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Like 3 weeks after I Passed the state test. That's only because that was how long I waited to go out and look for a CNA job. I had No experience other that what i learned at the skills class I told the DSD that and she was cool with it. few minutes l...

Hi, I am a CNA in Ca. I graduate last December, and got a job in a LTC in January. Well I been here for about 3 months now and for some reason I am getting bored of the routine at the LTC, I want to continue studying to become LVN but at this time I...

Samsam22 I wonder if you can let me know when your hospital is hiring? I really want to work at a hospital, I live in SOCAL as well. But this days is hard to get a job if you don't have connections or know someone in there. Thank you!

Don't be so hard on your self.. You are not stupid, this happens all the times a lot of people fail for different reasons, but they all retake the test and pass. I think you were just too nervous. Just try ti relax the next time and you will be fine....

I WISH I could take the 15 mins Break or even complete time on my lunch... I do clock out for lunch, but continue working, because, since I have to get all my patients up before noon most of the times I am not done by 11:30 (my lunch time) but when e...

Hi, I wonder if what I did was right? Here is the story: I was with a patient when the Ombudsman person come to talk to my patient. The lady start talking to the patient of her business with her. At this point I was still in the room and even though...

My job is 1 hr without traffic,but week days when is traffic Its more like 2 hrs drive... I have done this for 5 years now and I don't complain...:) oh, and all my family lives like 1 1/2 hrs from home and I go visit them twice a month... I don't rea...

I personally Recommend you to go straight to RN. Good Luck! ( you do know there are some pre-reqs you need to finish first, right ? if not just try to take them now while your still in HS that way your ahead and don't waste time..Check with your sta...

Oh, don't get me wrong. I got busy as crap...too. Its just that for some reason I was expecting to learned more or get other type of experience as well. and yes I do Feel PROUD of making a difference on my patients life, Because to be brand new and ...

Hello, I am confused between a CNA Vs Nursing Attendant I or II ? what is the difference ? and why its called different? I read the duties for a Nurse Attendant I and there all same as a CNA. But I don't know what is it called NA? If anyone knows...

Yeah I agree with caliotter3, you will need BLS Health-care Provider. and it has to be from the American Hearth Association. (well that's what they told me when my school requested the CPR) because some other people bring one from the Red Cross and i...

Does anyone has or is currently working at Sunrise Senior Living? if so how are things there? Tomorrow I have a Job interview :) for this place, and I don't know what to expect... Any info will be appreciated. Thanks

Hello, I have a dilemma, I'm currently working in a convalescent home as CNA, I been having some bad experiences here since I start working here and start looking for another job, so I got a job offer at Sunrise Senior living. I didn't knew until af...

Please Excused my ignorance. is there any difference between CNA and PCA? if there is. What is it?

I just want THANK YOU ALL. I feel much better now. and I understand that some times things happens without expectations. And No, the lady Didn't need any special alarm. but I did forgot to mention that the left side of her body is paralyzed. But she ...

Hi, I feel really depressed. On Saturday morning 7am I start my routine, change diapers and get my patients up and ready for breakfast. to make long story short, this is what happened. After I remove the tray from my patient, I left her sited on th...

I got my CNA training at a VA facility and I LOVE IT!! my main Goal is to work there, But when I got my License they were not hiring I have already tried other places before and NOTHING IS COMPARED to the VA.. Specially the pay...$$$ at the VA is m...

All i can say it's that I understand you PERFECTLY! because same thing happens to me. I finish school in December and by January I had already a job at a LTC. Having no experience in this field before, I felt that everything was really hard and rush...

What I did was: made flash cards with each skill and practice specially memorized what item needed for ea skill once I knew what to use its very easy to remember how to use on the skill, one week before the test. I practice with my classmates facing...

I don't know where you are? I am from California, and I took my CNA course through a program called WERC. They paid everything for me I didn't put a Pennie out of my pocket. (their requirements were to live within the LA area and to be from a low inc...

Hi, I did my training at a Veterans Home and I love it. I don't know how many residents you have to take care of in the VA you are working, but while I was taking the training at the facility I was, ALL Cna's got assignments of 4-6 residents max. I ...

Do you mind telling me where this place is? I leave near by.And currently looking for a job. you can email me if you like [email protected] Thanks!

CA-San Fernando Valley All CNA's here at A LTCF gets paid $10 dls, after 3mo. u got benefits, but just the health insurance cost $1100 per month! I only have 8 days here, but is so bad that I want to quit!

Hey,SamSAm22 Do you mind telling me where you work? I want to get some kind of experience in med-surg. Cuz I have no exp at all.

Hi, same thing happens to me, I was already GIVING UP, when one day I search and get telephone #'s for all the LTC facilities near my area. And after the 8th place I called they told me "Yes we are currently Hiring" so I flew there, ready and with my...