FutureC.N.A replied to failedcna2012's topic in CNA/MA
Welp.....I'll tell you what makes no sense to me...why would a hospital or any place for that matter look at my resume and see that it clearly states I have no experience and that I am fresh out of the program and then go to all the trouble of settin...
FutureC.N.A replied to failedcna2012's topic in CNA/MA
I'm sorry to hear that you failed your clinicals. I really do understand how you feel. I made it through my clinicals, although every day felt like a miracle that I made it through without quitting. I also feel like a failure because even though I ma...
FutureC.N.A replied to FutureC.N.A's topic in CNA/MA
Thank you so much for the reply! She also told me that I will be doing blood sugar tests and I was worried about that because we weren't taught that in school so I was wondering if that was in a CNAs scope of practice? Also, I know this is a stupid q...
FutureC.N.A replied to FutureC.N.A's topic in CNA/MA
Also, what's the patient to CNA ratio at the hospital you work? She told me outright during the interview that this hospital is understaffed at the moment and that the patient to cna ratio is usually 18 patients to 1 CNA and that during night shift t...
I had my very first CNA interview today for a night shift position on a medical surgical floor. I was just wondering if any of you worked med/surg and what it's like? Pros/cons? I had lots of questions I wanted to ask during the interview but I felt ...
FutureC.N.A replied to FutureC.N.A's topic in CNA/MA
Thank you all for the responses! A couple questions, though - what is a float pool position and SN? Also, what was it like starting out working for a home health agency, SuperMeghan91? What was a typical day like?
I also used 4yourCNA on youtube. I watched the videos over and over and had the grading rubrics for each skill in my hand as I watched them, checking off each step as she did them in the video. The lady who makes them is also good about responding to...
Hey! I am a new CNA, just passed the exam last week. I am currently trying to find a job so I can save up money to start nursing school in January. I am finding it very difficult to find a job without having experience. I also can't decide what type ...
I passed mine today in Georgia! The skills I got were - hand washing, blood pressure, nail care on one hand, ambulate with a gait belt and range of motion exercises for knee and ankle.
That's awesome! Congrats! I completed my CNA program on 7/31 and sent in my application for the exam last Monday so I am still waiting to hear what day they schedule my exam. Anyways, did you wear scrubs to the exam? Because I was just wondering if I...
FutureC.N.A replied to FutureC.N.A's topic in CNA/MA
Thank you all for the comments! I just got done with my fourth day, still have two days to go! I got to just shadow a lot more and did a few things like feeding and making beds on my own, but I still don't feel comfortable with any other skills besid...
I started my clinicals at a nursing home Thursday and have to go back all week next week. I was told by my teacher that we would never be left alone in the facility and that we were never supposed to provide any kind of care or do anything with the r...