ShaneIA

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1. CNA training..How long?

   ShaneIA replied to Homebound20's topic in CNA/MA

   20 days. 5 hours a day, was pretty relaxed and I really liked it. After my first four days I got to begin working so I worked while my education was being paid for by a local work program. Even paid for my scrubs, gas (even though I walked), and othe...

2. CNA's: What's your favorite shift?

   ShaneIA replied to DreamyEyes's topic in CNA/MA

   I used to work 2nd shift (evenings) and I liked it, then I switched to 3rd (nights) and I like it even more. I try to work both shifts when the offer is presented to me, but then again, I have no kids, and nothing to really do at home.

3. I really do not like going to work as a CNA everyday...what do I do?

   ShaneIA replied to Duice88's topic in CNA/MA

   When I first became a CNA, I chose to apply at the closest place simply because it was closer and would save me money on gas, huge mistake. I hated it, and felt so bad because I didn't like my coworkers. Loved the people, so I chose to see other plac...

4. Starting CNA program

   ShaneIA replied to sawyer12's topic in CNA/MA

   I finished my CNA class about 6 months ago. (I even got a CNA job while going to school to become one, it was an awesome quick change in my life) - at 22, I was one of the youngest. I was also the only male too, which was a little weird. I was so ner...

5. In what department do you not wipe the backside?

   ShaneIA replied to mirgadia05's topic in General Nursing

   This is funny. I feel a little bad for the OP, the question of having to assist in cleaning the bowel movement of a patient is always on a newbies mind. I work as a CNA while going to school to become an RN and it's a concern I see new students bothe...