DearDylan

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1. Quit being a CNA

   DearDylan posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I just wanted to share what I've been going through lately. I quit being a CNA at the retirement community I was working at. Now I am working as a receptionist at a chiropractor and I like it so much more. I am worried now though and getting second t...

2. Waiting in the ER & Heard This

   DearDylan replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Emergency

   The sad thing is that since a lot of people are saying these things to get in faster now, it is affecting people who really are in pain and do need help. Last year I was having really bad chest pains and for six months no one really took me seriousl...

3. Sick and I start work tomorrow

   DearDylan replied to DearDylan's topic in CNA/MA

   Yeah, you're right. Maybe it would of been better to call in. Luckily I didn't come into contact with any of the residents. Since it was so early in the morning there was no residents walking around yet, and barely any workers there. I'll keep in min...

4. CNA Salaries

   DearDylan replied to Sashakay's topic in CNA/MA

   I live in Florida and make $10 even at a retirement community part-time. Before this job I was offered $10.20 for a full-time position at a rehab center. Hospitals in my area start at $10.83.

5. Sick and I start work tomorrow

   DearDylan replied to DearDylan's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you both for the well wishes! I went in and just told the person I'm training under about what was going on. She called a nurse in who sent me home right away. I went in to show that I was willing to work even though I'm sick. I just hope this ...

6. Sick and I start work tomorrow

   DearDylan posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Today has been absolutely horrible. I have been vomiting so much my stomach is sore, had diarrhea, cold sweats, lightheaded, and my energy is drained. It took all my might to just take a shower. On top of that I ended up puking right after I stepped ...

7. Is becoming a CNA (and getting hired) hard?

   DearDylan replied to mhy12784's topic in CNA/MA

   I just became a CNA myself. I did a four day CNA prep course, challenged the exam, and passed. I got offered two positions about a week later. Both positions stated they wanted at least one year experience, but I have none. It seems like everyone I t...

8. Average number of patients

   DearDylan posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hello everyone, I just got hired as a CNA in a retirement community and went in today to sign all the paperwork. While signing the paperwork me and the worker were talking and she said that per shift you get 25 patients in your wing. You have two CNA...