ceryna

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1. How did you prepare yourself for the less pleasant aspects of nursing?

   ceryna replied to ceryna's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks for all the encouragement. :) If things go well, I should be starting a CNA class at a LTC facility in January, and I will work there after the class has been completed. They will also sponsor me for my licensing. I'm sure it will be an adjust...

2. How did you prepare yourself for the less pleasant aspects of nursing?

   ceryna posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I've never been one of those people who were fascinated by the functions of the human body, I often found myself having to look away from anything "gross" on medical shows, whether fictional or on the Discovery channel. Ever since I decided that I wa...

3. Medicare Part B Premiums To Rise 13.2% Next Year

   ceryna replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism

   It's true that if medicare eligibles do not enroll in some kind of part d plan, either directly through Medicare or through a licensed program through a Medicare HMO, there will be a lifetime penalty. I work in customer service for a medicare replace...

4. I had some trouble with a CNA...should I talk to the manager?

   ceryna replied to bth44's topic in General Nursing

   She was wrong to hit you and I think you should report it through the proper channels. I also feel that your comment was rude and uncalled for. Some people are more sensitive than others, so what seemed a sarcastic jest to you may have seemed very hu...

5. Should I apply at a nursing home that was recently negatively reviewed?

   ceryna posted a topic in Career Support

   Short background: I will be starting nursing school next year, but in the meantime I want to work as a CNA. I've been looking for nursing homes in the area that will train and certify on site, and I have compiled a short list of facilities in my area...

6. Where to live in Alabama?

   ceryna replied to sugabuga's topic in Alabama

   I live in Huntsville and I absolutely love it. I can't say much about nursing here because I am just a pre-nursing student, but it's a beautiful place to live with friendly people and a nice community.