CNA at a hospital

[TamTam23]

I recently got hired at a hospital and in my CNA class they geared things toward the LTC facilities. It is totally different in a hospital because there is so much to learn. I have finished my 1st of 2 week orientation which is learning all the new stuff and we will be tested on skills next week. I am very nervous because there is alot of stuff that I need practice on and things I have never done or seen before. I know it takes time and practice but I hope they dont fire me right away because of my lack of experience or the way I go about skills. It is all very overwhelming and it is so much information to take in. Especially the fact that they give us a week with the CNA preceptor and then after that you are on your own. I dont believe that is enough time to see and do everything. Any tipss please!

[interceptinglight, CNA]

Don't sweat it. Anyone as motivated as you seem to be is going to do great. You won't feel like you're doing great in the beginning because no matter what you learned in class, you're going to have a lot to learn on the job. Just don't be afraid to ask lots of questions or get help on anything you're not sure of.

When I started in LTC, I walked on eggshells all the time fearful that I'd get the ax because I felt like it was taking me forever to keep up with everybody else. Every shift I'd go home thinking how much I sucked. However....little by little I sucked less and less, and now I hardly suck at all !! :doh:

The fact is, once you're hired they'll really want to keep you, and they'll be a lot more patient with you than you think.....especially if you're conscientious about your job.

[ctoffey1]

I recently got hired at a hospital and in my CNA class they geared things toward the LTC facilities. It is totally different in a hospital because there is so much to learn. I have finished my 1st of 2 week orientation which is learning all the new stuff and we will be tested on skills next week. I am very nervous because there is alot of stuff that I need practice on and things I have never done or seen before. I know it takes time and practice but I hope they dont fire me right away because of my lack of experience or the way I go about skills. It is all very overwhelming and it is so much information to take in. Especially the fact that they give us a week with the CNA preceptor and then after that you are on your own. I dont believe that is enough time to see and do everything. Any tipss please!

:yeah:Good for you.

I would not worry about it. The people there usually work with you as long as you do your job and just ask for help.

I let my CNA laps due to a injury so I have to re take everything and get re certified after having since 75. The staff is usally pretty helpful and your going to come across those who are jerks just like in any job but most of them are not.

Good luck