A new CNA

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Hello everyone,

This is my first post. I just found out that I passed my state test and I am now a CNA! My skills were ROM, Pulse and Res., and dressing. In the last six months I earned my GED, got my cert. from The Red Cross in CPR/AED and First Aid and now I passed my state CNA exam. My brain hurts. LOL Tomorrow I start a job in a Dementia Ward at a Nursing Home. Im a 44 year old male and even though it was tuff at times, I made it this far. For anyone that may be struggling with there class, I just want to say hang in there and you will be fine.

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Specializes in LTC, Memory loss, PDN.

:yeah::yeah::yeah:

Absolutely fantastic !!!

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Specializes in LTC/Rehab.

Congratulations! I'm reading this thread at 9:20 am, and it's nice to hear such good news early in the morning. :)

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That's terrific !! I work in an Alzheimer's/dementia ward in a LTC facility and I love it. I also really like working with the male CNA's that I know, every single one of them are great to work with. Sometimes our female residents particularly like the male CNA's and usually respond really well to them. Good luck and congrats to you !!

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Specializes in CNA.

Congrats!

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Congrats and good luck in your new job.:D

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Specializes in Med-Surg/urology.

Congrats!!!! :cheers::yelclap::w00t:

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good for you was it hard i hope i pass:nurse:

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Thanks everyone for your reply. Working on the dementia unit is hard sometimes, but its also nice to help these people. I look on their walls and see pictures of who they "used" to be. One man was a police officer, another was a CEO of a large company. I pretty much go along with what there saying, and it seems to make them happy in "their" world.

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I cant say the test was hard. I just paid attention in class and studied. You will do fine, just ask your teacher for help if you need it. Good luck to you!

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I just wanted to send you a huge pat on the back! Good for you for taking care of your education and getting on a path to a good career! You are an inspiration for many!

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Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments! I find it amazing and cool that people I dont even know are proud of me....... Thanks again!

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