Hey psych RNs and CNAs question

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Specializes in New Grad 2020.

Hey everyone,

on Thursday I have an interview for a CNA position at an inpatient/outpatient facility in my city. It's a 70+ bed facility that deals with both mental health and drug issues.

my question is what am I getting myself into?! Lol

i was an aide for a little over three years on an acute surg floor. We did have issues with mental health people and drug seekers but they were not the norm.

i applied for an opening on their Senior behavioral health wing.

What type of things should I look into so I can have a better idea of all this?(researching for the job) What questions should I ask (other than the basic what's the best/worst part of the job?) I currently work in a jail (non medical role) so I have experience talking to people who are violent confused and so on. Granted the response to them will be every different in a hospital than a jail lol

im excited but I am a little worried!

Thank you in advance

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Specializes in RETIRED Cath Lab/Cardiology/Radiology.

Moved to CNA Forum.

will you be able to shadow at the new facility, or ask questions of the staff there, to help you prepare?

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Specializes in Long term care.

I will bet they will ask you questions on how you would handle various situations such as someone being combative, refusal of ADL's, etc.

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