irlandska

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1. Job-Hopping in Nursing...How detrimental is it?

   irlandska replied to NurseRoRo's topic in Career Support

   Hello Everyone, As a CNA, I was hired and trained by a hospital system to be a Patient Care Tech. more than ten years ago. I really loved my work and stayed at that hospital for several years (this was 2000-02 when the job market was good.). Howeve...

2. Recruiter will not let me interview (long)

   irlandska replied to pbajil's topic in General Nursing

   pbajil, Unfortunately this happens, one does get recruiters who are on a power trip and not considerate at all of the candidates before them. The golden rule -Treat others as you would want to be treated - appears not to apply to some hospitals who t...

3. Frustration with HR/ Nurse recruiters- Just a vent

   irlandska replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

   Hi All, Do not know if there are any CNA's/PCT's out there but has anyone had a really weird unprofessional experience when being interviewed by a HR 'Specalist' in a hospital? One of the statements she made was that she did not know what CNA's did...

4. Clumbus Georgia nurses

   irlandska replied to Godsbreath's topic in Georgia

   Has anyone recently tried to apply for a job as a nurse tech./CNA at St. Francis in Columbus Ga? I do have recent CNA experience and past PCT experience , but am concerned because of the present job market.

5. Tell me about West Virginia University Hospitals

   irlandska replied to quick2k2ecotec's topic in West Virginia

   NurseMike, Thank you for your quick response. I am discouraged by the fact that I would be unable to do the skills that I had previously done as a PCT. May you and everyone at the hospital there have a nice Christmas.

6. Tell me about West Virginia University Hospitals

   irlandska replied to quick2k2ecotec's topic in West Virginia

   NurseMike, Am interested in applying for a Clinical Associate position at Ruby.....is this similar to being a Patient Care Tech where one can do dressing changes, EKG's, etc. along with regular CNA work? Any information would be appreciated.

7. Good nicu

   irlandska replied to ladybuckeye7's topic in NICU

   I do hope the job is going well there....do they use PCT's there?

8. CNA's in the Tampa Bay area

   irlandska replied to furturenurse's topic in Florida

   Hey Nanetpetatucci, Just keep your options open, from the research I have done , homecare agencies are hiring, some require 6 months work exp. some not. Do footwork-actually go from nursing home to nursing home with your resume-see if they are hir...

9. Lots of CNA Queshtions

   irlandska replied to Hopeful76's topic in CNA/MA

   Heya Hopeful! May I suggest looking at other CNA options - such as nursing homes, homecare agencies etc? Just turn up and ask what they have available. Hospitals are incredibly slow in responding and also appear to be extremely particular. As someo...

10. A CNA license Question

    irlandska replied to annaleejean's topic in Missouri

    I have just gotten my Fl. CNA license (about a month ago) here in Florida and as am having difficulty getting a job ,wish to know where I can do inservices independently so I can keep my license.

11. CNA's in the Tampa Bay area

    irlandska replied to furturenurse's topic in Florida

    Thanks for the information. I have actually applied at the Morton Plant hospital about a week ago so I guess I have to keep my fingers crossed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

12. CNA's in the Tampa Bay area

    irlandska replied to furturenurse's topic in Florida

    Does anyone know of where the best job opportunities are in the Tampa Bay/Clearwater area are? I have past hospital experience and more recently homecare experience , have applied at hospitals relatively recently . Are they really popular with CNA jo...

13. great nursing agencies in Florida

    irlandska replied to jadean's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the information Caliotter.

14. great nursing agencies in Florida

    irlandska replied to jadean's topic in Travel

    Thank you Daisy Doll for your response. Do nursing homes require the same before you get hired? Frankly, I want to avoid the expense .

15. great nursing agencies in Florida

    irlandska replied to jadean's topic in Travel

    Hi, Does anyone know of any Tampa Bay nursing agencies which do not require you to have a medical exam and PPD test BEFORE you get hired?