FutureNICURN93

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1. New CNA Advice

   FutureNICURN93 replied to FutureNICURN93's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you! It's getting better already and I'm about to come off orientation. I still make a few mistakes or forget to bring someone something, but not nearly as much as I did at first.

2. New CNA Advice

   FutureNICURN93 replied to FutureNICURN93's topic in CNA/MA

   UPDATE: Trial by fire!!! I met my mentor CNA and then was immediately left with a combative resident for an hour while she had a training to attend. I was not prepared for this-AT ALL. The rest of my shift didn't get any better, I was so nervous and ...

3. New CNA Advice

   FutureNICURN93 replied to FutureNICURN93's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you!! I work my first shift with a mentor tonight and I'm incredibly nervous. I'm just hoping I get a decent mentor.

4. New CNA Advice

   FutureNICURN93 replied to FutureNICURN93's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks! I'll be working 2nd shift so I'll be putting people to bed more than getting them up. lol Turns out my first 3 days are classroom orientation (paperwork) and then 10 days floor orientation. Thank goodness!

5. New CNA Advice

   FutureNICURN93 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   So I accepted a job at a LTC/rehab facility. I start orientation next week (3 days) and I'm so nervous! Any tips/advice for a new CNA in their first job? Thanks!

6. LTC or Hospital

   FutureNICURN93 replied to FutureNICURN93's topic in CNA/MA

   I appreciate your opinion, but I respectfully disagree. I simply believe I may prefer the fast paced environment of a hospital.

7. LTC or Hospital

   FutureNICURN93 replied to FutureNICURN93's topic in CNA/MA

   That's what I'd heard here too. I just applied just to see what would happen.

8. LTC or Hospital

   FutureNICURN93 replied to FutureNICURN93's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you! I've just been playing phone tag with HR at the hospital trying to get this interview set up and everything.

9. LTC or Hospital

   FutureNICURN93 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I'm a new CNA and was just offered a position at a LTCF. However, I have an interview next week at a hospital that I would love to work at. I don't know what to do. Do I take the sure thing position at the LTCF or wait and see with the hospital inter...