caskey09

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1. Positive I'm about to get fired

   caskey09 replied to TurtleCat's topic in CNA/MA

   I understand how you are feeling but you are being wayyy too hard on yourself!!! You are only a few days off of orientation! I know how you feel because I am in training too...just graduated from my class today. I also have had a rough start too...I ...

2. Nervous about my first clinical

   caskey09 replied to emily12345's topic in CNA/MA

   I am in the same boat as you!! I just finished my first week of clinicals and I was shaking bad when we went up to the floors for the first time. Honestly though...its mainly shadowing and your cna that you are with will expect you to be nervous and ...

3. Starting my CNA on the 14th!! Advice please? :)

   caskey09 replied to caskey09's topic in CNA/MA

   1feistymama: I am so glad that i am not the only one making a HUGE career change...from food management to the nursing world. I was so unhappy feeling as if I was making no difference for anyone. Making a sandwich and taking inventory is not exactly...

4. Becoming a CNA, where to start?

   caskey09 replied to Sgreenleaf's topic in CNA/MA

   I was in the same boat as you! I just got accepted at an LTC facility for their CNA training class...they pay you for the classes and you are hired immediately. They also guarantee you a job while being certified and after fulltime. I found out the i...

5. how do I find CNA jobs?

   caskey09 replied to Flylikeabird's topic in Technicians

   Where are you located? Also have you created a resume? I just got accepted into a class at a LTC facility... they train and certify you while paying you, and then you are guaranteed a job. I would suggest trying to find a facility that offers that.....

6. Starting my CNA on the 14th!! Advice please? :)

   caskey09 replied to caskey09's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks blwiliams10! I am so glad there is someone else with the immediate hands on experience...seems everyone else has taken a class thru community college. But why pay for it when you can get paid to do it on top of having employment? I am so glad ...

7. Starting CNA Training

   caskey09 replied to mrsvickerie2's topic in CNA/MA

   Congrats! I can't really answer your question because I start my classes on Tuesday and am just as nervous and excited as you! Where are you taking yours? Is it a facility or college? I am taking mine at a LTC facility that offers a paid class and th...

8. What is the starting wage for CNA in your area?

   caskey09 replied to flod's topic in CNA/MA

   CNA Classes | CNA Training & Certification | CNAClasses.org American Red Cross | Disaster Relief, CPR Certification, Donate Blood http://www.arna.net Your best bet is to do a search of all health facilities in your area, hospitals, LTC facilities...

9. What is the starting wage for CNA in your area?

   caskey09 replied to flod's topic in CNA/MA

   mvm2- No contract! From what I have heard majority of places don't make you sign. The facility offers a lot of benefits etc I think to try and get people to stay working there.

10. What is the starting wage for CNA in your area?

    caskey09 replied to flod's topic in CNA/MA

    Yeah, they pay you to take the class and get certified...all while having a job guaranteed to you after you learn all the skills. So many facilities offer it...there are websites that show all of the places that offer it in your area. Just do some re...

11. How to become a PCT?

    caskey09 replied to maddiem's topic in Technicians

    congrats on going for your CNA!! I start mine next tuesday and am very excited. I have the exact same career goals as you...and have been looking online and doing research for some time now. The class that I am taking is paid for thru a specialty LTC...

12. What is the starting wage for CNA in your area?

    caskey09 replied to flod's topic in CNA/MA

    I live in Pittsburgh area...just got hired at a LTC facility and am starting out at $8 for 2 weeks for the class and certification test, up to $9.75 for job shadowing for 2 weeks, then $11.16 an hour on the 3 to 11 shift permanently. (plus .75 extra ...

13. a bit in conflict...

    caskey09 replied to Care a lot's topic in General Nursing

    A little late on the post...but just wanted to let you know that you are NOT alone! I completely sympathize because I also am a former self injurer and have very obvious scars on my arms. I am starting a new job as a CNA at an LTC facility, and I am ...

14. Starting my CNA on the 14th!! Advice please? :)

    caskey09 replied to caskey09's topic in CNA/MA

    Thanks so much for the reply!! As for the class total time is for 2 weeks... first few days are classroom work and then off to clinicals. After the two weeks of the class, you go onto a floor for 2 weeks to a month and then during that time you tak...

15. Starting my CNA on the 14th!! Advice please? :)

    caskey09 posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Hello all! I have been creeping around and finally decided to post! I recently got accepted into st. john's specialty care center's cna program (LTC facility in Mars, PA) and am super excited but also sooo nervous! I have wanted to do this for soo...