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  1. ATTN Rex Hospital nurses

    SunshineCNA posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am so excited, I was just hired for a NA job at Rex hospital in Raleigh...My question; the next orientation is May 10th. March and April are full? Is that normal to have to wait so long to

  2. Surgical Tech? Anyone have info on this?

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

    I was just hired as a CNA at a local hospital, and I had thought about doing Surgical Tech too. My advice, get the CNA and get a job in the hospital. The hospital will train you for Surg Tech if you...

  3. A few questions about the Skills portion of the CNA test??

    SunshineCNA replied to Xavier'sMommy09's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Look at the skills book and memorize just what is listed. I know it seems weird, but the test is not real life, they just want to see you know the skill. Don't question it beyond that; if it is not...

  4. Making an Occupied Bed?

    SunshineCNA replied to Xavier'sMommy09's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Are you taking the CNA exam? I just took it for NC last month, and for occupied bed, you just need a pillowcase, top sheet, and fitted sheet, not bath blanket/comforter for the exam. What I was...

  5. CNA & post mortem care - mandatory?

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

    It probably isn't as bad as you think and it depends on where you work. I would obviously advise against working at a place at hospice; however, you are working with sick people mostly so you never...

  6. Shrinking scrubs, help!- Dickies W line

    SunshineCNA posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Does anyone know if the Dickies W line shrinks a lot? I just bought my first pair and they are huge. I can't return them, so I was going to have them tailored, but afraid to create a new problem if...

  7. Can't Get Hospital Volunteer Opportunies in Raleigh area

    SunshineCNA replied to rubypie's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    No, I didn't select actual department, they placed me where there was availability for the time/day that worked best. Good luck to

  8. Can't Get Hospital Volunteer Opportunies in Raleigh area

    SunshineCNA replied to rubypie's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Yea!!! I am starting tomorrow, and so excited too! I will be doing patient relations in Neuro, what are you doing in the

  9. CNA 2 with Phlebotomy tech or Pharmacy tech?

    SunshineCNA replied to SuBinCRNAtoBe's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I hear you don't necessarily need the CNA 2 for a hospital. Alot will train you to be a CNA plus 4 which means you can do a lot of the things a CNA 2

  10. Best hospital for LD in Raleigh and what is the job market like?

    SunshineCNA replied to bmcm2girls's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Rex is well know for their LD. I think Wake Med is great too! Duke Raleigh is much

  11. Raleigh/Durham Nurses

    SunshineCNA replied to wvurn08's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I can't give specific numbers for you, but they are all large hospitals with level 1 trauma status, I believe. Personally, from my physician and nurses at her office, they aren't thrilled with the...

  12. Can't Get Hospital Volunteer Opportunies in Raleigh area

    SunshineCNA replied to rubypie's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am actually starting with a CNA at Wake Tech. I hope to go to nursing too, but with young kids at home, I just can't commit the time. I figured this way I could start out with something, and get...

  13. Can't Get Hospital Volunteer Opportunies in Raleigh area

    SunshineCNA replied to rubypie's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am starting at Wake Med soon too.. I am also a student. Maybe we will run into each other!! My advice is to go to orientation as soon as you can. I don't think there is a person limit for those....

  14. can cna work at urgent care... ?

    SunshineCNA replied to SuBinCRNAtoBe's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    MotivatedOne- Where do you work? I am starting CNA classes this week, and I would love to work in a hospital when I am finished. Any advice to get in? I am going to volunteer at Wake Med and I am...

  15. DukeRaleigh CNA wages?

    SunshineCNA replied to shugrr22107NA's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    bcnurse2b- I just saw this post and I was wondering how you got the job at Wake Med? I am starting CNA classes in the next few weeks, and I want so desperately to work in a hospital upon...

  16. CNA student, please give advice for hospital employment

    SunshineCNA posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am new to allnurses!! I will be starting a CNA program at Wake Tech next month (would love to do Nursing later, but with young kids at home, it is tough!). My question is this...What can I do to...

  17. New CNA/PCT in hospital. What shift/department/floor is your favorite? Need Advice!

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

    bknees, what state are you in? I am starting CNA program in a few weeks, and I would love to work in the hospital upon certification. Can you give me any advice as to how to get noticed like you...