Getreal2011

Okay, so I was blessed and now I have my first job as a CNA. I went through a three day training last week, but I still feel so nervous about being out on my own this coming Tuesday. I thought about not working as a CNA, that's how nervous I am. The...

BTW - Didn't have to correct this, but I will being that we're helping each other out. "definately" should be "definitely"

Actually, I didn't say that I never got a thermometer. - R.I.F. I am resourceful, not to mention my previous jobs were in management...so, relax a little. I was new, just learning the ropes, and was not going to make waves with someone who obviousl...

Well, that was short lived. I learned some things though. I had to resign, first because my studies began to suffer. I had to ask for an extension on a paper and fell behind quick on other stuff. School is something I take seriously. Sacrifice now ...

I just finished a CNA training course and will be taking the state test soon, so I'm also working on a resume. I have extensive experience and a bachelor's degree in another field. However, I have not been working for a while now, which is why I ch...

I've had similar experiences in life. As hard as it was, I did learn something though. I realized what I did not want to be like when it was my turn to be in that position. It's hard, especially when you are a person that is quick to check someone o...

I am really happy that I passed my CNA training course. It was kind of sad saying goodbye to everyone. We wound up being a very small group and grew rather close. :heartbeat I am soooooo nervous about taking the state exam though. I am going to ...

Wooohooo for you!!! I pray, I pass the 1st time around. It's funny you suggested the scrubs. I was just thinking about that the other day. I think it will put me more in the frame of mind I need to be in. Oh and caffeine is a what...MUST..hellllo...

i agree and i have been looking, but i have not seen any resumes that have (i'm not sure how to express this) a change of career. all the resumes i have seen are completely healthcare. not say...teaching and now a second career just beginning in he...

OMG!!! Yes, you are a God-sent! I mean or course I have a few resumes, but all with other experience. I was going to create a new one as you suggested, but I was going to totally leave off all my other experience. Please do send me yours. I will sen...

Thank you! I'm glad you said that! During clinicals we really didn't do any ROMs skills, so I'm not experienced that much with them. Definitely going to have to go over those. Thank you, once again.

Yes, I am practicing, definitely! I hope to goodness I'm not given BP. I wrote out some flashcards and have been watching videos on Youtube. I have to remember also, to provide privacy. Thank you for the vote of confidence.

Thank you! I will try my best not to. :)

Tonight was difficult. I do not find situations with the residents extremely stressful, it's other things. Before we got to clinicals we were told to jump in and there wouldn't be a lot of hand holding. No problem. Tonight everyone was reprimande...

:ancong!: to you!!!! I love the pick a skill out of the hat idea. I am scheduling my exam date on Monday. I'm going to use that to practice.

Thank you! I passed the class! :) Now I just have to pass the state exam...

Yay for you!!!!

I just finished clinicals this past week. We did use them during class. While during clinicals at a nursing home, I did notice that a good few CNAs had their own. I paid about $35 for a stethoscope and cuff.

Thank you! I'm not going to give up. It was tempting to just challenge and go take the test. I figured I'm half way through why do that now? Great job...well....I'm trying my best that's all I can do. :) Thank you for your words of encouragemen...

Don't dread it! I was venting about one day. Overall it has been a good experience. We all go through tough spots, me and you included. I actually had a night or two where I wasn't ready to go. It will be a good experience. Probably not easy, bu...

I thought it was going to be that way. I would have loved for it to be like that, because then I would get to see some of the residents more than once. The CNAs that work there are nice though. We have to actually ask them if they need help. It j...

You're absolutely right. It was probably just a rotten day. I do try extra hard, so it does bother me more than some others I guess. I love your enthusiasm!!!

It hasn't been all bad at all. I have had some pretty good experiences doing this. It was very enlightening for me, because I didn't really know any of my grandparents. My mom's parents died when she was very young, and my father and his parents w...

Thank you, I need all the luck and prayers I can get! :) I am definitely not new at having to respond in a professional and respectful manner. I am not new to the workforce or educational environment. That being said, I did not think it was approp...