Banjoeer

Banjoeer

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  1. CNA hourly pay rate?

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

    Portland Oregon hospital (Kaiser) $18.49 hour, includes shift differential and pro-pay for CNAII, with 2 years

  2. Where are the LPN programs?

    Banjoeer replied to prowlingMA's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Mt Hood... probably the best... PCC... next... Pioneer Pacific good NCLEX pass rates, but credits don't transfer Apollo... not so good Hope that

  3. Taking the CNA Plunge

    Banjoeer posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well... I've been thinking, deciding, noodling, talking, wondering, figuring, doubting and everything in-between about moving into nursing... But tomorrow's the day I take the plunge for real. On...

  4. Cna Ii

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

    Hey... I'm from NC originally, but have lived in Oregon for years now. I'm a CNA here and just took the CNA2 test in Oregon. I did the Acute care CNA2. Here there are 3 types of CNA2 Restorative...

  5. I am taking the Plunge

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

    Plunge on, brother.... Do what you love and the money will follow.... I'm giving up a lucrative teaching contract ($310 per day) to focus on FT nursing (right now CNA work)-- While I do love to...

  6. Overtime Question

    Banjoeer posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm working as a CNA in home care. I'm working for an established agency with a good reputation. I'm a regular employee for them (not a contract worker). They contend they are exempt from paying...

  7. Overtime Question

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

    The information I've been getting is that OT is NOT required in home agency work. It's considered "companion" work... not regular work... Companion work hours are excluded from OT laws via US Supreme...

  8. CCAC (pgh) CNA classes

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

    It's frustrating to be told "You're over-educated".... I know... I'm a former therapist with a Ph.D. in psychology.... I've been moving from the "mind to the body" for the past few years and will get...

  9. CNA Rant

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

    Congratulations on be a great CNA... I too am frustrated with lazy do-nothing CNAs..... And while they are responsible for doing their work, I can't realistically blame them for their lazy...

  10. Psych unit CNA....

    Banjoeer replied to yuyu75's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations on your start in CNA work.... I've looked at the psych unit for CNA and have found a couple of positions (in the Pacific NW). The first positions were in chemical dependency and...

  11. CNA pay?

    Banjoeer replied to The_Hutch's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'm a recent CNA (less than 6 months certified) and make $13.00 at a home health agency-- Home agencies pay no overtime and the hours fluctuate. I could average 40+ a week, if I choose. Some of the...

  12. CNA License while RN school?

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

    Actually I have a CNA license.... Oregon issues an OSBN license to CNAs... Yes, we are certified... but in Oregon it's called a license... I have one in my wallet.... You can check the website here:...

  13. Overtime Question

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

    I've taken your advise and I have queries in at local employment attorneys in Oregon..... I'll let you know what (if) they reply. BTW the court decision was specifically for home-health agencies.......

  14. Overtime Question

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

    I think I've answered my own question.... Although I know this isn't a forum for legal discussions I did find the US Supreme Court decision that settled the issue. Home care workers-- even CNAs.......

  15. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

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

    I passed! Took the written and skills exam on 16 Aug (Saturday) Today my name and number appeared on the state verification board for the nursing license.... That's me... 200811764CNA as of August 21,...

  16. Taking the CNA Plunge

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

    I PASSED! It's official... I'm a CNA My name and number (200811764CNA) are there for all to see on the Oregon State Nursing Board...

  17. Taking the CNA Plunge

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

    Hi all... Just a note to update... Today... This morning at 8am I took the Oregon State Board CNA exam. I don't know how I scored, but I do think I passed.... Let me tell you what the testing was...

  18. Need Advice on becoming a nurse

    Banjoeer replied to madison7257's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats on your A&M status.... Very cool... If you wanna explore more about nursing, I suggest you volunteer a couple of hours a week at a nursing facility or hospital. Many organizations have...

  19. CNA to RNA (Restorative Nursing Assistant)

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

    great info in the above post! in oregon, there is a cna ii certification as restorative aide. (there's also a cna ii specialty of acute care....) the link takes you to the curriculum for the cnaii...

  20. Taking the CNA Plunge

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

    Well I'm finished with my clinicals! Today was the 10th day and it was a good day.... I spent most of my day assisting residents. I don't know about any one else's experience during clinicals week,...

  21. help with start up!

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

    There's a lot of discussion on steth/cuff in the equipment section... What kind of equipment you should invest in depends on your budget, what you plan to do with the equipment, what your nursing...

  22. Waiting for exam & certification

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

    Congratulations on your enrollment. There are some states that allow you to work in a CNA position while you are waiting for certification. I don't know if TN is one of them.. You'll have to research...

  23. Taking the CNA Plunge

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

    Hello everybody! Hope your 4th was as great as mine. My daughter (16 years old) and I went camping-- Just the two of us... A very nice break from CNA classes... On Monday I jumped back into the...

  24. Anyone working 2 jobs?

    Banjoeer replied to FutureNurse33702's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats on getting started... That's the most important step. I do work two different jobs. I have an intermittent contract that works me (as an educator) for one or two weeks a month. During those...

  25. Taking the CNA Plunge

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

    Homesick, huh? The Pacific northwest is a great place. Originally I'm from NC and have been here for 17 years. I've traveled and worked in Wyoming a few times... it is beautiful there.... Good...