chas89

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1. Clinical uniforms?

   chas89 replied to kjrobinetteSN's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   At my school, we wear all white for labs & clinicals. Our top has the school logo patch sew in on front & we have to wear white leather shoes. We can wear anything we want for lecture.

2. night shift

   chas89 replied to Dmed76's topic in New Nurse

   Hi Dmed76, Out of all the places I worked, orientation is usually held in the mornings & you have to deal with all your paperwork (going over employee handbooks, benefits, schedule, etc). Then after orientation, is when you do your training. You ...

3. Just got called for an interview!!!!

   chas89 replied to emily12345's topic in CNA/MA

   I also bring a copy of my certification and my BLS (CPR) card. & if you apply to home health places, they want a copy of your drivers license & insurance info. if your going to going to different clients homes.

4. There's hope when looking for that CNA job

   chas89 replied to chas89's topic in CNA/MA

   @ hudabelle, I would definitely mention to future employers that you are in nursing school. School is my number one priority compare to any job, so make sure that any job you get is flexible and accommodating with your school schedule.

5. There's hope when looking for that CNA job

   chas89 replied to chas89's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you so much!

6. There's hope when looking for that CNA job

   chas89 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I know there are a lot of discussions on All Nurses about CNAs not finding any jobs or getting calls about interviews. I just wanted to say if your in this predicament, DO NOT GIVE UP! Keep filling out job applications, both online & in person. H...

7. What is the starting wage for CNA in your area?

   chas89 replied to flod's topic in CNA/MA

   Hi! I'm in South Carolina & @ my first CNA job I was paid $9.50/hr worked nights in Assisted living facility. My 2nd job was in LTC working 3-11pm. I was supposed to be getting $9/hr + $2 shift differentials ($1 weekends & $1 evenings)= $11/h...

8. 20 day CNA program

   chas89 replied to fbrlauren's topic in CNA/MA

   My CNA class wasn't that bad at all. It was 6 weeks long. 4 weeks was class and skills lab at school and the other 2 weeks were clinicals at the nursing home. We had a book and my instructor went thru the chapters with PowerPoint slides. You may be n...

9. My CNA license expires very soon.

   chas89 replied to EduardoLugo's topic in CNA/MA

   Like others have said, LTC, assisted living, home healthcare & agencies are always hiring CNAs. I know in my state you're only require to work 8 hours out of 2 yrs. to renew and keep your certification active. You can easily get your 8 hrs. even ...

10. Need Advice

    chas89 replied to chas89's topic in Pre-Nursing

    @Nurse2BeInGA, I'll definitely look into Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. @ProfRN4, if the LPN-BSN route doesn't work, I'll go for traditional BSN programs. I decided that I'm going to go for a BSN & bypass the ADN. I'm already going to start LPN s...

11. Need Advice

    chas89 replied to chas89's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hey! @ MommaTy, my school definitely has a LPN-ADN program & I could easily do that program. It's just me deciding if I'm getting an ADN or BSN & after that I'm done with school.

12. Need Advice

    chas89 replied to chas89's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hey guys, thanks for your advice. @ Don 1984, I would have love to go for a ABSN, but my GPA isn't going to make the cut. @ The Commuter, it would be cheaper & shorter to do the LPN-ADN route but after getting a ADN, the thing that worries me is ...

13. Need Advice

    chas89 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi! I'm new to all nurses, not sure if I'm posting this in the right area. I need some advice about what path to nursing school I should be taking. I am a 24, I have a non-nursing BA, I work part-time in retail and I'm a PRN CNA. I'm going to start L...