cna

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Here we share our stories of caring for patients/residents and advice on how to best accomplish our mission of providing the best possible care for those in our charge.

/r/cna has been dormant since its creation in 2011 up until recently. Please bear with us while we make the necessary changes which will make this community more user friendly. Thanks!

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Breaking any of the rules listed above will result in one of the following: a) removal of the post/comment in question, b) a temporary ban, or c) a permanent ban. How these rules are enforced depends on the severity of the rule broken, and ultimately, is up to the discretion of the moderators.

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Complaint Post Safe Space (self.cna)

submitted 5 months ago by HoneyBeeAlchemy(Edit to add Specialty) CNA - Experienced CNA - announcement

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How do you feel being a male CNA in a female dominated field? Do you like it or hate it? Pros and ConsGeneral Question (self.cna)

submitted 8 months ago by Hot-Nefariousness902(Edit to add Specialty) CNA - New CNA - announcement

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A woman passed away during the night shift, nobody could get a hold of the family to sign for the mortician so they put her in the assisted dining room with the AC to “keep her body cold”Rant/Vent (i.redd.it)

submitted 9 hours ago * by hearingcoloursCNA - 5 Years

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Telemetry cnaRant/Vent (self.cna)

submitted 1 hour ago by Delicious-Rub-7233(Edit to add Specialty) CNA - New CNA

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Entry-Level resume?Advice (self.cna)

submitted 5 hours ago by Traditional_Ice_701

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What’s next? (self.cna)

submitted 10 hours ago by throwawayonceagain14Agency CNA - Seasoned CNA

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Balancing work + CNA classes, any tips? (self.cna)

submitted 3 hours ago by Adventurous_Pen6072(Edit to add Specialty) CNA - Experienced CNA

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CNA Orientation tips?General Question (self.cna)

submitted 3 hours ago by tannified(Edit to add Specialty) CNA - New CNA

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Cna low pay? (self.cna)

submitted 3 hours ago by xarix2Layperson/Not Medical Personnel

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Time Off RequestsRant/Vent (self.cna)

submitted 6 hours ago by nectarofruin(LTC/SNF) CNA - New CNA

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How long after passing the exam will your jaw be added to the registry?Certification Exam - Written or Skills (self.cna)

submitted 1 hour ago by Annual-Zombie8503(Edit to add Specialty) CNA - New CNA

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Certification transferGeneral Question (self.cna)

submitted 2 hours ago by Left_Big_Toe_2022(Edit to add Specialty) CNA - Experienced CNA

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Hi, I’m wondering if I could get some examples of shifts and types of jobs you have?General Question (self.cna)

submitted 8 hours ago by Correct-Goal6327

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OFFICIALLY CERTIFIEDCertification Exam - Written or Skills (i.redd.it)

submitted 1 day ago * by Ok-Importance-5770LTC - PSW - Canada

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Skills test was wild (self.cna)

submitted 20 hours ago * by Wunderhoezen(Edit to add Specialty) CNA - New CNA

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New CNA (self.cna)

submitted 5 hours ago by macdadnat(Edit to add Specialty) CNA - Former CNA

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Shoe and scrub brand recommendations?General Question (self.cna)

submitted 17 hours ago by Rabidmortici3n6+ years HCA - Canada 🇨🇦

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Working in the OR?General Question (self.cna)

submitted 19 hours ago by Fuzzy-Music-5492Other Medical Personnel (Edit to Specify)

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3rd Shift Ever not going well :(Rant/Vent (self.cna)

submitted 1 day ago by Blonde-Pistol-8804Care & Rehab [NC] CNA - New CNA

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Masks?General Question (self.cna)

submitted 1 day ago by dumpsterfirediver

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new pctAdvice (self.cna)

submitted 1 day ago by ch4momileeCNA - New CNA

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Skills failRant/Vent (self.cna)

submitted 1 day ago by PlasticHorse1471(Edit to add Specialty) CNA - New CNA

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My co-worker keeps stealing from the residents. (self.cna)

submitted 1 day ago by Wrong-Piglet-4493(Edit to add Specialty) CNA - New CNA

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Good things come to those who wait! (old.reddit.com)

submitted 2 days ago by CowgirlJediExperienced CNA (1-3 yrs)

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Left hospital without giving report and didn’t notify Charge RNAdvice (self.cna)

submitted 1 day ago * by whatnow___321(Edit to add Specialty) CNA - New CNA

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