jrsimon82

jrsimon82 specializes in NA.

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1. CNA duties

   jrsimon82 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Okay I understand that as a CNA I will be drawing blood here in Michigan, can I take some kind of test to then become a certified "phlebotomist" sorry SP. Is there even a test for that? What about infants? Are nurses the only ones who draw on them or...

2. Calling All CNA's!

   jrsimon82 replied to nightingale's topic in CNA/MA

   I plan to get my masters in one of the two areas and do research at a university. I would also like an adjunct faculty role later. I would enjoy teaching nursing students at the community college level, or nurse aides.I have a heart condition so I do...

3. CNA salary

   jrsimon82 replied to HisTreasure's topic in CNA/MA

   "Pimento Cheese?" Do tell!

4. CNA salary

   jrsimon82 replied to HisTreasure's topic in CNA/MA

   In West Michigan hospital CNAs start at $10(no experience) and go up to $15(Tech jobs) the tech jobs require only 1 year of experience and thats a pretty good wage for a college student my rent is $515 per month(1BED) and that includes heat. Most of ...

5. how many patients do you have

   jrsimon82 replied to The Bell Jar's topic in CNA/MA

   sorry

6. Calling All CNA's!

   jrsimon82 replied to nightingale's topic in CNA/MA

   YEA!! A CNA FORUM!!! I'm a first year double major(RN and Anthropology) and I will finish my CNA program in about a month. I can't wait to get some hands on experience with patients, but I am scared. I'm a little shy so I hope I can conquer my introv...

7. coping with failing the NCLEX

   jrsimon82 replied to buddhanah's topic in NCLEX

   I'm so sorry! you must be in a lot of pain right now. I would use this opporitunity to take step back and refocus. Would it be possible for you to take a part-time job and go to school for a semester or two until you can retake the exam? Can you work...

8. GLBT Nurses

   jrsimon82 replied to TuckerBug's topic in General Nursing

   I am open everywhere I go, I have several stickers on my car, as well as a "dyke" haircut, but there are a lot of conservatives in the town I live in and my wedding ring (very pretty) draws quite a few comments. I usually just correct someone when th...

9. Need Help- Downstate Or Pace?????

   jrsimon82 replied to bklynnurse2be's topic in New York

   Personally I would choose Pace- at suny you would miss 3 summer months with son, but if Pace is shorter you would be able to see him more often, get it? You hate the train, it may be the same distance but you will have 40 extra minutes each day to ST...

10. Where R all the free CNA training ads in FTW?

    jrsimon82 replied to amlaboy's topic in Texas

    I can't speak on your community, but most nursing homes offer CNA training, have you contacted your states licensing bureau about where CNA's can get certified in your state? in michigan its Maybe yours is the same, click on the employment link or ...

11. Forensic Nursing - Is it for You?

    jrsimon82 replied to fgold's topic in Forensic

    Maybe Kaplan, preferrably an online program

12. Forensic Nursing - Is it for You?

    jrsimon82 replied to fgold's topic in Forensic

    Yes I will be taking forensics courses too, Law Breakers are bad and I want to help get those icky criminals!

13. Any nurses with an Anthropology background out there?

    jrsimon82 posted a topic in Research

    I am interested in pursuing a BA in Anthro, with a minor in biomedical science while on the LONG wait for my local nursing program (ADN only). I was wondering if this degree is something any of you have, I find both subjects vastly exciting. I would ...

14. How to find research nurse jobs

    jrsimon82 replied to jjsc0204's topic in Research

    go to the centers for disease control website(national) then type in the agencies you'd enjoy working for( dept of fish wildlife disease, teen pregnancy survey, fda products, pharmaceuticals etc.). go to the state of ca. home page and look up civil ...

15. Forensic Nursing - Is it for You?

    jrsimon82 replied to fgold's topic in Forensic

    I am interested in this field, and would like to work in the coroners office. I have heard they often hire "pathology assistants" do they hire RN's? I will be cross trained in biomedical anthropology.Thanks!