This is exactly what I did. I got my CNA last year and just received my CMA last week. I'm doing my pre-reques for RN too. At my college being a CNA actually exempts me from a class and a clinical. It's hard to work and go to school but I love it!
I'm taking my first A&P class tomorrow and I'm scared to death. I really want to make an A in this class since an A will give me another point towards the ADN program. I'm currently a CNA and CMA working towards my RN. I finished my CMA class las...
CelesteR903 replied to pouncing's topic in Pre-Nursing
I'm a CNA while doing my prereqs and it's hard. I'm not sure why you think you'll get bored as a CNA it's not an easy job. I work at a long term facility and it is a little easier then the hospital because you know your residents and they schedules a...
CelesteR903 replied to M.Scarborough's topic in CNA/MA
I'm 4'11 and 130lbs and do fine. You'll find once you start working you'll build up muscles and find how to move your patients. It did take me a few weeks to be confident enough to do it alone but I have no problem now.
CelesteR903 replied to runawayjim's topic in Pre-Nursing
Both sound like a good option. You might also consider the work schedules of both professions in your area. I'm working as a CNA while doing my pre reqs. I'm currently working a 4 day on 2 day off scheduled 2-10pm. This allows me all morning to go to...
CelesteR903 replied to ohiocleveland's topic in General Nursing
Medication aides in Texas are certified so they do stand to lose their certification too. You are taught all the side effects and what to watch out for. You are also taught to assess the patient before giving meds. You are not taught to just "pass a ...
I really upset the CNA before me yesterday and I kinda feel bad but at the same time don't. When I got to work yesterday the weekend nurse told me to be sure to do a walk through because they were having hard time with the aide doing things that day....
CelesteR903 replied to pishoncna's topic in CNA/MA
I'm in Texas and got hired before I actually got my certification. I applied to almost all the places in town and alot sounded really interested but never called back. I finally got my job 2 weeks before I was supposed to take the test. One thing I d...
CelesteR903 replied to CelesteR903's topic in CNA/MA
Exactly. Everytime I call for help with a transfer the whole time I hear about how I need to learn to do it by myself and how everyone else does. When I point out it's a 2 person transfer I'm told "You won't always be able to find someone to help you...
CelesteR903 replied to CelesteR903's topic in CNA/MA
Our facility has a paper they give us everyday with the residents info on it. It specifically list how each is to be moved. That's what I'm going by. Thanks for the support. I was starting feel like a failure because I can't move them on my own.
I started working at a local nursing home a week and a half ago. I'm still uncertifited as my test is Friday so I'm classified as a training nurse aid. I'm trying to do everything right and not upset the other NAs or nurses so I don't get fired but I...
CelesteR903 replied to CelesteR903's topic in CNA/MA
They did give me a packet that included a timeline of when they want things done and what each shift is responsible for. Is that what you mean by routine? I'm really nervous. My last day of clinicals I got a horrible CNA who left people on the toilet...