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  1. How can I find entry level CNA or Nursing Assistant job in Colorado for Weekends only

    Semperdave replied to kanjura's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals and agencies will want experience, but most nursing homes and long term care facilities (around here, anyway) don't require it. Check into some of them. Here are 3 companies off the...

  2. If there were no CNAs...would that be a bad thing?

    Semperdave replied to Kunzieo's topic in General Nursing

    For the record: I am a CNA. I think in hospitals, if the pt:nurse ratio were low enough, that would probably be better from a nursing and patient standpoint. That said, I don't think there is an LTC...

  3. Looking for employment

    Semperdave replied to Shelbyx24's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah, it also depends on if you are an RN, LPN, CNA, or whatever...

  4. Looking for employment

    Semperdave replied to Shelbyx24's topic in General Nursing

    That all depends on where in N. Va you will be. Check out http://www.inova.com That is the website for Alexandria Hospital and Fairfax Hospital. I know there are many more around, but that is off...

  5. Working with angry unstable incompetent RN

    Semperdave replied to pedsRN121's topic in General Nursing

    Ya know, from some of the things you say I wonder if she even IS an actual nurse? Can you check her name with the board of nursing and get verification of her credentials? Sounds to me like someone...

  6. Who here works overtime for the extra cash?

    Semperdave replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work overtime when I can get it, 97.3% for the cash (time and a half). As an aide it is readily available, since some of the other aides have no work ethic and call in all the time. I had 82 hrs...

  7. My clinical experience at LTC

    Semperdave replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I meant "just an aide" as in I am working on becoming a nurse, but not one yet. I in no way meant to denegrate aides or minimize the importance of their role. And I am glad that nurses recognize the...

  8. My clinical experience at LTC

    Semperdave replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i hate to say this, but welcome to long term care! :welcome: i am just an aide right now, but that is what it is like for most, i think. it is a prison, of sorts, to most of the residents,...

  9. free cna training

    Semperdave replied to sensationallady's topic in General Nursing

    You could look in the LOCAL tab at the top of the page, choose US and then PA and ask there...Maybe someone can give you info. Or just check with some of the Long Term Care facilities in your area....

  10. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    Semperdave replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just got word today.... I PASSED!!! Now I an just waiting on the

  11. Lost Nurse

    Semperdave replied to Acey's topic in General Nursing

    My mom LOVED working at Alexandria Hospital on Seminary Rd. (http://www.inova.com/). She got her diploma there and worked there for YEARS. Depending on the commute you want and where in N Va you...

  12. Patient or Client??? Which do you say?

    Semperdave replied to Olive Oyl's topic in General Nursing

    To me the insurance companies can be clients, but the people I am caring for are patients or residents. Or if a patient is a self pay, then they can be both. Client for the business office, patient...

  13. Cna

    Semperdave replied to deleteme's topic in General Nursing

    My class was $600, so I understand the ouch!! factor, but if it is the means to get the required training for the job you want, it really isn't that much. Check out your local community college, as...

  14. Cna

    Semperdave replied to deleteme's topic in General Nursing

    It might depend on your military experience, but I would be inclined to say no. Each state Bon has requirements for taking a class that has so many hours in clinicals and so many hours in classroom...

  15. Do you run to bed alarms?

    Semperdave replied to TiggerBelly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Depends on the pt. Sometimes a walk, sometimes a run. One lady's alarm went off while I was talking to her in the hall...a wanderer got tired and took a nap in her bed...then got up and set off the...

  16. How Many People Really Love Their Nursing Job And Why?

    Semperdave replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    I am just starting as an aide, and not even a CNA yet, but here is what I have found: Yes, the job can be hard, dirty, smelly, trying, you may feel underappreciated by patients and doctors and...

  17. Don't wanna always give baths, clean up feces, etc., where to work?

    Semperdave replied to WannaBCRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks EG, That gives new meaning to "The Tao of

  18. Free CNA Classes

    Semperdave replied to walktheline's topic in General Nursing

    Here is some contact info for Life care Centers in Columbia. Life Care Center of Columbia 2514 Faraway Drive Columbia, SC 29223 Carol Cordan, Executive Director Office: (803) 865-1999 Fax: (803)...

  19. Free CNA Classes

    Semperdave replied to walktheline's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes nursing homes and hospitals who hire CNAs will sponsor you in a class. Check with some local prospective employers and see who has a program like that. Or check with the unemployment...

  20. MRSA scare !

    Semperdave replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    "what they should be doing, instead of playing up the sensationalism" sensationalism sells papers and keeps you tuned until after the commercial break. period. that is the concern of the media. if...

  21. Correct me - MRSA

    Semperdave replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard M.R.S.A. and "mer-sa" both, but personaly prefer "killer flesh eating super bug!!!" (thank you prime time

  22. Quick CNA Question

    Semperdave replied to Miss Chybil RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The BON will do a check when they get your application for license. I have been told that ANYTHING will show up, so just be upfront and honest. But also ANYTHING will slow the process down. Lots of...

  23. Quick CNA Question

    Semperdave replied to Miss Chybil RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I think it depends on where you are trying to work. I am finishing up CNA classes on Friday (10/19) and I have a job already, and one of the ladies in my class is working while in class for her CNA....

  24. Burnout

    Semperdave replied to paulla29's topic in General Nursing

    Is there any way you can get a leave of absence? If you have started on an anti-depressant maybe you could put in for a medical

  25. I feel like I've posted this before....but....

    Semperdave replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a math teacher a few years ago who dropped a half dozen kids for acting like asses. No problems after that, except the