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  1. LPN's negative attitude is driving me nuts!!

    CNAinNeb posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just need to rant! There is one LPN on my unit whom I have yet to hear a positive remark from. He constantly complains about how much he hates the nursing profession, how he doesn't get paid enough...

  2. Omaha, anyone?

    CNAinNeb replied to Jolie's topic in General Nursing

    Care to elaborate? What are these

  3. Omaha, anyone?

    CNAinNeb replied to Jolie's topic in General Nursing

    What is wrong with their insurance? What are these "major issues" with alegent? Maybe I am clueless! I haven't had trouble with it, except they won't pay for my damm birth control. I'm a married woman...

  4. I don't want to be a CNA anymore.

    CNAinNeb replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    So, you are assuming that because the CNA's at ONE FACILITY were able to get residents up at 6, it is the same everywhere? Clinicals are very different than the real world. The poor girl is oviously...

  5. Er Tech?

    CNAinNeb replied to DS930's topic in Emergency

    In my experience, the ER will not hire a tech that does not have lots of CNA experience. The posting may say no experience required, but when it comes down to it they go with more experienced CNA's...

  6. Can anyone suggest ideas for volunteering?

    CNAinNeb posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can anyone suggest organizations to volunteer with to gain experience, and brownie points for nursing school applications?

  7. Is a Medical Technician Assistant a CNA

    CNAinNeb replied to greatan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    From my experience it is a CNA with advanced training that is qualified to pass meds, but not narcotics. This "advanced training" really isn't advanced at all- just a two week course including names...

  8. 2nd degree program want HS transcipt!!

    CNAinNeb posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am applying for 2nd degree programs for a BSN. I was suprised to learn that one program wants a HS transcript. Is this a common practice? I thought schools would only care about your college career...

  9. What is it like working in psych?

    CNAinNeb posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I debated posting this in the CNA section, but I felt I would get a better response here. My company is opening a new psychiatric recovery center, and I have considered putting in an application for...

  10. Should RN programs give extra points for working as a CNA?

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

    I couldn't agree more with what you are saying. I guess what I was getting at is that students should get credit for anything that show a geniune interest in the field or skills gained. Too many...

  11. So I'm having a hard time finding a job

    CNAinNeb replied to Maudy's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know, you can work as a tech w/o being certified. The hospitals in my area hire student nurse techs who have BLS, and one year of clinical. No CNA needed. You could also work as a unit...

  12. So I'm having a hard time finding a job

    CNAinNeb replied to Maudy's topic in General Nursing

    Can't you work as a CNA or a student nurse

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

    CNAinNeb replied to Kunzieo's topic in General Nursing

    Total patient care is a nice idea in theory, but the extra labor costs of an all RN nursing staff would make healthcare costs skyrocket, and the nursing shortage even worse. In the end it would not be...

  14. how many nurses did not like being a CNA?

    CNAinNeb replied to dari98's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse, so perhaps I am not equipped to properly respond. I think she needs to revaluate her choice of career. I cannot see how any of the negative parts of being a CNA will dissolve once she...

  15. What does the acute area of an SNF mean?

    CNAinNeb posted a topic in General Nursing

    I feel like an idiot because I don't understand this, but I was reading a job posting that said: Preferred Experience: Six months CNA experience in an acute care hospital or skilled care facility in...

  16. Any psych techs/ psych CNA's?

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

    Thanks so much for your reply. I grew up in Littleton, so I somewhat know what facility you are talking about. I am suprised that NE doesn't require more extensive training after hearing exactly what...

  17. Any psych techs/ psych CNA's?

    CNAinNeb posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My company is opening a new psychiatric recovery center, and I have considered putting in an application for transfer so I could work there as a psych tech. The job posting said they prefer applicants...

  18. New to this site and scheduled to start CNA

    CNAinNeb replied to rmewyf2benurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm always so excited when I see a fellow resident of Omaha on here!! :w00t: I am a metro student as well, but want to transfer to an accelerated nursing program once my pre-reqs are completed, since...

  19. "Nursing shortage"...definitely a step in the right direction - Loan forgiveness bill

    CNAinNeb replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    The problem isn't student loans as much as student spots and funding for the nursing schools. If we didn't have to apply three years in a row, and take different pre-reqs to apply for each program,...

  20. How long were you on a waitlist?

    CNAinNeb replied to newbeginnings07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sounds like a good option for some. This might sound like a silly question, but if the school is located outside the US, how do you apply for finacial aid, and how can you be elligible to take boards...

  21. Work as a MA or start RN program?

    CNAinNeb replied to mena24's topic in General Nursing

    Honey, I think you are taking a big leap of faith assuming that you will even get in to an RN program the first time you apply. Nursing schools everywhere are becoming more and more competitive, and...

  22. Talking to Residents

    CNAinNeb replied to shy_wolf101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This doesn't sound strange at all! I was worried about the same thing during my CNA class. I finally came out of my shell about five months into working as a CNA. You will become much better at...

  23. Which CNA job would require the least lifting?

    CNAinNeb posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work for a big umbrella company that includes nursing homes, hospitals, clinics and psychiatric recovery centers. I work at one of their nursing homes, and initally loved my job. However, many of...

  24. 1 year in and I want out

    CNAinNeb replied to BloomGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considerd working for a repsite care center that is part of a children's hospital? The nurses who do this at a hospital near me get paid top dollar, but have responsibilites more similar to a...

  25. Landau scrubs

    CNAinNeb posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My hospital just switched to a color coded system. They require all personal to wear Landau scrubs, CNA's must wear wine. I loved this idea until I tried on a few of these styles. My relatively...