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  1. How do you become a cna in a hospital

    hi again! although the hospital would be great, its so much more laid back at the LTC facility and 4 hrs less per shift. Plus the reimbursement is a BIG PLUS! only 30 minute lunch and two 15 min...
  2. I am a new CNA and plan to pursue LPN next year. Which job would you consider first?? I know the hospital I would learn alot more but they don't offer tution reimburse for LPN. The LTC position which...
  3. LTC union job or hospital non union?

    hey there..are you still working somewhere or you
  4. LTC union job or hospital non union?

    thanks much for replying! yes, thats what I keep telling myself, if I can just stick it out its totally worth it. It just seems everyone would love to work in a hospital environment instead. As I can...
  5. How do you become a cna in a hospital

    not true, I just graduated and passed my state test and I am currently being offered a position at a hospital in the telemetry unit. I don't know anyone working there. I am in
  6. Over 50+ starting LPN program Sept 7th

    never too old to learn, you will do great! lots of luck to you! I am 40 and just starting the journey myself next year..CNA
  7. No lift policy

    Is this common in nursing homes? I am SO excited just got my first CNA job and its union and they have a strict "no lift policy". Whoohoo I can save my back. I was advised if they cannot even take a...
  8. No lift policy

    Thanks so much for the replies! I start orientation tomorrow. I will be working an 11pm-7am shift p/t so I don't think lifting is going to be a big issue during that time
  9. how much do you make?

    can I ask what hospital that is? thats
  10. I am reading the NY handbook and it states if hired by a nursing home as a CNA within 12 months of certification you can show them your program and exam receipts upon being hired and the state will...
  11. CNA tution reimbursement

    this is good to know..thanks I will be testing this out the first offer I get!
  12. CNA tution reimbursement

    wow, noone huh? I even clarified this was true by calling Prometric and it is. I guess I will be bringing reciepts with me once I get offered a job..had an interview today so fingers are crossed! :-)...
  13. Hello everyone, These boards are very helpful. Anyone on here planning on going for the LPN program at western suffolk boces in Northport in September? or know anyone who has gone here. Feeback? I am...
  14. "You HAVE to work for 3 yrs...

    Hi there! wow, thats just crazy! thats not the case with Suffolk too is
  15. CNA Tuition?

    sounds right for NY..I paid $1500 for Boces in Long Island,NY ..its 175 hours ..textbook included
  16. Hi! so I am starting some prereq's, one course at a time as I am taking the evening CNA program through June. How difficult is PSY101 to get through online during a quick summer semester? is it...
  17. PSY101 online summer class

    Thanks, good to know! how long is your course
  18. PSY101 online summer class

    thanks so much for the info. I had no idea that site existed. I will definitely check it out
  19. PSY101 online summer class

    Thanks for the response and feedback. appreciate it. Good to know that about PSY, makes me feel as though I can do it come May!! BTW, I reside in New York good luck to
  20. Hi Restor, so when are you taking the TEAS? have you decided what school yet for LPN? I have the paperwork with the dates to take the TEAS in april/may at Wilson Tech, but I really think I want to...
  21. Hello..I am about to begin an evening CNA program that is twice a week. I would like to also start taking a prereq class now to get things underway...they offer ENG101 on a saturday for 15 weeks or a...
  22. Thanks so much for all of your responses. It helped me alot. I will be taking as many as possible online then the rest on wkends. just for the record, to the other poster..I am not a young mom by any...
  23. Hi there!...yeah I think I will do that..so tell me how difficult was Psych? where are you taking Bio and Chem on the wkends ? I see most of the spring courses are already full at SCCC, which is where...
  24. LOL, thanks fuzzywuzzy (cute name btw)...I agree with
  25. taking the CNA program to gain experience in the health field. Also figured I could work part time after the program.I have always worked in an office enviroment before havng a family.This is all new...