Everlasting904

Everlasting904 has 2 years experience and specializes in LTC.

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1. first cna job was horrible

   Everlasting904 replied to smealtwinsmommy's topic in CNA/MA

   I have a very similiar situation like this at my job...some of the co-workers act just as nasty and WILL TRY TO GET U FIRED! ive been hanging in for 10months so far for the experience and the sweet residents we have and im currently in nursing school...

2. CNA's: Whats the worst thing you've seen your Nurse do?

   Everlasting904 replied to parumph's topic in CNA/MA

   LOL these are all somewhat funny. I know a nurse at my faciliy who works nights (11-7) comes in hair sticking straight up on her head..scrubs look like they have PRESSED WRINKLES on them and after doing her report with 3-11 nurses she goes in the med...

3. Nitpicking

   Everlasting904 replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in CNA/MA

   I promise this is my life lol..when i first started working as a nurse assistant this used to fry my nerves..theres always going to be ATLEAST one cna who does this && is going to check under the residents bed and look in the closets and OPEN...

4. Should I become a CNA at 19 (pre-nursing student)?

   Everlasting904 replied to deannadesign's topic in CNA/MA

   If u believe in it go for it:yeah:..I was 18 when i became a cna just had graduated highschool..now im 19 2nd semester of Nursing school && really loving it..will be 20 when i graduated and gonna' work myself to the top! you can do it! &&...

5. Has anyone taken their CNA skills exam in Florida?

   Everlasting904 replied to sil2012's topic in CNA/MA

   I challenged the exam in St Augustine Florida..it was a WHOLE lot different than i expected..the clincal room we tested in looked identical to the clinical room i did my clinicals in & also i would recommend taking a refresher course (around $50)...

6. CNA or Med Aide while in LVN school??

   Everlasting904 replied to volcomcna's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Im currently working as a cna part-time & full time lpn student..cna certifcation is already a little extra avantage(med experience) i wouldnt waste the money getting certified for the medications because youll learn all the meds youll be using w...

7. If a resident is an evening shower do you get them up?

   Everlasting904 replied to Poi Dog's topic in CNA/MA

   In this situation at my facility if that resident has a shower on the next shift we dry the resitdent and leave them in bed & when the next shift comes they'll transfer the resident into a shower chair. We do it this way because we don't know exa...

8. Advice for LPN school

   Everlasting904 replied to Nurse2B 2012's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I start my LPN August 1st...orientation July 28th && yes I am nervous too and very excited. I'm currently a cna this nursing is like adrenaline..anywho congrats w/your acceptance:yeah: & goodluck to our new beginning:bow:, I'm going to tr...

9. Roll call for LPN students starting July and Aug.

   Everlasting904 replied to Tiara_madarra's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Rachel, Concorde Career Institute, Jacksonville FL, 12mths-starts August 1st

10. Which shift do you prefer-LTC

    Everlasting904 replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in CNA/MA

    I currently work night shift(11pm-7am) theres alot of work involved every shift but to me night shift is more slowed down & not as fast paced. You have more than enough time to do vitals,pass ice,do haircair in the morning..etc marjority of the r...

11. Has anyone taken TEAS 2nd time and was successful?

    Everlasting904 replied to llr26's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I just took mine again 4days ago & Passed will be starting Practical Nursing in 2weeks!! I studied for about 2weeks & what REALLY helped me was when I went on here & went to the section that talks about (Teas Test Tips in the Pre-Nursing ...

12. skills test question

    Everlasting904 replied to CNA/glorified maid's topic in CNA/MA

    I took my Exam here in Fl and I had to introduce myself to the patient (My name & title) and tell them what i was going to do & then ask would it be ok?..after they say "yes" Wash my hands and get my supplies. I was told to always explain wha...

13. I am taking the CNA state exam on July 11th.

    Everlasting904 replied to EduardoLugo's topic in CNA/MA

    Here in FL when i took my CNA exam the other people who were testing were my patients and the testing site looked exactly like the school site where i was trained so it helped relaxed me. I stated out loud all the main things like "and here's your ca...

14. Does anyone know anything about Virginia College's ADN Peogram?

    Everlasting904 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    From what i researched it seems that the only school here in Florida that would be able to transfer Virginia College's credits is to The Univer$ity Of Phoenix $$$. The only good thing about VC's ADN program is that it includes the General Ed courses ...

15. Can't get hired as a CNA!!

    Everlasting904 replied to Frustrated CNA's topic in CNA/MA

    Definately keep your head up!!:o I had applied to about 100 places(clinics/offices/Ltc/hospitals) before i landed a job as a CNA. My best advice would be shoot for the nursing homes 1st, they are always in demand and majority except no previous CNA e...