sakura_k

sakura_k specializes in LTC, rehab medicine & therapies.

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1. Do CNA's do ANYTHING other than bedpan work?

   sakura_k replied to northmississippi's topic in CNA/MA

   Being a CNA is much more than bedpan work. When I worked LTC, the work involved vitals, transfers, feeding, and being a social person for the residents who didn't necessarily have people coming in to visit them often. I created a lot of really good...

2. school supplies needed for cna course

   sakura_k replied to dukester's topic in CNA/MA

   My program actually required us to buy a stethoscope. They told us that on the first day of class and let us use "community" stethoscopes. Which brings me to my suggestion of keeping individually packed alcohol wipes in your pocket... :) We also h...

3. Benefits of becoming a CNA before Nursing School??

   sakura_k replied to Emile's topic in CNA/MA

   A lot of big hospitals (at least in my area) won't accept a CNA without them having at least 6 months experience and really. So you may want to start working in a hospital and apply to jobs from there. I work in a hospital now but was rejected from...

4. NOT FOR ME???

   sakura_k replied to Dreamer74's topic in CNA/MA

   Everyone has already said it, but it is wayyyyy too soon to walk away! The first day in any new job is overwhelming and scary and rarely reflects what the actual job is like. You need to get to know your teammates and get to know your residents bef...

5. New job

   sakura_k replied to jolly_tamale's topic in CNA/MA

   I used to work 2p-10p. We'd set up the dining room for dinner, pass out meal trays, help feed those who needed help feeding, clean up dinner trays, help people with their toileting and washing up and get them into bed. After a certain point at night...

6. Why become a CNA? Be a Medical assistant instead

   sakura_k replied to Faro's topic in CNA/MA

   When I was fresh out of training, I had a separate section on my resume for "Clinical Experience" and listed where I did my clinicals and what I did. I was told by the places I applied to that they liked knowing what my hands-on experiences had been...

7. I graduated my CNA class!!!

   sakura_k replied to NursKam's topic in CNA/MA

   :anpom: Congrats! And congrats on the new job and that big first step towards a nursing career!

8. First day of clinicals on Monday... any advice?

   sakura_k replied to natd9's topic in CNA/MA

   I have three bits of advice: 1. Be fearless...you'll get more hands-on experience if you push yourself to be the volunteer, to be the first to take on more than one resident, etc. 2. Always carry a ballpoint pen. :) and 3. Ask questions if you ar...

9. Why become a CNA? Be a Medical assistant instead

   sakura_k replied to Faro's topic in CNA/MA

   I agree completely - being a CNA is not about being in the spotlight, it's about the patient. That's part of what I love about the job. I'm not here to get appreciation and tons of money, I'm here because I care about the people I come into contact...

10. Nurse Tech and Nurse Aide

    sakura_k replied to i_am_tired's topic in CNA/MA

    I think it depends on where you're working. In some cases, nurse techs = CNAs. But I believe some hospitals hire nursing students who've finished the first handful of quarters of nursing school as nurse techs and they're able to do more than CNAs. ...

11. Do you have a back up to Nursing?

    sakura_k replied to pumpkinpatchquilter's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Believe me, I have my moments where I completely agree on this. :) (Like...right this moment.)

12. UW BSN

    sakura_k replied to bina11's topic in Washington

    ...well, at least I'm in good company. Good luck to those who already know they're doing the essay and to those who, like me, feel an ulcer coming on...shall I pass the Tums?

13. Major issues with Chemisry!!!

    sakura_k replied to Melanie19877's topic in Pre-Nursing

    What works for me is to talk it out - the old mantra "see one, do one, teach one". In this case, I see the problem, I do a problem like it, and I teach someone else how to do it. The unfortunate part of that last one is that I usually teach my signi...

14. Looking For a Little Direction

    sakura_k replied to tnohe1's topic in Oregon

    You're welcome! Good luck to you!

15. Looking For a Little Direction

    sakura_k replied to tnohe1's topic in Oregon

    tnohe1 a LOT of the programs I'm looking into (including, now, the PA program as my plan B) require hands-on experience which, for nursing schools, typically comes in the form of a CNA or MA background. I considered both but MA is a year or so and a...