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:)) its funny I used to get abit upset during my day shift because I could hardly get some of my residents to stay awake until I worked the evening shift. Now I totally understand and don't bother them unless its absolutely necessary. @Coffeemate, I ...

:):) I just started 3 weeks ago my first job in a facility..and I started with the 1st shift. Thing is, I explained to the ADON when she was hiring me that I had only done one-on-one before but that this is where my heart was and that I was willing t...

Now, I finally got a job here in MA - yay! But its so different from what I did back in WA state. In Washington I was a private aide..just dealt with one person M-F then another Sat & Sun. Now am in a facility. My first job ever working as a CNA ...

Oh, and what's with me dreaming with the residents and work almost every night?? :-o :))

oh wow! 14-16 total care??? :-o totally shadows mine in comparison! sigh. Well, I'll get there someday. My residents are total care too but I love the teamwork there. You're bound to bump into someone who'll help. But that's only in the Dementia Ward...

Hello everybody. Now am not sure if there's a familiar situation to mine or not but any help sure would be appreciated and welcome!! Am currently a Nurse Aide in Washington State and have been for the last half year. This was/is my first job as well....

Oooh thank you! thank you! thank you! I love this posts so much they make us one despite our distances :-). This is very refreshing info! Unfortunately (yes, this might sound hilarious to some), my husband might hold up on me during this time. He ...

My Nursing Assistant clinicals are coming up very soon - Tuesday 20th March and am required to wear white scrubs. Thing is, I only need the scrubs for the 4 clinical days. Where would you suggest I look for affordable scrubs? Your input will be highl...

Thank you for the suggestions. Clearly I totally underestimated how hard it would be to find esp white scrubs hence my poor time management!!:) but I will set out to try find some from the mentioned stores asap - like early tomorrow. That's the thi...

Thanks alot guys.

Well, I started my Nursing Assistant classes this past Monday and am loving it already!! :redpinkhe:) yes, I know am just getting started but so far so good. My greatest concern tho is the confusion that comes after I finish and get registered. So, h...

Thanks CoffeemateCNA & fuzzywuzzy for the input. Its greatly appreciated. I didn't mean to come off like I have anything against LTCs - quite the contrary, I know nothing about LTCs other than what I read and hear from people. I had a friend once...

:-) oh is so nice and comforting to read all these positive attributes. So far, I've gathered that being a CNA is no easy task for sure. Its going to be busy as heaven knows what - but its my attitude that is going to see me through. Am currently new...

Thanks work & play (interesting name you have going on there btw) :-).

Ok...but tell me though, which would be the best advice you'd give to go after the cna?? Should I do the LPN first then the RN or try for the RN directly? Which one's harder to go thro..or rather, what are the advantages of trying either or both?? or...

Thanks Moogie. Its just amazing reading all these posts. Am thinking "should I prepare myself psychologically for the worst part of being a CNA??" Like go in with this "defence" mechanism soon as I start working as one? Is it true also that it probab...

:-) Its so cool to read all this from former grads of MCTC. Well, I don't know if am better placed to comment anything yet (am ummm starting my CNA class in MCT on the 22nd of March) which am hoping will lead me into the RN and BSN eventually. But wo...

Hi everyone, sorry to hijack this thread but, its related to the topic of discussion and just like Emile am starting my CNA class on 22nd of March. I've been having my concerns as well, of which most of the info am reading is quite helpful. My ultima...