Bethhosek

Bethhosek has 5 years experience.

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1. shoes for clinicals?

   Bethhosek replied to jaycee15's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I have to agree about the Dansko shoe. They are pricey about $125 but well worth every penny. I work as a CNA and I am in nursing school. Sometimes I work at 16 hour double shift and they save me!

2. shadyside hospital school of nursing August 2012

   Bethhosek replied to pixiestudent2's topic in Pennsylvania

   I am taking my entrance exam on September 7th and I am hoping to get into the January 2013 program. Can anyone give me some specifics on the exam? I am taking the online preparation course through Chatham University before the test. Did anyone else...

3. 35 years old with 3 kids and thinking about nursing

   Bethhosek replied to plutomickey1's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I do not have any small children but I am 47 years old. One thing that I always wanted to do was be a nurse. When I should have gone to college it was not important. When it became important I had a small child and no money. Now my child is grown,...

4. New grad in Long Term Care facility

   Bethhosek replied to grad.rye.2012's topic in Geriatric

   Hi There You are going to be fine. I am a CNA in a LTC. Our nurses have a similar patient load and we all work together as a team. Best of luck to you.

5. How much does a CNA makes hourly?

   Bethhosek replied to vnssa's topic in CNA/MA

   In PA we get 11.00 to start plus benefits

6. Is 31 too old to start a nursing career?

   Bethhosek replied to dannygurl84's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am 47, I work as a CNA and I am going back to school now.

7. I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

   Bethhosek replied to Darkstar1485's topic in CNA/MA

   My first CNA job was in a personal care home setting for schizophrenics and all they wanted me to do was cook, laundry, and clean. Now I work in a Skilled nursing facility and it is CNAwork. It is not glamorous but I know those elderly folks apprecia...