AnnieRN2B

AnnieRN2B specializes in diabetes ed, cna ed.

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1. EKG Class??

   AnnieRN2B replied to mlok's topic in California

   I successfully completed a Wednesday evening class through Simi Valley Adult Ed . It was a grind to go every week from Feb to June for 3 hours, but the Paramedic who taught it knew his stuff and had stories so it wasnt such a grind. We had plenty of...

2. pct/nurse tech wages

   AnnieRN2B replied to k_r_ah's topic in Technicians

   A PCA in an acute Psyke dept is more than a CNA. Most have a degrees in Psychology or are working towards a degree in some area of Mental Health/Nursing. They have to have a year experience as a CNA, Phlebotomy certification (in California you must...

3. pct/nurse tech wages

   AnnieRN2B replied to k_r_ah's topic in Technicians

   LVN's start @ $20-$21/hr here in the SFV area of LA right outta their program, especially for Annenberg/JHA grads, and they have jobs to go to and loan forgiveness...but it is sooo expensive 2 live here....

4. pct/nurse tech wages

   AnnieRN2B replied to k_r_ah's topic in Technicians

   I'm an acute psychology dept PCA in So Cal. That means cna plus phlebotomy and ekg certification. $19.95/ 3-11/ Saturday, Sunday, and whatever other days I can pick up. Sucks to be per diem but since I start an RN program in January, hopefully this ...

5. oh so now we PAY to do residency to get a job?!?! seriously?

   AnnieRN2B replied to bymysoultosqueezeRN's topic in New Jersey

   Blame the spoiled rich Ivy Leaguers whose rich parents "buy" Muffy and Bif an internship to give them a "leg up" from the unwashed "hoi polloi." http://www.thebigmoney.com/articles/judgments/2009/06/10/intern-nation Ridiculous!

6. oral care on confused patients??

   AnnieRN2B replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

   I'm transitioning from a career in Dental Hygiene to RN. Biofilm! Although Candida, Hairy Leukoplakia, or just plain dry mouth/ xerostoma from the meds could be causing problems here too. There are Dentists or RDH's in alternative practice here in...

7. vacation buyout in lieu of time off

   AnnieRN2B replied to clvlpn34's topic in General Nursing

   If you take a buy out, especially THIS crummy excuse for a buy out, there are tax implications. You will be taxed on the money they pay you AND you will get burned out from working too hard. This isnt France or Germany who understand workers need ti...

8. How are new graduate RNs coping in this recession?

   AnnieRN2B replied to NEWGRADNURSE75's topic in General Nursing

   Having your baby and all the hormones that heat up during pregnancy couldn't have helped either. Glad you got the help you needed. I hope you can take joy in other areas of your life, like your baby. Do you find your pvt. duty situation is a little...

9. LVN advice. JC or Private school

   AnnieRN2B replied to SusieQ's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Private LVN programs are a lot more expensive than JC's, if the programs arent accredited, the classes wont transfer. Private loans, mostly acquired through private progams ARENT DISCARGABLE THRU BANKRUPCY.

10. baby sitting primary after discharge

    AnnieRN2B replied to iHeartNICU's topic in NICU

    And if they ask you to tidy the kitchen... do a little laundry, before long you are their maid! Are they going to pay you your current per diem, no? Didnt think so. Do you have your own malpractice insurance policy in case something does go wrong?...

11. Professions before nursing

    AnnieRN2B replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    Dental Hygienist, Special Ed Teacher, Currently ROP(vocational ed ) Substitute, I cant wait to get my RN and teach vocational ed 4ever!