Nightmoon

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1. CNA Clinical Hours Question

   Nightmoon replied to Nightmoon's topic in CNA/MA

   I just wanted to follow up on this thread I started, in case someone searches for SacMed Training. I ended taking the CNA course at SacMed Training in Sacramento, Ca. I did the clinical portion at Arden Acute Rehab. I can not say enough good stuff...

2. New CNA starting job search...need salary help!

   Nightmoon replied to melijm's topic in CNA/MA

   Sacramento California, New grads approx $9.00 to $12.00 in LTC, and for the most part no benefits. However my niece (CNA) did get a job in a LTC facility and after working six months did get a raise to $11.00 and will be able to get some benefits a...

3. Why become a CNA? Be a Medical assistant instead

   Nightmoon replied to Faro's topic in CNA/MA

   Tiffannij, Thanks for bumping this topic, wow interesting read. Where abouts are you located? Here in Northern California (Sacramento area), I see maybe 1 or 2 MA job offers a month and same 'ol thing, minimum one year experience... Yikes ! Ho...

4. Looking for advice!

   Nightmoon replied to blskinner13's topic in CNA/MA

   Hi, I say jump ! Since you only have two years invested at the Dr's office, now would be the time for a change. LTC offering a class is a huge plus, and even more so if it's free or inexpensive. Nursing homes do offer schedule flexibility, and wha...

5. Demand for CNAs

   Nightmoon replied to 50andCounting's topic in CNA/MA

   Hi, Well I think it really depends on the area in general. I am in California near Sacramento, and there are job postings that offer between $9.00 and $12.00 hr, most do not include benefits. I've noticed Other cities further north offer a little ...

6. CNA Clinical Hours Question

   Nightmoon replied to Nightmoon's topic in CNA/MA

   MAtoLVN, I can't send private messages yet. Thank you for the note, a valid point and something I had not even thought about.

7. Being a CNA

   Nightmoon replied to ComeTogether's topic in CNA/MA

   Very true! When I told people that I was going to become a CNA and work with elderly, I got some negative remarks. "Oh I could never do that" ...... Well, I can, and I will. :)

8. CNA Clinical Hours Question

   Nightmoon posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hello Everyone, I am deciding between two CNA programs. One is at Sac Med Tech in Sacramento Ca, The training breaks down to 50 hours of theory and 100 hours for clinical at a local nursing home. Cost approx $1,100. 21 days to complete. The second...