Welcome! I am the Moderator of the new CNA - Nursing Assistant Forum. I am also an RN who works in various health care settings. I have experience in Long Term Care, Home Health, and Hospital settings. I have been a Nurse since 1998 starting out as an ADN; I received my BSN in 2001.
I wish I had been a CNA prior to Nursing School; I know it would have helped tremendously. The jitters I encountered make me blush now. I remember not wanting to look at a wound for a new patient because I was "uncomfortable" lifting the covers and envading someones privacy! It is safe to say, "those days are over ;)"!
Please take a moment to introduce yourself. If you have time, grab your cup and tell us about yourself. Feel free to PM me if there are any concerns that are of a personal nature. Oherwise, post your conversations and questions here so we can all learn.
Hi everyone! :) I'm Sylvia. I'm a CNA, and take the state test tomorrow to become an STNA (Ohio). I'm really really really nervous, but hope I pass! I'm currently a waitress.. and being able to get an STNA job while I'm pursuing my RN will really change my family's life. Glad I stumbled upon this site, and looking forward to meeting everyone!
Hi my name is Cathy I am a CNA for a year and half. I work in a LTC on Long Island NY. Started prerequisites for rn at SCC, but I am changing and getting LPN first.
Hi, Im John. I am a BNA (basic nurses aide) working in a LTC facility ... waiting to take my CNA test (& have been for over a month!!!) but I like being an aide for the most part, the facility I work out is pretty good compared to some Ive heard about. I am also doing an ASN prgram (just started last week). I hope to be an RN by Summer 2012!! 3 semesters and 15 weeks to go !!
Hi my name is Eva & i,m a CNA-to-be cos i start class on d 21st of february after so much mind searching & questions. I,m excited as well as nervous cos this is just the begining on this long road of nursing career. I hope & pray it,l be worth it in the long run.......for everyone of us.
Thank you so very much for starting this Forum. Only nurses and other CNAs realize what CNAs do and how valuable a good one is.
I just got my license in AZ, second career for me, and having a difficult time without experience in a hospital or LT Facility experience to get a job. I have 2 years of home experience but that does not count. I could apply for jobs until the cows come home, or I have training in business, try to care for a client in their own home. Of course, non-medical.
Any feedback on this? Has anyone done it before?
Thank you very much and God Bless all Healthcare Workers.....
Mesha21
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A big hello to all the Nurses on this forum, we all know what
each of us goes through each day because we love what we do.
I've been a nurses aid for 7 yrs and is about take my state
test on Sept 2 2010.
Does anyone know the skills on the state test?
Thank you