Dresdenchick

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1. STNA practical exam

   Dresdenchick replied to Dresdenchick's topic in CNA/MA

   We have the critical elements highlighted, they are the skills that you CAN'T miss. It's a good way to know which ones you can't forget.

2. Magnet Hospital Nursing Question

   Dresdenchick posted a topic in General Nursing

   In my STNA class today we had a guy come in and talk to us about continuing education and he mentioned that all the hospitals in our area are planning on getting magnet status. From what he said it sounds like in order to work in these hospitals you...

3. Job offer but not state tested yet

   Dresdenchick replied to Dresdenchick's topic in CNA/MA

   I won't be able to take the test for two weeks. Do you think that they will be interested in holding out for me? I know the are hiring a lot of people so it's possible.

4. Job offer but not state tested yet

   Dresdenchick posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I am just finishing up my STNA certification class. I did update my resume on Career Builder even though I won't be able to take the state test for a couple of weeks. I didn't expect anything to come of it, but today I got a call from the place I d...

5. Very Concerned (please read)

   Dresdenchick replied to CuriousGreorge7's topic in General Nursing

   I have to agree that I would inform the school that you were flagged by the employer, just so that nothing unfortunate pops up at a bad time. I wouldn't stress over it too much, red flagging is more for human resources to know you aren't a good cand...

6. Very Concerned (please read)

   Dresdenchick replied to CuriousGreorge7's topic in General Nursing

   Just because they have you on their list doesn't mean you will be on the list for the school. As far as I know the facilities don't do background checks on the students, that is the school's job. At least where I live you have to go through a backg...

7. Why don't programs take into consideration anything else?

   Dresdenchick replied to honeycakes55's topic in General Students

   Unfortunately real world experience doesn't mean a whole lot in the academic world. I have never seen a program that took experience and used it as a criteria. One of the RN programs in my area has very few requirements but it is common knowledge t...

8. Why don't programs take into consideration anything else?

   Dresdenchick replied to honeycakes55's topic in General Students

   Don't give up. A lot of times programs will not require something but will give preferential treatment to people who have that extra leg up, especially if it's a program that gets a lot of applications. My advice would be if you have to wait to app...

9. STNA practical exam

   Dresdenchick posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I am getting ready to take my nurse assistant test in Ohio. I am not worried about the written part, but I am worried about the practical exam. I am afraid I am going to forget something from one of my skills and that will make me fail. Anyone hav...

10. Nursing school: is it worth it?

    Dresdenchick replied to Dresdenchick's topic in Career Support

    I am perfectly fine with LTC. I figured that was where I would end up as an LPN anyway. Since most hospitals around here don't hire LPNs anymore assisted living and nursing homes are the way I will have to go. I keep seeing thread after thread abo...

11. Nursing school: is it worth it?

    Dresdenchick posted a topic in Career Support

    I am starting an LPN program in July here in Ohio. I have been really excited about it because I have always wanted to be a nurse. Since so many of the RN programs have waiting lists I decided to get my LPN then bridge over to RN if that is what I ...

12. Working 3rd shift as a CNA

    Dresdenchick replied to Dresdenchick's topic in CNA/MA

    I am a night person, I usually stay up all night and sleep all day anyway, that's why I would prefer nights. Also it means that I can go to school during the day.

13. Working 3rd shift as a CNA

    Dresdenchick posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I am starting to look for work as a CNA and I am really hoping to get a 3rd shift position. I was wondering if anyone had any information or advice for someone going into 3rd shift. I don't really know what it's like working 3rds as a CNA (I know a...