stine75

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  1. What was your job training like?

    I start my orientation on the 3rd of December, so I'm not going to be of much help.....but from what they told me today, the first few days are paperwork and videos,etc (casual clothes)....and then after day 4 or 5 I'll be on the floor with another C...
  2. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    Yeah!!! I passed my CNA test last Saturday, and landed a job at the Veteran's Home today!! I was VERY nervous, but my interview went really well, and I start my orientation on the 3rd of December!!!! Christina
  3. C-diff

    I am a trainee CNA working at a LTC facility. Today one of the guys planted a big fat smooch on me when I wasn't prepared for it, and afterwards I was told he has c-diff. Should I be worried??? Christina
  4. CNA Interview, help please!!!

    Thank you Kelley!
  5. About to start CNA classes, I NEED HELP

    I bought some cushy nursing shoes from a nursing supply store when I bought my scrubs. They work really well, but I can't remember the brand. I see a lot of people in Crocs, but I can't imagine actually wearing them! Last night one of the gals in ...
  6. CNA Interview, help please!!!

    Thank you so much!! You are an angel........ Christina
  7. I'm hoping and praying that one of you on here would be so kind as to help me out with the CNA Interview I have to have for my CNA class. I've left it til the last minute thinking I would have a chance to interview one of the local CNA's during my OJ...
  8. About to start CNA classes, I NEED HELP

    Yes, you should find out from the instructor what you need for your clinical days on the first day of class....but I'd assume you'll need scrubs for clinical....and no stethoscope. I'd bring a small notebook and pen that you can keep in one of your ...
  9. Do you mind if I join you all...

    Hello!! I'm not finished with my course, and therefore have no idea what the most important things will be on your certification exam, but I'm trying to think of what my instructor has really emphasized thus far. Hand-washing, definitely. OH, and ...
  10. Schweet

    Wow.....tonight we basically just went through what we were going to do, and the first chapter in our textbook. I have 4 chapters to read and do summaries on before tomorrow nights class though. I plan on doing that when my kids leave for school to...
  11. start classes tonight

    Katie, I'm planning on continuing my education after this, and am filling out applications for LPN classes already! I too was thinking that it would help me decide whether nursing was really for me. My first class went great. I was by far not the...
  12. Schweet

    That's the same time mine ends. Supposedly the class is 75 hours of classroom, 100 hours of clinical....but I'm not sure how that's possible based on the class schedule. I guess I'll find out tonight!!
  13. Schweet

    That's great! How long is your training?? I've noticed that everyone seems to be going for a different amount of time. Just curious...
  14. start classes tonight

    bakpakr....I was reading your posts earlier. Congrats on getting started. It's nice to know I'm not the only person over 20 starting this career. And the only man huh? That's crazy...... Good luck back to you.....
  15. start classes tonight

    Well, I start my CNA classes this evening!! I'm so excited. I'm doing a 6 week course in the evenings, and a few weekends, that cost $500. I'm planning on using it as a stepping stone in nursing, but who knows...I may love it and decide to stay an...