Serendipia

Serendipia specializes in CNA LTC.

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1. CNA relocating to PDX in a few months

   Serendipia replied to Serendipia's topic in Oregon

   Hello all, Thank you so much for your replies! I have been looking around and have a pretty good idea of what the market is up there. I am trying to get into a CNA 2 position, but everyone wants at least one year of CNA experience. I guess I can just...

2. CNA relocating to PDX in a few months

   Serendipia posted a topic in Oregon

   Hello all! I am planning to moving to portland January 2011. I want to star fresh, but will be saving up for a deposit before the = ) I am a CNA I and was wondering if it was unheard of to make 11.50 a hour, full time as a new employee? I have been...

3. Job Hunting

   Serendipia posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hello all! I am finishing up my last week of clinicals and am doing some job searching. As a new CNA grad, I know that I will likely be working in LTC to get started. I am doing my class/clinicals in an absolutely WONDERFUL establishment, and I would...

4. CNA program at Dallas Retirement Villge

   Serendipia replied to Serendipia's topic in Oregon

   @pdx- yeah, I interviewed and toured the facility, it seems pretty standard. I am so excited! Thank you for the response!

5. CNA program at Dallas Retirement Villge

   Serendipia posted a topic in Oregon

   Hello all, Has anyone heard any good/bad things about Dallas retirement village CNA program? I am super excited that I may be starting the April 26th class! However, I would like some input about the program, if any? Thanks folks! -Leila

6. Out of State education

   Serendipia replied to Serendipia's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Ok, thats what I thought. I am looking to different schools around the country...I think the biggest thing for me will be moving away from home = / Thanks for the advice!

7. Out of State education

   Serendipia posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hello! I was wondering if anyone could tell me if it is possible to attend an out of state school and become certified in my home state afterward? I have found that I am drawn to a few nursing programs outside of Oregon, which is my home. I want to k...

8. Valley Medical College

   Serendipia replied to Serendipia's topic in Oregon

   @joyfull77- Congrats! Where is the CNA program held at? I applied to Marian Estates in Sublimity and Dallas Retirement in Dallas, and am anxiously awaiting a call back = )

9. Valley Medical College

   Serendipia replied to Serendipia's topic in Oregon

   Hello, Thanks for the reply. That seems like an intense commitment..I think I may stick with my current plan of trying to get into a CNA class and doing that before I make such a decision. Thanks for your reply = )

10. Valley Medical College

    Serendipia posted a topic in Oregon

    Hello all, I am in need of some advice....Does anyone know anything about Valley Medical College in Salem? It is a private school, which may be a little on the spendy side. They only offer an LPN program, in terms of nursing. I know the credits may n...

11. I quit my good paying job to attend a CNA class. Anyone else?

    Serendipia replied to Ling07's topic in CNA/MA

    Think about the excitement you felt going into the CNA course...:yeah:You can do this! Its the beginning of a new start = )

12. CNA's: What's your favorite shift?

    Serendipia replied to DreamyEyes's topic in CNA/MA

    Is it very common for facilities to have these three shifts as a standard? I am looking into becoming a CNA while doing pre nursing courses. I think it would be nice to do a swing shift, like mid way through the day, is that common?