niko1999 RN BSN

niko1999 RN BSN

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  1. What Shift Do You Prefer?

    niko1999 RN BSN replied to DesertRain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work 3-11, have worked 7-3. The part about 7-3 that sucks is in my place, EVERYONE gets up and dressed for breakfast by 8am. Granted, night shift gets up a few people too, but that is the most time...

  2. 10 things you say at work lay people could get arrested for

    niko1999 RN BSN replied to sharann's topic in Nursing Humor

    Spread 'em so I can fit this thing in there(referring to fitting a wheelchair between the legs of a sit stand, or putting a pillow between a residents

  3. Questions about LNA...

    niko1999 RN BSN replied to Hrspla's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so Im not an older person. But I did LNA healthcareers, and I did it through Dover Rehab. Who will your instructor be? What time will you be taking your class and when? I can give you the lowdown....

  4. how many patients do you have

    niko1999 RN BSN replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I average about 9. I work 3-11, and those 9 are the people who dont require two people(i.e. sit stand people). However, those are the people who are also usually more particular about things and have...

  5. Made a mistake last night.

    niko1999 RN BSN replied to ejmonroe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow, I am very fortunate at the facility where I am. We do walking rounds. We're all in 15 minutes before the time we start, and in those 15 minutes, it gives us a chance to walk with the day shift...

  6. CNA's in the OR

    niko1999 RN BSN replied to mistiffy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Med-surg is probably the closest one would get with only a CNA. If youre getting your RN, perhaps you want to look into the medsurg for your cna if youre interested in doing scrub

  7. State of NH reimbursing for LNA course!!

    niko1999 RN BSN replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know if we can get a new form? I moved after I recieved my form for reimbursement, but I cant find it ANYWHERE to save my

  8. LNA's Salary...Hospital or LTC???

    niko1999 RN BSN replied to NHmommy's topic in General Nursing

    OR, if you dont need beni's check out an agency. Agency gets paid WAY more, but that is becuase they dont get health benefits. I work in LTC, which is waht I DIDNT wnat to do, but its not so bad...

  9. CNA salary

    niko1999 RN BSN replied to HisTreasure's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I make 12.25 second shift, 13 for weekends and overnights. But base pay is only 11.50, with no experience. Oh, and I work in LTC, but its not state run, its a private

  10. Death- Do you ever get used to it?

    niko1999 RN BSN replied to CJolin's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No, it doesnt get easier. I saw my first patient die before I was actually out on the floor. Needless to say, it was a very sobering experience. Some people, after the person dies, when youre doing...

  11. LNA's Salary...Hospital or LTC???

    niko1999 RN BSN replied to NHmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Well, from what I have seen, perdiem is a higher rate of pay, because it isnt gaurenteed each day. Its only to fill in for people who are out sick, when they need extra hours, ect. And that is when...

  12. who here is CNAII's? and what state do you live in.

    niko1999 RN BSN replied to gretchengirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, I dont know if its called this elsewhere, where I am its an LNA who can dispense meds. So they are a MedCNA. I can do blood sugar, but I cant draw blood. Plan on taking a phlebotomy course this...

  13. who here is CNAII's? and what state do you live in.

    niko1999 RN BSN replied to gretchengirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What exactly is a CNAII? I thought the only other level for CNA was

  14. lna health careers NH

    niko1999 RN BSN replied to dorieabsLPN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I did it, and I loved it, had a great experience. But if you go to the NH boards, youll see different opinions. Seeing as how I only had one instructor. We all passed our exams, we all passed our...

  15. LNA's Salary...Hospital or LTC???

    niko1999 RN BSN replied to NHmommy's topic in General Nursing

    That is why you do Perdiem for long term care to get your tuition back. I have heard from 9.50(a pay I was offered) up to 20. Long term pays a little more becuase NO ONE wants to do it. I dont either,...

  16. Anyone Going or been to NHTI Nursing program?

    niko1999 RN BSN replied to RNWannaBe724's topic in General Nursing

    Im HOPING to get into the one in stratham if not, then manch-vegas or concord(I live in stratham, so niether would be a HORRIBLE commute). Still need to take the tests though, and I have a few prereqs...

  17. LNA School in Dover or Manchester?

    niko1999 RN BSN replied to Angela1336's topic in General Nursing

    Angela, so Glad to hear that you passed your states regardless of the issues you had had. And youre right , YOURE DONE! I recieved my actual license in the mail the other day, so I am OFFICIALLY...

  18. LNA School in Dover or Manchester?

    niko1999 RN BSN replied to Angela1336's topic in General Nursing

    Wow Angela, sounds like you were really scarred by this experience with your teacher! Unfortunatley the old saying is true, a person will tell 25 people about a BAD experience, but only 5 about a good...

  19. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center salaries

    niko1999 RN BSN replied to EnergizerNurse's topic in General Nursing

    My mother actually worked at dartmouth in the trauma unti, and I know she worked weekend overnights. Dont know if that helps you any, but I know it is obviously

  20. LNA School in Dover or Manchester?

    niko1999 RN BSN replied to Angela1336's topic in General Nursing

    I actually just finished this course up a month ago, and it was a WONDERFUL experience. I did mine at dover rehab, my instructor was GREAT! Sounds like you may have just gotten unlucky in your...