Banjoeer

Banjoeer specializes in CNA, Acute care, LTC, Hospital.

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1. CNA hourly pay rate?

   Banjoeer replied to SuBinCRNAtoBe's topic in CNA/MA

   Portland Oregon hospital (Kaiser) $18.49 hour, includes shift differential and pro-pay for CNAII, with 2 years there....

2. Where are the LPN programs?

   Banjoeer replied to prowlingMA's topic in Oregon

   Mt Hood... probably the best... PCC... next... Pioneer Pacific good NCLEX pass rates, but credits don't transfer Apollo... not so good Hope that helps...

3. Cna Ii

   Banjoeer replied to Shawbunny's topic in CNA/MA

   Hey... I'm from NC originally, but have lived in Oregon for years now. I'm a CNA here and just took the CNA2 test in Oregon. I did the Acute care CNA2. Here there are 3 types of CNA2 Restorative care--- mostly LTC stuff, working with CVA patients,...

4. I am taking the Plunge

   Banjoeer replied to rholman's topic in CNA/MA

   Plunge on, brother.... Do what you love and the money will follow.... I'm giving up a lucrative teaching contract ($310 per day) to focus on FT nursing (right now CNA work)-- While I do love to teach, the contract requires 100% travel, has no benefi...

5. Overtime Question

   Banjoeer replied to Banjoeer's topic in CNA/MA

   The information I've been getting is that OT is NOT required in home agency work. It's considered "companion" work... not regular work... Companion work hours are excluded from OT laws via US Supreme court ruling (LIHC vs Coke, 2007).... and some se...

6. CCAC (pgh) CNA classes

   Banjoeer replied to mochabean's topic in CNA/MA

   It's frustrating to be told "You're over-educated".... I know... I'm a former therapist with a Ph.D. in psychology.... I've been moving from the "mind to the body" for the past few years and will get in to nursing school soon. Now I'm working as a ...

7. CNA Rant

   Banjoeer replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in CNA/MA

   Congratulations on be a great CNA... I too am frustrated with lazy do-nothing CNAs..... And while they are responsible for doing their work, I can't realistically blame them for their lazy behavior.... They're lazy because can get away with it and n...

8. Psych unit CNA....

   Banjoeer replied to yuyu75's topic in CNA/MA

   Congratulations on your start in CNA work.... I've looked at the psych unit for CNA and have found a couple of positions (in the Pacific NW). The first positions were in chemical dependency and addiction care.... Those were entry level positions that...

9. CNA pay?

   Banjoeer replied to The_Hutch's topic in Oregon

   I'm a recent CNA (less than 6 months certified) and make $13.00 at a home health agency-- Home agencies pay no overtime and the hours fluctuate. I could average 40+ a week, if I choose. Some of the other grads from my CNA class are making $11- $12...

10. CNA License while RN school?

    Banjoeer replied to CherryBlonde's topic in CNA/MA

    Actually I have a CNA license.... Oregon issues an OSBN license to CNAs... Yes, we are certified... but in Oregon it's called a license... I have one in my wallet.... You can check the website here: http://www.osbn.state.or.us/search/searchResults-s...

11. Overtime Question

    Banjoeer replied to Banjoeer's topic in CNA/MA

    I've taken your advise and I have queries in at local employment attorneys in Oregon..... I'll let you know what (if) they reply. BTW the court decision was specifically for home-health agencies.... They were comparing CNAs as companions instead of s...

12. Overtime Question

    Banjoeer replied to Banjoeer's topic in CNA/MA

    I think I've answered my own question.... Although I know this isn't a forum for legal discussions I did find the US Supreme Court decision that settled the issue. Home care workers-- even CNAs.... even skilled nursing.... are exempt from overtime....

13. Overtime Question

    Banjoeer posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I'm working as a CNA in home care. I'm working for an established agency with a good reputation. I'm a regular employee for them (not a contract worker). They contend they are exempt from paying overtime wages. In Oregon overtime is paid if an ...

14. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    Banjoeer replied to jb2u's topic in CNA/MA

    I passed! Took the written and skills exam on 16 Aug (Saturday) Today my name and number appeared on the state verification board for the nursing license.... That's me... 200811764CNA as of August 21, 2008. :dncgbby: :dancgrp:

15. Taking the CNA Plunge

    Banjoeer replied to Banjoeer's topic in CNA/MA

    I PASSED! It's official... I'm a CNA My name and number (200811764CNA) are there for all to see on the Oregon State Nursing Board... Woohoooooooo