JinBun77

JinBun77 specializes in Certified Nursing Assistant.

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1. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

   JinBun77 replied to jb2u's topic in CNA/MA

   I passed, passed, passed. So excited. It was a little nerve racking not knowing what skills I was going to do , but when the examiner finally gave them to me, I was like "well alrighty then." It was very easy and not as stressful as I thought. A...

2. CNA class, what it entails??

   JinBun77 replied to Restoration's topic in CNA/MA

   Hi Restoration, I started my CNA classes about a week ago and I absolutely :redbeathe it! A lot of the course work is common sense but as you go through the skills like full patient bed bath, perennial care and so forth, it is a lot to remember. Ju...

3. CNA/PCT Training

   JinBun77 replied to JinBun77's topic in Texas

   Thanks 8mpg, I appreciate the advise. I did sign up for a CNA training program that is a couple weeks long. Once I have that, then I will approach hospitals before attending nursing school. The PCT class was just too expensive and way to long and s...

4. I quit my good paying job to attend a CNA class. Anyone else?

   JinBun77 replied to Ling07's topic in CNA/MA

   Hi All, I do agree with everyone above. I am keeping my job while going to CNA classes at night. Then I am going to work my full time job during the day and hopefully pick up some part time hours as a CNA just until i feel comfortable and know that...

5. CNA Pay Options

   JinBun77 replied to mikejjmay's topic in CNA/MA

   mikejjmay, I too am a career changer and taking a huge pay cut. I have spoken it through with my husband and I am basically keeping my full time job during the day, taking CNA classes at night. Once I get my certification, the I am going to work fu...

6. Teacher Trouble

   JinBun77 replied to MissFuturecna87's topic in CNA/MA

   Well that's not very good now is it! I took a tour of my CNA school yesterday and they are pretty stict about being to class late and actually suggested that people arrive 10 - 15 minutes early for the class. I would maybe see if this happens next ...

7. CNA vs PCT Training

   JinBun77 replied to JinBun77's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks for the clarification. I decided to go with the CNA certification and then get a job in a local hospital. I have also been looking into a phlebotomy class just in case I need that little bit of something on my resume to make me stand out fro...

8. I quit my good paying job to attend a CNA class. Anyone else?

   JinBun77 replied to Ling07's topic in CNA/MA

   Hi All, I am so excited. I signed up today for my CNA class and it starts January 4. If anyone in Texas is interested, I am going to Elite Nurse Aide Academy in Hurst, TX. They are the nicest people ever, affordable and the top ranked CNA school i...

9. CNA vs PCT Training

   JinBun77 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hi All, I have been browsing around the boards and cannot find any information. Does anyone know what the difference between these two certifications? I went to PCI Health in Dallas and they want a large amount of money to get a PCT certificate but...

10. Accelerated BSN degree/2nd Degree Schools

    JinBun77 replied to JinBun77's topic in Texas

    Thanks, I happened to stumble upon TCU yesterday. These schools definitely do not make it easy to find this sort of program. Don't suppose there are any other schools in the area? It's sucks to be limited to those two schools only ....

11. I quit my good paying job to attend a CNA class. Anyone else?

    JinBun77 replied to Ling07's topic in CNA/MA

    Wow! I am so happy to read your post. I too thought that I was the only one that would give up my good paying job to do CNA then RN. Most of my family also think I am crazy but for years I have been wanting to get into health care and thought I wa...

12. CNA/PCT Training

    JinBun77 posted a topic in Texas

    Hi All, I have a couple questions. I recently just moved to Arlington, TX and looking for a CNA/PCT training program that is available in the evenings or on the weekend. I found one place, Tarrant County College but I am sure that there are more op...

13. Accelerated BSN degree/2nd Degree Schools

    JinBun77 posted a topic in Texas

    Hi All, I am currently finishing up my Bachelors in Health Care Administration with a 3.8 GPA. My ultimate goal is to be an RN but I cannot seem to find any information in the local area (Arlington, TX) about schools that offer an accelerated progra...

14. Websites...

    JinBun77 replied to FutureRN~Pookie's topic in General Students

    Wow, thanks for all the websites. This is truly a great help :-)

15. Nursing Manager Interview

    JinBun77 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good Morning All, I am currently a Healthcare Administration student and I have been given an assignment:typing to interview a Nursing Manager or other manager within healthcare field for my assignment due on Thursday. I have been everywhere to try...