altmer_aldmeri

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1. I need cna help

   altmer_aldmeri replied to AjJibjab's topic in CNA/MA

   I see what you mean, in my school we were taught NOT to keep gloves in our pockets. But things do change once you step foot in the "real world of nursing". Always be prepared. And also, please refrain from calling experienced people dumb, just becau...

2. CNA requirement after 1st quarter completion?

   altmer_aldmeri replied to katidid114's topic in General Students

   Nurses do gross stuff too, if that's what you're trying to avoid...??

3. Scared!!

   altmer_aldmeri replied to altmer_aldmeri's topic in CNA/MA

   Oh, yeah and by the way, I did NOT get a drug test. It would have been clean anyways, but still. Again, thanks everyone for your opinions and input! Now back to the job hunt!

4. Scared!!

   altmer_aldmeri replied to altmer_aldmeri's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks everyone for your input! I've decided I won't be working there. I decided that when my next shift was supposed to be "on my own". Ummm 70 residents...all in a 3 story building? sorry but no. I feel terrible about it, but I don't want to jeopar...

5. Scared!!

   altmer_aldmeri replied to altmer_aldmeri's topic in CNA/MA

   I didn't even have an interview. Just went to fill out an application, then told me to start asap.. I couldn't even get a sentence out before she took off. I showed up for my first day, and I really don't know what to think of it. The girl that trai...

6. Scared!!

   altmer_aldmeri replied to altmer_aldmeri's topic in CNA/MA

   They handed me the employee handbook, w2 form, direct deposit form, workers comp.. And something else I don't remember. The receptionist was going to call my references today. I decided just to go, and check it out.. so now I have to try to sneak in...

7. Scared!!

   altmer_aldmeri posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hi everyone, I'm a (somewhat) new Cna, got certified a few months ago. Im terrified. I just got hired (today) at an assisted living facility literally 5 mins away from where I live. Now, I'm greatfull and all for them hiring me, but I'm supposed to ...

8. Input, please? :-)

   altmer_aldmeri replied to altmer_aldmeri's topic in CNA/MA

   Wow, thank you all for your replies!! I guess it really depends on where you go to school/ work, huh?? All I know is that we have to use the belt thats required for our exam (red cross certification), so i'll make sure I at least keep one handy while...

9. Input, please? :-)

   altmer_aldmeri posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hello! I am in the final weeks of my cna class. We have been at our ltc facility for our clinicals for a good while now, so when we are assigned to a cna, we know what the drill is (morning shift). I didnt have time to tell my instructor what the cna...

10. Can I just take the state test

    altmer_aldmeri replied to jswilliamsemt83's topic in CNA/MA

    Do they teach how to do range of motion exercises, how to ambulate using a gait belt, how to clean dentures, or do oral care, etc in m.a or p.c.a school?

11. Interested in becoming a CNA

    altmer_aldmeri replied to vpbernal's topic in CNA/MA

    http://www.cdph.ca.gov/services/training/Documents/cnaTrainingProgramsJuly14.pdf Hope this helps