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  1. What area can new CNA make most money?

    DMHG1812 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live in South Texas. Most hospitals require at least 1 year experience to work as CNA/PCT. I heard Nursing homes have high turnover rates due to low pay and intense labor. Any

  2. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

    DMHG1812 replied to girtenbt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You have to have compassion to do this job. Your patients may be elderly, but they are not crazy. They can sense this type of reluctance, and it will make them feel very uncomfortable. Anything can...

  3. What area can new CNA make most money?

    DMHG1812 replied to DMHG1812's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Actually, I chose this temporarily for two years while in the RN program I will be starting this Fall. Had to quit my full time job of 13 years with same company in accounting paying ending pay...

  4. Pay Rates 2010

    DMHG1812 replied to Fahrenheight's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Dis-regard. Did not notice that this is the CNA discussion posting.

  5. Pay Rates 2010

    DMHG1812 replied to Fahrenheight's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Are you referring to a CNA/Nursing Asst? Those rates could not apply to RN pay. Please confirm.

  6. pre-nursing mom of 3 needs advice

    DMHG1812 replied to Lgoodson614's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not sure what region or city you live in. But let me brief you on what's going on here in Texas. I have heard several stories of people relocating out of their hometown and even out of state,...

  7. Just gave up a decent income to be a CNA

    DMHG1812 replied to esunada's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The only issue is that some employers are not willing to be flexible such as mine. Work hours Mon-thru Friday, 9am to 6pm. We are a promotions company, the area I work in gets very busy at certain...

  8. Just gave up a decent income to be a CNA

    DMHG1812 replied to esunada's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It depends on a lot of factors. Type of facility such as LTC, nursing home, hospital, private duty. I hear that nursing homes offer lowest pay, which can be as low as 8.5 to 9.00/hr. You are in...

  9. Just gave up a decent income to be a CNA

    DMHG1812 replied to esunada's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Now a days, getting into an RN program is like a GOLDMINE! Once I get accepted, I have vowed to arrange everything else, and I mean EVERYTHING around my

  10. Just gave up a decent income to be a CNA

    DMHG1812 replied to esunada's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am in the same boat. I have worked in accounting dept. for 13 years/same company, great benefits, 17/hr. I'm pending acceptance into ADN program this fall. I am current taking CNA course evening...

  11. New admission guidlines for hcc adn

    DMHG1812 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Just wondering if anyone was aware that Houston Community College added more criteria for acceptance into their ADN? Added English 1302, Sociology and need to test out of or take Math 0312. In...

  12. Am I Nurse Material?

    DMHG1812 replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Why don't you change your screen name from RN Hopefull, to RN WILLBE! Start the optimism

  13. Am I Nurse Material?

    DMHG1812 replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    RN Hopefull, I know how you feel, afraid of failure. Please don't let this hinder you as I vowed to myself, after having no college credits up until age 31, due to getting married at an early age,...

  14. Am I Nurse Material?

    DMHG1812 replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I agree, Nursing is a very wide range career. Just to name a few, Hospitals, home health, nursing home, then to follow, all of these can be broken down into sub areas, such as peds, neonatal,...

  15. Am I Nurse Material?

    DMHG1812 replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Just to let you know, I have had similar experience, not from my mom but my mother in law, who is a nurse. My mother is a NICU RN. I have a brother who is a RN and a firefighter. My mother in law also...

  16. LoneStar CyFair College Fall 2009

    DMHG1812 replied to djNyla's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for the info. rjsalimi! I will keep you posted on my admission status! This is full time correct? As I don't believe ADN programs are taught on a part time

  17. LoneStar CyFair College Fall 2009

    DMHG1812 replied to djNyla's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi There, I am also planning on attending Kingwoods Evening ADN program for Spring 2010. Can you brief me on the hours of classes of and clinicals? I work Mon-Fri. 9AM to 6PM, and wondering If I will...

  18. New "09" Fall Lone Star North Harris Students

    DMHG1812 replied to Tyshe's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just wondering if anyone has taken the HESI at LSC? Only Reading and English according to the website. Is it pretty basic? Just wondering. I plan to apply next month for Spring 2010 ADN program. God...

  19. HCC - REMOVED CRITICAL THINKING section of HESI

    DMHG1812 replied to DMHG1812's topic in Texas Nursing

    Actually, I was referring to the Hesi Entrance exam, the crititcal thinking is an area that you would learn once you get into the program. So, to be tested on it before you are taught, was the cause...

  20. HCC - REMOVED CRITICAL THINKING section of HESI

    DMHG1812 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Has anyone heard, that HCC has removed their critical thinking section of the HESI? There was a lot of back and forth controversy about this. I'm thinking someone went to the Dean or director...

  21. LoneStar-- Kingwood ADN program ranking criteria

    DMHG1812 replied to LJ2010's topic in Texas Nursing

    I cannot comment on HCC ADN Program, since I plan to take this coming January. I do know you must take and pass HESI, in addition to passing their Pharmacology math test no matter who you took...