HillBilly7799

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1. What exactly is so bad about LTC??

   HillBilly7799 replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in Geriatric

   I am a CNA in a LTC facility. It is my first job...ever. I'm trying to quit complaining about stuff, so I am going to list some "challenges" in working in a LTC facility. (Note: this is coming from a CNA, so it will be different from an LPN's perspec...

2. CNA before RN

   HillBilly7799 replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Students

   I would say go for it. I am a CNA and work in a LTC facility, and I can tell you that many of the nurses stay at the nurses station, only go down the hall when necessary to pass out meds, and generally are squeamish around feces and urine. It is an e...

3. New CNA in ICU need Tips!!

   HillBilly7799 replied to need714's topic in CNA/MA

   Although I have never worked in a hospital or ICU, I can certainly give you some good tips I have learned in the nursing home. The biggest help to me has been a hand-full of non-sterile gloves in my pocket. That way, when you're doing rounds you can ...