I work on the ICU floor from time to time. On that unit the majority of RN's & LVN's are males. I find it to be a huge diffrence working with them, than working with a bunch of females on my reg...
Anybody know what facility pays more in Texas? A Hospital or Nursing Home? I currently am earning, 8.50 an hr at an assisted living place, but have an interview tomorrow @ St Lukes Hosp for thier...
I have been working at a very well known hosp now for a year and am now earning, 10.25 an hr (from the 9.75 that I started). Other aides on the same floor are earning, 15 - 16 an hr and they have been...
I am a CNA. I take my job very serious and have the heart, compassion and respect for the job. I have personal expierence in this line of work. I helped care for my dying mother at home 10 yrs ago and...
Many employers here where I am at will pay for your vaccinations, background check, prints after you are hired. Mine did. I did'nt even have to pay for the company shirts I
Here in Texas, many of my classmates failed the communication and privacy part of the skills. ALWAYS knock and announce yourself before walking in. CLOSE the door and if you are doing any kind of...
In Assisted living, they don't require certifications for anything.Also, FYI:I have never reported anything to my supervisor but the woman I work with at night has and we were all called into a...
I have a resident who is always sad and crying by the time I arrive to my shift. She always tells me she is happy and relieved to see me. Her spouse says they are often ignored. I help his wife and...
I applaud you for your sincere comment. You are one of few who actually care about somebody else. I work in an assisted living place and I am constantly having to clean someone up, who had been left...