ann22

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1. I'm a student finishing my nursing pre-reqs--CNA program worth it?

   ann22 replied to natd9's topic in CNA/MA

   Wow $1500! I paid $700 in Fall River,MA.

2. anyone take the course through American Red Cross?

   ann22 replied to mrsRJ's topic in CNA/MA

   I just finished this week. I am waiting to get a test date through the state. There is a lot of work out there right now for CNA's. I would love to work in a hospital but think they want some experience first although I have read on here some get ...

3. I'm a student finishing my nursing pre-reqs--CNA program worth it?

   ann22 replied to natd9's topic in CNA/MA

   Absolutely! My adviser told me it looks really good if your a CNA when you apply to the Nursing Program. The programs through the Red Cross only take 3 weeks in MA. I just finished my CNA and I am working on my prereqs which will take me a year so...

4. Mentioning Nursing School In CNA Interviews

   ann22 replied to techraider77's topic in CNA/MA

   I was wondering the same thing. I am also pursuing Nursing and am about to become certified and looking for a job. I will also let them know.

5. anyone take the course through American Red Cross?

   ann22 replied to mrsRJ's topic in CNA/MA

   White scrubs and shoes for clinicals. I did the 3 week day. The course load wasn't to bad. Just reading 2-3 chapters a night but it really wasn't bad. I loved it! Which site are you going to?

6. Red Cross CNA program??

   ann22 replied to southeRNgirl185's topic in Massachusetts

   I am so surprised to hear the comments about the instructors at Fall River Red Cross. I am taking my CNA there and they to me are extremely qualified. They have years of experience as Nurses. I think they give you patients that require more assista...

7. CNA Training.....Any Suggestions??

   ann22 replied to Ladicapricorn841's topic in CNA/MA

   Hi. I am in my second week at the Red Cross CNA program. I can not say enough good things about it. I have learned so much and the instructors are awesome. One is an RN and the other an LPN and they are very knowledgeable. I would absolutely go t...

8. MA CNA Salary

   ann22 replied to ann22's topic in CNA/MA

   Wow, I would love that! Thanks for the feedback!

9. MA CNA Salary

   ann22 replied to ann22's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks! I would love to work in the hospital! Do you have to have experience in LTC first? I have several friends that are Nurses and they said LTC pays more than hospitals.

10. MA CNA Salary

    ann22 replied to ann22's topic in CNA/MA

    I don't know any one working as a CNA. I did talk to a woman from a home health agency and she said her CNA's make from 12-18. I know I would be on the lower end but don't want to short change myself if they ask what I am looking for. I am not goi...

11. Should I start off as CNA or Medical Assitant.. need advice!

    ann22 replied to josebeltran88's topic in CNA/MA

    I am doing exactly the same and was told by my advisor at school to go for CNA. You will learn so much from the nurses you work for and from the patients you take care of and by the time you do go to school for you RN you will be very prepared for c...

12. MA CNA Salary

    ann22 posted a topic in CNA/MA

    So I will be getting my CNA cert. shortly and have no idea what to ask for when I start interviewing. I will be working in LTC, 3-11. Any one work in MA have any advice?

13. Red Cross CNA program??

    ann22 replied to southeRNgirl185's topic in Massachusetts

    What do you think of the clinical portion?

14. Red Cross CNA program??

    ann22 replied to southeRNgirl185's topic in Massachusetts

    Yikes, now I am second guessing paying for this course! Were you a nervous wreck when you first started your new job and having to learn as you go along? Do you work in LTC or in a Hospital setting?

15. Free CNA training in Boston area

    ann22 replied to gonnanurse's topic in Massachusetts

    Fall River offers a CNA cost for $700 through Red Cross