GhostGal1996 CNA

GhostGal1996 has 1 years experience as a CNA.

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1. Feeling Frustrated

   GhostGal1996 replied to GhostGal1996's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks for your insight! The check ups we do every half an hour seem to work. Haven't had any complaints from any other residents!

2. How Much Experience is Enough?

   GhostGal1996 replied to GhostGal1996's topic in CNA/MA

   Ah, sorry, meant to say enough experience to get hired because a lot of hospital postings around my are prefer you have hospital experience before applying. This one said it was entry level, which surprised me. But thanks!

3. How Much Experience is Enough?

   GhostGal1996 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hi everyone Currently, I'm a CNA at an ALF, and this month marks my 8 months there. My mom, who happens to be a nurse herself, suggested it was time to find a position at a hospital. I did in fact find one that sounds promising, and they say it is a...

4. Feeling Frustrated

   GhostGal1996 replied to GhostGal1996's topic in CNA/MA

   Yeah, after talking with my boss we're doing 15-30 minute checks on her until we can get her moved over to memory care. She's usually fine once we toilet her and move her to a recliner in her room in the living room. My boss did say that residents wi...

5. Feeling Frustrated

   GhostGal1996 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hello everyone. Currently, I work an ALF that has two buildings, one for memory care and one for frail elderly. I work in the latter, and we have a woman who most definitely needs to be next door, but that's another story. Anyway, most residents have...

6. Should I follow Pearson vue handbook in skill exam?

   GhostGal1996 replied to RyderandCandy's topic in CNA/MA

   Definitely! And don't miss any bold steps that are listed or it's an automatic fail for that skill. Good luck!

7. Clinical Shoes

   GhostGal1996 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hi everyone. This summer I'll be starting my clinicals for my CNA license. In the student handbook, under the uniform policy, white or black professional shoes are required. I was just wondering if any of you have any suggestions for a good pair of s...

8. When Do I Apply?

   GhostGal1996 replied to GhostGal1996's topic in CNA/MA

   I think it might be a tech school thing. Or it could be a Wisconsin thing. But I'm thinking it's more of a tech school thing. And thanks for the advice. I'm really looking forward to everything :)

9. When Do I Apply?

   GhostGal1996 replied to GhostGal1996's topic in CNA/MA

   What if my clinicals are only at one facility? Would that make a difference?

10. When Do I Apply?

    GhostGal1996 posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Hello everyone! I'm relatively new to the nursing world and I plan on going for my CNA license this summer. The class runs for about a month, and I'm looking to get a job at a LTC facility so I can add experience when I apply to the CoN at the univer...