Elvienm

Elvienm specializes in CNA.

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1. CNAs w/ no prior healthcare experience, how long did it take you to find a job?

   Elvienm replied to pinkstethoscope's topic in CNA/MA

   Like 3 weeks after I Passed the state test. That's only because that was how long I waited to go out and look for a CNA job. I had No experience other that what i learned at the skills class I told the DSD that and she was cool with it. few minutes l...

2. Pay for hospital nursing assistants thanks!

   Elvienm replied to cmm4ever's topic in CNA/MA

   Samsam22 I wonder if you can let me know when your hospital is hiring? I really want to work at a hospital, I live in SOCAL as well. But this days is hard to get a job if you don't have connections or know someone in there. Thank you!

3. i want to die i failed my cna exam

   Elvienm replied to yajaira21's topic in CNA/MA

   Don't be so hard on your self.. You are not stupid, this happens all the times a lot of people fail for different reasons, but they all retake the test and pass. I think you were just too nervous. Just try ti relax the next time and you will be fine....

4. What do you do on your break?

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

   I WISH I could take the 15 mins Break or even complete time on my lunch... I do clock out for lunch, but continue working, because, since I have to get all my patients up before noon most of the times I am not done by 11:30 (my lunch time) but when e...

5. How far do you travel for work??

   Elvienm replied to futurenurseheather's topic in CNA/MA

   My job is 1 hr without traffic,but week days when is traffic Its more like 2 hrs drive... I have done this for 5 years now and I don't complain...:) oh, and all my family lives like 1 1/2 hrs from home and I go visit them twice a month... I don't rea...

6. was it Right?

   Elvienm posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hi, I wonder if what I did was right? Here is the story: I was with a patient when the Ombudsman person come to talk to my patient. The lady start talking to the patient of her business with her. At this point I was still in the room and even though...

7. CNA

   Elvienm replied to Kiara504's topic in CNA/MA

   I personally Recommend you to go straight to RN. Good Luck! ( you do know there are some pre-reqs you need to finish first, right ? if not just try to take them now while your still in HS that way your ahead and don't waste time..Check with your sta...

8. I feel like there is nothing more to learn here.

   Elvienm replied to Elvienm's topic in CNA/MA

   Oh, don't get me wrong. I got busy as crap...too. Its just that for some reason I was expecting to learned more or get other type of experience as well. and yes I do Feel PROUD of making a difference on my patients life, Because to be brand new and ...

9. I feel like there is nothing more to learn here.

   Elvienm posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hi, I am a CNA in Ca. I graduate last December, and got a job in a LTC in January. Well I been here for about 3 months now and for some reason I am getting bored of the routine at the LTC, I want to continue studying to become LVN but at this time I...

10. Which CPR class should I take?

    Elvienm replied to winniecooper's topic in CNA/MA

    Yeah I agree with caliotter3, you will need BLS Health-care Provider. and it has to be from the American Hearth Association. (well that's what they told me when my school requested the CPR) because some other people bring one from the Red Cross and i...

11. What is the difference?

    Elvienm posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Hello, I am confused between a CNA Vs Nursing Attendant I or II ? what is the difference ? and why its called different? I read the duties for a Nurse Attendant I and there all same as a CNA. But I don't know what is it called NA? If anyone knows...

12. Need Some Advice Please

    Elvienm posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Hello, I have a dilemma, I'm currently working in a convalescent home as CNA, I been having some bad experiences here since I start working here and start looking for another job, so I got a job offer at Sunrise Senior living. I didn't knew until af...

13. Question: if 1 of your patients fell?

    Elvienm replied to Elvienm's topic in CNA/MA

    I just want THANK YOU ALL. I feel much better now. and I understand that some times things happens without expectations. And No, the lady Didn't need any special alarm. but I did forgot to mention that the left side of her body is paralyzed. But she ...

14. Anyone worked at Sunrise Senior Living?

    Elvienm posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Does anyone has or is currently working at Sunrise Senior Living? if so how are things there? Tomorrow I have a Job interview :) for this place, and I don't know what to expect... Any info will be appreciated. Thanks

15. Please Excused my ignorance.

    Elvienm posted a topic in Technicians

    Please Excused my ignorance. is there any difference between CNA and PCA? if there is. What is it?