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I agree with this 100%! It's already enough having to do ADL's for 8-10 residents! Why do CNAs have to do everyone else's work?

I'm a very petite, skinny girl so I can't do a lot of heavy lifting. I usually ask the RNA to transfer residents for me . Or I use a lift. One time I did try to transfer somebody from the bed to wheelchair by myself. My back ached for 3 days...and I ...

Hi Comfortably_Numb, First, I just want to say THANK YOU for your post because I'm in the EXACT situation you're in. I'm 22 years old too! I got my CNA license recently and have been working in a skilled nursing facility for a month. I absolutely ha...

I think having to teach students is more help than burden. For one, you have extra sets of hands to help you with residents (especially with transfers). And two, you're helping them also by teaching them. When I was doing clinicals, I was grateful fo...

So I read the thread about 2nd shift CNA's and I decided to start one for day-shifters, like me. I'm a brand, spanking new CNA so I still don't know what the heck I'm doing 70% of the time. What are the responsibilities of day shift CNA's and in what...

Today was my last day of orientation and tomorrow I will be working by myself! I'm nervous! I'm scared that I'm not ready. I should be ready since I had 3 days of training, but I guess I just don't feel confident enough. I'm afraid I might cause a re...

Haha, hi houdini! Congrats to you! Are you still waiting for Samuel Merritt's response? I got a rejection letter yesterday but that's ok. I got into my first choice. It was funny though, because the letter said I got rejected from the Spring session...

Oh man...I feel so bad for all you guys waiting! I guess I was REALLY lucky then. My interviewer told me I wouldn't hear anything until early April...but I received an acceptance phone call the day after my interview for CM and my official acceptance...

Good luck!

I got my CNA license last Saturday. I was so excited about working right away, but nowhere seems to be hiring right now...I've called at least 15-20 facilities (haven't tried hospitals yet) and they all said they're not hiring, but they're accepting ...

I can finally post on this thread because I just got accepted to Samuel Merritt University for the ELMSN-Case Management!!!!!! For the longest time, I've been reading this thread and wished I was one of you guys, but now I finally am!! I'm so happy! ...

Which school did you apply to? Questions differ among different schools. During my interview at Samuel Merritt University, I was asked: What do you think is an important issue in health care? I said the cost of health insurance. Give an example of ...

*Sigh* I just got back from an interview for CM...I feel somewhat relieved, but it's not over yet...I have to wait a month before acceptance letters go out! The interviewer said I was a good match for the program and that she will fight for my accep...

I'm currently taking a CNA class right now. This class is also offering a CHHA program for $175 for 4 days. Some of my classmates are taking the CHHA class because they say it's less work and it pays more. Is this necessarily true? Do you guys think ...

I volunteer at a Children's Hospital and the most patient care I do is play with the kids and basically babysit them when their parents are away. So I decided to get my CNA license. Haven't taken the test yet though, but it will be soon!

early to mid-March?! wow, that's kinda fast. I'm so anxious! Good luck to everyone!!!

I take my American Red Cross test for CNA in 3 days and I'm freaking out!!! I'm most worried about the skills part, not so much about the written part. Can anyone share how their tests were like as far as how long you had to do each skill, difficulty...

I applied here too! Just sent in my application on Monday (kinda late, i know). Just got a confirmation email from them. I don't know how competitive the program is but it sounds like you have a pretty good chance of getting in.

Congrats to those who already got interviews over with! I just got an email from SMC and set up an interview on March 4. Hopefully I won't freak out too much!! I'm already stressed!

They are essentially the same thing as far as responsibilities, but a HHA travels from one place to another while a CNA stays in one facility taking care of several residents. However, I've heard that a HHA doesn't work with a set schedule. When they...

They don't do interviews????!!!! OMG! Hearing that just made my day! Oh yea, btw, I'm applying for the summer 09 session too!

Hi everyone! I have a dilemma. I'm choosing between 2 CNA programs. Both organizations are in Oakland, CA; one's called CPR for Life and the other's Lifeline Healthcare Consultant. Anyone ever heard of these? They are located in the same location (ri...

I've actually only talked to the other person on the phone because her office is open only for a couple hours a day. When I went to her office yesterday, she also wasn't there, even though it was supposed to be open.

So I just graduated from a university and got a BS in Neurobiology. I want to apply to nursing school to get a masters degree. Is it logical to go through CNA training so I can get more nursing experience. Will it increase my chances of getting into ...

Thanks for all the replies! They were really helpful. Although some of you might have misunderstood me. I wanted to become a CNA as I'm applying to nursing school. That way, if I don't get in (knock on wood) I would still be able to work and gain mor...