duke4470

duke4470 specializes in Certified Nursing Assistant.

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1. CNA TO LPN

   duke4470 replied to Callie Martinez's topic in CNA/MA

   I currently work as a CNA...but, my plan is to go into a straight RN program...then get my BSN. Reason? In 2015, everything is going to change. LVN's (or LPN's) are going to become obsolete. They are going to require all current LPN's/LVN's to get th...

2. Taking the plunge...

   duke4470 replied to weluv3's topic in CNA/MA

   Congratulations, Michelle!! I am 39 and just started the "plunge" into my Nursing career this year, too! My CNA class was only 7 weeks, and I currently work at our local care center. It has it's ups and downs, but I so love the residents!! I work the...

3. Difficult showers

   duke4470 replied to Penny82's topic in CNA/MA

   caitylumpkins, I agree with everything you stated in your previous post...except the part about telling them you would get "fired" if they didn't help you. The facility I work at also encourages asking residents for their help, because if they can in...

4. Difficult showers

   duke4470 replied to Penny82's topic in CNA/MA

   I know at the facility I work at...if we told a resident that we would get fired if he/she didn't take a shower...we WOULD actually get fired! It is considered to be a form of abuse, because you are playing on their emotions. We have residents that r...

5. "Oh, you're a guy? I can't hire you"

   duke4470 replied to camci's topic in CNA/MA

   I agree...I don't think any facility should hire men based solely on the fact that they can do the heavy lifting, etc. Male or Female...lifting is part of the job...and YES...a male can injure his back just as easily as a female! I see it all the tim...

6. how much do you make?

   duke4470 replied to sabby09's topic in CNA/MA

   Noc Shift (10:30pm-7am) $13.00 hour...no previous experience...been there 3 months...California:)

7. C.N.A Nurse

   duke4470 replied to sweetty4227's topic in CNA/MA

   I think she meant "Certified Nurse Assistant", too. Yes...LPN, LVN, RN are all hard earned titles...but, I don't think she intended to offend anyone by her wording. I also think she deserves the benefit of the doubt. I see that she hasn't even posted...