Hello. I just applied at a local hospital. I have my nurse's aide certification but have not yet worked in the field. I am enrolled in the LPN program beginning in August.
I do not want to work in long term care ever. I was wondering if someone could explain to me in some detail what a CNA's job can entail at a hospital. I already know what goes on at the nursing homes, but I have no idea about the hospitals. The position I applied for online was listed as med/surg. I've also seen some listed as telemtry.
Dont be overwhelmed ince you get into the swing of things it will all get easy and somewhat second nature....I work as a CNA in a cardiac unit in a hospital sometimes depending on where I am at I can have upwards of 20 pt's (in acute care)....al of the on telemetry monitors...but alas you wont beable to use the AED in the hospital or LTC...only docs and nurses! Hope you have fun!
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Dont be overwhelmed ince you get into the swing of things it will all get easy and somewhat second nature....I work as a CNA in a cardiac unit in a hospital sometimes depending on where I am at I can have upwards of 20 pt's (in acute care)....al of the on telemetry monitors...but alas you wont beable to use the AED in the hospital or LTC...only docs and nurses! Hope you have fun!