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When I read this, I had to ask myself if I wrote this while I was really tired, LOL. At any rate, I personally do not think it's bad not to answer. There have been too many times I have answered or called back to tell them I'm sorry, but I can't work...

Congratulation on landing your first CNA job! BTW: We both have the same ultimate goal of becoming a CNM. Pretty cool! Always carry a good pen, your staffing sheet (if your facility has these), a pocket full of clean gloves, and some breath mints (l...

I know you posted this a few days ago, but just wanted to offer some insight. I think orientation can make the job seem more difficult than it actually is. For me, it was harder to watch someone do something over and over than it was to actually do i...

You're welcome. Good luck! :)

I see you have already received some excellent advice. Another option would be to have titers done. If you have health insurance, it may or may not be covered. If you have to pay for this, it is a bit pricey, but it may be worth it to avoid any unnec...

I became a CNA in Dec 2014. All of my classmates and I are/were pre-nursing students. We were told at that time by our instructors that our nursing prerequisite courses would count toward our CEUs. At least 12 of the required 48 units had to be compl...

That does suck! Maybe you can take a shorter course or find a facility you wouldn't mind working in for a year or so pay for your training. I'm sorry this is happening but just imagine how well you will do the second time around. You'll have everythi...

I'm so glad to hear the positive updates from you! Sounds like you are doing much better than you had expected. I also like the advice that your instructors are not calling you out so much as creating a learning opportunity for everyone. Try not to t...

Well, I think you just need a kick in the pants, LOL. I'm in the same boat. It was more important for me to raise my family and I did that as long as I possibly could as a stay at home mom but there came a time when I needed to do more to support my ...

I remember reading on here that you should just not be available for the minimum amount of shifts required for your position. It is sort of a default way of quitting. Essentially, it is like issuing a passive resignation and creates an automatic term...

I'mma tellin' ya! Sucks to find that out way too late.

Definitely plan ahead for this idea. I know a lot of students who went to a private LVN program (same as LPN in other states) and later found out the information provided by the school was not exactly accurate as far as being able to easily transfer ...

Oh, I totally get it. I work for someone like that in home care and it drives me up the wall constantly. For example, I will be just about to do something within my normal routine and she will tell me to do it, even when it is obvious I am just about...

My last prerequisite for the ADN program I'm on the waiting list for: Microbiology; 5 units. Also, a resume writing class, which only takes place on two Saturdays; 1 unit.

Mine paid. Many do.

It definitely varies from person to person. Personally, I had missed the third shot twice, beginning the series about one year apart, with reasoning similar to your own. I recently had titers done for my new job (about a year after my last shot) and ...

There are some community college programs that will accept C grades even in prerequisite courses and GPAs in your range. These tend to be lottery-based ADN programs. They also tend to have long waiting lists. Some lottery programs work better than ot...

Thank you. I will be sure to keep the families happy. I can imagine a lot rides on that. I already got more hours than I signed up for, so I'm hoping that's a good sign. I'll be sure to heed your advice and will keep you posted. :)

Omgosh. It was the worst day ever. I am still orienting as a CNA in a LTC facility. I have been doing home care for a year and a half. It is so completely opposite of this job. I have had over a week of orientation so far. Today I was on my own with ...

No, you should have done exactly what your boss yelled at you to do. It's unfortunate that the patients and their families have to suffer because MA A is a total clotpole. That's on her, not you. If your boss issues specific orders, you must follow t...

Ahhh, today was such a better day. First of all, it ended up being a half-day, which was nice and unexpected. Secondly, it was just like night and day from my melt-down. The tough customers were still tough, but I took everyone's advice here, as well...

The hardest hall is made up mostly of residents who have been there for years on end. Many are relatively young and resentful, bed-bound or wheelchair bound, and very, very picky. Of course, I don't blame them for being unhappy, bordering on miserabl...

Thank you both for your comments. You both made a lot of sense. I think the situation is two-fold. I know the CNA who was shadowing me was upset when she heard I would be continuing on to the nursing program eventually. She said something to the eff...

Most nursing courses require Chem 100 as a prerequisite. Therefore, you would not be able to take it simultaneously with a nursing course, nor would you qualify for the nursing course without passing it with at least a C, generally speaking.

Oh gosh, I can relate. The 16 week classes with the skills labs are probably the best way to get ready for the test. You need to practice over and over till you have the skills down pat. Also, have someone read you the skills and you repeat them back...