Kystudentrn

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1. New nurse

   Kystudentrn posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've been doing some relief charging here lately and I've come across a small issue. We have a new nurse who used to be an aid on the floor. I know the other aids mistreated him a bit when he was an aid but he never really said anything. Fast forward...

2. Working in LTC. New Grad.

   Kystudentrn replied to ASIA1210, BSN's topic in Geriatric

   I can only speak for my area. LTC gets a bad rap. My instructors in nursing school never really even spoke about that environment. It was very much implied that if you couldn't get a job in an acute setting then you could try LTC. It was viewed as a ...

3. CNA License

   Kystudentrn replied to ren09's topic in CNA/MA

   Where I am they are certified and are in no way considered licensed. Only Lpns and RNs are considered licensed professionals.

4. Do you find some RNs to be needy?

   Kystudentrn replied to ariel285's topic in CNA/MA

   I was answering as a nurse regardless your intended audience. I put myself through nursing school working as an aide so I can definately understand where some of them are coming from. There are nurses who will not assist with adls in any way. There a...

5. Do you find some RNs to be needy?

   Kystudentrn replied to ariel285's topic in CNA/MA

   I am a nurse. I am well aware of what responsibilities nurse has. Yes, some nurses are needier then others.

6. What does CNA do, exactly?

   Kystudentrn replied to KittyKatKorner's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm not going to sugar coat it for you. The job sucks. I was a Cna for a little over three years while in school. I would say my average day consisted of mostly butt wiping, bathing, butt wiping, vital signs, more butt wiping, possibly feeding and th...

7. "I don't know why she has to get such a lowly job just to be a nurse"

   Kystudentrn replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in CNA/MA

   Alright I have a different take on this. Being a Cna had absolutely no bearing on my acceptance into nursing school. I'm not saying that's the case everywhere but for me it was not a factor. I'm mixed on recommending a Cna position to anyone. The job...

8. How to get more pay as CNA

   Kystudentrn replied to SoulPsych's topic in CNA/MA

   Where I am only licensed staff can go to acls. I was a Cna in a hospital while going to nursing school and they did pay a little more then ltc but not much. The only way to raise your pay, is go to nursing school.

9. CNA=Poop cleaner?!

   Kystudentrn replied to BSNMomOf6's topic in CNA/MA

   It depends on what you're doing. I'd be tickled pink if you are helping with vitals, getting the room set up, getting supplies for the pt, etc... I do get irritated when cnas/techs try to be nurses. Mainly because it's my butt on the line not yours.

10. CNA Night Shift...housekeepers?

    Kystudentrn replied to amy7691's topic in CNA/MA

    I agree with the fact that cnas are not licensed. I never understood why they aren't considered professionals.

11. Annoying CNA

    Kystudentrn replied to Bellaxx392's topic in CNA/MA

    When I was an aide I did what hookyarnandablanket did. If there was an abnormality I notified the nurse, charted such, and called it done. if you start making a habit of calling out your nurses you're just asking for trouble. At best you'll find your...

12. Why so rude?

    Kystudentrn replied to Theresa92's topic in CNA/MA

    I've seen the cna vs rn battle a million times. Mostly in ltc but that was just my experience.

13. As a CNA, What Was Your Starting Pay? 2015

    Kystudentrn replied to NicoV's topic in CNA/MA

    I meant to say I am an rna

14. As a CNA, What Was Your Starting Pay? 2015

    Kystudentrn replied to NicoV's topic in CNA/MA

    4 years ago as a Cna in a ltc they started me at 7.35. At the hospital I started a 9.46. When I became an nurse extern it got bumped to 11.70. I'm not an RNA (haven't taken nclex yet) making 18 and I bump to 24 once I take test.

15. What are you allowed to do?

    Kystudentrn replied to smartassmommy's topic in CNA/MA

    I think this is the third or fourth time I've heard about issues between housekeeping and cnas.