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I hate peeling or loose, or flaky skin.....EWWWW. There was a pt I took care of that had a drug rxn that made the Epidermis fall off...just peeling away like a sun burn, & he was confused so he would take the skin and just set it on his bed side ...

Do these people just point at crap in the room and decide to name their children this? ...Anyone see Anchorman... "I love....lamp!"

I started posting here when I was just begining my CNA classes, nervous about passing my state exam....posted when I got my job at the nursing home...and then again when I started working at the hospital....I've recently had my 2 year anniversary of ...

*when you're dealing with someone whoes been an RN for a long time, and I mean a looonnng long time, let them treat you like you know nothing, and that they always need to teach you something. Thats the best way to get along with them,in my experienc...

I know my NM at Salem hospital was telling us she was going to hire some new grads in Orthopedics, and I think there is a position open on the website right now. I would post a link but it says the site is under maintenance. One other thing I hav...

Nursing assistant you will have the chance of working in the hospital, doing direct pt. care, and getting to see the other side of what nurses actually have to do and all the crap they have to deal with. As an MA you'll be doing clerical type work ...

I would just be glad that no pts. where endangered as a result. People don't usually judge you on your mistakes, but the way that you react to those mistakes and what you learn and apply. Keep moving forward but forgive your self or you'll never be a...

Honestly I think a re-eval of the system as a whole is needed... like more checks per-shift by the charge; as the the status of the person needing a 1:1...I hate nothing more that to see a lazy CNA get exactly what they were hoping for by getting to ...

Pregnant don't make you criple. They can still atleast try to be useful....such as helping with feedings more....pushing residents back to their rooms...re-filling waters...tidying up rooms??? But what do you do?? ohhh okay just go ahead and sit ther...

You must be looking in the wrong town or wrong hospital. I live in Salem and they're hiring all the time. I know they just hired around 8 or 9 New Grads with BSNs. They have atleast 17+ open positions right now on the website. Recently they've been h...

Maybe he was just trying to make that joke to the RN because he was trying to break the tension, and thought it might be just as akward for him. What I do is just act like they're joking even if they are seriouse. If they say something innapropriate ...

Oregon- Hospital CNA2: 13.10/hr. starting wage When I worked at an LTC facility I made 10.25/hr.

Emergency Department!! I love it because its fast paced and high energy!

In my interview they had a question about organization: If all these things were happening at the same time which would you do first? (and in what order) (1.)a call light is going off (2.)a pt. needs help to eat (3.)a blood sugar was high and you nee...

Hey! I'm currently a CNA at my local hospital. So I can help ya! Are you trying to get into a CNA class, or are you already a CNA and are trying to get a job? What you need are good references, and a great resume to get a job or to get into the class...

I wear personal scrubs. At the hospital I work at only the people working in the Core(surgical Dept.) wear Hospital scrubs, But I've job shadowed at a small hospital wear the ED staff wear hospital scrubs.

I'm wondering would it be worth it to go from being a CNA to being a SA (surgical assistant)? I currently work at a Hospital as a CNA, I've been working there for about 7 months.. there was an opening for a SA so I applied. I'm not sure if it would b...

You have to be careful on which options you choose towards the end of the app. Such as the one you mentioned about being able to obtain the CNA2 within 45 days of hire, they do train you so "yes" you would be able to obtain that. And alsways put you ...

Hello, I'm a CNA at a LTC (I've worked there for over a year) and I recently decided to take a CNA2 course, I passed the course and I've been applying to local hospitals. I have two job interviews at the Hospital and I really really want to make a gr...

1.) You help them back into bed and then you ask them how you can make them comfortable, and ask them how they want to be positioned, and if you can get them anything else. And when to lower the bed in order to get them back into bed; I would just pa...

The CNA program at CCC is for CNA1 only, and is geered to get you ready to work in an LTC facitliy, and the Salem Hospital CNA course is for CNA 1 & CNA 2 (after you get hired) They do the class with the intention to give those in the class a goo...

LOL...have enough time to talk with the residents...hahaha thats funny?? wait..you're not kidding?? in all seriousness tho..most of the time you don't get to have enough time to just sit and talk with them, this is very sad I try to come in on my d...

I'm not sure about other states but I know that in Oregon there is a place called "WorkSource Oregon" and they will help pay for some peoples CNA courses.

Just practice, practice, practice...kind of crappy advise on my end, but idk just try not to go too fast, but don't go too slow..and if all else fails hope that you wont get that particular skill on your test..thats all I can say. Oh and Just make su...

if its offered in your state, take a CNA2 course. But you definitly need some sort of tangible experience, such as LTC