runningchk

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1. Student thinking about joining the army reserves

   runningchk posted a topic in Government

   Hello! I am a 20 year old student working on my BSN and will graduate in May of 2011. I have always had the idea of joining the army in the back of my mind, and now with graduation soon approaching, it is something I have really started looking into...

2. Job testing for UNiversity Hospital ?

   runningchk replied to loolaa's topic in CNA/MA

   I had to do the same thing in order to move on to the next part of my interview with HR as well. Nothing to be nervous about...it is similar to the state written test, except it was only 20 questions. The questions were basic as well, things you sh...

3. Why I Love My Job

   runningchk posted a topic in General Nursing

   So to begin, here's a little background on my day going to work... I was supposed to go to Wisconsin today for a party with family/friends that I only see a few times a year, however I was scheduled to work, so I wasn't super excited to be at the hos...

4. summer internship vs. summer travel

   runningchk replied to Mush2007's topic in General Nursing

   Although the internship may be a good opportunity, when are you ever going to get the chance to travel Europe with friends for nearly 2 weeks?? I'd take Europe...you'll work the rest of your life.:chuckle just my , good luck with whichever decision ...

5. Help, I Have a Phone Interview!

   runningchk replied to Katie89's topic in CNA/MA

   I recently had my first phone interview for a hospital near my house, so I know how nervous you feel! A good way to prepare is to have all the questions you think they might ask you written out, and some short responses to them. Common ones are, "w...

6. CNA in telemetry

   runningchk replied to runningchk's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you very much for your very detailed response!! I just completed my first week of orientation in the classroom, so I already feel much more confident than I did.

7. Childcare for 12 hour overnight shifts

   runningchk replied to lizmatt's topic in General Nursing

   As a student myself who has been babysitting for a few years to rake in some extra cash, I always appreciate the clients that are straight up with me. Try talking to her about your situation and if need be, negotiate with her. However for what it's...

8. New CNA in Telemetry

   runningchk replied to runningchk's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks so much you guys! I'm finishing up my pre-req's this fall semester and starting NS in the spring, so I'm glad to hear working on this floor will help me out!

9. New CNA in Telemetry

   runningchk posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all! I've recently been certified as a CNA and will be starting my first CNA job in the telemetry unit at a hospital near my house (2nd shift). My question is what exactly a day looks like for a CNA in a telemetry unit. I did clinicals in a LTC fa...

10. CNA in telemetry

    runningchk posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Hi all! I've recently been certified as a CNA and will be starting my first CNA job in the telemetry unit at a hospital near my house (2nd shift). My question is what exactly a day looks like for a CNA in a telemetry unit. I did clinicals in a LTC ...