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1. Think I made a mistake

   CircleSlide replied to CircleSlide's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks everyone for the replies, I went to the doctors today and he said I have a herniated disk, and to not use my back for a while. I called my boss and she is going to try to place me somewhere else. She is not sure if she can. I am so mad at m...

2. Think I made a mistake

   CircleSlide posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I am just beginning my CNA career, and I think I made a mistake. I went through my classes and clinical's just fine with no pain or problems then about two months ago I hurt my back before I was working as a CNA and had to be put on steroids. Fast f...

3. Need advice-should I become a CNA/STNA at 46?

   CircleSlide replied to kellysmum's topic in CNA/MA

   If that is where your :heartbeat lies then go for it!!! I am 43 and just went back to get my CNA about 4 months ago. I love working with the elderly. Now something I don't like but that is quickly overlooked. One thing that you should think of ...

4. Scared about my CNA exam. Any advice, tips?

   CircleSlide replied to BabyGirlx3's topic in CNA/MA

   Congratulations, I knew you could do it!!! I am so happy for you

5. Scared about my CNA exam. Any advice, tips?

   CircleSlide replied to BabyGirlx3's topic in CNA/MA

   good to practice, and I bet the stuffed animal enjoyed it Take a deep breath and relax, visualize all the steps just as if you are working on a resident/patient. In our state we have a state tester and she was very kind but professional, she woul...

6. Scared about my CNA exam. Any advice, tips?

   CircleSlide replied to BabyGirlx3's topic in CNA/MA

   They told us to act confident and professional and that is what I tried to do, worked for me, also I practiced a whole lot. I would have my husband sit in the corner while I worked on the 'pretend' patient, I talked a whole lot, explaining what I wa...

7. jobs hiring me as a cna before i am registered. passed already

   CircleSlide replied to hardworker46805's topic in CNA/MA

   that so stinks!!! ((hugs))

8. jobs hiring me as a cna before i am registered. passed already

   CircleSlide replied to hardworker46805's topic in CNA/MA

   that is odd? I live in Indiana and I haven't heard of this even being a problem; in fact most are hired before they even finish their testing

9. First day of class- check! But I wanted to laugh @ the videos!!!!

   CircleSlide replied to lilbearzmom's topic in CNA/MA

   I enjoyed the videos, and laughed all the way through them, like on one a CNA yells down a crowded hall full of people "Mrs. Johnson did you have a BM today?"

10. Funny things your patients have said

    CircleSlide replied to LaterAlligator's topic in CNA/MA

    One of my residents, 95 years young, I call her glamor girl, she always has her sun glasses on the top of her hair and dresses all fancy; she asks me every morning as I am giving her her water for breakfast, "is there vodka in that?" I always say YE...