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  1. Why don't I have a job right now?

    esunada replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have problems with the online apps that require plain text or copy and paste. I can't seem to get the format right and I have no idea if what I'm sending is going to look like what they got. I'd...

  2. What's better CNA job or Nursing Summer Internship

    esunada posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just got a job as a CNA at an assisted living facility. I'm entering nursing school for a BSN and I know they have summer internships at hospitals. These interships require that you be available...

  3. CNA job or nursing internship?

    esunada posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I just got a job as a CNA at an assisted living facility. I'm entering nursing school for a BSN and I know they have summer internships at hospitals. These internships require that you be available at...

  4. Arghhhh! Please help! Desperate!!

    esunada replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear about your situation. I can't help because I'm just starting nursing school. However, I wanted to suggest temp work or looking for a waitress job in the meantime if desperate...

  5. Potential MN Nurses Strike?

    esunada replied to Brian's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I am a bit saddened that the central demand: patient:staff ratio was not met, especially since MNA said that was the major cause of their fight. I really do hope their promise to continue...

  6. Why does HR mess with people's heads

    esunada posted a topic in General Nursing

    Or at least they mess with my head. I went through two interviews, had a tour done, came back a third time to fill out all the paperwork for a background check. Did the drug test and the mantoux...

  7. Why does HR mess with people's heads

    esunada replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    I called this morning and was polite. He was all non-chalant, and said oh yeah, I was going to call you. Our training is Tomorrow, Thurs, and Fri. Goodness, thanks for the short notice. But yes,...

  8. Am i making the right decision?

    esunada replied to AudChop's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are u working at all? You could probably work at least two shifts a week somewhere like retail or food service or CNA would be even better to get your foot in the door. Have you tried to budget?...

  9. CNA exam question?

    esunada posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, will I need to study outside of what I learn in the CNA class or do they teach everything that will be on the state exam? Did you think the test was pretty easy? I'm taking a CNA class at the...

  10. Funding a second degree bachelor's program

    esunada replied to NIUnurs2be's topic in General Nursing

    I know U of Arizona has a similar program where they pay all your tuition in exchange for 3 years of work. But just an FYI, you still have to pay a chunk during tax time because it's considered a...

  11. Vent: Clinics that don't stock supplies

    esunada posted a topic in General Nursing

    SO I just got a job at an assisted living facility and I am excited to start not to mention make an income. Well, the facility sends me to an occupational clinic to get a drug and mantoux test done...

  12. CNA newbie still looking

    esunada replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    I got a job! It's at an assisted living facility. I'm really looking forward to it

  13. CNA newbie still looking

    esunada posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm surprised at how few CNA jobs there are seeing that it is a high turnover position. I've applied to 11 places - nursing homes, home health, assisted living, and hospitals and no one has caught...

  14. Nursing hours all part time?

    esunada posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just browsing RN jobs at hospitals and a lot of them are only 20-28 hrs per week except for ER. Are most nursing jobs at hospitals only part-time? How does one pay the bills with a part-time...

  15. Call 911 or help person first?

    esunada posted a topic in General Nursing

    HI, I just took a CPR class but I forgot to ask. Say if someone is choking but is still conscious would you still call 911 first if you are alone? Or do you try to do the heimlich/back blows for a...

  16. Nursing shoes in Twin Cities?

    esunada replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I decided to take your advice and go with New Balance. They do feel nurse. I'll be putting them to the test this

  17. Nursing shoes in Twin Cities?

    esunada posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Where can I buys some decent nursing shoes? I saw a bunch online but how do I know how they'll fit if I can't try them on?! Are there any places that sell nursing shoes in the Twin Cities. I...

  18. Is it right or wrong to take this nursing spot?

    esunada posted a topic in General Nursing

    One of my good acquaintances said that she might get into nursing school this fall on short notice. They spoke with her and said she would probably get in for fall. I was really interested and emailed...

  19. Linfield College - Paying for tuition for accelerated program

    esunada replied to Tobygo2's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hi, I'm looking into Linfield and was just curious what the total cost of tuition will be and how the long the program is to get an ABSN. Is Linfield and OHSU the only ABSN programs in Oregon? Any...

  20. What really matters when finding a job?

    esunada replied to waiting11's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Sorry to hear that! Perhaps you should try other community colleges or universities in or around the state? Or retake classes and apply again? Those private for profit commercial schools like...

  21. CNA exam question?

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

    Thanks

  22. Nhcc acceptance letters?

    esunada replied to kewoolley's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be applying to nursing schools this fall and I had a question. For community colleges, if I finish ALL the general education requirements (anatomy, microbiology, psych, etc) does that mean that...

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

    esunada posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So I just put in my two week notice at my job as a server at a restaurant. I just made $110 in tips + minimum wage in 8 hours tonight ,which is pretty decent. My job is flexible, fast-paced, and had...

  24. CNA jobs in Twin Cities?

    esunada posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking of getting my CNA while I do the nursing school route. Do you know of any good assisted living facilities or nursing homes that would hire someone with no experience in the twin cities...

  25. Reasons for nursing always epic?

    esunada posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'll be applying to nursing school soon and a lot of times the schools ask, why nursing? From what I've read, a lot of people have epic stories. (i.e. they were in the hospital as a child and...