Hello, Hello: I just wanted to start off by saying "hi" & welcome to the board! I don't have any book recommendations to help you prior to starting your CNA classes, but I did want to let you...
Okay, Folks, I'm confused as heck. I'm a CNA. I took the classes, I passed the exams, & I am on the registry. Just like that, I was happy & excited & I landed my first job as a CNA in a...
Okay, Folks: Last Monday, I started orientation at a rehab hospital that I got hired on to. Today, I am five days into training in the LTC unit I will be working on & I have to say - IT IS WAY...
:welcome: Allnurses is an awesome site & I hope you enjoy it here! We look forward to getting to know you better & wish you the very best of luck on your way to nursing
Thanks for all the well-wishes, Everybody! Agapita: I acutally got hired on at the facility at which I took my CNA class. They let us put in our application about a week before class was over, there...
booyah! sorry, i've been mia, folks, but i have some fantabulous news - this morning, i was offered a cna position at the facility that our cna classes were held at! i'm so excited as my first cna job...
:w00t: :w00t: I passed my written test on Friday & this morning I passed my skills test ~ not to brag or anything, but ~ I'M A CNA!!! My name will appear on the state registry in 2-3 weeks ~...
Jenso79 - I. Loved. Clinicals. I'm from Nebraska & my CNA classes met every day M-F for 3 weeks. The first Friday, we assisted with dining, the second Friday, we had a Spring Luncheon for the...
Title says it all! Was just wondering how many of you worked as CNA's before you became LPN/LVN's? Are you glad you did? Would you recommend working while you are in school? Thanks for any advice...
Yesterday in class, we learned that CNA's can empty & measure the contents of the colostomy bag BUT a NURSE must be the one to actually CHANGE the bag. Hope this helps!
The story is, I am in CNA class right now & I want to get on the wait list for the nursing program at our community college. They have two programs offered - the LPN Program & the ADN Program...
Unfortunately, I became very upset in class today. Still no luck hearing the heart beat for my BP this morning. I heard absolutely NOTHING. Teachers thought I might have some hearing loss &...