APC53

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1. New CNA feeling pretty fed up.

   APC53 replied to junebride's topic in CNA/MA

   Working in LTC is an experience like no other. I've worked in a LTC/MR facility for almost 3 years and I'll tell you...it's one of the most stressful things I've ever done in my entire life. And I admit, there are things you'll see in LTC that you ...

2. Finished Clinical; Have Questions

   APC53 replied to WVlpn2b's topic in CNA/MA

   LTC facilities can be very frustrating. I work at an MR LTC facility, so I think that's a little more stressful. In general though, nursing work, especially CNA work is a thankless job...for the most part. There are ups....but there are a lot more...

3. CNA Shifts

   APC53 replied to Trish323's topic in CNA/MA

   I don't think it's very likely you'll find a place willing to do that. Most places, especially nursing homes, have a hard enough time keeping the CNA's they already have. The turn-over rate for CNA's is rather high. Most places however, are willin...

4. Need Advice! Should I Take This New Job?

   APC53 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I have been working at a LTC/MR facility for almost 3 years. I work midnight (my favorite shift) and I make a base pay of $8.81/hr, with a .50 differential. The overtime is readily available, mostly on the weekends. There is another facility, much...

5. how many patients do you have

   APC53 replied to The Bell Jar's topic in CNA/MA

   I work midnights at an LTC facility and typically every night I have 10-15 residents. It's usually the same throughout the same too. Of course, when we're short-staffed...which is a lot...the CNA/resident ratio is a lot worse.

6. CNA questions, pay...

   APC53 replied to babywearingdoula's topic in CNA/MA

   In my area, Muncie, Indiana...new CNA can typically earn about $8.50-$10.00, depending on what shift you want. I've been working in LTC for almost 3 years at the same facility and I make about $9.31, after my shift differential. I'm hoping to another...

7. Advice appreciated- I am burning out on the job!

   APC53 replied to terrjade04's topic in CNA/MA

   I know exactly how you feel. I have been working at an LTC/MR facility for almost 3 years...and I have been burned out more than once. For me, I have to put up it with because I have a family to take care of. But there are ways to make working as ...

8. So nervous!

   APC53 replied to shy_wolf101's topic in CNA/MA

   My best advice is to just be as helpful to him as possible without seeming too pushy. One thing we as CNA's need to remember is that we just allow the resident/patient to have as much indepence as possible. Some residents/patients may get offended ...