CapeCodDreamer

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1. Don't Know What to Do

   CapeCodDreamer replied to CapeCodDreamer's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you for the validation---coming from someone who knows the MA market, it helps tremendously. Unfortunately, one of the two hospitals in the area just bought out the other one, and they just don't seem to be hiring. Period. Whether you have 0 ye...

2. Don't Know What to Do

   CapeCodDreamer replied to CapeCodDreamer's topic in CNA/MA

   What do you guys think? Where can I chip away/add in/reformat? Name Street Address | Town, State, Zip | Phone | Email OBJECTIVE I intend to use my training and experience as a nursing assistant/home health aide, as well as my experience as a volun...

3. Don't Know What to Do

   CapeCodDreamer posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Please forgive me if this post for advice also turns into a mini-rant, but I don't know where else to turn! I was on the employment roster at a place from late August to mid-November, but was out with an injury from mid-September until my position co...

4. What are you most worried about in regards to starting nursing school??

   CapeCodDreamer replied to BlueChocolateCat's topic in Pre-Nursing

   1. All of the programs around here either have waiting lists, or don't accept students who are transferring into the program with already completed college credits (because they fill up with recently-graduated-from-high-school freshmen). So, I'm look...

5. 11-7 cnas..How are you doing with night shift??Do you love it?

   CapeCodDreamer replied to MzLopez4real's topic in CNA/MA

   Love, love, love night shift! I don't think I could deal with the, albeit controlled, chaos that is 7-3 or 3-11 where I work! :-)

6. CNA to RN Help Im Dying over here :(

   CapeCodDreamer replied to Nvr2L8's topic in CNA/MA

   The competition and sometimes downright absurd requirements (that are, seemingly, ever-changing) just to get into the nursing program can be very frustrating. I can totally relate with you there. I have a 4.0 college GPA, but because I didn't choose ...

7. Can someone please help me:/

   CapeCodDreamer replied to braxtonsmommy112311's topic in General Nursing

   Definitely look at the prerequisites your school is requiring and get working on them! Nursing school is hard enough without having to worry about random Humanities (or other G.E.) courses at the same time. You might want to also get your CNA, PCT, o...

8. Would you become an RN again if you had the choice?

   CapeCodDreamer replied to eminthesr's topic in ADN/BSN

   Just curious for all those who answered "no"...What would you rather be doing for work? I ask this in all sincerity, because I'm on the fence, myself, and trying to get an idea of all the options out there.

9. Can CNAs work outside the Nursing home?

   CapeCodDreamer replied to Pattycakes85's topic in CNA/MA

   Just check around this site, and I'm sure you'll find lots of different places: adult day care, hospital settings (and all the units contained therein), pediatric LTC, recovery programs, home health, rehabilitation facilities, etc. I'm still surprise...

10. Clinical Experiences?

    CapeCodDreamer replied to TurtleCat's topic in CNA/MA

    I graduated my CNA program this past summer, for reference. I loved clinicals, aside from a couple of issues that ended up leading to my instructor's resignation at the end of our program. But the clinicals, themselves, weren't at all bad! If you hav...

11. If I hate being a Cna, should I stop pursuing Nursing?

    CapeCodDreamer replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Pre-Nursing

    If you absolutely hate it (the very thought of doing any CNA-related work causes anxiety, the thought of doing it day-after-day causes you to sink into a depression), don't be a CNA. If you're going into it because "being a CNA is the only way you mi...

12. can someone help me how to make a CNA resume

    CapeCodDreamer replied to ccmelluvvin's topic in CNA/MA

    This is the basic structure of my resume that got me hired on the spot, with no paid work experience in the field: First and Last Name Address Line 1 Address Line 2 Phone Number E-mail Address OBJECTIVE State what you have to offer the facility and l...

13. Need help, lacking confidence full of doubt!

    CapeCodDreamer replied to amber4452's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Are you at a major university or smaller community college? Even if you plan on doing your nursing program at uni-level, I highly recommend getting the math basics done at a community college for two reasons: A) the class sizes are usually smaller, a...

14. Pediatric Nurse Assistant.

    CapeCodDreamer replied to s.pizzino's topic in CNA/MA

    In my area, there is only one type of CNA program. The program, itself, was geared toward the care of the elderly. Our clinicals were in a geriatric nursing home. Right out of graduation, I was hired at a pediatric long-term care facility. So, there ...

15. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    CapeCodDreamer replied to jb2u's topic in CNA/MA

    I got my CNA card in the mail this past Tuesday! I passed!