breezycna

That's a horrible and completely inaccurate thing to say, especially to someone who is just starting to train as a nursing assistant. Did you mention this to your instructor? They need to know so that they can 1) decide if it's necessary to bring it ...

Here's the thing. I'm a CNA working my way through school (not nursing school). I work hard every shift. I do everything I need to do and often I do more. I have worked with other CNAs who are lazy and it's so incredibly dangerous. Write them up. Ser...

Learn from the class, but know that it's an entirely different beast to be working as a CNA on your own. I've been working as a CNA for long enough now. I barely remember class. You will need to adapt to your facility. Also, if you're going to be an ...

I need more info before making a statement. It all depends on if the patient had a PA of any kind, what you were told (or if it was common sense to stay, or if anything was implied), etc. Somebody saw fit to fire you and they don't want any wrongful ...

No, it's not too much. I was working full time, going to university full time, and taking my CNA class all at the same time. NA class is a breeze. Being a CNA isn't.

I have worked with several women who stayed until they couldn't any longer (bed rest, labor, etc). It totally depends on your personal pregnancy. You could work up until you go into labor, or you might be put on bedrest at month four. Do what's best ...

It all depends on your facility's rules, like Jaynie said. At my facility, you don't have to wait for an opening to change your schedule hours, but you have to work whatever has been scheduled already, so it could up to a month or so to get changed a...

Being nervous is a good sign! Trust me. You will get all of these questions answered on site. Ask a lot of questions to the CNA(s) training you. Usually, facilities choose CNAs with a good amount of experience and a good attitude. Good luck!

I live in central WI and previously worked LTC as a CNA. It was a county job and paid $12.89. I just began working at an ALF as a CNA and I earn a little over $10. Just my two cents. I didn't actually read this whole thread, sorry if I messed it up! ...

This seems inappropriate to me. I don't think you should have to strip to finish your CNA course. Have another discussion with the nursing admin or someone in a position higher than your teacher who is capable of helping. Bed baths are not that diffi...

Evening is way harder than days at the LTC where I work. It's not just answering call lights and roses and naptime for CNAs. I work evenings and nights. Our facility seems to have a lot of "shift wars" too.

CNAs at your facility get breaks? Sorry to hyjack the thread, but seriously, how do they even have the time? The LTCF where I work keeps a bare minimum of CNAs per shift, almost to the point where I believe it gets dangerous and humanly impossible (...

I wear long sleeves under my scrubs, but roll them up all the time during cares or if it's just way too hot in the facility. I've been asked about my visible self-injury scars and I just say, "Oh, they're just some scars from a long time ago," or "I ...

There aren't many options by me, so I was about as picky as I could afford to be. I applied everywhere I could, only had three interviews (two at the same place), then ended up at the county LTCF where I am now. I wish you luck on your journey.

I work in a LTC facility as a CNA. We are not responsible for vitals. However, we are able to take vitals as it is within the scope of practice--usually it's only done if a nurse asks, but sometimes I will take a radial pulse on a resident who compla...

In all honesty, most of the residents don't really know about CNA training, work limitations, etc. They just know you're the one who comes running when they need help. They know if they need anything, even if you can't personally get it for them (lik...

I work for my county in Wisconsin. My starting pay: $12.89/hour. My mom worked at the state-level as an RCT and it's about $14/hour.

@Duskyjewel You felt the need to quote me, why? Those aren't examples of good nurses. My point exactly.

Prefers Same Sex...uh, Caregiver? Haha, NO IDEA, don't listen to me. That's just the first thing I thought of. Please let us know when you find out. Be very careful of places that use their own abbreviations in public ads like that, though. Companies...

The OP sounds frustrated with their personal work situation. Good nurses appreciate and respect good CNAs, and good CNAs appreciate and respect good nurses. It's all about creating an environment that is beneficial to the residents. I would much r...

Well said. There are many coworkers I would like to say many of these things to.

Dangerous and unlawful!

Yep. Real life is not like the book. Welcome. A lot of people say they aren't putting their parents in nursing homes, but have to anyway. There are many CNAs and other staff that do work hard and are not blowing off standard precautions and are usi...

I agree with the others. I have not been pregnant ever, but if you're in pain, you should be seeing the doctor right away! When I did my clinicals, there was a CNA who was at least 7 months along and was found by one of the other students bent over i...

You're alone on a wing with 26 residents, with no nurse's station in sight? It not only sounds illegal, but it's an obvious safety hazard. And the nurse that came to write you up couldn't help the other fallen resident...why again? Ugh. I think in ...