ownthesky25

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1. Could you see yourself being anything else besides a nurse?

   ownthesky25 replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

   I decided I wanted to be a nurse when I was 10. I have never considered other options, and it's kind of terrifying that if I can't get through school I have no back up plan. I love fashion and writing but those are not exactly realistic options. I wo...

2. How to respond to this question

   ownthesky25 replied to CathyS1's topic in Job Hunt

   Do some research into Hospital B - do they have community out reach programs, or fundraisers in area that you are interested in/admire the hospital for? You never want to say anything negative about another company. So if they ask why are choosing us...

3. I fainted today in OR:(

   ownthesky25 replied to 164centimeters's topic in General Students

   I have only come close to fainting one time, but luckily it didn't happen - so sorry it happened to you! I would have been mortified as well.

4. What kind of CNA are you?

   ownthesky25 replied to Chesterton1's topic in CNA/MA

   The way it works in my state is that CNAs can work in pretty much any setting (LTC, hospital, home health), but PCAs (patient care techs) can only work in the hospital. I believe this is because as a CNA you are "certified" while a PCA might not nece...

5. PRN /1hr before call? Cnas pls

   ownthesky25 replied to peachescna's topic in CNA/MA

   My understanding of "per diem" has always been that that position is "as needed" meaning there is no set schedule. They call you when they need a spot filled. If you are PRN then I don't see an issue with giving only an hour's notice because it woul...

6. I am a CNA is it worth getting a phlebotomy/ekg tech license?

   ownthesky25 replied to andrea1994's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm currently a CNA with my EKG tech certification. I wanted to eventually get my home health aide license and phelbotomy to complete an MST certification which I thought would benefit in obtaining a position in a hospital. I have since started nursi...

7. Lost CNA Needs help......

   ownthesky25 replied to clarinets's topic in CNA/MA

   What was the supervisor's response when you said you got the "run around" as you put it? From what you described those are all questions I would ask when starting somewhere new so I'm not sure exactly what the nurse was reporting for. Perhaps, Goosel...

8. CNA Pediatric ICU, not a good fit for me?

   ownthesky25 replied to MikeDee1234's topic in CNA/MA

   You should definitely go to the interview. Even if they decide to go with someone else, you will still have gotten the experience of interviewing which will be helpful for any future any interviews. Being bubbly and outgoing is not a requirement for ...

9. As a CNA, I feel taken for granted

   ownthesky25 replied to PNW0212's topic in CNA/MA

   I don't think you should ever apologize for a rant! Being a CNA is so hard! It's exactly the same way where I work in a LTC facility. It drives me insane when the nurses roll their eyes when I ask for help to pull up a patient. However, most of the n...

10. As a Future CNA, How Should I Address Myself to Patients?

    ownthesky25 replied to MysticTopaz's topic in CNA/MA

    I say: "Hi I'm [name] and I'm going to be your aide tonight/ going to help you tonight, if you need anything hit your bell." That's for patients who know what year it is. For patients who don't know the year or are no longer verbal I say: "I'm [name]...

11. I hate my new CNA job

    ownthesky25 replied to Alexandra_C23's topic in CNA/MA

    During my interview for my first CNA job, the DON told me "there are easier places to work". During my first few days, multiple aides told me they were quitting and that I should find another job. Being that I was a brand new CNA, and that I had not ...

12. New CNA - Need some advice!

    ownthesky25 replied to jessiem88's topic in CNA/MA

    I've only ever worked 11-7 after just having worked 3-11, but this has been my experience: Get assignment Check on all residents: in bed, breathing, clean and dry, bed alarm on and working, bed in lowest position, floor mat in place, etc. Help other...

13. Student Worker: Nursing Home

    ownthesky25 replied to Yarlene621's topic in Technicians

    If you want to be nurse, I would suggest getting your CNA (certified nurse aide) license. When I started nursing school, I had zero experience related to interacting and caring for patients. This lack of experience contributed greatly to my (non-exsi...

14. Does Preferring to Work Night Shift mean you're lazy?

    ownthesky25 replied to Soliloquy's topic in Relations

    I work 2nd shift in LTC as a CNA, and I completely prefer it that way. I work just as hard as anyone else, if not more so because I'm still brand new and trying to figure out the best routine. I never take a break, I don't eat, and the only time I si...

15. Pretty down about being a new CNA

    ownthesky25 replied to evack5318's topic in CNA/MA

    I'm a brand new CNA. I currently work on in an adult LTC facility, occasionally being sent to the adult sub-acute side. So I understand how physically demanding this job is. You need to take care of yourself first so that you don't worsen your back i...