pennswoodman

pennswoodman specializes in NA- LTC and PCT in Hosp. (current).

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1. UPMC how did you get in?

   pennswoodman replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Pennsylvania

   Getting into UPMC is tough, especially now with the announced closing of West Penn Hospital...but not impossible. HR has said that there has been a significant uptick in apps submitted. Like an earlier poster said, try to find the unit director and...

2. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

   pennswoodman replied to jb2u's topic in CNA/MA

   finally passed today in Pennsylvania! I already have a job...this was primarily for closure!!

3. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

   pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania

   My suggestion to those that are waiting for 'the' letter or pack...start getting your clearances done IMMEDIATELY! What I mean by that is start getting your FBI fingerprints check done (through the PA DPW, NOT the PA Dept of Ed.), Child Abuse check (...

4. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

   pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania

   Mine didn't have one...just write from the heart is my suggestion. It should encompasses the ideals of the school in some way shape or form. Congrats on passing that exam!

5. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

   pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania

   Thanks! It will come...think happy thoughts...happy thoughts!

6. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

   pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania

   Thank you! I received a packet in the mail...keep your eyes peeled to your mailbox.

7. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

   pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania

   I'm doing the Snoopy dance!!!!! I have FINALLY been accepted!!!!!!! WOO HOO!!!

8. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

   pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania

   GROOVY!!! Did you get a letter in the mail today? If so, I may be doing the happy dance with you if it comes...

9. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

   pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania

   Yes, the review has started. That was per conversation last week w/front office staff. I'm waiting just like you and it's driving me

10. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania

    From what I've gathered with contacts in the school admin, there still will be tuition forgiveness. The change is solely on the sticker price, not what we'd have to pay out.

11. How Do You Unwind?

    pennswoodman replied to justme01's topic in CNA/MA

    On those days, I get in the car, turn the music up and get lost somewhere. (In Pennsylvania that really isn't hard to do). The act of trying to find my way home helps me forget the day and I'm exhausted when I get home...so I can sleep!!!

12. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania

    The hardest part is getting into the first two or three testing dates since it is first-come, first-serve. Everything from then is a cake walk. You're right, the hardest part is waiting for the answer. I wish you the best and will (God willing) see...

13. UPS Drivers make HOW much????

    pennswoodman replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    It's entirely possible to make that amount of money, but it is determined upon which terminal you're employed out of and also the actual job you have (doubles or package routes). In terms of pay structures, FedEx and UPS are, like you alluded, trul...

14. UPS Drivers make HOW much????

    pennswoodman replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Before I was laid off from UPS, I made that much from their non-union driving division...trust me, I'm not in this for the money.

15. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania

    Hey Sharawnda, Congrats on your entrance into Mercy SON!!! I emailed Natalie a few weeks ago and she told me that they hadn't begun the review for the fall 2010 class at Shadyside just yet, so I'm in the same boat as you on the news from there. At le...