SunshineCNA

SunshineCNA specializes in Mother and Baby.

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1. ATTN Rex Hospital nurses

   SunshineCNA posted a topic in North Carolina

   I am so excited, I was just hired for a NA job at Rex hospital in Raleigh...My question; the next orientation is May 10th. March and April are full? Is that normal to have to wait so long to start?

2. Surgical Tech? Anyone have info on this?

   SunshineCNA replied to ctmed's topic in CNA/MA

   I was just hired as a CNA at a local hospital, and I had thought about doing Surgical Tech too. My advice, get the CNA and get a job in the hospital. The hospital will train you for Surg Tech if you want. There are not as many job postings for a S...

3. A few questions about the Skills portion of the CNA test??

   SunshineCNA replied to Xavier'sMommy09's topic in North Carolina

   Look at the skills book and memorize just what is listed. I know it seems weird, but the test is not real life, they just want to see you know the skill. Don't question it beyond that; if it is not on the checklist, you will not be counted for/agai...

4. Making an Occupied Bed?

   SunshineCNA replied to Xavier'sMommy09's topic in North Carolina

   Are you taking the CNA exam? I just took it for NC last month, and for occupied bed, you just need a pillowcase, top sheet, and fitted sheet, not bath blanket/comforter for the exam. What I was taught for the top sheet was to have the old sheet sti...

5. CNA & post mortem care - mandatory?

   SunshineCNA replied to aerocats's topic in CNA/MA

   It probably isn't as bad as you think and it depends on where you work. I would obviously advise against working at a place at hospice; however, you are working with sick people mostly so you never know. I just finished my CNA today, and I will tel...

6. Can't Get Hospital Volunteer Opportunies in Raleigh area

   SunshineCNA replied to rubypie's topic in North Carolina

   No, I didn't select actual department, they placed me where there was availability for the time/day that worked best. Good luck to you!

7. Can't Get Hospital Volunteer Opportunies in Raleigh area

   SunshineCNA replied to rubypie's topic in North Carolina

   Yea!!! I am starting tomorrow, and so excited too! I will be doing patient relations in Neuro, what are you doing in the ER?

8. Shrinking scrubs, help!- Dickies W line

   SunshineCNA posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   Does anyone know if the Dickies W line shrinks a lot? I just bought my first pair and they are huge. I can't return them, so I was going to have them tailored, but afraid to create a new problem if they shrink too much after alteration. Help!

9. CNA 2 with Phlebotomy tech or Pharmacy tech?

   SunshineCNA replied to SuBinCRNAtoBe's topic in North Carolina

   I hear you don't necessarily need the CNA 2 for a hospital. Alot will train you to be a CNA plus 4 which means you can do a lot of the things a CNA 2 does.

10. Best hospital for LD in Raleigh and what is the job market like?

    SunshineCNA replied to bmcm2girls's topic in North Carolina

    Rex is well know for their LD. I think Wake Med is great too! Duke Raleigh is much smaller.

11. Raleigh/Durham Nurses

    SunshineCNA replied to wvurn08's topic in North Carolina

    I can't give specific numbers for you, but they are all large hospitals with level 1 trauma status, I believe. Personally, from my physician and nurses at her office, they aren't thrilled with the treatment from Duke. I don't know too much about UN...

12. Can't Get Hospital Volunteer Opportunies in Raleigh area

    SunshineCNA replied to rubypie's topic in North Carolina

    I am actually starting with a CNA at Wake Tech. I hope to go to nursing too, but with young kids at home, I just can't commit the time. I figured this way I could start out with something, and get my feet wet. To your questions....I believe I did ...

13. Can't Get Hospital Volunteer Opportunies in Raleigh area

    SunshineCNA replied to rubypie's topic in North Carolina

    I am starting at Wake Med soon too.. I am also a student. Maybe we will run into each other!! My advice is to go to orientation as soon as you can. I don't think there is a person limit for those. I took me almost 2 months after that to get the i...

14. can cna work at urgent care... ?

    SunshineCNA replied to SuBinCRNAtoBe's topic in North Carolina

    MotivatedOne- Where do you work? I am starting CNA classes this week, and I would love to work in a hospital when I am finished. Any advice to get in? I am going to volunteer at Wake Med and I am also planning to take a Medical Terminology class.

15. DukeRaleigh CNA wages?

    SunshineCNA replied to shugrr22107NA's topic in North Carolina

    bcnurse2b- I just saw this post and I was wondering how you got the job at Wake Med? I am starting CNA classes in the next few weeks, and I want so desperately to work in a hospital upon certification but I worry that they wouldn't look at me if I a...