VinTX2019 CNA

VinTX2019 has 1 years experience as a CNA.

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   40 and starting CNA course

   VinTX2019 replied to lorsul's topic in CNA/MA

   Personally, I think no one is ever too old to help others whom are in need of care. Maybe that's your angle and message to your interviewer when that time comes for you. I'm a 44 year old CNA, passed my state exam last year with zero experience. Si...
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   CNA in training

   VinTX2019 replied to Hopefulnurse2023's topic in CNA/MA

   Yes, same here. There were a lot of reading and studying, but we had a lot of practical skills to do too, which definitely made the program a little more fun and interesting to endure. Maybe you could ask your trainer about the details of the progr...
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   CNA with no type of experience

   VinTX2019 replied to Murse4's topic in CNA/MA

   Absolutely! Don't give up. You'd be surprised that once you're trained and certified, there are many homes and facilities in your area needing CNA support. I also don't have any experience, but LTC and rehab centers were waiting for me to finish m...
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   Discouraged CNA

   VinTX2019 replied to A_Nurse_Assistant's topic in CNA/MA

   Agreed! He's not demonstrating what a good effective leader should be. Criticism and complaints are one thing, but constructive feedback to do better is another, and that's what you and anyone new on the job truly needs and deserves. I always say ...
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   Adjusting to LTC/nursing rehab

   VinTX2019 replied to Lienne11's topic in General Nursing

   I've just recently joint this forum looking for advise and support working in LTC/rehab. Then I noticed your posting. I totally understand your pain and frustration. I'm also on a similar boat as you, but I don't have plans to move on just yet as I...