Blueroses91

Blueroses91

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About Blueroses91

I'm going to LPN school. I hope to become a psych NP. As for now I love being a CNA.

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  1. Whats with the beyond horrible pay? :(

    I live in GA. I make $9.00 an hour working night shift. Day shift CNAs make min wage.
  2. Free CNA training in Georgia

    As mention before a nursing homes offer free training sometimes. You should also check out the red cross.
  3. psychology

    In addition to reading and defining terms, there should be some Q&A's at the end of each chapter that you can fill out. They should cover the main points of the chapter. It could be helpful to go over those as well.
  4. The NOC shift doesn't wake up ANYONE in the morning...is this normal?

    I work night shift. We don't get anyone up or dressed unless that resident is already awake and confused or if a resident wants to wake and get dressed. Dayshift arrives at work at 6:30am. Most of them complain about my shift and how we don't ever ge...
  5. CNA-Undecided if Am or Pm shift

    A CNA has a very limited scope and the skills you learn are much less intensive than being a nurse. However, I will tell you that working as a CNA will help you recognize skin breakdown, the begining of a pressure sore, ect. It's very valuable experi...
  6. CNA-Undecided if Am or Pm shift

    Earn more as in money? Most of the time 2nd and 3rd shift has a higher hourly wage. Also they get the benefit of shift differentials.
  7. CNA-Undecided if Am or Pm shift

    I'm a CNA on 3rd shift (night shift) I love it. I'm a night person and a newer CNA. Night shift is helpful when you're just starting out. There is more time to learn and develop your technique. True, it's rather slow and it can get boring but if you ...
  8. What do you wear to work, fellow aides?

    Imagine how I feel! Plus the print tops are full of spirals and big mismatched polka dots. Then to top it off the colors fade super fast. They always look spotty and dirty. Makes a girl feel special walking around in that!
  9. Scared about my CNA exam. Any advice, tips?

    Trust me it helps alot! And it is also very practical for real life application. Alot of the people you will take care of may like it when you explain what you are doing to them. It'll make them feel more comfortable and aware. And if you don't have ...
  10. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    What I'd like to say to the resident that has hit call light for the 22nd time in the past hour(True story): "Only God can help you now."
  11. What do you wear to work, fellow aides?

    Fushia and lime green scrubs. Yeah. It's rough.
  12. Scared about my CNA exam. Any advice, tips?

    Practice, practice, practice. Practice with classmates and friends. Flash cards can be helpful as well. Also, Youtube has quite a few videos that demonstrates a simulated skills test. You may find that it helps to watch someone else do it and it'll g...
  13. how much do you make?

    In my area (rural south ga) the pay scale ranges from min wage to about $12.00. I personally make $9.50 working 3rd shift. I make $10.00 on weekends. I believe 2nd and 1st shift is $8.50 an hour.
  14. Do you get used to the nasty messes?

    Poop is gonna be the least of your worries. I've only been a CNA for a few months and I've been peed on, gotten BM on my scrubs, had people wipe themselves then grab all over me, bloody beds to strip...it's nasty, hard work. And I love it. I'm going ...
  15. Scared to Touch Residents

    Thank you everybody. I made it through the night and no one turned into a pile of dust! As the shift went on I became less afraid to get in there. I think it's going to take me awhile to get over this nervous feeling. However, I really enjoyed my shi...