volcomcna

volcomcna specializes in family medicine.

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1. What is your current LPN salary

   volcomcna replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN/LVN

   new grad in family medicine $24.47 orange county,ca

2. Are you obligated to get the morning people up

   volcomcna replied to SylvestersPride's topic in CNA/MA

   I start at 0430 and I get up 6-8

3. Alternative to tote bags?

   volcomcna replied to futuremale-rn's topic in Male Students

   I also use the reusable grocery bag... Nothing wrong with that..

4. FED UP CNAS!!!!

   volcomcna replied to marineswife0809's topic in CNA/MA

   I hate nurses that are so dependent on the aides!! - if you can walk in the pts room and observe that her lips are dry, don't ask me to offer her water while im busy charting, do it yourself!!!! - don't ask me to clean the colostomy stoma for you, th...

5. lpn student with 5 months left feeling burnt out

   volcomcna replied to steffuturelpn's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I am burnt out as well.. I work as a full-time cna and part time student always on the go either to work, school or back home to sleep and repeat . I lost the drive as well and im only 6 months in (15 more to go) but just remind yourself that youve g...

6. CNA or Med Aide while in LVN school??

   volcomcna replied to volcomcna's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I work NOC shift and Every friday i work 2300-0530 and get to clinical by 0630 and stay til 1900, then after clinical i go back to work again 2300-0700. I guess you could say im getting burnt out quick..(reason for wanting to get med aide certified) ...

7. CNA or Med Aide while in LVN school??

   volcomcna posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Anyone have any reccomendations? Im currently a working cna thinking of taking a medication aide course. Which one will beneifit more as a nurse? And will i be taking a pay cut as a med aide?? Please help, I dont wanna waste money on the course if it...

8. how to prepare for working night shift hours

   volcomcna replied to mar12011's topic in CNA/MA

   You can't really prepare. It is very different being home and staying up 24 hours and being at work for 8-16 hours. I used to begin my shift by having a nice hot cup of coffee every night and it definitely worked for me but I started drinking less to...

9. DON not working with my school schedule ...

   volcomcna replied to volcomcna's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   The census is 20 and on my hall only 1 resident/ 10 uses the call light and she doesn't abuse it. I know nurses are busy but if you have Time to check Facebook all night, you have time to help especially when our don expects nurses to answer call lig...

10. DON not working with my school schedule ...

    volcomcna replied to volcomcna's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I didn't say I was entiltled to any special treatment and I know the don is in charge and whatever he says goes. And obviously it doesn't matter if I've been there 8 months or not but I meant to say I am permanent and usually employers accommodate st...

11. DON not working with my school schedule ...

    volcomcna posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I am ****** off and looking to get some opinions. I work full time in skilled nursing 11-7 shift on a 4-2 schedule and I drive 50 miles to school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1800-2300 and Saturdays from 0630-0700. On Tuesdays and Thursdays I get o...

12. What do you do on your break?

    volcomcna replied to Poi Dog's topic in CNA/MA

    Sleep!

13. cna class ventura county

    volcomcna replied to tdawg's topic in CNA/MA

    Trinityschoolofnursing.com - 5 weeks full time 3 months part-time . No homework and it was easy ! I believe program costs $1499

14. How much was your LPN/LVN school?

    volcomcna replied to tempestxoxo's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Tuition is $31,000 and I received $10,000 in financial aid, $1,500 in tuition reimbursement (work) so in the end I am paying about $18-19k all inclusive (books,uniform, etc.)

15. New CNA no job..Should I take fastfood job?

    volcomcna replied to barbiebish_91's topic in CNA/MA

    Make sure to include a well written resume that will make you stand out! It took me less than 3 weeks to get called for an interview and hired on the spot good luck!