Noob_to_Nursing

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1. Is it time to quit?

   Noob_to_Nursing replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks all for the replies. I think I've decided that this is it for me. I admire all of you CNAs and healthcare professionals for your strong spines and thick skins. Thanks again for the constructive criticism and advice. Good luck in your healthcar...

2. Is it time to quit?

   Noob_to_Nursing replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks for the advice!

3. Should I wait? or should i Go?

   Noob_to_Nursing replied to MusicEMT's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi MusicEMT, I would say wait. I'm in socal too; try to find the community colleges that offer a lottery so that you have a chance to get in. But apply to all of them. Also, when I took Anatomy and Physiology courses at Santa Monica College, the pro...

4. Is it time to quit?

   Noob_to_Nursing posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Am finally getting into the groove of being a new CNA. So, while a fellow CNA was on break (or so I thought because they asked if I could take care of a female patient because I'm a female and he's not), I helped another of his patients go to the bat...

5. Foley bag wasn't closed...help

   Noob_to_Nursing replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks for the replies! I think I freaked out because I just woke up and that was the first thing on my mind as well as more nerves on being a new CNA. The office job I left has NOTHING on this job!

6. Foley bag wasn't closed...help

   Noob_to_Nursing posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Background: I have a patient with a Foley bag and am a new CNA...first shift alone also by myself... The nurse moved the patient to his chair and then when I came into the room, there was a puddle by the patient. I asked the nurse what it was and she...

7. How to change resident with broken leg or ostomy bag?

   Noob_to_Nursing posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hello all! I have a few questions: 1. How do you personally change the brief of a resident who has a broken leg in a brace? 2. How do you personally change the brief of a resident who has an ostomy bag? I'm talking about residents who are total care ...

8. Slower pace environment for CNA's?

   Noob_to_Nursing replied to Baubo516's topic in CNA/MA

   Baubo, Just curious, did you get the activities job? Also, how do you feel about leaving the LTC job after 3 months? Will that affect your resume for future employment?

9. Anyone have a person accidentally walk in while your patient was indisposed?

   Noob_to_Nursing posted a topic in CNA/MA

   So, let's say a new CNA was checking a patient's brief for any sign of bowel movement (with the patient's permission)...the CNA's back was to the 3/4 closed curtain and didn't notice that a visitor was suddenly coming into the area (the area is a mul...

10. One D, 2 W...any hope for me to get into nursing school?

    Noob_to_Nursing posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Okay, so for some reason, I can't seem to get this one class finished: Nutrition. I withdrew from it once (and now a big fat W along with another W grade that I got from Psychology...As and Bs in the sciences just not in any other class that doesn't ...

11. Where to find CNA jobs in SoCal? & Depressed rant...

    Noob_to_Nursing replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in CNA/MA

    Are you in Southern California? There are very few jobs available in long term care facilities (and I've called over 40 LTC facilities). In any case, I decided that the calling wasn't working and would go ahead and apply in person even if they said t...

12. Where to find CNA jobs in SoCal? & Depressed rant...

    Noob_to_Nursing posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I just graduated and received my CNA certificate in southern California. Unfortunately, it's been REALLY HARD finding a job at a long term care facility. Is there a special website for finding jobs? I've tried Indeed.com mostly because it pulls jobs ...

13. What if you don't want to be an RN anymore?

    Noob_to_Nursing replied to inthesouthrn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse (yet) but I'm a 3rd career changer who's in her mid-30s. My friend became a nurse in her 50s and inspired me to become a nurse. I'm new to this but I've met a few RNs along the way and made me think, "Wow! RNs can do most anything!" I...

14. Salary for PCT in Dialysis (e.g., at Davita)?

    Noob_to_Nursing replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in Technicians

    Would it be around $15 dollars an hour or less than that? Thanks!

15. Salary for PCT in Dialysis (e.g., at Davita)?

    Noob_to_Nursing replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in Technicians

    Would it be around $15 dollars an hour or less than that? Thanks!