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Misery loves company. I know it's challenging, but I don't entertain their disrespect...you can't control their personalities, you can only control your own attitude. I smile, I'm polite, I explain what I'm there to do and move on to care for next re...

Hi... I'm new to this site and as a future RN, I find it very informative and a great communication source. I plan on completing a second degree accelerated BSN program. Is there anyone familiar with Genesis hiring process? If so...was it a lengthy ...

So I've been a GNA for a couple of months now in a LTC...I went into it with a positive attitude and felt like I was really making a difference in the lives of others. Now reality has hit that not all patients reciprocate professionalism and kindnes...

It's a good idea that you are asking these important questions before considering becoming a CNA. Looking back I wish I would have asked these very same questions. I became a CNA because I wanted to pursue a second career as an RN and complete a Seco...

The federal government has a lot of nursing positions that are Mon - Fri...7a-4p...a lot of regular work hours. Try the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, for example.

You've already earned a degree...so the pre-reqs shouldn't be too tough...lol. Working full-time, I find that a combination of on-line classes and traditional classes work for me. The EDUKAN site has community colleges that offer on-line science cla...

Unfortunately bullying isn't just an adolescent issue...it happens in professional adult-based environments as well. A fellow classmate of mine experienced what your going through. We as a class noticed it and it was so obvious. People only do what...

Hi Destiny'skid, I know how you feel. I also seem to attract bullies in the workforce. I think it's because they take my kindness and quite demeanor for weakness. I was once told by a co-worker that "...a grown woman can't be bullied...". Well, ad...

LadyLeo, I don't know why the majority of co-workers treat new people so rudely and try to intimidate. I experienced what you have at my LTC. I even had CNAs and RNs giving me nasty looks and rolling their eyes. Sadly, I guess it's like initiation...

LadyLeo, This site is therapeutic...I thought I was one of the few new CNAs' who is beginning to dislike this job. Apparently I am not alone. I've been a 11-7 shift CNA for 4 months. My dislike stems from most of the rude and lazy people I work wi...

With sites such as Care.com background checks are done and provided to interested clients when posting caregiver jobs. The idea of working for myself interested me due to numerous patients at my current place of employment requesting my services upo...

I've recently been thinking about doing home care as a CNA/GNA part-time; not with an agency, but on my own. However, the idea of going to a strangers home to administer care kinda worries me. There is the concern of liability issues and my own saf...

With sites such as Care.com background checks are done and provided to interested clients when posting caregiver jobs. The idea of working for myself interested me due to numerous patients at my current place of employment requesting my services upo...

A GNA is a Geriatric Nursing Assistant.

I think it is therapeutic and I get great advice from others in the profession. As a future RN I feel like this site is preparing me for what's to come in my healthcare career endeavors. This website and its members provide common sense advice from ...

Thanks for the advice. I have been using your idea of redirecting residents when they become agitated or just plain mean. So far it's working. I can see how being in this profession (or any profession) CNAs have to maintain professionalism, yet ta...

Thank you all very much for your replies and terrific suggestions. I will definitely document any aggressive behavior and report it to the charge nurse. The mean residents and their profanity don't deter me. The alert residents that threaten physic...

I started working a few weeks ago. Orientation/Training is anywhere from 5 to 10 days depending on your experience. You have a mentor to show you the ropes. Each facility is different, but thus far the residents/patients are awesome and really frie...

I have finally been hired at a LTC part-time after obtaining my CNA/GNA certification six months ago. I am thankful because most hospitals and nursing homes seem to only hire nursing assistants; with at least 6 mons to 1 yr experience. I had to con...

Hello, Are there any CNA's who can attest to having additional certification in phlebotomy, ECG, IV, etc. as making them more employable in hospitals? As a new CNA/GNA working towards a second degree in Nursing; it's been quite challenging breaking i...

Hi, My background check has taken a month so far...but they said it would take about a week. I am a future Genesis CNA/GNA...at least I hope! I have been dealing with their HR since Feb of this year. Their entire hiring process is puzzling to me. ...

Hi, I realize your post is a year old, but I'm a potential employee at Genesis. From your experience...is the Genesis hiring process, background check, etc. unusually long? So far HR does not seem competent...I had to call after three months to foll...

Hello, I took my tests for CNA/GNA Jan of this year with the American Red Cross and passed. In my opinion, the written test was quite easy. I think nerves get the best of most students when it comes to the skills testing. I'm in Maryland and I found...

It is very confusing when you see a position you've applied for closed and then reposted. Especially if you did not recieve an interview prior to the reposting. I've never been a recruiter, so I don't know their candidate selection processes. Howeve...

As a new CNA...I would never think this behavior would be acceptable...I'm prior military so I'm use to the chain of command and showing proper respect based upon rank. I have a bachelor's in Business and Management. I will be doing an accelerated s...