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I like non skid ones, I need to get some of those, I am tired of almost busting my butt in the shower.

I use to be the same way, but I have been working as a CNA for 45 days now and I am use to it already, it hardly bothers me at all anymore. I chew juicy fruit gum sometimes.

That is appalling, We can always get periwash diapers, gloves (in all sizes) and anything we need from central supply. I think the people who are telling you that it is like that everywhere are just coping out.

I love the residents! They do say funny things sometimes, one lady said she are her pureed meat and it could have been pole cat (skunk) for you yankees! Another man said "ask me no questions and I tell you no lies, I got hit in the face with a blueberry pie. I asked him how is hip felt and he said fine, how is yours? Haha

Cool! I am really enjoying my class.

I listen to his stories and sometimes take notes on them. Thanks for the tip Now I will remember the T&A Hemmoraging item.

Thank you for the blessings post, and my first day went well, it was an orientation as well. There are three male students in my class including me, that made me feel a little more confortable. The teacher is a male nurse as well. He is very nice and funny, likes to tell a lot of stories. He says he has 110 stories one for every day of class. I really feel that he will prepare us for the state exam. I will keep you posted.

Thanks, I have been trying to get in to one for two years now. I purchased the textbook about a month ago and have it almost half read by now. This is a big accomplishment for me. Next step is passing the class and the state exam. I am excited for the lady that is starting in two weeks also. Only 3.5 hours till class starts now!

I am so excited! Just thought you ought to know!

Hang in there! The fact that you are stating your concerns shows that you really care about your job. You appear to be striving for improvement and that says volumes about your character and perserverance. I applaud you! You are going to make an excellent CNA and I believe you will be successful at whatever you choose to pursue.

My class is about $750 (estimated). $350.00 Tuition $ 74.00 Books. (However I purchased my text online for $9.00 $ 23 Uniforms or Scrubs, may be cheaper depending where you purchase them. $ 8.21 TB skin test $ 135.00 Hep B Series devided by 3 injection. (Stongly Recommeded) $ 50.00 White Shoes $ 15.00 Liability Insurance $ 85.00 State Exam when finished with class. The class is about 3.5 month in duration three nights a week, 3 hours per night. Hope this helped.

Did you offer to speak with the CNA and ask if there was anything bothering her or perhaps something that you could do to help her? I am not sure I would break the chain of command and go directly to the DON. Maybe something is happening in that CNA's life that is traumatic and she needs a friend.

Regarding the original post, I am curious as to why the RN told you that you had done a good job. This led you to believe that you were performing this task correctly. It is almost like the orginal RN was not really paying attention or just setting you up to fail. I would think that she would have corrected you if you were making errors.

I am in Tennessee, it is 3 nights a week, 3 hours a night.

LTC is long term care facilities. I enrolled at a local technical school. The first 12 people who registered and paid got in the class. I got there two hours early. By the time it opened at 7:30 4 of the 12 positions were filled. We do our clinicals at a local nursing home. The LTC facilities I applied to were free but I was never chosen for some odd reason. I wish you the best of luck!

I know I applied at like 6 places within the past two years, LTC facilities. I received two interviews and never got a call back. It is really hard to tell what they are looking for sometimes. But if you are paying for the class you have a better chance of being accepted. I wish you luck, just don't give up.

My sister-in-law is an RN and she has back problems from work. She looks pretty fit to me. From what I have heard, it is essential that you take care of your back, lift with your legs, get help with heavy objects or people etc. I have worked construction for several years and from what I hear this could be just as demanding on ones back. So be careful! Congradulations on getting in to a CNA program! It is very exciting and I also am starting a 3.5 month program on May 5th! The total cost is somewhere around $750.00 with books, uniforms, tests etc. I did not have to get a Physical, but I did have to get a TB Test and Hep B shots are strongly recommended, Of course I acted on this recommendation and got those as well. Good Luck and keep us posted on your progress.

I am 40 and will begin CNA classes on May 5th! I cannot wait, and this thread has been very encouraging to me. Thank you!

Hello! After two years of trying I finally got in to a CNA class here. I begin May 5th, and I am super excited! I just turned 40 years young and cannot wait to begin the rest of my life. I already have a degree, but I am looking to enter nursing school. I plan to start working as a CNA and attend an LPN program somewhere. Then perhaps continue with my RN. I know it is a long hard road and I have no dilusions regarding the amount of work involved. I am incredibly motivated and determined to succeed at this. With Gods help of course. I am eager to meet like minded friends here! Neil

What state are you in? I am in Tennessee and the pay scale here is diplorable.

I applied at one nursing home for their CNA Class and they were paying around $7.60. That seems a little sad to me. Anyway, I was not one of the 9 picked out of 15 for the class. This was my second interview in a year and both places would not choose me for thier classes. I wonder what I did wrong? Is it because I did not know people there like the other candidates? Is it because I am a 40 year old man, with only an A.A. degree? I have no idea. I am not giving up though.