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  1. To unionize or not...

    newway replied to TravelinCEN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Agreed unions can get big headed and greedy if not kept in check by their own members. The auto industry is a good example of that, but they are not the only downfall of U.S. auto makers. There was...

  2. Would you advise anyone to get into nursing?

    newway replied to -RN-'s topic in General Nursing

    Exactly what career choice is a sure winner in this economy? At least in the long haul it has good

  3. Can't find CNA Training in Chico

    newway replied to Zac100's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    have you tried community colleges? there are not that many private ones i am aware of. there is J'Renee out in crystalake that has night

  4. Is there chicago cna position that pays $10 or more per hour?

    newway replied to RescueNinja2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The advocate system starts their CNA’s at $12.22 plus shift differential (1.75 nights and .75 weekends) I heard provena is about the

  5. Hospital vs. LTCF (brand new CNA-job search)

    newway replied to nurse2b013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Night and day in my opinion. When I worked ltc it was mainly brief changing ( add feeding to that if you work days). I did maybe one or two vitals a shift. Your job is so much broader in a hospital....

  6. Disrespectful, Lazy CNAs who bully

    newway replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    same source just a little further down 1. To place in a lower order or class; to make or consider as of less value or importance; as, to subordinate one creature to another. [1913...

  7. Why do night shift nurses get paid more when day shift clearly does MORE work?

    newway replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is so typical of day shift. Up front I am not an RN yet still a tech, and we get the same thing. For instance I was the only tech for 25 patients on cardiac unit the other night (we were shot as...

  8. needing some advice, what would you do?

    newway replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I say stick with what you have as well but that is just me. Rotating shifts are the worst idea ever. At least if you work NOC you can get used to it, but everyone I have talked to that has worked...

  9. First week on job/night shift/wants me to start rounds later?

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

    also take note on who your heavy wetters are and do them last. that way there is less chance for them to be wet when daytshift comes

  10. extremely dissapointed

    newway replied to irenekui's topic in General Nursing

    It can also happen if you apply for more than one position at the same hospital. It happened at my current job. Ten minutes after getting off the phone with HR accepting the job I got an email that I...

  11. Does CNA experience help new RN employment?

    newway replied to melc0305's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think so or at least that is what I hope. I am a CNA, and entering nursing school, who just got a new job in float pool as a C.N.A. at a local hospital. At the very least I won’t be like a deer...

  12. Nursing Unions...what are the downsides?

    newway replied to ohcomeon's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    The dues are the only major downfall, but if you look at the wage of a non union vs. Union it will usually more than make up for it. Yes I know there are exceptions to this but as a general rule it...

  13. CNA TO LPN

    newway replied to Callie Martinez's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My advice if you can swing it is to go straight for your RN. There are so many more opportunities for a RN as opposed to a

  14. Tips for a CNA going from LTC to a hospital?

    newway posted a topic in General Nursing

    A little background. I currently work as a C.N.A in LTC , but just recently landed a job in a hospital. I am finishing up my pre reqs this semester and hope to be entering nursing school this next...

  15. Wrong reasons for going into nursing.

    newway replied to madfowl's topic in General Nursing

    This again……. Everyone’s reason is different. You may change your mind too when you find out for profit hospitals are all about that “profit” overworked staff, customizing care to get the...

  16. Tips for a CNA going from LTC to a hospital?

    newway replied to newway's topic in General Nursing

    LOL don’t worry I am not that way the last thing I want is a resident with slightly hi BP upset causing it to go even higher. I usually don’t even give them their numbers unless they ask. Even...

  17. Lower back pain from standing all day

    newway replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    Besides good ergonomics (and don’t take this the wrong way because I don’t know you, and do not know you don’t have a healthy BMI) but a healthy BMI is also important for good back health. For...

  18. can you work as a nurse while beeing rn student? and if so..as what....cna?...thanks!

    newway replied to eryna's topic in LPN to RN

    No…. but some programs in some states allow you to take the lpn nclex (can’t remember the exact name of the test). After your first year. Then you can work as a “licensed practical nurse”...

  19. Where do CNA's work (other than the hospital)?

    newway replied to rnintwo's topic in General Nursing

    Do you know what type of nursing you want to do after graduating? If so try to find a part time job as a CNA at that type of facility. To be honest…you are not going to get much experience at a LTC...

  20. Chicago Burbs Pay Rate for CNA/PCT

    newway replied to MrsMeg's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You may find that hospital jobs are hard to find without a year of experience. Long term care is much easier to get into. I work at a long term care place I make 10.50 plus .50 shift dif for nights....

  21. Competative GPA

    newway replied to Kat23_23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is something that is often specific to the program you are entering. I would contact the program coordinator (not a guidance councilor) and ask what was the minimum GPA of the previously accepted...

  22. WRONG CHOICE!!!!

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

    I actually disagree. you should not yank them out of bed and force them but at the same time, you are doing them no favors by letting them stay in bed. No one wants to get up after surgery, but it is...

  23. A&P in 8 wks - how did you do it?

    newway replied to sk8inghunny's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would email your future instructor and ask for the bone and muscle list. These are pure memorization. So there is no way around tort rehearsal for these. Barrons flash cards are

  24. "Oh, you're a guy? I can't hire you"

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

    That is total B.S my response would have been what gender are their doctors? I still would have left like you and not taken the job, but why is it different for a degreed person to work with female...

  25. Out look for CNA jobs good or bad?

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

    It is good for the simple fact there is such a high turnover. LTC CNA jobs are much easier to find than hospital positions. The hospitals around me want a year of experience first. CNA is an ok...