missie1

I just started a job at a LTC facility and all the CNA's are ****** and rude with down right nasty attitudes. They rolled their eyes when they asked me if I ever worked as a CNA before and I said I was a brand new CNA. I have been running around all ...

I am not continuing on to be a LPN or RN. It's just not even a thought really. I just became a CNA and started my first job at a ltc last week. I have 2 kids and a ft job and this is all I can handle!! :)

PA LTC...11.50 days, +.50 nights and 14.50 weekends.

I don't really know how that would work since you need clinical hours. I think an actual class is the way to go...you need that clinical hands on work.

Everywhere that I have gone tells me they have part time and I can go on a waiting list!! I wonder if this "waiting list" even exists....I need benefits!!!

I am starting my first CNA position in a week and just wondered what type of shoes seasoned CNA's have used, or do use? I bought Reebok sneakers for training, but wasn't on my feet for 8 hours at a time, so I don't know how they will be. I am in love...

If you think it would be easy to get switched weekends-do that!! Then you won't have to deal with them...although eventually they will need your help and then they will be over their attitudes. I feel for ya!! I am hoping when I start my job next wee...

My advise to Indiana is to just ignore the comments you have heard or been told. You have proven that you know your job, your willing to learn more, and your a team player who will cover for another. In time the rest won't matter. Good luck!!:)

While I was doing my clinical for school there was this one resident fella who everyone loved. He was upbeat and with it..and when everyone was nervous about everything...his room was the one to go into and chat since he was so lively!! One day my cl...

Thanks all for your replies. I have been offered a full time 11-7 and have decided that I am going to go for it!!! I am excited & nervous since this is my first CNA position...but feeling positive. I appreciate all your incite into the 11-7 shift...

I am considering working nights 11-7 and wanted some advice before I make the decision. I do have 2 children (9 & 13) so when it's not summer they would be in school during the day. I am just wondering if you like nights, if your life is out of c...

I had: weight, transfer to wheelchair using gait belt, fingernail care, range of motion (leg and foot) and of course hand washing.

I passed my test on Monday...so I am a brand spankin new CNA. I went on an interview yesterday and they called today to tell me they would like me to come in to start the tb test, drug testing. They are offering a pt Sat, Sun everyother Monday shift....

Wow....I don't see the harm in it either...guess I know now not to post stories here about the strange things that happen when your a CNA!!!!!

What is a STNA? Is it the same as CNA?

Ohhhhh no she didn't!!!! LOL!!! I don't want to witness that at all!!!

Thank you Ami. I agree. I was thinking that starting parttime might be best to start for that reason too. Guess the Sunday dinners with the inlaws will have to be on hold until I get full time and start every other weekend....hopefully sooner rather ...

Thank you...thats kind of what I have been thinking. Maybe atleast through the summer and it'll give me the experience I need too.

I don't really know what that means, but I guess if she said it in a nice tone...then she must have been saying something nice!! During my clinical time I had residents say all kinds of things to me from your so nice to telling me their dad is on the...

& how did you find your first job...word of mouth, careerbuilder, through your school? Thanks!!

I just wanted to say good luck..and if you did well in class I'm sure you'll do great tomorrow. I have my test also in a few weeks...and I am nervous too, but I am thinking if I take my time and think out each skill I am given it should be fine. Can'...

Sooooo nervous this is going to be one of my skills...and I can't grasp it. I just don't hear the thumps...and when I think I do...I am way off. Omg I dont know what to do if I fail my exam for this. Any suggestions??

Hi. Well I finally got to the clinical part of my studies and I am so confused! We were assigned one resident and had to look up their care cards today to tell the instructor how we are going to proceed with the resident tomorrow. How do I know when ...

I feel the same way. I have my test in April. I just hope I remember the number of washclothes, towels and such I need for the skills I am doing. And remember which order to do them in. We've been doing clinical and it's totally different than the sk...

Hi. So I have 2 weeks left of training & I am taking my test next month. I have been looking online for jobs and I need to find a daytime (7-3) shift & full time. There are NONE...they are all part time and nights! My instructor even said we ...