danijohn

danijohn has 6 years experience and specializes in Rehabilitation, Geriatrics.

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1. Has a patient ever asked you for a massage?

   danijohn posted a topic in Technicians

   Hey guys, Has a patient ever asked you for a massage? I have been a CNA/PCT for six years now and I am still uncomfortable with this question. Recently, a 30 y/o patient stated she "slept wrong" and had knots in her neck. She asked me if I could "ma...

2. Should I take the position: inpatient rehabilitation?

   danijohn replied to sunkissed95's topic in CNA/MA

   Take the job! I work at an inpatient rehabilitation center and it is much less physically demanding than a nursing home. Don't miss out on your "in" at a hospital. You can always transfer down the road. As previously mentioned, CNA work ANYWHERE is p...

3. 18 Year Old CNA? Should I do it?

   danijohn replied to dancediva234's topic in CNA/MA

   I was in CNA school my senior year of high school. Three days after I graduated I was working two jobs at a home health agency and pediatric long term care facility. I know from experience that some of THE BEST nurses where CNA's first. I say go for ...

4. PCT Schedule for Nursing Student

   danijohn replied to peachshan's topic in Technicians

   If it is any comfort to you, I am in nursing school, work part-time at a hospital and have a 6 m/o. I work overnight, two nights a week. Somedays I get off at 7:20am, rush home to change and nurse and rush to be at class by 9am. It's tough but a stro...

5. PCT positions in Tampa Area

   danijohn replied to shay.j.ray's topic in Technicians

   I live in the Tampa Bay area and recently got a job at a hospital. I have 6 years of experience, so I'm sure that helped me, but I have met newly licensed CNA's working at hospitals. My best advise would be to apply, APPLY, APPLY. Beef up your cover ...

6. Suggestions for Cover Letter/Resume?

   danijohn replied to Anathe's topic in Technicians

   Take the time to make it personal. There are so many applications to go through and you want yours to be unique. My best advice would be to research the organization you are applying for. Look at their mission statement, vision statement and their go...

7. How to balance school, a kid and work??

   danijohn replied to jaeekai's topic in General Students

   I have a 5 month old, work part-time as PCT at a hospital and I will be starting my second quarter at nursing school in July. It's a two year program. I am just starting out and know that I will continue to be challenged. I am sure this will be the m...

8. What's the meanest thing a patient has said to you?

   danijohn replied to fangirl's topic in Relations

   Elderly patient in LTCF told me I was her slave and I was ugly. I'm multiracial (which doesn't matter), but still offensive. She demanded I get the doctor or she would have my job. I said ok and left the room. I laugh about it, just thinking if I was...

9. I need an orientation ?

   danijohn replied to peachescna's topic in CNA/MA

   I agree with the comment above, since you don't want seem like you are "complaining". I don't think you would be, but like the person mentioned above, give it another day and try to problem solve on your own. If you can't work something out, then go ...

10. I need an orientation ?

    danijohn replied to peachescna's topic in CNA/MA

    Sorry to hear you are having such a bad experience. However, it is not uncommon to come across co-workers that are not helpful at all. I suggest that you be honest with your nurse manager and tell her how you feel and explain what is going on during ...

11. How did you get your first pct position?

    danijohn replied to jessicamillan12's topic in Technicians

    I've been a CNA for 6 years and now in nursing school. I just got a PCT job at a hospital. Have you finished your Fundamentals? Usually after you pass this class you can apply for hospital jobs.

12. Hardest part about a&p for you?

    danijohn replied to ilikecorgis's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I feel your pain. I did the same thing when I took my A&P 1 in 8 weeks. It was A&P boot camp. I think the chemistry was the hardest, I did better at integumentary and muscle/bone. I memorize well. I am very much a visual learner. I use to fi...

13. Galen College of Nursing

    danijohn replied to 111th's topic in School Programs

    I work at Tampa General and I am also entering my second quarter at Galen. Tampa General had nothing negative to say about Galen College. They only state that once I finished my fundamentals I could apply as a nurse technician and that I would have t...

14. CNA certification from LTC/nursing home/assisted living facility?

    danijohn replied to zeezur's topic in CNA/MA

    Wow, Cali is expensive. I think my CNA course in MA was about 1200. Then I moved to Florida and down here you don't even have to take a course. You just test and you can get certified. I have worked for facilities that hire you after course and state...

15. Need help with Arizona State Nursing Board CNA exam

    danijohn replied to bea777's topic in CNA/MA

    I have been a CNA for 6 years. Massachusetts and Florida. You are on the right track and it can be confusing when thinking about technicalities. Every place is a little different when it comes to supplies. Some residents have their own wash clothes a...