UnbreakableOne replied to UnbreakableOne's topic in LPN/LVN
Yeah that is so true! Good thing I'm confident in all I do, and never let someone's opinion dictate my future desires! Just good to hear from others that being an LPN is all they wanted to do, even if that's where you want to stop!
I have been a CNA for almost 10 years, I am currently on a waitlist for an LPN school. I was just wondering, does anyone here just want to be an LPN and not continue on to RN? It gets so irritating when people ASSUME you are going to get your RN! I'm...
UnbreakableOne replied to roxannetruck's topic in CNA/MA
So sorry you are seeing the realistic world of being a CNA (in the LTC setting at least)!!! I started out as a CNA in a nursing home and needless to say it was horrible! But I stayed a year and told myself this is only temporary as I know what I want...
I just wanted to add I also just put my name on the list end of May so the wait begins!! I am hoping there isn't more than a 2 semester wait, Lord knows how impatient I am but it will be well worth it in the end !
UnbreakableOne replied to Sunshyne20's topic in CNA/MA
Well it depends on your location. I live in Phoenix where there are hundreds of nursing homes and the like. It took me a month to find a job after I got my CNA number. For your first CNA job, you shold just take what you can and not be picky trying t...
UnbreakableOne replied to californication's topic in CNA/MA
I have been a CNA for about 2 months and can say I feel pretty comfortable, but not 100% competent or anything. Week by week I gain experience and feel more confident. I guess it just depends on your workplace. I have 12-18 patients to care for depen...
UnbreakableOne replied to neliii<3's topic in CNA/MA
It just takes time to feel comfortable. I am a new CNA and was thrown on the floor with 16 patients! So imagine the stress I went through, although its only temporary. I have been a CNA for only a month and I am just beginning to feel like I can some...
UnbreakableOne replied to on eagles wings's topic in CNA/MA
I was in your shoes just a month ago. I got my certification and it took me about 3 weeks to find a job, so I am a new CNA. Anyhow, I just mapped all the nursing homes in my area, because hospitals usually only accept online apps, and went in person ...
UnbreakableOne replied to akire1123's topic in CNA/MA
OP, I feel your pain. I too just started a new CNA job this week. I am a brand new CNA and only got ONE day orientation! It has been hell to say the least and I ask myself why I even signed up for this. It is sad how the majority of LTC's are run. Ot...
UnbreakableOne replied to kimmy436's topic in CNA/MA
I'm in Phoenix. I work at a LTC, base pay is 10.50. Shift differentials 2-3 dollars more. Weekends another 3 dollars. So I make between 13.00-16.00 dollars per hour. With no experience.
UnbreakableOne replied to UnbreakableOne's topic in Arizona
Im ok with the idea of working at a nursing home, but after I get a job and experience I do want to work in a hospital...did you find it difficult to land a hospital job?
UnbreakableOne replied to UnbreakableOne's topic in Arizona
I do not have a job yet...it has been hell trying to find one. I guess it just depends on location. Living in such a big city like phoenix, finding any job right now is just ridiculously hard, at least it has been for me and those without experience....
I just found out my CNA license number through the Arizona Board of Nursing online verification website today which is awesome because I have been told no one will even consider hiring me until I have that number (yes I have applied to numerous place...
UnbreakableOne replied to brighteyedgirl_1980's topic in CNA/MA
I'm not from Florida but no you don't have to take your watch off just make sure to thoroughly was your hands and wrists also. As for having a second hand watch, I don't know if it is required in Florida, but I know I was required to have one for my ...
Hello all, I may have an interview with them in a week and even though its not concreate yet, I am still very excited to even be considered! A little side note about me: I am a newly certified nurse assistant (well waiting on my number) and have appl...