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  1. Potential employer wants to talk to CURRENT boss as reference

    mikejjmay replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Get it in writing.....verbal agreements mean nothing. This is your career, you need to make sure you have the new position before doing anything to put your current position in danger. Just my 2...

  2. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

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

    Passed :) Had handwash, making a occupied bed, pulse, PROM on shoulder, and fingernail care. Pretty easy draw of skills. Now i just need to find a job

  3. What to wear for interview @ hospital

    mikejjmay replied to zeppzepp2009's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sorry bout that! I worked in big business for a few years, and whenever i think suit i think what i used to wear everday (suit, tie, polished shoes, etc...). Best of luck

  4. Best shoes for a CNA/Nurse

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

    I went to Wally World and bought the Dr. Scholls white tennis shoes with the built in gel inserts. Very comfy, and like $25-30. Good

  5. What to wear for interview @ hospital

    mikejjmay replied to zeppzepp2009's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would say yes, you could get by with a button up shirt and tie, but if the guy after you or before you had on a suit it will make you look less professional. For an interview you want to do the best...

  6. Help with cna skills test--have questions

    mikejjmay replied to dallet6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    One thing that i disagree with above, you want to wash your hands BEFORE you gather supplies, otherwise you are contaminating clean supplies with your unwashed hands. So wash hands, gather supplies,...

  7. CNA Certificate Question

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

    one of the most convenient places i found in MN to do the testing is Inver Hills Community College, as they allow testing on Saturdays. Most places are during the week at normal business hours, so its...

  8. Advice please - new to nursing

    mikejjmay posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, First let me say i have been browsing this community, and have been amazed by the amount of excellent advice offered and how willing and able to help everyone in this community is!! So my...

  9. Advice please - new to nursing

    mikejjmay replied to mikejjmay's topic in General Nursing

    St. Kates totally would be the first choice, but it is just too expensive for me at this point (still got those student loans from St. Olaf). It will have to be a technical college or some other...

  10. Advice please - new to nursing

    mikejjmay replied to mikejjmay's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Dinah, i know it makes more sense to go straight for the ADN, the only issue is finding a school that works for me. I guess either way i am just going to have to bite the bullet and leave my...

  11. CNA, looking for Phlebotomy, please help

    mikejjmay posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys, just finishing up my CNA certification, and i was wondering if anyone knew where I could get some phlebotomy training in the twin cities. Nights or weekends would be best, as i am a working...

  12. Advice please - new to nursing

    mikejjmay replied to mikejjmay's topic in General Nursing

    PS Edunada if you are looking for a cna course, look at Comfort Services in minneapolis, they have alot of flexibility in their class offerings, and are the most affordable i found. I am in their...

  13. Advice please - new to nursing

    mikejjmay replied to mikejjmay's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah the accelerated route makes the most sense, i just cannot afford to not work ya know? Planning a wedding for next year, and student loans and bills!! Whew, just think i have to go the night...

  14. Cna job hospital vs ltc

    mikejjmay replied to mejajo08's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    best of luck! I am just wrapping up my cna course, so getting ready to move from business to nursing!!! Hope i can find a job

  15. Cna job hospital vs ltc

    mikejjmay replied to mejajo08's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sounds like a good call, congrats on being offered the LTC Job!! Keep us

  16. Advice please - new to nursing

    mikejjmay replied to mikejjmay's topic in General Nursing

    Oh you know i am interested. I used to work as a BA in MPD for home decor. I designed the home design event and all that. Esunda, where are you pursuing your nursing education? What route are you...

  17. Advice please - new to nursing

    mikejjmay replied to mikejjmay's topic in General Nursing

    no