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I am a 50-year old former teacher pursuing a 2nd career. Last Fall semester I applied to an RN program at a community college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. This particular program had 160 applicants. Only 48 ( Most of my classmat...
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I work in a small residential/ nursing type home. I am a CNA working to get my med aid atm. I just started this job and I find it weird the hang the keys to the med cart and lock box where anyone can retrieve them. Can they do that? Who would get in ...
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In Austin, Texas, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) programs offer essential training for those entering the healthcare sector. These programs combine classroom learning with practical clinical experience, preparing students to assist nurses and heal...
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In Miami, Flordia, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) programs offer essential training for those entering the healthcare sector. These programs combine classroom learning with practical clinical experience, preparing students to assist nurses and hea...
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In Nashville, Tennessee, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) programs offer essential training for those entering the healthcare sector. These programs combine classroom learning with practical clinical experience, preparing students to assist nurses a...
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What are CNAs?
Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are the backbone of long-term care. They are the eyes and ears of the nurse and fill a critical part of the care continuum that you may not think about often enough. According to Rasmussen Colleg...
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Did anyone become a CNA while waiting a year for the RN program? I am considering it but not now , because I'm taking a break but probably during the Fall or Spring.
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Hi all- I am just finishing up my CNA class in order to get on the 2 year waiting list for nursing school. I was not planning on working as a CNA or even taking the certification test. My instructors highly discourage this and I am the only one in my...
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Though I may not consider myself as highly experienced certified nursing assistant, but my three-years of working have taught me a lot about the other side of this occupation. In this short span of career, I have faced many problems. Maybe, there are...
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I arrive on the floor at 1858 and quickly head to my sitter case after meeting the charge to find what room to head to. Whenever I go into a shift knowing that I will be a sitter I anticipate one of two things happening: the patient is either going t...
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Night shift is the most challenging time to work be it any profession. Since we are going against the routine procedure, our body is not made for, experiencing certain health problems is natural once you start working in the night shift. As we are wo...
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But let's not forget the CNA's; they really work hard and do a great job keeping the residents/patients clean, dry, and happy! I feel my time as a CNA was an important part of my nursing experience and enhanced my career. I started as a CNA at age 22...
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Hi All, I am currently working as CNA for about 8 months now and want to further my education. At first I want to become an LPN which is 13 months for those who is CNA. Then, I found out Pharmacy Technician program which is only 8 months. Working wit...
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Should you become a CNA, if you are planning on going to nursing school? Is the experience worth it? Will being a CNA make me a good nurse? As in every aspect in life, the answer is not an all size fits one. The experience is a plus but not completel...
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Hello, as the title states, I was selected to be a CNA for the Veterans Affairs. It's a federal job so the pay is probably the best there is for CNAs. I know many of you may not be familiar with the government pay scale, but they want to start me at ...
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I am a CNA who works in a LTC facility. Nursing is the only job I've ever wanted to have and I have been straight A's in all my pre-nursing courses. I started my first job as a CNA three months ago and I was super excited, but now I am feeling really...
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I quit my CNA job in california with only a few days notice. When I quit, my now former boss started claiming this was patient abandonment because I was not giving enough notice.
I was under the impression that patient abandonment was when you lea...
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0630 Leave the house, stop for coffee sing along to the radio praying today is going to be a good day. 0645 Punch in, put stuff in locker, pick up my list with 9 patients on it, put a phone in my pocket and start making rounds. 0646 The overnight Cha...
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I admittedly have anxiety and struggle with respirations. One night my respirations were 21 and I kept counting until it reached 24. I told my nurse in case she wanted to verify. I don’t think she actually counted but I can’t prove it. I asked her we...
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I’m a CNA. I only have hospital experience (Tele-Step Down) but have been away from the hospital since 2019. I decided I want to go back into healthcare and applied to a nursing/rehab facility with a big sign on bonus. I’m freaking out because my ori...
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Hi all! I have a quandary I need help to think through. I just finished up my first semester of nursing school. I have a break in between my semesters and I am in the process of getting my CNA license( which can't happen until transcripts are release...
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What's the difference between a CRNA and a CNA?
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I work in med-surg telemetry with 24 patients. Usually the floor is staffed with 4 nurses and 2 tech. Our unit is super busy considering that we are on surgical floor. On top of that we had 400 lbs patient who required 6 -7 people to turn for dressin...
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Imagine you are a nursing student who wants to start accruing healthcare experience now. However, volunteering at a hospital or nursing home might be totally out of the question because you need to be paid for the services that you render. Volunteer ...
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FYI I am a VERY new nurse. When signing up there wasn’t an option for starting my nursing career in 2020. I would appreciate input on an issue that is impacting my ability to function as a nurse.
For context I used to be a CNA and I understand...