kalengen

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1. Step up from CNA to LPN...help!

   kalengen replied to kalengen's topic in CNA/MA

   I am located in Glassboro, New Jersey. One of my coworkers was explaining to me that there are "step up" programs but I have never heard of them. I am trying to find a program!

2. Step up from CNA to LPN...help!

   kalengen posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I am looking to become an LPN but was wondering what is the best route to take. I heard that they have step up programs from CNA to LPN and they are shorter, instead of taking a regular LPN program. Has anyone done a step up program? What should I d...

3. Am I doing the wrong thing?

   kalengen replied to TurtleCat's topic in CNA/MA

   No way are you doing the wrong thing! The same thing happened to me. My resident was running low on briefs so we called the family to state that he needed more and they complained that he is going through them too fast and hes going to start counting...

4. Is it awkward bathing, dressing and wiping patients?

   kalengen replied to RainbowHead's topic in CNA/MA

   I felt the same way when I first became a CNA but honestly it seems like it would be awkward but it is not. Your clinicals while you are in your class will help you ALOT. They let you do care on the patient, I found it awkward with someone watching m...

5. CNA's: Please Read

   kalengen replied to SirenoftheSea's topic in CNA/MA

   As a CNA you can work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift. The times of the shifts all depend on the facility that you are working at. The facility I work at it can be 6-2, 2-10, and 10-6. I am full time so I work 5 days a week and every other weekend. CNA class...

6. CNAs, do you like your job?

   kalengen replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in CNA/MA

   i love my job as a CNA! Knowing that i am changing my residents life by helping them perform their adl's makes my day. When a resident thanks you or tells you that they love you is the most rewarding thing in this world. My residents bring joy into m...

7. Just got certified! What's next?

   kalengen replied to fbrlauren's topic in CNA/MA

   I just passsed my state test on August 26th and found a job on August 27th! it all depends on where you are looking and how you approach it. Personally, i like to apply in person because they get the chance to meet you and remember you but when you a...

8. Combative resident, help!!

   kalengen posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I am a brand new CNA and i just got a job at an assisted living facility, most of the patients are completely independent and just need reminding about showering and meal times. We only really have about 5 people that we have to completely care for a...

9. Becoming a CNA and need some advice!!

   kalengen posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I am 20 years old and a Pre-nursing student. This summer I am taking my CNA course to be certified by July. I don't make a lot of money since I am still in school and I get no help from my parents. My 5 week CNA course is $1060 and I still have to pa...