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:yeahthat: I don't even like "touching" my scrubs to put them in the washer. :barf01:

Okay, I am a true newbie. I have worked 3 days shifts and 2 evenings in my two weeks at a LTC facility. I have never done this type of work before and I am not certified. I haven't started any classes, but I have gone through a two day orientation...

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I don't have a book or anything. I don't know the "routine". The turnover rate in this facility is HUGE. The girl that was training me had to most seniority at 2 years. Her instructions included things like, we have to take out XXXX's catheter. ...

Oh...and I forgot to say, I did give a shower last night to someone and the CNA left me alone again to go to lunch and the poor woman had diarrhea FOREVER in the shower! I just wanted to cry for her :heartbeat.

:wlcmhnds: I'm working as a CNA, although not certified yet. I have only worked for two weeks at a long term care facility. I'm 53 years old and this is my first time working in this field. I went to community college when I was in my early twent...

Their huge loss! Yes, enjoy your weekend!!!! You deserve it. And kudos for letting them down on your response! Now they really know it's their loss!!

:yeahthat: Too funny texastaz!

:redbeathe Not the end. Keep us informed. Use any obstacles as stepping stones to your dreams. :icon_hug:

Stay. Your job is more secure than retail. Most aren't getting an increase at all. Stay.

the city i live in (@ 14,000 people) pay their starting cna's $9.10. they only have 3 facilities here so the pay is the same in each. the facility where i work has vacation/sick leave, 401k, 2 pairs of scrubs, and a back brace included in the hirin...

I am 53 years old and was hired as a CNA at a LTC in my town. I am SO excited!! I went through two interviews and shadowed a CNA and knew that this is where I should be! I just want to say to everyone out there who thinks they are too old to star...

oh wow! have you ever gone somewhere or done something that you just knew was just right. and experienced that peace? peace that you made the right decision. that you were where god wanted you to be? that was today! :redbeathe thanks for askin...

:clphnds: congratulations!! thanks for your post, too!!

You could have gone in anyway and asked to see the nurse. Leave it up to them whether or not you were able to work. That's what I would have done.

asclepios, :tku:[color=#2f4f4f] we need cna's like you! first of all, although it's sad to say, this field is just like any other speciality career. there are people in it that just don't belong. eventually they are weeded out. all you can do is...

absolutely! there are plenty of males. go for it! they need you, too!! :heartbeat your caring is already showing!!

oh my goodness! i am so glad the scrubs i'll be wearing will be burgundy (required uniform)!! :omy: and so glad this subject was brought up!

i'm 53 and starting my cna classes on march 25, 2009. life has just begun! :redbeathe

:flwrhrts: and :icon_hug:

just gave my two week notice at my grocery store job after accepting a position as cna. i start the job/training on 3/25/09. so excited....yet so scared. i'm not exactly a youngster, but i consider it an honor to be able to make a difference in so...

thank you so much!!!! :heartbeat

Thank You! I am a member of bookmooch.com and just mooched a textbook. That should keep me busy for a while. Thanks again!!

Thanks! Yes, I do know what I'm getting into. My daughter was a CNA for 3 years at the same facility. I haven't received a manual yet. I was just wondering if there was anything I can pick up at the library that can get me started. I'm sure I'll...

poor baby. i'll pray for her. tell her to never, ever, ever give up!! :heartbeat