simonemesina

simonemesina has 3 years experience.

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   too old?

   simonemesina replied to Momof8CNA's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm 38 and just graduated with my CNA. I'll be 41/42 when I graduated with my ADN. So, nope, not too old.
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   current CNA pay 2015

   simonemesina replied to OnlinePersona's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm a new grad CNA in Roanoke, Virginia. Just got hired on at a hosptial. Base is $10.03. I'll make $11.03 (shift diff working nights 7p-7a). Weekends would be $12.03.
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   How does your facility flag blind patients?

   simonemesina replied to notjustanurse's topic in General Nursing

   We used different color socks, for example red = fall risk. It was almost fail proof, as pretty much everyone's little tootsies are freezing while they are admitted.
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   Finishing prereqs and basics before nursing school?

   simonemesina replied to lillyturtle's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Here in WA the only pre-req I'm "allowed to defer" is microbiology. It's used as a "back up class" in case you don't get in to the RN program on the first try. I'm also at a school with the most difficult RN program to get into.
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   Impossible New Grad market Tacoma/Lakewood Area?

   simonemesina replied to Tracy1275's topic in Washington

   Don't forget to look at the Providence Hospitals in Olympia and Centralia.
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   Moving to Seattle - job advice please

   simonemesina replied to RNpatterson's topic in Washington

   Have you thought of Tacoma or Olympia? Tacoma has Tacoma General, Marybridge (a children's hospital), Allenmore, Franciscan Health Systems St Joseph, FHS St Clare (in Lakewood), FHS St Francis (in Federal Way). Olympia has Capital Medical Center and...
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   Tired of Hearing the One Year Experience Required Line!!

   simonemesina replied to MalzANurse25's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have to disagree with this. I worked 8 years in a small ER soaking up anything and everything any of my RN's or Dr's would teach me. Granted I have no "hands on" experience, I can successfully walk through chest tubes, full codes, trauma codes, car...
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   What prereq classes are you taking this fall? How many to go?

   simonemesina replied to daisygarten's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I have under my belt: English 101 Technical Math Communications Diversity Chem 101 A&P1 A&P2 Lifespan Psychology All I really have left are: Microbiology and my CNA. I will be retaking A&P1, 2, Psychology, and Chem 101 for better grades. ...
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   Best ideas on how to prepare financially for nursing school

   simonemesina replied to Brian's topic in General Students

   I worked in an ER for 8 years before I decided I wanted to be a nurse. So at the tender age of 30-something, I found a local community college and signed up for classes. Now, I work full time (graves) and go to school during the day. I have all but 3...
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    Nursing-Continuing Education courses

    simonemesina replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in Florida

    If you are working in a hospital, check with the Education Department of your facility. If you aren't part of a hospital, call your local hospital's Education Department. They should have information for you re: ACLS, CPR, Unit specific classes that ...