strawberryluv BSN, RN

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    Did anybody buy a nursing mannikin to practice skills at home?

    strawberryluv replied to strawberryluv's topic in General Students

    I can always sell it back on amazon later... I usually get 60-90% of the money I spent back when I re-sell
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    Did anybody buy a nursing mannikin to practice skills at home?

    strawberryluv replied to strawberryluv's topic in General Students

    Thanks for your comments and tips for this thread. I actually planned on buying it from ebay but someone got to it before I did so I bought one on amazon. Amazon.com: Demonstration Human Manikin for...
  3. strawberryluv

    Should I call protective services?

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

    I dare you to write a secret letter to the director of nursing at your facility. Make the return address to a business not in your area then proceed to pour out all the bad decisions regarding patient...
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    Im at the point of unsure

    strawberryluv replied to chaparra9037's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think RNs in nursing homes have it pretty good. Grant it, they ARE busy but they don't do the "dirty work." They do skin assessments, pass meds, neuro checks, injections. Its not too bad if you go...
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    I'm a South Korea Nursing Student.

    strawberryluv replied to Yea Ji, Oh's topic in General Students

    Welcome to allnurses.com Glad to have you. Enjoy the
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    First step in finding a job: RESUME!

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

    Resumes should really be 1 page if you're not a master's or doctorate prepared professional with a couple of years of experience under your
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    New Virginia CNA having no luck

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

    Call up all the nursing homes in your immediate area and ask them if they are hiring. Yes, that means go to your yellow pages and get the #'s of ALL of the nursing homes/skilled nursing...
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    How much do you make as a tech?

    strawberryluv replied to RCBR's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Philadelphia, PA $10.00/hr in a long-term care facility. I work 2nd shift (3-11PM) so I get a shift differential of $1.00 so I really make
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    Is there a possiblity of a drug test on CNA first day orientation

    strawberryluv replied to sam94's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I hope you are going to stop completely. I seriously wouldn't want to be the resident that is under your care if you happen to have a drug relapse. Its pretty scary being vulnerable to a drug-addicted...
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    Entry level CNA resume

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

    Heck no. Don't hire someone for this type of work. Its not worth it. Just look up CNA resumes online and to get an idea of what yours could be. CNAs are not paid so great so I don't think it...
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    CNA starting wage?

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

    I work in Philadelphia, PA making $10/hr in a skilled nursing facility. Its not bad for being a a CNA with no
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    Why isn't anyone hiring in PA?

    strawberryluv posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Someone help me or direct me to a place that is hiring (I don't care what facility)! I recently took and passed my Pennsylvania CNA exam since February 21, 2014 and I still have yet to find a job!...
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    Why isn't anyone hiring in PA?

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

    I really want to work in Philadelphia... Thanks for the tips
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    Why isn't anyone hiring in PA?

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

    ^ That's what I've been
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    Why isn't anyone hiring in PA?

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

    duskyjewel - Thanks, I will definitely apply to more job listings for which I'm not qualified. I mean, the worse that can happen is I get rejected..right? mmd32886 - I applied to some nursing homes...
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    Starting my first job as a CNA...offered two jobs. Need help deciding! :(

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

    8-hours five days a week gets you more money...you get 4 extra hours of work a week while the other one is paying you 4 hours
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    Why isn't anyone hiring in PA?

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

    systoly - I wouldn't mind working PRN but most of the PRN positions listed online ask for experience
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    Why isn't anyone hiring in PA?

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

    Missingyou - Thanks, I looked at some homecare agencies. I am really optimistic about AccuCare. They seem to want to give me a chance! They said they will get back to me after I filled out an...
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    Why isn't anyone hiring in PA?

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

    Wow, I didn't even think of that. Its really sad, huh? The way things are going in the healthcare industry for healthcare workers as a result of an economic downturn. I hope things get better. A lot...
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    Why isn't anyone hiring in PA?

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

    Pittsburgh is way too far and I'm still dependent on my parents so I can't risk going there..yet. Do you know of any homecare agencies in particular I can consider? Or do I just look it up on the...
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    Finding a job as a CNA

    strawberryluv replied to Aps1108's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just got my certification in the late half of February and no luck finding a position either
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    first job!

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

    Congrats!!!!
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    When does/did your semester end and how did you do?

    strawberryluv replied to Caribbean Character's topic in General Students

    B+ in psychiatric mental health nursing theory Passed psych
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    How far out do you apply for jobs?

    strawberryluv replied to brujacakes's topic in General Students

    Good thread I was thinking the same thing since I graduate 05/2014 as well. I want to start applying in the a Spring but feel like I should wait until I complete my board
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    Start school next week and feel discouraged...

    strawberryluv replied to Jaymesz's topic in General Students

    Don't feel that way. Everybody who is in the room has been in your place starting from square one. Most of the people havent start classes so they know the same info as you. Just keep positive and...