justthefacts8

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1. reorientation in dementia

   justthefacts8 replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric

   As a new CNA that just tested with the Red Cross. We were taught to not play along with Dementia Residents, but to remind them of who was actually in the room and the real date. I personally found this to be harsh. However, that is what folks are lea...

2. How do you get a job as a CNA when you have no experience?

   justthefacts8 replied to rgirl808's topic in CNA/MA

   I just passed my state exam as well. I've been told that if I start working in a nursing home that I will get blocked in and won't be able to get into a hosptial. I was told a story where a guy that worked for 20-something years and wasn't accepted...

3. CNA teacher is unprofessional or am I tripping?

   justthefacts8 replied to sweettiff4prez's topic in CNA/MA

   I have to agree. This sounds like the instructor is trying to toughen up your skin. Remember, when your in any kind of training, half is books, the other half is social. If you can't cut the mustard on both levels, then you need to find something ...

4. Break Time,or Releive Person!

   justthefacts8 replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in CNA/MA

   >>I worked at a Nursing home in which some nurses got upset because I took to many smoke breaks. In my defence I always informed the other nurse I was leaving the floor. I may go out 5 times in one shift to smoke. how long does it take to puff ...

5. ~California CNA Training facilities~

   justthefacts8 replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in CNA/MA

   This link shows all of the schools that are accredited in the State of California. If you do not attend any of these providers, then you are not eligible for the state exam. The one that someone mentioned earlier with Kash, that is on this list that ...