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1. New CNA- Need advice on passing medication

   melijm replied to melijm's topic in Career Support

   Yes..at first he tried to administer the med alone and she refused, that's when he came to get me. She took the original med he crushed from me and then he wanted to do a "test" to see if she would accept meds from him while I was present...and she d...

2. New CNA- Need advice on passing medication

   melijm replied to melijm's topic in Career Support

   OK, great advice. Thank you. I don't want to mess this up as it's a great place with exc pay and benefits, incl 42 paid days off per year. Tonight I put my foot down and Sunday the "white" nurse is on. He's filling in apparently.

3. New CNA- Need advice on passing medication

   melijm posted a topic in Career Support

   Hello. I started my first job as a CNA in NJ last night. We are not allowed to pass meds in this state. I need advice before my shift this evening. Last night I was working under an LPN that seemed very overwhelmed as he had to pass meds to about 50 ...

4. Favorite Scrubs

   melijm replied to slilly's topic in CNA/MA

   Hello. I personally like scrubs that stretch and are soft. I have several "UA Buttersoft" from Uniform Advantage. No drawstring, flat on waist elastic band bottoms. I love them and I got 4 pair for 100.00

5. CNA Salary in New York??

   melijm replied to COMPLEXBeautyy's topic in CNA/MA

   OK...just reviewing all the info so it's correct. I got the job at a state run LTC facility. The pay is 13.88 and 14.88 weekends. Exc bene pkg with 17 paid holidays (!), double time for holidays and then a paid day off following, vacation days, sick ...

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

   melijm replied to melijm's topic in CNA/MA

   OK..I did ask my instructor today, although going in front of the state its for certification only. I confused it with my other license (cosmetology) where I also had to go in from of the state to test. I completed my finals today and feel very accom...

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

   melijm replied to melijm's topic in CNA/MA

   I will definitely ask my instructor about the license issue. I have seen job postings for LNA and PCA as well as CNA here in NJ. I have an interview scheduled for the facility I was hoping for this coming week. Full time it would equate to 28,000-30,...

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

   melijm replied to melijm's topic in CNA/MA

   Hello. I have to respond here. After completing 40 hours of class and 50 hours of clinical, today I take my final exam. Next week I get my laminated certificate which allows me to work. On 12-5 I am scheduled to go in front of the state of NJ for an ...

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

   melijm replied to melijm's topic in CNA/MA

   "There is no such thing as a CNA license. Even after you take your certification, you're considered unlicensed personnel." In NJ we have to be licensed. I am scheduled for the state exam in 3 weeks. If we are certified (after course completion) and...

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

    melijm replied to melijm's topic in CNA/MA

    Thanks for your replies. Just to elaborate this is the 3-11 shift and the reason why I feel this way is because for my area 13-14.00 an hour is the average starting wage. I had another similar post here and someone mentioned certified vs licensed. Do...

11. CNA Salary in New York??

    melijm replied to COMPLEXBeautyy's topic in CNA/MA

    I just went on my 1st interview as I will be newly licensed.I got called for a 2nd for the 3-11 shift. A LTC facility with a huge Corp that owns several and the starting wage was 12.00 and hour!! I have a 2nd interview but that seems like peanuts to ...

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

    melijm posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Hello. I will be done with my CNA course this week and license test is 12-5. I went on my 1st interview today at a facility in NJ that owns several others. I am doing clinical in one the same corp own as well and its AWFUL! This one is Beautiful! My ...