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Hi all, Brand new CNA. Already had 6 days of training. So far, have worked 6 days of being assigned my own patients, ranging from 6 - 12, but typically 10 to 12 patients. Problem? I am not fast enough, I work my best and prioritize. Here's how I...

Hi all, I just would like to hear any experiences about Valencia, UCF, and FH College of Health Sciences. I'm in for Valencia's Spring 2014, but debating on FH, and UCF. I've read some good posts about Valencia, but did not find many information on ...

Hi everyone, I'm writing to ask about your opinions regarding the nurses role in participating with tasks that CNAs/PCTs do. Here's one example, I was telling a nursing student that, since I was not successful in nursing school, our nursing instructo...

funtimes: yeah, i work at a nursing home. i'm pretty much on my own, and yeah the nurses are super busy with their agenda so they just alert cnas of any adl care needed. actually, i was lucky one day...i had this one nurse placed this resident on a b...

Thank you again! :) Yeah finding my rhythm is exactly what it is. The only way I get better, is to just get more experience...figuring out what I can do better the next time around. I really appreciate your advice! I wish you well on your endeavors...

I do ask questions when I can, since the other CNAs are running around tryin to do their own thing, so I can't waste my time trying to find them. In between though, I ought to check the charts more frequently. Sometimes, when I'm on my way to check t...

Thanks for your reassurance Mindy. I really don't like missing 1 or 2 patients, because I fear I will certainly get written up, even though I have only been working independently for about 1 week. And well, to be honest, I have left some of my charti...

Thank for your response! Good luck in your job hunting! Since I have zero experience working as a CNA, I find that nursing homes are my best place to start. Most hospitals in my area require 1 -2 years of experience. Regarding the idea that CNAs ar...

Thank you Jack245. I am surprised that nearly all the CNAs, even the ones who have only worked for 1 month, do not need any method of organization such as clipboard. They tell me there is no time to write things down. However, I should remember that ...

I failed only one class...automatically dismissed from this BSN program. I don't know if I want to put myself through another nursing school, but I am accepted for ASN program -- waiting 2 years. In the mean time, I'm working as a CNA and volunteerin...

My mother went through ASN nursing school, while my brother and I were just preschoolers. At times, my dad was able to take her to school and clinicals. However, there were times when she had to take public transportation--sometimes it would take abo...

Tinkerbell13: Which UCF campus did you enroll at? I was at Cocoa campus.

Thanks everyone for your responses. :) Kristin.love: I'm sticking with VC too, because yes, FH is so expensive! I'm not sure about that tuition reimbursement deal FH has, because I'm reading some negative things in allnurses.com about how it's not gu...

Strength: I am going through the same exact thing. After failing out of nursing BSN school, my confidence level sunk. I am now a CNA at a nursing home, to really determine if nursing is right for me. I'm really frustrated that I feel like I have to g...

Can I just say that I am glad that you posted this, because I have nearly the same exact issue, on the slow-learning part. I wish I was a fast learner. ---------------

Hi there, Well I had only 2 semesters left of nursing school, and I did not make it. I then challenged the CNA exam, and passed, just so that I have a certificate. I want to apply to this hospital for a nurse technician, as I am eligible. However, ...

Breezycna, Thank you for your response. Yeah, it makes sense to apply everywhere, to increase the chances of being hired. I've had about almost a week of training at this one place, but the entire time of this one week took about a span of one month....

Hi, I'm currently looking for CNA position at a nursing home. I have several places I can apply to. In http://www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/search.aspx , I can check how the nursing homes are rated. Just to screen out the terrible nursing homes...

Thank you for your post. :) Yeah, I'm going to apply to the my first-place choices, and then apply to everywhere, no matter how bad the nursing home might appear to be. Sometimes one can look great, but the administrative people can be disorganized.....

Hi x_factor, When you became a CNA, was your first job at a nursing home? Thank you for your advice! You were very helpful! :)

Great advice! Thank you! :) Yes, you have pinpointed exactly what I have been focused on --time management/organization. How many days were you trained for your FIRST CNA job? The past few months, my first employer offered to train me for no more t...

I pretty much have the same question as you. If you find any answers outside this website, please don't hesitate to post them here! Thank you! :)