nrsin4

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1. How was clinicals for you?

   nrsin4 replied to nrsin4's topic in CNA/MA

   dmskoka...I'm in midwest. As far as the tuition program, I think that a lot of hospital systems throughout the country offer something. You can call some hospitals in your area and ask about it. I had my clinical a few months ago. It was a great exp...

2. Does anyone know what this means?.......

   nrsin4 replied to adorblepuppy's topic in CNA/MA

   It seems like a lot of employers in my area also only accept certification from AHA. I got mine from AHA (they came to my school) and luckily we were offered the class for free.

3. Is my inexperience going to make it hard to find a job?

   nrsin4 replied to nrsin4's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks everyone for the advice! At the first of the year I am going to really step up my efforts and apply for jobs in person. I know that I can make a better face-to-face impression than how I look on paper (from my lack of work experience). O...

4. Is my inexperience going to make it hard to find a job?

   nrsin4 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I got my CNA license on 10/17/08 and have been applying for jobs ever since. I've applied for 10 jobs so far, but have not been called for one interview. I've gotten quite a few "thanks for your interest, but we hired someone more qualified" letter...

5. What do you think of this job description?

   nrsin4 replied to nrsin4's topic in CNA/MA

   truern...this job is a little different than CNA jobs at this particular hospital. Here's the job description for a CNA job that I just now applied for at the same hospital. The list of responsibilities is not as extensive. This description is for...

6. What do you think of this job description?

   nrsin4 replied to nrsin4's topic in CNA/MA

   VivaLasViejas...thanks for your reply! I'm glad to hear that it was a positive experience for you. I'm hoping that I do get an interview. I am going to school part-time for my RN, so I would love to get all of the on-the-job experience that I can ...

7. cna now required on rn application

   nrsin4 replied to sonomala's topic in CNA/MA

   Do they require that in your state? In my state, it depends on the school (I think). The college that I got my CNA from does not require you to be a CNA or LPN before starting nursing school. However, that college also doesn't offer a RN program. ...

8. What do you think of this job description?

   nrsin4 replied to nrsin4's topic in CNA/MA

   I was thinking that it sounds really busy. I applied because I figured it would be better to apply than not...especially since I'm still trying to land my first CNA job. This is the same hospital that I did my clinical at (on the oncology/surgery ...

9. What do you think of this job description?

   nrsin4 replied to nrsin4's topic in CNA/MA

   Here's the rest of the job ad...I don't know why the whole thing wasn't included in my first post. Job Duties: Promote positive impression and welcoming environment of the unit through customer service. Provides appropriate service specific to the...

10. What do you think of this job description?

    nrsin4 posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I just applied for this job tonight. It's at the hospital that is connected to the college where I got my CNA. I just recieved my license on 10/17/08, so I'm still trying to get my first CNA job. This job didn't say specifically that the applicant...

11. Should I GO FOR IT!?!

    nrsin4 replied to Hopeful76's topic in CNA/MA

    I think you made a good decision! :) And, you're right. You will have a lot of opportunities closer to home after you are certified.

12. Should I GO FOR IT!?!

    nrsin4 replied to Hopeful76's topic in CNA/MA

    I agree with sonomala. I personally wouldn't even consider it. With the gas prices, I would never work 45 minutes from home. Most of the pay would get eaten up in gas. I also wouldn't feel comfortable working at a job where I am supposed to be ed...

13. abbreviations.......

    nrsin4 replied to CNAMichelle's topic in CNA/MA

    In my CNA class we learned 130 abbreviations and we had 40 on our class final. Then we got to clinicals at the hospital and there were signs posted at every single nurses' "mini-station" that said, "SAVE A LIFE...DON'T ABBREVIATE". I asked about it...

14. Clinicals

    nrsin4 replied to MichaelCNA's topic in CNA/MA

    I am an acute care CNA, so my clinicals were at a hospital...the oncology/surg/bariatrics floor to be exact (the floor I chose). Two to four of us were assigned to a floor at the hospital. Each of us were paired up with a CNA and shadowed her/him f...

15. CNA Certificate Number

    nrsin4 replied to SuperSteff's topic in CNA/MA

    In my state the license numbers are posted on the Department of Health and Human Services website. My license number just posted this weekend (I passed my state exams on 10/10). I don't know if I'm going to get anything in the mail. I wouldn't be ...