slilly

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1. Why do CNA's get low pay for the hard labor that they do?

   slilly replied to M4ri_777's topic in CNA/MA

   A cna2 is a higher level of certification. Meaning in some states they can do catheter insertion. I can disimpact a person if I need to. Change colostomies. Take out tube feedings that are nasogastric

2. Teamwork for Nursing and Nursing Assistants, how can I help?

   slilly replied to dreamingoftheocean's topic in CNA/MA

   For me all my night nurses and some day nurses always ask when they can help me out. Otherwise it's me and the other na helping each other out cause we know when our nurses are busy. But in the end everything is done by the end of the shift and every...

3. First real CNA job tomorrow and so nervous!!!!

   slilly replied to mdiada's topic in CNA/MA

   For me working at hospice facility I have recently been working nights more so than days, and it's been more relaxed it seems like cause all of my patients have been fed and most are usually sleeping during the night. When they do wake up and need to...

4. CNA or RN?!?

   slilly replied to PinkSparklez's topic in CNA/MA

   CNA is one thing that most all nursing programs require and personally I think having experience as a nursing assistant helps with making a great nurse because as a nurse they will understand what nursing assistants had to go through and will be more...

5. First CNA job and so frustrated!!!

   slilly replied to mdiada's topic in CNA/MA

   Don't let the mistakes get to you and if you are having issues with your nurses talk to them personally. If that doesn't help then maybe have a meeting with your managers to mediate the situation. Eventually you will get the hang of everything. Keep ...

6. getting used to 12 hour shifts

   slilly replied to Momof8CNA's topic in CNA/MA

   12 hour shifts are all I do and once you get used to them to me it does seem to get easier because you find things to keep you busy.

7. CNA disrespect?

   slilly replied to cookiescardio's topic in CNA/MA

   I don't think all of the horror stories you hear are true. With that being said I have worked with some nurses I get a long with so that things run smoothly, that does not mean that when something doesn't seem right that I don't speak up for my patie...

8. Day in the life of a CNA?

   slilly replied to T_angel96's topic in CNA/MA

   I've work 7a to 7p a lot at my job since we only do 12 hour shifts and so its filled with giving showers and baths, helping feed, toilet, transfer, and give care after they pass since I work at hospice. Most of the nurses do the trach care if the pat...

9. I hate my new CNA job

   slilly replied to Alexandra_C23's topic in CNA/MA

   I think you should really try to stick it out, because this will help you with getting experience. If you think that the other CNAs are annoyed with you try working in a hospital where they would probably be a lot tougher on you and assisted living i...

10. Petite Scrubs!

    slilly replied to MissCoCoKit_E's topic in Uniform/Gear

    For me I have found that I like the Greys Anatomy petite pants, they have drawstring and cargo styles, I personally like scrub pants with a drawstring in the front and a little elastic in the back so its not just all drawstring. They are a little bit...

11. I dont feel like Im succeeding!

    slilly replied to PrettyNerd's topic in CNA/MA

    If you feel like this then maybe CNA work isn't for you, I mean after I got my CNA1 I set myself up a goal of getting my CNA2 and I did and it makes me happy being able to enjoy my patients at work and getting to put foleys in and impaction removals....

12. Challenging the CNA exam in Florida

    slilly replied to Cynt87's topic in CNA/MA

    I challenged the results of my NA1 exam because the person was not even watching me during the skills portion and was on the phone the whole time, while I was stating what I was doing. I know that for the NC NA2 you don't have to go to a location to ...

13. Does becoming a CNA help you if you want to become an RN?

    slilly replied to Becca014's topic in CNA/MA

    I know the nursing program here requires you to be CNA before getting into the program. All the RN's I work with are more than willing to help out with patient care when they have a free moment and so I think it definitely helps an RN appreciate thei...

14. PCT Interview With Staff RN's

    slilly replied to cdsavannah59's topic in Technicians

    Well I had my interview with the nurse manager, and she asked me why I felt I was best for this position, how I would handle things, what is my worst quality, what is my best quality, just basic getting to know you questions.

15. Just took the STNA Skills Test!!! HAVE QUESTIONS IF I PASSED!!!!

    slilly replied to RANCHDRESSING18's topic in CNA/MA

    If you didn't miss any bold steps then you should be good, did you actually put the person back into the supine position when you were done? I would say that when doing skills it is always best for me to talk the skill out, and if you think you made ...