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I just landed a job as a CNA at a Skilled Nursing Facility. After being interviewd by the Director of Nursing, I was shocked to learn that the CNA to resident ration is 1 for every 13 residents. My concert here is; Is this a safe staffing level? In m...

Does anyone know where I can take a Healthcare Essentials course in San Diego? I have to take this class to meet all my pre-reqs for any public LVN program in the area, and I just can't find any HCE courses. If you know of one please help!

Im taking some classes required for acceptance into the Grossmont Health Occupations Center LVN program. I would like to know if anyone is applying to this program located in San Diego County, in the city of Santee.

Oh good, you've got the TEAS test out of the way. I still have to take it in March, and I'm studying for it. How was that test for you? How did you study? So you were going to attend National? I'm not on a wait list for City because I have to comple...

Cool! And yes, we are definitely on the same route. Are you preparing for the TEAS test?

Yes I did. Thanks. Are you an applicant to this program?

are talking to me??

Do you plan on selling your ATI test prep booklet?

$12.00/hr in a SNF in El Cajon, California. No previous experience upon hire. I've been there for 6 months now.

My CNA program is about to start on September 8th, and I'm very enthusiastic about it. Im taking this class at THE CENTRE CITY (Continuing Education campus.) and I was wondering if there's anyone who's part of this forum that is also taking a CNA cla...

Well remember to always stay calm. Remember that the nurses that are testing you want you to pass. And, don't forget to hand the call light at the end of the skill. Then, wash your hands afterward. Are you looking for work?

Hey! I figure that by now you're just about half way done with your CNA course. How has it been so far?

You know you're a CNA when.... You want to bathe your elderly relatives, even though they are alert and independent. You want to use a gait belt to stabilize everyone who just tripped, limped, or paced, while out in the real world. You outomatically ...

"I CALLED the Admin to exp the situation, luckly for me the Admin was also an RN BSN, she came in to examine the pt, found the bruising to be "fresh"...the prev CNA of course made no notation, She got fired" This is exacly what I'm trying to prevent ...

Ok so this is the issue. Lately I've been reporting a lot of observations that I think are worth reporting to my charge nurse. This entire week I've reported everything from pt. vomitting their dinner, to pt. fighting with room-mate and creating a da...

You're gonna love it!! First of, Cathy Campbel RN, the instructor, is awesome. You'll soon find out how her sense of humor really makes the class worth while. The clinicals are also going to be an awesome experience. If your class has clinicals at Cl...

I work in a lock unit where most resident have some level of dementia, and all are mentally ill. My best advice when confronted with a situation like this is the following; walk away from the patien, but first ensuring that he/she is safe (i.e. wheel...

Here's what Grossmont Health Occupations posted on their website regarding the course. You might find this information helpful. I hope it answers your question. *Healthcare Essentials - $40 This introductory course includes an overview of medical te...

Hello Grimez, The Healthcare Essentials course is a required course in order to gain acceptance into the LVN program at SDCC. You can take this class at either National Citu Adult School, or Grossmont Health Occupations Center. Post a reply if you ne...

I second that! At the moment I'm working at SNF (locked) where I am assigned 12 residents daily.

yeah but their courses are so expenside. their healthcare essentials course is like $400, and their cna program is $1,500+. i would recomment to stick with rop cna classes and national city adult school.

I didn't even go to the registration on Monday because they were only going to have a night class open. I can't do that because I'm working a PM shift at a nursing home as a CNA. I am going to have to take the course at Grossmont Health Occupations. ...

$25.00 for the book that's cheap! I would take the money, and two forms of ID.

Oh my, 3am! Wow, you will get a spot for sure. That's the school that I will register with for the healthcare Essentials course this Monday. Which class are you taking (schedule?) I hope I get a Monday, Wednesday from 10am-12pm, or something close to...

I showed up at 7:25am, it's a good idea to show up at 5am that way you're sure that you get a spot. What school were you planning to register with?