I had a phone interview with 3 or 4 people on the phone at once. During this interview, I was asked to reflect on my abilities to work in a hospital- most notably, whether I would be able to multitask and think quickly. I gave examples about times I had been in tough positions at work, and what I...
I get to work at 7 AM or PM. I get report from the night shift LNA. What happens next depends on the unit. On the floors, I go around getting 8 AM vital signs. During this, I introduce myself to my patients and make sure they are comfortable and know that breakfast is coming soon. I also take blo...
Day in the Life
Hospital
Nursing
Assistant
Healthcare Services
Dartmouth-Hitchcock
I think that the company culture at DHMC is very positive. I love working there. I have never felt so supported and appreciated in a job like this before. People are nice, and they want to help their patients and each other.I float throughout the hospital, which means that I visit almost every fl...
Hospital
Company Culture
Healthcare Services
Dartmouth-Hitchcock
This depends entirely on your schedule. If you work 3 shifts a week, you will be able to balance work and life quite well. The company is very supportive and there are multiple programs to help employees and promote a healthy work-life balance. However, if you are like me and you work 5 shifts a ...
You need to have completed an LNA program in NH, and you need to pass the state test. However, this really isn't enough. You need GREAT, not good, interpersonal skills. You need to be a very good communicator. You need to care. You need to be willing to keep trying to do your best, even if you ha...