buenafortuna

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1. CNA and first semester of LPN school.

   buenafortuna posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hi everyone, I'm wondering what happens if you're already a CNA through the school that you are taking LPN from. The syllabus clearly states that CNA is what's covered the entire first LPN semester and I can't imagine having to take it twice? Althou...

2. Questions about Night shift

   buenafortuna replied to buenafortuna's topic in CNA/MA

   Great! Thanks so much for the advice!

3. the proper way to place a bedpan?

   buenafortuna replied to gurly1515's topic in CNA/MA

   Hm... if it's any help at all, I was taught in class to roll the patient to the side as if you were changing a diaper, and place the bedpan underneath at that time, while holding it in place until they're on their back again.

4. Questions about Night shift

   buenafortuna posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hello! In June I completed my 5-month long CNA program, and recently got hired at a Nursing home for the 11pm-7am night shift. I start next week, but am entirely clueless how to start out the shift! Do I wake up normally for that day (7 or 8am) and t...

5. How Many New Cna"s Are Older?

   buenafortuna replied to Irene joy's topic in CNA/MA

   At 17 I was the youngest in my CNA class. The next oldest was in her early thirties.

6. HUGE scrubs!

   buenafortuna replied to DreamyEyes's topic in CNA/MA

   I have the same problem (5'2" and 115lbs), but last week I found that Cherokee makes size XXS Petite for the same price as the other scrubs, and they fit GREAT. I would definitely look into those.

7. Clinicals question??

   buenafortuna replied to Jenso79's topic in CNA/MA

   Hello! I'm currently in the clinical portion of my 5-month long CNA program. Only a few more weeks left! We were required to wear scrubs in the classroom as well as during clinicals. We also have required colors (white top and red bottoms). We were a...

8. Just Started Class

   buenafortuna posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I had my very first 5-hour long CNA class last night. My instructor spent 95% of those hours explaining a detailed chronology of her life. The only half-relevant thing that was said was that "taking notes is usually a good thing". :doh: I'm sure hop...

9. CNA-Related Questions

   buenafortuna posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hi all- I recently came upon this community. I am a full-time college student fulfilling the pre-requisites for Dental Hygiene. I am also currently enrolled in a 4 month long CNA course at the local technical school. I start my classes next week, and...