One shld be PT 24 hrs one week 29 the 2nd. Set days to work. If I can't work I have to get my own replacement. It's 3rd shift. Most of the residents take care of themselves w just reminders, they only have 13total care. Residents between 2cnas and ev...
This is true. Found out kst nite, 3rd shift cleans kitchen, dining room, bathrooms at night. Not quite what I expected to be doing as a c a. It is at an assisted living facility. Leaning towards calling the other place. Might be more physical but I'd...
Care of 13 patients plus taking care of a wing w 2 other CNAs. I thought the first job was ideal w all that I have on my plate but beginning to wonder if I should go w the 2nd job as they seem to be managed better. I'm a brand new CNA either would my...
Just got certified in August. I have been home for the last 13+ yrs. and currently am going to s hool for nursing pre reqs part time . Basically other than two week clinicals have no work experience. How long can I expect to look? I had a job intervi...
Thank you all for responding. I will keep trying. I have had two interviews and waiting on one to call to see if they have a position, want to hire me. The other one I need to call back for a second interview if they hadn't hired someone yet.
I got mine in August. Started looking a couple weeks ago. Will know by Tuesday if one place is going to offer me a job and getting ready to see about a second LTC a second interview and then they decide.
Hello, just got certified in August and I'm starting to put in applications. What kinds of questions shouldi be asking during the interview? The only one I can think of is the ratio of how many residents to CNA and what is a good ratio w that? What r...
Lacymom replied to daisygarten's topic in Pre-Nursing
Just starting and going PT til nursing school. Got a math class to take to be ready 4 college lvl math, taking English comp and ivy techs success class b/c it's required. Next sem another math, ap1and a comm class on interpersonal communication skill...
Thank you every1 and congrats viburnum. I agree the written is a lot common sense. It's remembering every little step on the skills part that has me anxious.
Lacymom replied to Kaley_G4466's topic in Pre-Nursing
That's what I'm doing. I'm taking a CNA course. Have enrolled at ivy tech to start working towards a nursing degree. Planning on working , getting floor experience while working towards RN. Plus I can add that cert. to. My nursing app and according t...
If it's going to take me longer to get a nursing degree due to time constraints does it make sense to go ahead and become a CNA so I can start work in the nursing field or does it even matter? Maybe just work at whatever job until I'm through school?...