Natasha A. CNA, LVN

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    not enough CNAs

    Natasha A. replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel like if a hospital setting says "do this do that or its your job" shows lack of respect for their employees. My thing is if they are going to reduce staffing,then we should have more advance...
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    not enough CNAs

    Natasha A. replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Chrissy- its interesting that you mention "patient advocate". I decided to volunteer to help improve our hospital setting and asked my DON if their was anything I can do that will advance my...
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    10 Ways to Develop Nursing Leadership

    Natasha A. replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Thank you Karen for sharing this article. I would like to add to your nursing leadership is the valuie of if you've trained new employees in some sort. It may help your resume *shine*. I've been a...
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    not enough CNAs

    Natasha A. replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I totally can relate with all you. I'm a CNA part time and it seems like as of 2014, our patient ratio went from 2:18 to now 1:22. One staff with twenty-two patients. You literally are working your...
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    Finding a job as a CNA

    Natasha A. replied to Aps1108's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Look into mental health rehabs. I got my first CNA job
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    Nursing Agency

    Natasha A. replied to peejayheartsyou's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Thanks!
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    Nursing Agency

    Natasha A. replied to peejayheartsyou's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Your welcome! Wish you the best and always remember to be a "Lifetime Learner" :) Knowledge, action and
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    Nursing Agency

    Natasha A. replied to peejayheartsyou's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    here is a book "called start your own senior service"...
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    Nursing Agency

    Natasha A. replied to peejayheartsyou's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    what part of CA? I'm from Ca too...have you thought about how your nursing agency is going to "stand out"? marketing is key and nursing agencies are already saturated so u have to compete with many...
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    Who else wants to know about CNA self employed ideas?

    Natasha A. replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well I'm in the marketing research stage in the community. as a cna, I particpated on a project saving the hospital mooney where I work at to my resume, so I believe I'm trying to strive in that...
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    Who else wants to know about CNA self employed ideas?

    Natasha A. posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am currently a Certified Nurse Assistant at a behavioural medicine hospital and interested in exploring the field of CNA self employed entreneurship to its highest potential I have leadership...
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    Who else wants to know about CNA self employed ideas?

    Natasha A. replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks. I've been in Psychiatry, Mental Health position for 5 years and before I became a certified nurse assistant, a caregiver for 3 years. I'm looking into the baby
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    want to be an entrepreneur in health care

    Natasha A. posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I'm a cna and love to teach and research. Just recently did a project for ways to reduce ama at my local rehab hospital and I want to introduce my knowledge to my community. Who do I talk to about...
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    want to be an entrepreneur in health care

    Natasha A. replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Thanks. Is it possible to use your own vehicle before investing into something bigger like a
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    Who else wants to know about CNA self employed ideas?

    Natasha A. replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    @missingyou i agree has anyone started a staffing agency as a solo employer or a private duty business? @thecommuter are you talking about starting a placement/recruiter agency using a
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    Any tips for a newly certified CNA? :)

    Natasha A. replied to jennafurmartin's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with @RNstudent13renee. Before the class ends ask your teacher if she can write a letter of recommendation for you. It will go a long way!....Ask one of the nurses on the unit where you mostly...
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    New Grad RN California: Where should I relocate for work?

    Natasha A. replied to CPTjOYjOY's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have u tried rehab hospitals? Riverside
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    New Grad RN California: Where should I relocate for work?

    Natasha A. replied to CPTjOYjOY's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    i second this. i was going to say have u thought about uup north like santa barbara and that
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    Senior Health Services - Advice please

    Natasha A. posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi, everyone. I have clear idea of the services I want to offer in the senior health business, between senior private duty or home safety assesment service to prevent falls at home. i want to make...
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    Senior Health Services - Advice please

    Natasha A. replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Gettiing clients would probably be outside-the-box marketing compared to the traditional way which is still useful but flooded.
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    Senior Health Services - Advice please

    Natasha A. replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Ok so now that I looked into a placement service (which I had no clue about) it looks like building a local website and bringing traffic to clients in need of help with placing their loved one in a...
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    Senior Health Services - Advice please

    Natasha A. replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Thanks DixieGrace. I'm debating if I should start nursing school to get my RN ; currently a CNA and invest money, loans, debt etc or follow my entrepreneur intuition and get a business license to...
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    Senior Health Services - Advice please

    Natasha A. replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Thanks. How about medical
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    Who else wants to know about CNA self employed ideas?

    Natasha A. replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks. I'm more interested in learning the day-to-day operations of a staffing agency as a solo employer at first and up to 8 qualified staffed employees to reduce hiring cost for hospitals
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    Who else wants to know about CNA self employed ideas?

    Natasha A. replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you. I don't have experience in newborn care even though it's an incredible idea. :) I did do a trial-run as a nurse resume writer for new graduate RN's I did get quite a few interested. I...