DanainOrlando

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1. Where to start looking for a job as a new grad in Broward?

   DanainOrlando replied to NursingIs4CoolPeople's topic in Florida Nursing

   I know that some of the home health agencies are looking for experience - it's the same way here in Orlando. I did manage to find one, and pretty quickly too, that did not require experience. I think...

2. Where to start looking for a job as a new grad in Broward?

   DanainOrlando replied to NursingIs4CoolPeople's topic in Florida Nursing

   While you are looking for a job, have you thought of doing home health care for a nurse staffing agency? I'm doing that currently as a CNA in Orlando, and I know that the place I work also takes RNs...

3. HEY CNA'S THIS IS FOR YOU ONLY...Sorry everybody else

   DanainOrlando replied to Mr. Evans's topic in General Nursing

   Florida - $9 an hour to $12 an hour, working for a home health care temporary agency. $12 an hour is only for one hour bath visits or REALLY difficult

4. Is Nursing still a good career path?

   DanainOrlando replied to Emile's topic in General Nursing

   I know that new grad nurses are having a hard time finding desirable jobs right now, but what's a better alternative? What field right now is red hot and doing tons of hiring? I'm not aware of any....

5. Health Care Resume for new CNA

   DanainOrlando replied to DanainOrlando's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you! That is very

6. Health Care Resume for new CNA

   DanainOrlando posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am switching careers and just got my CNA license. What does one put on a health care resume if all of their previous experience was in another field? I'm a former journalist - trying to emphasize...

7. CNA salary for Long Island - NY area

   DanainOrlando replied to Muttlover's topic in New York Nursing

   I'd like to know that too - whether you need experience to get hired at most places these days. I just got my CNA license and am working for an agency doing home visits, and I'm considering relocating...

8. HIPAA for CNAs?

   DanainOrlando replied to DanainOrlando's topic in General Nursing

   You would think, wouldn't

9. HIPAA for CNAs?

   DanainOrlando replied to DanainOrlando's topic in General Nursing

   That's generally what I assumed. I'd just love some specific guidelines. The government website is a good starting point. Not that I'd run around blabbing about my patients' private, personal info...

10. HIPAA for CNAs?

    DanainOrlando posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just got my CNA license and am now working for an agency. Does anyone have any recommendations as to an affordable online HIPAA class? I have NO HIPAA training and I'm totally paranoid about...

11. BP question for CNA job

    DanainOrlando replied to DanainOrlando's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I met my first patient and she is absolutely

12. BP question for CNA job

    DanainOrlando replied to DanainOrlando's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that is it exactly; it's a test question, not reality. Sort of like in the CNA class when they taught you to pass the CNA test, not how to really work as a CNA. Anyway, I got the job and am...

13. Some interview tips

    DanainOrlando posted a topic in General Nursing

    In today's competitive environment, you need every advantage that you can get. I was at an agency today applying for a CNA job - won't mention agency name - but anyway, the recruiter there mentioned...

14. BP question for CNA job

    DanainOrlando replied to DanainOrlando's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you SO much! That is extremely helpful. I still feel that the questions could be phrased a little better, but both of your answers make perfect

15. BP question for CNA job

    DanainOrlando replied to DanainOrlando's topic in General Nursing

    You know, that's an excellent point - as a CNA there isn't any treatment that I'm allowed to give other than CPR - so what good does it do me to call a doctor's