serene43

serene43 specializes in Home health, psych, sitter.

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1. A Poll of actual CNA wages in the U. S. working directly at the bedside

   serene43 replied to wildtime88's topic in General Nursing

   In Las Vegas, CNA's make $11 per hour. Nursing homes, maybe $10 per hour. The agencies will pay you anywhere from $10-$17 per hour. You choose.

2. Best place to go

   serene43 replied to NeuroNP's topic in Washington DC

   What is a CRNA? I'm a CNA now and still don't know a lot of things.

3. Off topic- Places to stay

   serene43 replied to NeuroNP's topic in Washington DC

   I don't know how old your post was, but staying on NE DC would be a good option. There are a lot of motels on New York Ave. as you come into DC near the highway. Also a must would be visiting Florida Ave Grille - a delicious soul food place - esp if...

4. Howard University

   serene43 replied to HU_nurse's topic in Washington DC

   hi, i am a howard alum - class of '85!!!!! i was a journalism major, worked at several papers as a photographer, but just recently went to school to become a cna. i'm so ready now for the nursing program, but i want to come back to the dc area. i ...

5. what kind of jobs does a RN do

   serene43 replied to pritampaulsingh's topic in General Nursing

   Hear, hear for the truth, no matter how it's said...

6. what kind of jobs does a RN do

   serene43 replied to pritampaulsingh's topic in General Nursing

   I really appreciate all the encouragement from people who have been there. I also work in a residential home passing meds, but I don't have to clean anyone, just do first aid and minor light housekeeping for adult mentally chanllenged women. They w...

7. what kind of jobs does a RN do

   serene43 replied to pritampaulsingh's topic in General Nursing

   I am a CNA student right now, but part of the training is spending one day a week in a hospital where you can observe nurses and their duties. You also work on your own under a nurses' supervision and ask lots of questions. Maybe try that first an...

8. CNA to RN...

   serene43 replied to serene43's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am going to school here in Nevada. It's not required, but recommended. It increases your chances for nursing school and you get great experience. Thanks for all your help!

9. CNA to RN...

   serene43 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Is it a good idea to become a CNA first, then an RN? What do you think? Has anyone done this?