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Dec 16, 2007 08:22 AM

CNA school


I just got into the Nurse Aide program. I'm excited...does anyone have career advice or tips? What should I know about being a CNA that they may not tell me in class???


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from Tanzanite
Old Dec 16, 2007, 11:55 AM

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Congrats and welcome to Allnurses.com! There is a CNA forum under the "students" board tab with lots of information. Go say Hi, and I'm sure you'll get lots of helpful advise.
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from Shorty82
Old Dec 16, 2007, 12:17 PM

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thanks!
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Old Dec 18, 2007, 10:06 PM

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If your school offers additional courses in EKG and phlebotomy, take advantage of it. Most that have done this have gotten positions as a Patient Care Technician/Associate at hospitals. And, phlebotomy is a good skill to have. I am an LPN now, and still draw blood frequently.
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