srkerk

srkerk specializes in Labor and Delivery.

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1. CNA Training Through Hospitals in Texas

   srkerk replied to ayeisha's topic in CNA/MA

   Not that I know of...I work for THR and there are no CNA courses through those hospitals (all of them). So that would leave Baylor, Health South, and JPS. Good luck! :redpinkhe

2. To those of you who have child care

   srkerk replied to Dorali's topic in CNA/MA

   Hi Dondie! I am working nights, 3 twelve hour shifts. Picks Emma up from daycare at night and a baby sitter will come and watch her for an hour until I get home because he leaves before I get home. The first week of June is when I start nightshift. H...

3. Too expensive for CNA class?

   srkerk replied to atran407's topic in CNA/MA

   Hopefully that CNA course comes with a White Gold Stethescope!

4. Confused - CNA vs. PCT vs. Medical Assistant?

   srkerk replied to WeeMama's topic in CNA/MA

   Keep us posted on what you do! I can't wait to hear what you turn out to do!!!

5. I finally start my CNA class tomorrow!

   srkerk replied to nspector's topic in CNA/MA

   Congrats and good luck! :yeah:Let us know how class and clinicals go!!!!!

6. Confused - CNA vs. PCT vs. Medical Assistant?

   srkerk replied to WeeMama's topic in CNA/MA

   1. What is the difference in actual job duties? CNAs are what the titles is...They assist the nurses. MAs/PCTs are really no different. MAs and PCTs have the same training really which includes phlebotomy, EKG, and basic nursing skills. PCTs mainly w...

7. Drained`Exhausted`Emotionally Concerned`Disoriented

   srkerk replied to Kitcat25's topic in CNA/MA

   Vanessa I couldn't agree more with you!!!!! :redbeathe Kitcat, you can do this and you are going to make a fab nurse. I have faith in you!!

8. Drained`Exhausted`Emotionally Concerned`Disoriented

   srkerk replied to Kitcat25's topic in CNA/MA

   First of all, big hug! The first day of clinicals is rough on a lot of people because it really is hard work! The moving, the bathing, the brief changing, the ambulating, and the emotional strain it can do. Yes, it sucks, these sweet old people have ...

9. beginner pay rate

   srkerk replied to more than a mom's topic in CNA/MA

   From what I hear LTCs pay around $ 9 - 11/hr. Negotiable wage is an easy way out. You don't want to put way more than what they will pay you, but don't want to put anything too low. I, personally, would put negotiable on the application. :heartbeat H...

10. 3rd shift with family?

    srkerk posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Hey all! I am starting my job at the hosptial next week, but orientation only. I am getting really nervous about my job because it is 7pm - 7am. Although I am super excited and know I can do this, people keep putting in their comments like "WOW! How ...

11. CNA/ PCT/ Hiring Questions

    srkerk replied to jaratarRN's topic in CNA/MA

    Thank you and good luck you as well!! Like I said call call call them LOL! They are swamped with applications and this is a good way for you to stand out. =)

12. lvn school at tcc in texas

    srkerk replied to school45's topic in CNA/MA

    UT at Arlington *might* be having an LVN program, but this is 2 years away if they decide to do it. Also Career Center in Fort Worth is opening one up soon as well. HTH!

13. CNA/ PCT/ Hiring Questions

    srkerk replied to jaratarRN's topic in CNA/MA

    Hey there! I just got hired as a CNA in a hosptial, no expierence and recently cerified too! Next week is the begininng of orientation...I will learn how to draw blood, hook up an EKG, and since I working in Labor and Deliver, hooking up a fetal hear...

14. Second interview tomorrow in Hosptial

    srkerk replied to srkerk's topic in CNA/MA

    Oh yes =) thank you for starting that thread!!! The thread is too busy so I can never play catch up with everyone. What have you been up to??:redpinkhe

15. I AM a CNA!!!!

    srkerk replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in CNA/MA

    Heck yeah for passing your exam and getting a job =) :heartbeat Looks like we should be hospital buddies, I start my job on May 4th! You will have to let me know what goes on in orientation because I have no idea!