I am a new CNA at a rehab hospital. I am noticing a trend within the hospital of the staff not using the standard precautions with patients in isolation. There is one man with MRSA and the physical therapist does not use gloves, a gown or mask. The P...
You have to have 72 hours of class room time and 12 clinical hours to take the test. The Red Cross gives them all the time and different hours are available. Good luck!!
I just got a job as a nursing assistant in a great rehab hospital. I took the CNA course but will take the test in April to be certified. Does anyone know if you typically get a raise once you become certified? I started at an entry level salary whic...
I just went to my first day of orientation at a hospital for nursing assistance full-time today!! I am so excited. However, it is not the exact position I requested in the interview. I noticed an opening for part-time on a floor that I would be willi...
KEN44 replied to recentlycertified's topic in CNA/MA
You did the right thing and stuck up for those patients. I am proud of you! Those people are someone's mother, son, daughter or father. They deserve proper treatment.
KEN44 replied to recentlycertified's topic in CNA/MA
I understand what you are going through. I just did clinicals at a nursing home and was appaled at what I saw!! I reported them and had no guilty feelings what so ever. I don't care about what people think, the fact of the matter is these residents a...
I have just finished a CNA course and I got an interview for a nursing assistant position very soon!! I am very excited. I am not sure how to prepare for the interview since I have no nursing experience and just finished my CNA class. What types of q...
Thank you both for taking the time to reply. I got the job!!!! I am SO excited to have a new career that is rewarding!! :yeah:I went on three interviews and got asked some typical behavioral questions to see my work ethic/personality. I was very comf...