opradiva

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1. State test tomm!

   opradiva replied to sonomala's topic in CNA/MA

   congrats on the exam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2. showers

   opradiva replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in CNA/MA

   This is interesting. When I worked in LTC, each resident got three showers a week. The list was divided among the morning and evening shift. It would not be uncommon for me to give 4-5 showers on a given shift, and unforutnately, we had no shower ...

3. Goodbye, LTC

   opradiva replied to opradiva's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks, SDMamma, for your response! It felt good to walk out of the LTC today, knowing I wouldn't have to return. But I have to be honest...I felt sad too, because I'm really going to miss the residents. I had really come to know a lot of them well...

4. Is my inexperience going to make it hard to find a job?

   opradiva replied to nrsin4's topic in CNA/MA

   Where are you applying? Many times, LTC's and ALF's will hire new CNA's with no previous experience. Hospitals usually want you to have some sort of work history in the field. Have you made any cold calls? I have gotten the majority of my jobs in...

5. Goodbye, LTC

   opradiva replied to opradiva's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks so much for your response. I think you're right; I will feel the staff out, let them assess my work ethic, and go from there. It's interesting...I was speaking with a fellow coworker today (she's a treatment nurse on my hall), and she expres...

6. Goodbye, LTC

   opradiva posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hello fellow CNA's! It's been a while since I've stopped by. I earned my CNA certification back in April in order to acquire direct patient care experience, and immediately began seeking employment. I ended up in a LTC facility. I love the residen...

7. I love this so much...

   opradiva replied to julesradio's topic in CNA/MA

   I have a similar set up: I work part time at a gym, I go to CNA class 4 days a week, and I take a full course load at another school. I L-O-V-E it! Keeps me on my toes and prepares me for the hard work that still lies ahead. You go, girl!

8. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

   opradiva replied to jb2u's topic in CNA/MA

   That's great advice. I completed my first application yesterday, and I did a lot of the things that you did: applying for all shifts, listing my experience with med term. BLS cert. Anything helps. Well, good luck to you and congrats again on land...

9. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

   opradiva replied to jb2u's topic in CNA/MA

   congrats! good going on landing the hospital job. if i may ask, how did you go about getting a job in the hospital?

10. I start CNA program tomorrow!

    opradiva replied to opradiva's topic in CNA/MA

    What fantastic advise....all of you! Thanks so much for taking time out to share little pearls of wisdom. Classes are going well, and I'll be sure to soak up as much info. as I can. I'm really hoping to land a hospital position since that is where...

11. I start CNA program tomorrow!

    opradiva posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I'm so excited! Wisdom and advice are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

12. Free CNA training in Georgia

    opradiva replied to Dinma123's topic in CNA/MA

    Hey there. Sorry to take so long to respond. The CNA program there is 6 weeks. I called around and was told by a local hospital to only get training at a technical college, and not at one of the many private schools. The next class starts the Mond...

13. Free CNA training in Georgia

    opradiva replied to Dinma123's topic in CNA/MA

    Hello there! I don't know what part of town you're in, but I have called just about every nursing home and LTC facility in the Metro area, and was unable to find one that trained for free. I would suggest going to a community college. At least th...

14. GA Baptist won't accept online courses????

    opradiva replied to opradiva's topic in Georgia

    Thanks, that's a great point, although I will have to verify that the transcript doesn't discriminate between online classes and regular classes.

15. GA Baptist won't accept online courses????

    opradiva replied to opradiva's topic in Georgia

    Thanks so much for the information. I guess I need to look elsewhere. I don't want to waste my time.