Help with next step in my job choices

Nursing Students CNA/MA

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Hi,

I became a CNA last March and I been working at an assisting living for about 6 months now. I love where I work. I think I am doing pretty well for the short time that I have had experience. I am still learning alot. The things I need to work on is my speed a little but. But the reason I am typing this because I need help or at least some suggestions. As I mentioned I like my job but there is a few things i dont think is to professional about the company I work for but also since I am already in school finishing my pre class to try to enter into the nursing program I want to switch from working in an assisting living to a hospital. the only fear I have is that I am not a very strong person (physically) I am currently wanting to apply for a position at a hospital but need some feedback please. Sorry for all this long information but the main question I have out of all this is: as a CNA with 6 months of experience what would be the right hospital unit to transfer to based on my status at this moment?

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Specializes in Ortho.

The right hospital unit depends on what your interest are. What field interest you the most? Perhaps floating to different floors can give you an idea too..As far as ambulating or turning a patient in a hospital there are devices that can help you move the patient as well as other staff members that can assist you. Its usually encouraged to get help moving someone rather than doing it yourself and risk an injury the patient or yourself.

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@blessingo thank you for the reply i am not really intrested in the ER when i become i would like to be in the NICU but for right now that im only a CNA i am just looking for some where in a hospital that will be good for me at the stage of my educational level process the available opening for this one.hospital are for the following units: acute and ortho/neuro. I just dont know which one would be a good transition from being working as cna in an assisting living for only 6 months

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Specializes in Ortho.

I came from a nursing home into a hospital setting. Acute care might interest you. Either way you'll learn a lot. Good luck to you.

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