rosemadder

rosemadder has 9 years experience.

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1. Can I challenge taking the CNA I class in North Carolina?

   rosemadder replied to tasharob1981's topic in North Carolina

   NC will have some changes in their candidate handbook affective July 1, 2012. They are increasing the number of critical steps and made an addition to one skill. Check it out!

2. Tips on taking the CNA Exam.

   rosemadder replied to Tasha1635's topic in CNA/MA

   Did you take your exam? Here are a couple of tips! Good luck if you haven't tested yet!

3. CNA>LPN>RN or straight to ADN?

   rosemadder replied to I♥Scrubs's topic in General Students

   I didn't get my CNA before RN school...In my area it is now required. I had no problems with my program without having my CNA though I was a little slow on patient care in the beginning. If it's not required to be a CNA for school and you don't pla...

4. How to train for the clinical CNA exam?

   rosemadder replied to caliber's topic in CNA/MA

   There are some great videos you can watch. How about taking a refresher skills course?

5. Can I challenge taking the CNA I class in North Carolina?

   rosemadder replied to tasharob1981's topic in North Carolina

   You can challenge the test. You can also find a private training program that offers skills refreshers as well that are quite affordable. I've seen some for 65.-70. online.

6. New to the medical field, Interested in CNA work- 1 day training?

   rosemadder replied to Sunaj's topic in CNA/MA

   I believe you really learn just the basic skills needed to pass the test and then become proficient at them when you began doing the hands on work.

7. New to the medical field, Interested in CNA work- 1 day training?

   rosemadder replied to Sunaj's topic in CNA/MA

   Fast Track CNA companies are legit and can be utilized to pass your test if you are a self motivated go getter! Whether or not this program is a good one, I don't know. There are reputable fast track companies who have as good a pass rate as school...

8. List your School Here if they do not Require the GRE's..

   rosemadder replied to justme1972's topic in Post Graduate

   East Carolina University, North Carolina

9. Just part-time?

   rosemadder replied to ORNurse911's topic in Educators

   Virtual Vocations posts online nurse educator positions at times that require a MSN. I've seen some on there for BSN.

10. Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

    rosemadder replied to RNPATL's topic in Med-Surg

    It's been five years since I was started nursing but I well remember how I felt starting in that Med-Surg unit. Good luck!

11. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    rosemadder replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

    I well remember five years ago when I began my first year as a nurse on a Med-Surg unit with the patient ratio of 1:8. It was a frightening realization that I would be responsible for the care of these patients.

12. no experience=no job & no job= no experience

    rosemadder replied to CT Pixie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When the job posted says "experience required"...ignore it. Apply and obtain an interview. Although most people prefer to hire experienced nurses...that is not always the reality of what happens. They may get numerous experienced applicants who th...

13. To OB or not to OB

    rosemadder replied to macaroon's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just started in L&D but have two years med surg and two years in Hospice on an acute unit. Although I hated Med-Surg the experience was invaluable to me in gaining skills and assessment techniques that will last a lifetime. A lady was recentl...

14. Hospice certification exam

    rosemadder replied to hcan's topic in Hospice

    I thought a lot of it was easy and then they would throw a whammy at you. I realized later that I had chosen the wrong answer on a few of them and I didn't know the medicare stuff at all. Who knows???? Hard to say how it will come out.

15. Hospice certification exam

    rosemadder replied to hcan's topic in Hospice

    What med conversion charts are ya'll using? I've seen so many different ones...the ones our pharmacy uses is not what our medical director uses. Can someone send me theirs? I know they are all close but is there one specifically for the test?