nkara CNA

nkara has 2 years experience as a CNA and specializes in Med/Surg/Pedi/Tele.

Latest Activity

1. Having Hard time with A&P 1.

   nkara replied to Memphis10....'s topic in General Students

   I've been out of school for over 20 years... the Anatomy class is killing me! but I have been using flashcards, I bought the anatomy coloring book and anatomy for dummies. I also bought a little...

2. Am I just not smart enough?

   nkara replied to Valmondy's topic in General Students

   I'm almost in the same boat as the OP. I'm just starting my Anatomy class and I'm already stressing. I just see all the information and think.... "OMG can I really memorize all this stuff". I go to...

3. CCRI - Respiratory Therapy program

   nkara posted a topic in General Students

   Does anyone have knowledge on the respiratory therapy program at CCRI? I know it's a 2 year program but what is the semester's like? I am currently taking my pre-req's and just was curious how...

4. RN or radiology technician

   nkara replied to aya123's topic in General Students

   radiology is a career that you are needed and also nursing. I have heard that radiology pays a little more than nursing but I'm not 100% sure. I would ask yourself this. Do you want to treat the...

5. Are nurses going to be force to take the N1H1

   nkara replied to Holly.G's topic in General Students

   NO! I am able to sign a declination letter for both the regular flu shot and the H1N1

6. What's the Baylor Program?

   nkara replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

   that's how it is where I work but they have done away with it. Few RN's are grandfathered in and if they leave it they don't get it

7. CNA Salary?

   nkara replied to Kvallejo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I'm in RI and it ranges anywhere from $9 hr for ltc to $15 hr for hospital

8. I really do not like going to work as a CNA everyday...what do I do?

   nkara replied to Duice88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   This is pretty funny. Well once you obtain your RN license don't think you won't be doing CNA type work. You will. I currently work as a CNA in a hospital and the work is still back breaking....

9. Job search for a new grad

   nkara replied to LGiammarco09's topic in General Nursing

   I am very happy I decided to change my major to Respiratory Therapist. I have a seasoned RRT who I work with who is relocating to FL and he has been offered a min of 10 jobs. I will have no problem...

10. RRT vs RN

    nkara posted a topic in General Students

    Yes I know there are other threads about this but I wanted more opinions from you on this. I am enrolled in a nursing program but I am seriously considering switching to the respitory therapy program...

11. Lost about becoming an RN.

    nkara replied to jhuynh510's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would also do alot more research. This doesn't sound like the best place to obtain your education. You can use the pell, fafsa, etc at a community college. Most of the colleges now, at least where I...

12. Want to make my own scrubs...

    nkara replied to RN2begin's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Walmart has patterns. I work with a woman who has her mother make scrubs for her and they are

13. I cant decide on nursing or not please help

    nkara replied to spacecitygroover's topic in General Nursing

    1. How much can I expect to earn with an ADN degree fresh out of school with no experience here in Houston TX. I beleive the answers above cover that question 2. Is it possible to ONLY work days? I...

14. Contaminated Scrubs..do you wear scrubs to the stores

    nkara replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in General Nursing

    ah yes.. germaphobes becoming nurses. gotta love it. I personally work till 7:30 am.. if I don't run errands before I get home forget it. I'm too damn tired to do it

15. Mercy Killing

    nkara replied to CandyGyrl1985's topic in General Nursing

    What a horrible experience for you and your family. I sure hope this doesn't happen to anyone else. I personally would investigage the incident. I'm not in a position to give legal advice however. I...