FutureNICURN93

Thank you! It's getting better already and I'm about to come off orientation. I still make a few mistakes or forget to bring someone something, but not nearly as much as I did at first.

UPDATE: Trial by fire!!! I met my mentor CNA and then was immediately left with a combative resident for an hour while she had a training to attend. I was not prepared for this-AT ALL. The rest of my shift didn't get any better, I was so nervous and kept making stupid mistakes. I can't reposition people on my own and I feel utterly useless asking for help so much. I'm really hoping it gets better soon!

Thank you!! I work my first shift with a mentor tonight and I'm incredibly nervous. I'm just hoping I get a decent mentor.

Thanks! I'll be working 2nd shift so I'll be putting people to bed more than getting them up. lol Turns out my first 3 days are classroom orientation (paperwork) and then 10 days floor orientation. Thank goodness!

So I accepted a job at a LTC/rehab facility. I start orientation next week (3 days) and I'm so nervous! Any tips/advice for a new CNA in their first job? Thanks!

I appreciate your opinion, but I respectfully disagree. I simply believe I may prefer the fast paced environment of a hospital.

That's what I'd heard here too. I just applied just to see what would happen.

Thank you! I've just been playing phone tag with HR at the hospital trying to get this interview set up and everything.

I'm a new CNA and was just offered a position at a LTCF. However, I have an interview next week at a hospital that I would love to work at. I don't know what to do. Do I take the sure thing position at the LTCF or wait and see with the hospital interview? Help!