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I work full time in a hospital and part time in a nursing home. In the nursing home I'm only allowed to do the basic CNA skills(beds,baths/showers,feeding,personal care,toileting,vitals,i&o,etc.) In the hospital I do all of the same work as in the nursing home but in addition I also: insert foleys, d/c foleys, straight caths, bladder scans, measure pulse ox, enemas, fecal impactions (ugh!), dressing changes, accuchecks, apply topical medications, unit secretary work,etc. It is true that working in a hospital you do gain more experience. Good Luck!!!

When I started working at my hospital, I was in the Nursing Assistant Orientation class with two graduate nurses who had not yet passed the NCLEX. So yeah, I think you can work as a CNA while waiting for your license. I'm in PA though, I don't know if this is the same in CA. Good Luck!!!

Actually, the Korotkoff sounds are the sounds that you are hearing through the stethoscope as you measure the blood pressure. Congratulations on passing your test!!!!! :nuke:

Hi, I work as a C.N.A. from 11pm to 7:30am on a rehab. unit in an acute care general hospital. My question is this: is 15 patients to 1 CNA normal/safe? Any responses would be greatly appreciated! Thank you. :wink2: