Red Shirt 6 CNA

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Red Shirt 6 has 6 years experience as a CNA.


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  1. For a statement that says I am interested in pediatrics I would suggest certification in developmental disabilities, and PALS. As for a hospital employer becoming a PCT would be the most
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    Male nurse and midwifery

    There is a sitcom The Delivery Man (2015) about a cop that becomes a Nurse Midwife with story lines that include various challenges of being a man in that specialty. I understand the frustration...
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    WA State Nursing Student Getting her CNA

    In the state I am Nursing students get a CNA certification as a normal/required part of the nursing program. It is not hard to get the certification; the school or program will guide you through the...
  4. First, I would see if completed or are close to completing any certificates and degrees. Apply or complete them. This will help with finical aid, transfers, or employment. Then I would look to...
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    Confronting CNAs

    Different Hall: Remind the CNA that they work for the facility and not a specific hall, If the move is related to specific incident, investigation, or complaints then state the policy, the corrective...
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    NEW GRAD PSYCH NURSE NEED ADVISEMENT

    For some acute experience maybe volunteer work in an emergency organization may help or at least give you something to put on your applications as having some extra experience and
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    Education between school and job

    CDC, and FEMA have free independent study courses, Volunteer organizations could provide training for example Search and
  8. With your resume and cover letters make sure to include things that will save an employer money for example additional certifications and License's, government clearance, up to date TB
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    California nursing pay

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    CNA + Phlebotomist + Medication Aide?

    While the additional training and certifications will make work easier however depending on the position and employer it won't get you higher pay. From my experience are higher you for this position...
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    Patient compliments and feedback

    I have seen management keep quiet or not let nurses know about complements or recommendations for some employees while being vocal about others. I can only guess why management do things like this, so...
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    Non medical person observing in OR

    Hierarchy Schedules and the amount of time things take; what is expected vs the
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    25 Funny Nursing Memes

    I have delt with the dementia no pants
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    Where to find mental health nurses?

    What levels are you mainly looking for LPN, RN, NP? Higher pay than other employers, paying relocation expenses and bonuses work however I expect you are looking for other ideas. If...
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    Is Nursing worth it? (a rant)

    I am curious Where are you looking to find Public Health Nurse employment? Like what employment sites? School placement? (if available), something