Lacymom

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1. Moving to a new state how

   Lacymom replied to Lacymom's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you I will see what google provides

2. Moving to a new state how

   Lacymom posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Does that work w a current licence? Will I need retake the test or does it transfer? Tia

3. 2 job offers debating each

   Lacymom replied to Lacymom's topic in CNA/MA

   This is true. Found out kst nite, 3rd shift cleans kitchen, dining room, bathrooms at night. Not quite what I expected to be doing as a c a. It is at an assisted living facility. Leaning towards calling the other place. Might be more physical but I'd...

4. 2 job offers debating each

   Lacymom replied to Lacymom's topic in CNA/MA

   Care of 13 patients plus taking care of a wing w 2 other CNAs. I thought the first job was ideal w all that I have on my plate but beginning to wonder if I should go w the 2nd job as they seem to be managed better. I'm a brand new CNA either would my...

5. 2 job offers debating each

   Lacymom posted a topic in CNA/MA

   One shld be PT 24 hrs one week 29 the 2nd. Set days to work. If I can't work I have to get my own replacement. It's 3rd shift. Most of the residents take care of themselves w just reminders, they only have 13total care. Residents between 2cnas and ev...

6. How hard is it to get a job w no experience?

   Lacymom replied to Lacymom's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you all for responding. I will keep trying. I have had two interviews and waiting on one to call to see if they have a position, want to hire me. The other one I need to call back for a second interview if they hadn't hired someone yet.

7. How long did it take you to find a CNA job?

   Lacymom replied to annairb90's topic in CNA/MA

   I got mine in August. Started looking a couple weeks ago. Will know by Tuesday if one place is going to offer me a job and getting ready to see about a second LTC a second interview and then they decide.

8. First stop CNA next stop RN

   Lacymom replied to cnastriving2brn's topic in CNA/MA

   Good luck. Got my CNA in August. Also working on pre reqs for a nursing program.

9. How hard is it to get a job w no experience?

   Lacymom posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Just got certified in August. I have been home for the last 13+ yrs. and currently am going to s hool for nursing pre reqs part time . Basically other than two week clinicals have no work experience. How long can I expect to look? I had a job intervi...

10. What Q's to ask during an interview+whats a good ratio of residentsto CNA

    Lacymom replied to Lacymom's topic in CNA/MA

    Thank you both. I will def be asking these questions when the time comes.

11. What Q's to ask during an interview+whats a good ratio of residentsto CNA

    Lacymom posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Hello, just got certified in August and I'm starting to put in applications. What kinds of questions shouldi be asking during the interview? The only one I can think of is the ratio of how many residents to CNA and what is a good ratio w that? What r...

12. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    Lacymom replied to jb2u's topic in CNA/MA

    I passed Thursday August 23rd 2012......:)

13. What prereq classes are you taking this fall? How many to go?

    Lacymom replied to daisygarten's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Just starting and going PT til nursing school. Got a math class to take to be ready 4 college lvl math, taking English comp and ivy techs success class b/c it's required. Next sem another math, ap1and a comm class on interpersonal communication skill...

14. Finished my cna course just

    Lacymom replied to Lacymom's topic in CNA/MA

    Thank you every1 and congrats viburnum. I agree the written is a lot common sense. It's remembering every little step on the skills part that has me anxious.

15. Finished my cna course just

    Lacymom posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Need to take the state test. It's scheduled on the 23rd of August. that week I start some of my pre reqs for nursing as well.