appreciated! Good *luck* miiszkim0711, I hope you recieve a position, and congradulations on your CNA!

Judy

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Specializes in med surg, ccu, icu, nursg home, md offic.

Great nursing school. You will learn a lot at AACC. Get ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Good to hear that reisling!! I have been amazes at the background of my professors, it's a great school, good class/professor ratio.

Did you attend AACC?

Thank you!!

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Specializes in Med-Surg/urology.

I attended AACC :) I had a overall good experience with most of my professors, just a couple of bad ones in the Chem dept. but that's a totally different story lol. The nursing program is very top-notch but I can't get in since I'm not a county resident :( Good luck though, I'm sure you'll do well !

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Specializes in med surg, ccu, icu, nursg home, md offic.

No, I did not attend that school. I work with the students when they do their rotation through ICU. They are on the ball compared to the idiots at PGCC.

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Specializes in Med-Surg/urology.
No, I did not attend that school. I work with the students when they do their rotation through ICU. They are on the ball compared to the idiots at PGCC.

Really? I was thinking of attending PG since I do live in the county, but idk I'm leery about it. Were the students just not competent or were they just plain rude?

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Reisling, can you expand on observations you've made as you've watched nursing students? That is, what is it you see in a student, that makes you think, "ah, she/he will make a good nurse"? Is it enthusiasm, sharpness, the ones that "instantlly catch on to a procedure" or the ones that perservere till they get it? Or is it something that can't quite be defined?

Any thoughts appreciated!

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