DMHG1812

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1. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

   DMHG1812 replied to girtenbt's topic in CNA/MA

   You have to have compassion to do this job. Your patients may be elderly, but they are not crazy. They can sense this type of reluctance, and it will make them feel very uncomfortable. Anything can happen to anyone at any age. I am mid 30's. If my he...

2. What area can new CNA make most money?

   DMHG1812 replied to DMHG1812's topic in CNA/MA

   Actually, I chose this temporarily for two years while in the RN program I will be starting this Fall. Had to quit my full time job of 13 years with same company in accounting paying ending pay $17.00/hr. Ouch! Yes, it hurts. But, getting accepted in...

3. What area can new CNA make most money?

   DMHG1812 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I live in South Texas. Most hospitals require at least 1 year experience to work as CNA/PCT. I heard Nursing homes have high turnover rates due to low pay and intense labor. Any advice?

4. Pay Rates 2010

   DMHG1812 replied to Fahrenheight's topic in CNA/MA

   Dis-regard. Did not notice that this is the CNA discussion posting. Thanks:coollook:

5. Pay Rates 2010

   DMHG1812 replied to Fahrenheight's topic in CNA/MA

   Are you referring to a CNA/Nursing Asst? Those rates could not apply to RN pay. Please confirm. Confused?

6. pre-nursing mom of 3 needs advice

   DMHG1812 replied to Lgoodson614's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am not sure what region or city you live in. But let me brief you on what's going on here in Texas. I have heard several stories of people relocating out of their hometown and even out of state, due to not being able to get into a nursing program....

7. Just gave up a decent income to be a CNA

   DMHG1812 replied to esunada's topic in CNA/MA

   The only issue is that some employers are not willing to be flexible such as mine. Work hours Mon-thru Friday, 9am to 6pm. We are a promotions company, the area I work in gets very busy at certain parts of the day, my position would need to be repla...

8. Just gave up a decent income to be a CNA

   DMHG1812 replied to esunada's topic in CNA/MA

   It depends on a lot of factors. Type of facility such as LTC, nursing home, hospital, private duty. I hear that nursing homes offer lowest pay, which can be as low as 8.5 to 9.00/hr. You are in California, so this may not apply in your state. In Texa...

9. Just gave up a decent income to be a CNA

   DMHG1812 replied to esunada's topic in CNA/MA

   Now a days, getting into an RN program is like a GOLDMINE! Once I get accepted, I have vowed to arrange everything else, and I mean EVERYTHING around my schooling.

10. Just gave up a decent income to be a CNA

    DMHG1812 replied to esunada's topic in CNA/MA

    I am in the same boat. I have worked in accounting dept. for 13 years/same company, great benefits, 17/hr. I'm pending acceptance into ADN program this fall. I am current taking CNA course evening after work from 6 to 10 at night. Workhours mon-fri. ...

11. New admission guidlines for hcc adn

    DMHG1812 posted a topic in Texas

    Just wondering if anyone was aware that Houston Community College added more criteria for acceptance into their ADN? Added English 1302, Sociology and need to test out of or take Math 0312. In addition, You must take their Hesi and Pharm math test be...

12. Am I Nurse Material?

    DMHG1812 replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana

    Why don't you change your screen name from RN Hopefull, to RN WILLBE! Start the optimism now!

13. Am I Nurse Material?

    DMHG1812 replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana

    RN Hopefull, I know how you feel, afraid of failure. Please don't let this hinder you as I vowed to myself, after having no college credits up until age 31, due to getting married at an early age, that I would keep going forward no matter what. I was...

14. Am I Nurse Material?

    DMHG1812 replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana

    I agree, Nursing is a very wide range career. Just to name a few, Hospitals, home health, nursing home, then to follow, all of these can be broken down into sub areas, such as peds, neonatal, geriatrics, etc. etc. Doctors office. Depends on what you ...

15. Am I Nurse Material?

    DMHG1812 replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana

    Just to let you know, I have had similar experience, not from my mom but my mother in law, who is a nurse. My mother is a NICU RN. I have a brother who is a RN and a firefighter. My mother in law also said it is hard work and you have to remain on yo...