Noob_to_Nursing

Hi! Background: I'm in my mid-30s and fulfilling pre-requisites for getting into an RN program in hopes of eventually becoming a NICU nurse someday. I have no healthcare background experience. =( My goal is to only work with neonates (and I know that...

Am finally getting into the groove of being a new CNA. So, while a fellow CNA was on break (or so I thought because they asked if I could take care of a female patient because I'm a female and he's not), I helped another of his patients go to the bat...

Thanks all for the replies. I think I've decided that this is it for me. I admire all of you CNAs and healthcare professionals for your strong spines and thick skins. Thanks again for the constructive criticism and advice. Good luck in your healthcar...

Thanks for the advice!

Hi MusicEMT, I would say wait. I'm in socal too; try to find the community colleges that offer a lottery so that you have a chance to get in. But apply to all of them. Also, when I took Anatomy and Physiology courses at Santa Monica College, the pro...

Background: I have a patient with a Foley bag and am a new CNA...first shift alone also by myself... The nurse moved the patient to his chair and then when I came into the room, there was a puddle by the patient. I asked the nurse what it was and she...

Thanks for the replies! I think I freaked out because I just woke up and that was the first thing on my mind as well as more nerves on being a new CNA. The office job I left has NOTHING on this job!

Hello all! I have a few questions: 1. How do you personally change the brief of a resident who has a broken leg in a brace? 2. How do you personally change the brief of a resident who has an ostomy bag? I'm talking about residents who are total care ...

So, let's say a new CNA was checking a patient's brief for any sign of bowel movement (with the patient's permission)...the CNA's back was to the 3/4 closed curtain and didn't notice that a visitor was suddenly coming into the area (the area is a mul...

Baubo, Just curious, did you get the activities job? Also, how do you feel about leaving the LTC job after 3 months? Will that affect your resume for future employment?

Okay, so for some reason, I can't seem to get this one class finished: Nutrition. I withdrew from it once (and now a big fat W along with another W grade that I got from Psychology...As and Bs in the sciences just not in any other class that doesn't ...

Are you in Southern California? There are very few jobs available in long term care facilities (and I've called over 40 LTC facilities). In any case, I decided that the calling wasn't working and would go ahead and apply in person even if they said t...

I just graduated and received my CNA certificate in southern California. Unfortunately, it's been REALLY HARD finding a job at a long term care facility. Is there a special website for finding jobs? I've tried Indeed.com mostly because it pulls jobs ...

I'm not a nurse (yet) but I'm a 3rd career changer who's in her mid-30s. My friend became a nurse in her 50s and inspired me to become a nurse. I'm new to this but I've met a few RNs along the way and made me think, "Wow! RNs can do most anything!" I...

Today was my first day actually applying my skills at a long term care facility and my first student assignment was to feed someone. I felt SO nervous because I didn't know whether to talk to the person or let them just watch TV. Anyway, anyone have ...

Hello! I'm currently trying to get my CNA certification and will be done in a few weeks. I have no healthcare experience and wanted to look into working for Davita or Frenesius in Southern California once I get my CNA. Two questions: 1. What is the t...

Would it be around $15 dollars an hour or less than that? Thanks!

Would it be around $15 dollars an hour or less than that? Thanks!

I think money-wise, the community college is the way to go. Plus, if you get your ADN, you have the opportunity to go straight to your MSN in some schools.

I want to go to a CNA course and try to get a job at a hospital as a new CNA. *Cue roaring laughter here* I'm the person who really WANTS to work the night shift. Do you think I'd have a shot at that? I'm in Southern California. The reason why I am ...

Okay everyone, just a warning, this company doesn't get back to you as quickly so I wouldn't recommend buying through this company. Maybe just do a search for "Odor Perception Inhibitor".

Hi EVERYONE! I'm finally going to start my CNA program. I found something while looking for coroner supplies: http://www.noxoinfo.com/odor.html If you just google Odor Perception Inhibitor, you'll find products. Maybe this will work for me! I do hope...

Hello there! I have read a few posts regarding pre-nursing students going into CNA or phlebotomy. Some say that nursing skills are learned as a CNA...others say that phlebotomy is the way to go if you feel that you want more practice with needles! I'...

Hi Minnie, I'm in SoCal too! I'm pretty much a noob for everything. Just doing my pre-reqs for nursing so far. I have no healthcare experience, no CNA and no volunteering experience either. Where did you go to school for the Dialysis Technician Progr...

I have absolutely no healthcare experience whatsoever. Not even volunteering yet. I'm pretty much working through my pre-requisites. If I took the American Red Cross course in CNA, would that qualify me to apply to Davita for the dialysis program?