misswillow

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1. how much do you make?

   misswillow replied to sabby09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   $12/hr day shift at hospital; $1.25 weekend diff

2. What have you failed the CNA skills exam for?

   misswillow replied to CNA1488's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Congratulations Nobhill! It's such a good feeling to pass...I think I was more nervous for the CNA exam than the bar exam! (because I know I can take written exams, but this is the first time I ever...

3. B.A + CNA Certification

   misswillow replied to CNA-RN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I have not found that having a degree makes any difference in CNA pay - the only thing that seems to matter is CNA

4. Taking my CNA Class

   misswillow replied to nurseinthemaking2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I wrote all the steps to the skills on big index cards, which made it easier to practice and just review them when I had time. As for the written tests, just keep up with the reading, review your...

5. Skills test -- question

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

   Sorry, I'm not from Florida. Maybe you could contact the Board of Nursing or Red Cross in your area for information about the exam. Good

6. first CNA interview

   misswillow replied to NurseS2014's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   It sounds like you had a great interview! Can you call or email the DON and give her the correct number of your reference? I think this will be better than her calling the reference and having it be...

7. Free scrubs??

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

   Yes, I do have an orientation for a few days. I have to go in for a physical next week and HR told me I could pick up the scrubs then, so it sounds like I'll be able to take them home. Thanks, I'm...

8. Free scrubs??

   misswillow posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I have a new job as a CNA in a hospital that will start in a few weeks. I emailed HR to ask if there is a certain color scrubs that I am required to wear, and was told that they will be provided for...

9. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

   misswillow replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Just passed yesterday, phew! I was fine for the written, but was a nervous wreck for the skills - I thought for sure I failed and was shocked when she told me I passed! Starting a job at a hospital...

10. Skills test -- question

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

    Thank

11. Skills test -- question

    misswillow posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi everyone, I have my skills test coming up and there's something I can't figure out -- I don't remember learning it in class and can't find it in the book, so I'm hoping someone can help me. When...

12. Rehab Aide?

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

    Floridadreamer, I'm in the northeast. I found the job just by looking searching "rehab aide" jobs on indeed.com, and I applied online. I didn't have any related experience (and just finished a CNA...

13. Rehab Aide?

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

    Mindy, Happy 40th! (I'll be there quite soon myself) Just think, you have exciting new changes to start your

14. Rehab Aide?

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

    That's a good idea about shadowing in different settings - I actually have a friend of a friend who is a school OT, so I can definitely spend some time with her. I've also seriously considered PTA,...

15. Rehab Aide?

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

    Hi Mindy, It looks like we have the same plan, as I am also thinking about going for OTA next fall and then hopefully OT. I'm hoping that this experience will be helpful for getting into school, and...