Actias luna

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1. Can a CNA work in psych?

   Actias luna posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Someone mentioned this in another thread, and it made me very curious. I've never heard of a CNA working in psych, so I kind of doubt it... But I presume there is a position similar to CNA in psych? Does anyone have any information on this? I'm very ...

2. Books? :)

   Actias luna replied to guest798886's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm subscribed to her on YouTube; I enjoy her. I'm considering purchasing her book. :)

3. Psych nursing? scope of practice

   Actias luna replied to Infofreak411's topic in Psychiatric

   I am currently a CNA. Does anyone know what I would have to do in order to work in psych? Do I need additional qualifications? I, too, was unaware that LPNs could be psych nurses. I'm happy to hear this, because LPN is my next step.

4. Psych nursing? scope of practice

   Actias luna replied to Infofreak411's topic in Psychiatric

   Bookmarked. I am interested in becoming a psych nurse as well.

5. Scrub pants

   Actias luna replied to ervetnurse's topic in Uniform/Gear

   This is my exact experience with Cherokee pants. Even their so-called "petites" are too long.

6. Hospital will not hire smokers

   Actias luna replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Professionalism

   What if you live with a smoker? Surely that doesn't count, right?

7. Falsely accused of verbal abuse

   Actias luna replied to johnny6's topic in CNA/MA

   If the witness believed you were being verbally abusive towards the patient s/he is legally obligated to report it. Your statement "loser got nothing better to do" made me laugh.

8. 24 hour shift as a CNA

   Actias luna replied to fruition's topic in CNA/MA

   I think 12-hour shifts are long enough. I can't imagine working a 24-hour shift.

9. CNA Exam

   Actias luna replied to Proton's topic in CNA/MA

   It's $101 in my state. If you have to retake the skills portion it's $71; written is $30.

10. Can a shy person be a good CNA?

    Actias luna replied to Angela89's topic in CNA/MA

    I'm really glad you brought this up, Angela. I will be following this thread.