Semperdave

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1. How can I find entry level CNA or Nursing Assistant job in Colorado for Weekends only

   Semperdave replied to kanjura's topic in General Nursing

   Most hospitals and agencies will want experience, but most nursing homes and long term care facilities (around here, anyway) don't require it. Check into some of them. Here are 3 companies off the top of my head, and sites for Colorado. LIFE CARE ...

2. If there were no CNAs...would that be a bad thing?

   Semperdave replied to Kunzieo's topic in General Nursing

   For the record: I am a CNA. I think in hospitals, if the pt:nurse ratio were low enough, that would probably be better from a nursing and patient standpoint. That said, I don't think there is an LTC in the world where that would work. With pt loads...

3. Looking for employment

   Semperdave replied to Shelbyx24's topic in General Nursing

   Oh yeah, it also depends on if you are an RN, LPN, CNA, or whatever... :)

4. Looking for employment

   Semperdave replied to Shelbyx24's topic in General Nursing

   That all depends on where in N. Va you will be. Check out http://www.inova.com That is the website for Alexandria Hospital and Fairfax Hospital. I know there are many more around, but that is off the top of my head. Best of luck! David

5. Working with angry unstable incompetent RN

   Semperdave replied to pedsRN121's topic in General Nursing

   Ya know, from some of the things you say I wonder if she even IS an actual nurse? Can you check her name with the board of nursing and get verification of her credentials? Sounds to me like someone who saw a few too many episodes of ER, House, and ...

6. Who here works overtime for the extra cash?

   Semperdave replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I work overtime when I can get it, 97.3% for the cash (time and a half). As an aide it is readily available, since some of the other aides have no work ethic and call in all the time. I had 82 hrs (42 overtime) last week (pay week ending Tues) and ...

7. My clinical experience at LTC

   Semperdave replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in Geriatric

   I meant "just an aide" as in I am working on becoming a nurse, but not one yet. I in no way meant to denegrate aides or minimize the importance of their role. And I am glad that nurses recognize the contribution. Now if we could just work on the p...

8. My clinical experience at LTC

   Semperdave replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in Geriatric

   i hate to say this, but welcome to long term care! :welcome: i am just an aide right now, but that is what it is like for most, i think. it is a prison, of sorts, to most of the residents, regardless of quality of care. but... "hopefully, i can h...

9. free cna training

   Semperdave replied to sensationallady's topic in General Nursing

   You could look in the LOCAL tab at the top of the page, choose US and then PA and ask there...Maybe someone can give you info. Or just check with some of the Long Term Care facilities in your area. Lots of LTC's will sponsor you through a class. A...

10. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    Semperdave replied to jb2u's topic in CNA/MA

    I just got word today.... I PASSED!!! Now I an just waiting on the BON..

11. Lost Nurse

    Semperdave replied to Acey's topic in General Nursing

    My mom LOVED working at Alexandria Hospital on Seminary Rd. (http://www.inova.com/). She got her diploma there and worked there for YEARS. Depending on the commute you want and where in N Va you live, there is also Fairfax Hospital. I think it is ...

12. Patient or Client??? Which do you say?

    Semperdave replied to Olive Oyl's topic in General Nursing

    To me the insurance companies can be clients, but the people I am caring for are patients or residents. Or if a patient is a self pay, then they can be both. Client for the business office, patient for the nursing staff. But beware, the term "CARE...

13. Cna

    Semperdave replied to deleteme's topic in General Nursing

    My class was $600, so I understand the ouch!! factor, but if it is the means to get the required training for the job you want, it really isn't that much. Check out your local community college, as they might have courses. Here (So. Az) it cost $47 ...

14. Cna

    Semperdave replied to deleteme's topic in General Nursing

    It might depend on your military experience, but I would be inclined to say no. Each state Bon has requirements for taking a class that has so many hours in clinicals and so many hours in classroom before you can test and apply for your cert. Besid...

15. Do you run to bed alarms?

    Semperdave replied to TiggerBelly's topic in CNA/MA

    Depends on the pt. Sometimes a walk, sometimes a run. One lady's alarm went off while I was talking to her in the hall...a wanderer got tired and took a nap in her bed...then got up and set off the alarm.