nocshift21

nocshift21 specializes in psych,geriatrics,sub-acute.

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1. CNA's want to share salary info?

   nocshift21 replied to kimmy436's topic in CNA/MA

   Eastern Sierra, Ca. $13.00. I work 12 hour shifts, sometimes 16 hour shifts, 5 days a week. Very short staffed out here at our LTC & sub-acute unit.

2. Third Shift CNA - typical shift? 11-7

   nocshift21 replied to JavaJane's topic in CNA/MA

   I really don't know where you are coming from. If you read my reply, it is actually stating that there is no short cuts. There is no night that is the same. There is no down time,if there is ,you are very lucky. If you have completed your rounds you ...

3. Third Shift CNA - typical shift? 11-7

   nocshift21 replied to JavaJane's topic in CNA/MA

   Depending where you work, you would need to check the job description for that shift. It's different at every facility. I work the NOC shift, and there is no typical night. We do have get ups in the morning and there may be showers that are needed if...

4. Psychiatric Nursing with a Mental Illness?

   nocshift21 replied to pezamistik's topic in Psychiatric

   I once had a charge nurse that confided in me that she was schizophrenic. One night there was an incident with one of our residents challenging her to say the least. I had to quietly stifle myself when she told the resident, " Ya know....I got a secr...

5. CNA's: What's your favorite shift?

   nocshift21 replied to DreamyEyes's topic in CNA/MA

   Every facility is different. Showers can be given at any shift according to their schedules.At some facilities, AM shifts are required to do all the "get ups. My community requires that the NOC shift get up at least 6 residents that are primary,and I...