hookyarnandblanket

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1. CNA at 16?!

   hookyarnandblanket replied to Gr4ceffa's topic in CNA/MA

   In Kansas, you can get a CNA cert at 16 but you cannot operate patient lifting equipment.

2. How difficult is it to land a hospital job?

   hookyarnandblanket replied to SmallpoxNebula's topic in CNA/MA

   To be honest? You really need the LTC experience before working in a hospital. I have rarely seen a brand new CNA come into the hospital setting and handle it well. I can think of one situation where it worked out.

3. Nervous and new to this

   hookyarnandblanket replied to sykelovesnursing's topic in CNA/MA

   My clinical instructor was a no nonsense, old school RN who was by the book. By the end of my clinicals, I appreciated her more than I could express. She made me a good CNA. Maybe that is what your instructors are doing. They probably see too many la...

4. Did you guys read your CNA course textbooks front to back?

   hookyarnandblanket replied to NotQuiteAntonio's topic in CNA/MA

   I did, but that is because I am that type of person. I know many who never eve cracked the book open or purchased the book. It is all individual preference.

5. Cna first 3rd shift job

   hookyarnandblanket replied to Beautifulsoul007's topic in CNA/MA

   You probably need to look at being a home health aide instead. Most facilities are not going to let you come in or leave at a time convenient for you. In fact, there would be times you wouldn't be able to leave at 0630 because the next shift could be...

6. Need Encouragement as a SNF CNA

   hookyarnandblanket replied to Clarifier S'il vous's topic in CNA/MA

   It would probably be best to make what you can of your current position. Going to an administrator and saying you don't feel the current position is a good fit will likely be interpreted as you saying you're quitting. With your hiring being so new, t...

7. Should I talk to my manager about an RN?

   hookyarnandblanket replied to omarosa47's topic in CNA/MA

   There is no easy answer to this, unfortunately. If the nurses are relaxed about not helping, and one is notorious for sleeping and not helping out, management likely already knows and won't do anything to correct it. The only solution I would do in t...

8. The transition from LTC/rehab to the hospital setting

   hookyarnandblanket replied to futureBSNmegan's topic in CNA/MA

   I started in a nursing home and moved into hospital work. I can't say it's much different for me because they limit our scope of practice in our hospital. As far difference, there are more moments for equipment to get in the way, more opportunities ...

9. pre employment physical with high heart rate

   hookyarnandblanket replied to futurenurse93_'s topic in CNA/MA

   I was in full blown HTN and untreated when both my CNA jobs hired me. You should have nothing to worry about.

10. CCRI CNA class scrub policy

    hookyarnandblanket replied to Jmarty31's topic in CNA/MA

    You need to contact the program director and ask. Every clinical site and class provider is going to be different.

11. I can do your job, you can't do mine.

    hookyarnandblanket replied to crobson221's topic in CNA/MA

    If your supervisor isn't willing to do anything about it, and the facility is always chronically understaffed, I think you know what the answer is. You can't panic and try to put out a fire someone else started. I can understand the benefits of the ...

12. Current CNA Pay Range

    hookyarnandblanket replied to nursemama13's topic in CNA/MA

    It will largely depend on where you live and the cost of living in your area. I live in a rural area of Kansas and base wage at the hospital where I work is $9.25 per hour. The nursing home 13 miles away pays $10 per hour base wage.

13. Training at a new facility.

    hookyarnandblanket replied to Jenderfly's topic in CNA/MA

    If you feel like she is neglecting residents (I would consider not wiping them neglect) or she is jeopardizing resident safety, report her. Otherwise, try to get through orientation and steer clear of this CNA.

14. OTO A Bad Start.

    hookyarnandblanket replied to chrismarie323's topic in CNA/MA

    This sadly is commonplace. Waiting it out for the six months was a good idea to get the experience. This sounds like a place that needs management overhaul and to get their priorities straight. Good luck finding the right fit. It's out there waiting ...

15. Animal Vets Sterilizing Human Females?

    hookyarnandblanket replied to Skayda's topic in CNA/MA

    At the time this was more commonplace, the parents, the state, and whomever held custody of the individual made the choice as the thinking was that anyone who had some sort of mental impairment wasn't capable of making their own decisions, even if th...