relephant

Hmmm..........we play many roles as a stna, we take care of their ADL's (activity of daily living) by helping them wash, dress, brush their teeth, hair, etc......also we pick up their room and make their bed, we help them with their food trays, feed them, etc....... it is a demanding job.......we are the eyes and ears of the nursing, when we notice something different and report to the nurse.... it is mostly common sense :smilecoffeeIlovecof

Hi.... I have been a STNA for 12 years, in ohio, it doesn't matter where you get the training, and most places that hire you will give the training and pay for the time spent in class. It takes 2 weeks here for the training. I work in a ltc facility, and my pay is based on years of experience....hospitals are harder to get into, I would love to work for a hospital, and need at least cpr certification also. I would still apply, even if it says it wants experience, what's the worst that will happen. It's hard juggling work, college, home, etc.... but it will be worth it in the end when we graduate....... :smilecoffeeIlovecof:stdnrsrck: