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1. FED UP CNAS!!!!

   kungfu_panda replied to marineswife0809's topic in CNA/MA

   I agree with this 100%! It's already enough having to do ADL's for 8-10 residents! Why do CNAs have to do everyone else's work?

2. Back Sress - Can I better draw the Line?

   kungfu_panda replied to texastaz's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm a very petite, skinny girl so I can't do a lot of heavy lifting. I usually ask the RNA to transfer residents for me . Or I use a lift. One time I did try to transfer somebody from the bed to wheelchair by myself. My back ached for 3 days...and I ...

3. Stressed, brand new CNA. Am I going to make it? :(

   kungfu_panda replied to Comfortably_Numb's topic in CNA/MA

   Hi Comfortably_Numb, First, I just want to say THANK YOU for your post because I'm in the EXACT situation you're in. I'm 22 years old too! I got my CNA license recently and have been working in a skilled nursing facility for a month. I absolutely ha...

4. CNA students: help or burden?

   kungfu_panda replied to azcna's topic in CNA/MA

   I think having to teach students is more help than burden. For one, you have extra sets of hands to help you with residents (especially with transfers). And two, you're helping them also by teaching them. When I was doing clinicals, I was grateful fo...

5. First Shift (7-3) CNA's

   kungfu_panda posted a topic in CNA/MA

   So I read the thread about 2nd shift CNA's and I decided to start one for day-shifters, like me. I'm a brand, spanking new CNA so I still don't know what the heck I'm doing 70% of the time. What are the responsibilities of day shift CNA's and in what...

6. First day tomorrow!

   kungfu_panda posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Today was my last day of orientation and tomorrow I will be working by myself! I'm nervous! I'm scared that I'm not ready. I should be ready since I had 3 days of training, but I guess I just don't feel confident enough. I'm afraid I might cause a re...

7. University of San Francisco CNL Entry Masters

   kungfu_panda replied to Sandman2855's topic in Post Graduate

   Haha, hi houdini! Congrats to you! Are you still waiting for Samuel Merritt's response? I got a rejection letter yesterday but that's ok. I got into my first choice. It was funny though, because the letter said I got rejected from the Spring session...

8. Samuel Merritt ELMSN Fall 2009 Interviews!

   kungfu_panda replied to ZooGurl3's topic in Post Graduate

   Oh man...I feel so bad for all you guys waiting! I guess I was REALLY lucky then. My interviewer told me I wouldn't hear anything until early April...but I received an acceptance phone call the day after my interview for CM and my official acceptance...

9. Interview for nursing school

   kungfu_panda replied to Nurse wanna-be's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Good luck!

10. I got the license. Now, how do I get the job?

    kungfu_panda posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I got my CNA license last Saturday. I was so excited about working right away, but nowhere seems to be hiring right now...I've called at least 15-20 facilities (haven't tried hospitals yet) and they all said they're not hiring, but they're accepting ...

11. Nursing School Acceptance Letters for this FALL

    kungfu_panda replied to GGT1's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I can finally post on this thread because I just got accepted to Samuel Merritt University for the ELMSN-Case Management!!!!!! For the longest time, I've been reading this thread and wished I was one of you guys, but now I finally am!! I'm so happy! ...

12. Interview for nursing school

    kungfu_panda replied to Nurse wanna-be's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Which school did you apply to? Questions differ among different schools. During my interview at Samuel Merritt University, I was asked: What do you think is an important issue in health care? I said the cost of health insurance. Give an example of ...

13. Samuel Merritt ELMSN Fall 2009 Interviews!

    kungfu_panda replied to ZooGurl3's topic in Post Graduate

    *Sigh* I just got back from an interview for CM...I feel somewhat relieved, but it's not over yet...I have to wait a month before acceptance letters go out! The interviewer said I was a good match for the program and that she will fight for my accep...

14. Anyone volunteer at a hospital?

    kungfu_panda replied to markuskristian's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I volunteer at a Children's Hospital and the most patient care I do is play with the kids and basically babysit them when their parents are away. So I decided to get my CNA license. Haven't taken the test yet though, but it will be soon!

15. University of San Francisco CNL Entry Masters

    kungfu_panda replied to Sandman2855's topic in Post Graduate

    early to mid-March?! wow, that's kinda fast. I'm so anxious! Good luck to everyone!!!