nursetabitha

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1. What skills did YOU get at the CNA state exam?

   nursetabitha replied to emily_ganshert's topic in CNA/MA

   You got the two I dreaded. Lol! (Peri care and occupied bed). Here's what I got: 1) handwashing 2) blood pressure 3) ROM shoulder/arm 4) nail care 5) feeding a client

2. Vaccinations for school...how soon to start them?

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

   Oh great idea! I'll check that out. Thanks!

3. Vaccinations for school...how soon to start them?

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

   So here's another question to add: where to go to get vaccines done on a nursing students salary?

4. Sign of the economy...grossly overqualified for the position...

   nursetabitha replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I do know the difference between a CNA and a tech... *rolls eyes*

5. Sign of the economy...grossly overqualified for the position...

   nursetabitha replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

   It's nice to see a thread that appreciates CNA's. :) We seem to be in the minority on this forum. I am blessed to have a CNA job making $11.25/hr while going to nursing school.

6. Vaccinations for school...how soon to start them?

   nursetabitha posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I know I will need vaccines for school. I hate that I have to get them, but anyway, I've never had chicken pox nor been vaccinated for it and I'm probably even due for another tetanus shot. So I'm probably gonna need everything in the book. So my qu...

7. Sign of the economy...grossly overqualified for the position...

   nursetabitha replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

   Yep, no surprise there! This economy is tough.

8. This made me mad when I saw it.

   nursetabitha replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, that's just crazy! So we're supposed to pay off our loans for that 4 year degree on $10 an hour? I'd like to know what the cost of living is in the area where this job is located. The only way I can see that being a possibility is in a very low ...

9. CNA salary

   nursetabitha replied to Dulce29's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm in WA as well and I am a brand new CNA with no experience. I got a job in a skilled nursing/rehabilitation facility (really nice place, brand new) and I am starting at $11.25/hr. And they are willing to work around my school schedule too.

10. What jobs did you do before nursing?

    nursetabitha replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nanny, pet sitter, house sitter, and non licensed private caregiver.

11. Hello, are any CNA's out there?

    nursetabitha replied to Dulce29's topic in CNA/MA

    I know what you're talking about. I'm a new CNA and start work next week. Also planning on working as a CNA while going to LPN school which starts in July. Feel free to message me if you want. There is a CNA forum in here under the nursing student f...

12. Should I pay or should I wait?

    nursetabitha replied to pnkgirl25's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 26 and I chose not to go the long route for the least expense (community college). I want to be a nurse in a year, not 3-5. :) My LPN program is $29k. To me, time is money. I would rather pay more and double my income sooner. I already plan on do...

13. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    nursetabitha replied to nursehunnie's topic in Professionalism

    I am a CNA, while in LPN school, and I actually agree with the original poster. It is dangerous for a CNA or tech to allow someone to think that they are a licensed nurse. That being said, I'm sure you all still treat the CNA's with respect since the...

14. Fall 2012 new nursing students roll call!!!

    nursetabitha replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    @chesccrp, yep, I downloaded all the free NCLEX apps even the ones for RN (I will be taking the PN exam first). I've already learned a ton by practicing using common sense to answer the questions and then looking at the explanation. I'm getting half ...

15. CNA schedule for getting a job

    nursetabitha replied to nurse4a's topic in CNA/MA

    Oh and hospitals pretty much across the board require one year of experience before they will even consider you. Some people will work in a LTC facility to get the experience and volunteer at the hospital so they can be on the "inside" track when a p...