BellaDestiny

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Don't give up yet! You've got to remember there are many different places a nurse could work, i.e. school nurse,VA, LTC, hospital, mental health, dr. office, and the list goes on.

I want to say that I remember something about IN looking into nurse to patient ratios. Has anyone heard about this? It would be SO nice!!

DEFINATELY compromises! Sub-acute unit at a LTC facility... usually around 22 patients are on my load. Very stressed...would be grateful for any ideas on how to manage anything and everything better with this!

Unfortunately, aggravations are apart of any job, but I agree with you. I've been a nurse for a bit of time now and it is a hard job! Currently working a sub-acute unit at LTC facility with the usual IVs, colostomies, fxs, post-surgs, wounds, etc..and have around 22 patients and 2 CNAs to supervise. It would be nice to get some respect from managment as well as more help, but I don't see that in the future!

Letitbe Lindsay, I'm glad your stare worked! I'm sorry she's treating you this way. I work with many nurses who dislike nursing students, however I LOVE them! It's an opportunity to teach them to be just as good as I am if not better, and I sometimes learn a few new tricks to boot! How great is that!?!!! I wish you luck in the future!

first initial, last name, rn... depending on if it's at the beginning of the shift or a quick note at the end as to how legible it is.

I'm the program director for CNAs. You have to learn all of the RCPs. The way the students are tested on their skills is as follows: one by one they go into the bathroom to wash their hands with the testor. At that time, she flips through several pages and the student picks one; they are not allowed to know which they picked until actually entering the procedure site. The state testor will call you into the room. With each skill you have up to 3 chances to perform it correctly. They can give you clues if they tell you to stop, so listen to them carefully. Most importantly, learn the RCPs and be confident in yourself! Good luck!

For Indiana, we have to attend an instructor course which lasted about a day and a half. Once we received our certificates, we had to make sure the site was set up with everything that the state may use to test the students with (i.e. hosp bed, gowns, gloves, stethoscopes, restraints, etc.) then let the state know they can come and review the site. They then send a letter stating we were able to have classes. It was amazing...a lot of our supplies were donated by people and other companies (dentures from a local denture company.) We've been up and running since October and have had 1 class each month since. With the r.v. industries laying off people, it's a good time to start using the grant money. Next month, I'm heading to the QMA instructor seminar to be certified there. I can't wait! Let me know if there's anyone that needs help setting up there own company. I can share a little of what I know.

Along with chocolate, pens are another favorite to bring! Doctors will be much more appreciated!

Before starting EMS, my mother obtained her certification to teach CNAs and then began working for another company south of us. A year later, I obtained my certification. As the RN, I'm the program director (middle man between company and the state) which entails putting the program together so that it includes everything the state requires as well as lots of paper work. My mother is a LPN and is able to teach the classes since I work FT at a healthcare facility. It's been a rewarding journey! As I type, our 2nd class is in the building and we are completing their state testing so they can be licensed....so far...100% success rate!!!!!!! (I'm so proud of my mother...she truly is a great teacher!) If you have detailed questions, please feel free to email me, I'd love to help out if I could as well as obtain support and ideas from others. BellaDestiny

Ok, so Mom and I are both certified to teach CNAs and have started a company back in October. Tomorrow is the first time that we will have 'state' in to do the testing. Is there anything specific that you would like to have CNAs know/do when they come to your floor? We're open to suggestions! Thanks!