KB24

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1. Starting CNA Class tomorrow!

   KB24 replied to lmims2580's topic in CNA/MA

   Have fun.

2. How long have you been at your job?

   KB24 replied to DreamyEyes's topic in CNA/MA

   I've been at my current job since the summer of 2010.

3. I need to vent.

   KB24 replied to y&rfan84's topic in CNA/MA

   Management at our facility requires two CNA when you're using a sit-to-stand, or hoyer lift. You'll be terminated if they see you using a machine without help because that's the company policy and a state requirement. The nurse or the nursing manager...

4. the nurse i dont wanna be

   KB24 replied to shvship's topic in Technicians

   I work with a nurse that makes our life at work very miserable.

5. Samland institute of allied health & technology

   KB24 replied to cnabeauty's topic in CNA/MA

   Samland in Chicago? ******** was my CNA instructor at another school and I believe she still works at Samland in Chicago. She's a great person and a very good instructor.

6. new grad cna/pct, how long did it take you to find your first job.

   KB24 replied to sourapril's topic in CNA/MA

   I got hired a couple of weeks after I passed my state exam. I applied at my current job because my friend got a job there and told me to apply. I had one interview with the DON and she hired me on the spot.

7. The NOC shift doesn't wake up ANYONE in the morning...is this normal?

   KB24 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in CNA/MA

   The 3rd shift CNA's have to get up 5 residents each before the first shift CNA's arrive at 6:50 am to get assignment. You better have all 5 residents up because the morning nurses and aids will get mad if you don't have your people up.

8. cna pay

   KB24 replied to Queen33FutureLPN's topic in CNA/MA

   You can make over $16/hr at a hospital working as a PCT.

9. LPN to RN, thinking of dropping out :(

   KB24 replied to Shimmer580's topic in General Nursing

   My advice would be to only take one class per quarter/semester if you're struggling because you need to spend extra time studying. College A&P is not the same as A&P for high school or A&P for an LPN program. You better not drop out and ...

10. Cheaper way to text my relatives in the Philippines

    KB24 replied to PinayWife's topic in Philippines

    My advice would be to get a Blackberry and use BlackBerry Messenger. BBM uses data instead of text when you send a message and you can send a message to anyone in the world.

11. What to wear to orientation?

    KB24 replied to camci's topic in CNA/MA

    Casual clothes is fine because I don't think they're going to make you work or shadow someone on your first day. Your first day of orientation is usually spent filling paper work, getting to know management, you get a tour of the facility, they give ...

12. CNA teacher is unprofessional or am I tripping?

    KB24 replied to sweettiff4prez's topic in CNA/MA

    Don't worry what the CNA teacher has to say or think because you won't be seeing him after you pass the class and your skills test. I hate to break it to you, but your peers and co-workers at work are going to be saying a lot worst things and doing a...

13. im curious-graveshifts for CNA's

    KB24 replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in CNA/MA

    The night shift is the easiest shift and the most boring shift. You usually only have a couple other CNA's with you on the floor and you have more residents than 1st and 2nd shift. We have to get up 5 residents before the first shift CNA's arrive.

14. Does this mean I got the job?

    KB24 replied to volcomcna's topic in CNA/MA

    Yes, I think you have the job. It would make no sense for a nursing facility to only hire one CNA at a time because of the high turnover rate as a CNA. Every hospital or nursing facility in my area always hires more than one person, when they hire so...

15. Appropriate to call?

    KB24 replied to BeezRN's topic in CNA/MA

    People should call to follow up on their application because it shows them you want the job and you don't have anything to lose by calling them.