irlandska

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1. Job-Hopping in Nursing...How detrimental is it?

   irlandska replied to NurseRoRo's topic in Nursing Career

   Hello Everyone, As a CNA, I was hired and trained by a hospital system to be a Patient Care Tech. more than ten years ago. I really loved my work and stayed at that hospital for several years (this...

2. Recruiter will not let me interview (long)

   irlandska replied to pbajil's topic in General Nursing

   pbajil, Unfortunately this happens, one does get recruiters who are on a power trip and not considerate at all of the candidates before them. The golden rule -Treat others as you would want to be...

3. Frustration with HR/ Nurse recruiters- Just a vent

   irlandska replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

   Hi All, Do not know if there are any CNA's/PCT's out there but has anyone had a really weird unprofessional experience when being interviewed by a HR 'Specalist' in a hospital? One of the statements...

4. Clumbus Georgia nurses

   irlandska replied to Godsbreath's topic in Georgia Nursing

   Has anyone recently tried to apply for a job as a nurse tech./CNA at St. Francis in Columbus Ga? I do have recent CNA experience and past PCT experience , but am concerned because of the present...

5. Tell me about West Virginia University Hospitals

   irlandska replied to quick2k2ecotec's topic in General Nursing

   NurseMike, Thank you for your quick response. I am discouraged by the fact that I would be unable to do the skills that I had previously done as a PCT. May you and everyone at the hospital there have...

6. Tell me about West Virginia University Hospitals

   irlandska replied to quick2k2ecotec's topic in General Nursing

   NurseMike, Am interested in applying for a Clinical Associate position at Ruby.....is this similar to being a Patient Care Tech where one can do dressing changes, EKG's, etc. along with regular CNA...

7. Good nicu

   irlandska replied to ladybuckeye7's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I do hope the job is going well there....do they use PCT's

8. CNA's in the Tampa Bay area

   irlandska replied to furturenurse's topic in Florida Nursing

   Hey Nanetpetatucci, Just keep your options open, from the research I have done , homecare agencies are hiring, some require 6 months work exp. some not. Do footwork-actually go from nursing home to...

9. Lots of CNA Queshtions

   irlandska replied to Hopeful76's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Heya Hopeful! May I suggest looking at other CNA options - such as nursing homes, homecare agencies etc? Just turn up and ask what they have available. Hospitals are incredibly slow in responding...

10. CNA's in the Tampa Bay area

    irlandska replied to furturenurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for the information. I have actually applied at the Morton Plant hospital about a week ago so I guess I have to keep my fingers

11. CNA's in the Tampa Bay area

    irlandska replied to furturenurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    Does anyone know of where the best job opportunities are in the Tampa Bay/Clearwater area are? I have past hospital experience and more recently homecare experience , have applied at hospitals...

12. great nursing agencies in Florida

    irlandska replied to jadean's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the information

13. great nursing agencies in Florida

    irlandska replied to jadean's topic in Travel

    Thank you Daisy Doll for your response. Do nursing homes require the same before you get hired? Frankly, I want to avoid the expense

14. great nursing agencies in Florida

    irlandska replied to jadean's topic in Travel

    Hi, Does anyone know of any Tampa Bay nursing agencies which do not require you to have a medical exam and PPD test BEFORE you get

15. cna skills test in Florida

    irlandska replied to rbaez4's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ta everybody - I did pass. The tester lady appeared to be really fair. Good luck all you others