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  1. Resigning for another job. Advice please.

    nccna posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Started in community hospital Med/Surg department as a new grad. RN, almost a month and a half into the job. Got a call from my dream job to start there (I didn't think I had a chance really) I have...

  2. Resigning for another job. Advice please.

    nccna replied to nccna's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have not accepted at the new place yet. They are going to let me shadow a couple of days there (unpaid of course) to let me get a feel for the crew and workflow. Benefits will stay the same, pay...

  3. Need Help Acting a Disease infront of the class

    nccna replied to Virtual's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you are the patient, you should pass out when the nurse comes in to do orthostatic

  4. New RN students starting in the Fall- nervous??

    nccna replied to adc85's topic in General Students

    Before starting school purchase a RN quick reference guide/book and learn it inside and out. Practice your drug calculations, practice assessing your family friends, and make a few care plans up....

  5. How long does it take to receive your CNA Certificate in the mail?

    nccna replied to allisonnicole23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is for school I'm guessing? Because if its just for work, you can contact your state's department of health and human services or board of nursing and ask about transferring your license over....

  6. Acceptance!!

    nccna replied to Drakeheart's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Good luck on your

  7. Demoralised with Nursing

    nccna replied to ChrisNZ's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Switch

  8. Hard Day

    nccna replied to snowwhite1976's topic in General Students

    Julz is completely correct. Stories like the one Julz has is the main reason why when you ask many people about nursing school, there is a slight hesitation before speak that way they can think of a...

  9. Can Anyone Help Me?

    nccna replied to jennaroo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your child wearing only the clothes you buy for them well into their adult age=helicopter lol. Your child moving in with you when they majored in philosophy and cant afford to live alone=helicopter....

  10. Hard Day

    nccna replied to snowwhite1976's topic in General Students

    As long as you're passing you shouldn't worry too much. Missing clinical days is pretty unacceptable though, so be sure to kick that habit before continuing on. Year one of nursing school is super...

  11. Advice and pay question-California CNA

    nccna replied to Taylor1432's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    How to hit $15-20/hour... 1.Realize that you probably will not be offered benefits, most places that offer higher salaries do not offer benefits or PDO. 2. If you want to work in a hospital as a CNA,...

  12. TEAS version V

    nccna replied to msjoyce19's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Do several practice tests for 8th grade EOG and you'll be

  13. New CNA, first CNA job!

    nccna replied to blwilliams10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Also if you do not feel like "working" you can intern at a local doctor's office or volunteer at your local hospital as a candy striper, once they see you are a CNA they will usually hire you

  14. New CNA, first CNA job!

    nccna replied to blwilliams10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, if no hospital or LTC will take you, then home health will. Work home health for 6 months then apply to a facility if you

  15. A Newbie Here Looking for a Career Change...

    nccna replied to nikkijay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1) What program(s) did you apply to and where? Local programs in my area, also programs that have clinical sites near where I live/work. You can get your RN anywhere, try to get your BSN from a...

  16. Forgot to wash hands when washing scrubs

    nccna replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with Haiden. Also make sure that all food that you prepare is cooked to proper temperature! Nearly all bacteria dies at 180 degrees (I believe) Here is a list of temps that you need to cook...

  17. New CNA, first CNA job!

    nccna replied to blwilliams10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations on your new job! Working night shift is where nearly everyone gets their start, and is a great place to learn about your new profession without the stress of administration being...

  18. Why did you get into the nursing field

    nccna replied to kikkidee6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Its a privilege to be trained, and chosen to help people when they need it the

  19. How long does it take to receive your CNA Certificate in the mail?

    nccna replied to allisonnicole23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As long as you're in your state's database you can start applying for jobs. Certificate of course completion will come from your instructor. You can print out your registry # at

  20. Question on jobs for MAs

    nccna replied to cmamom76's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm not sure how much work experience you have, but if you're just looking for MA work here is a quick run down. If you've never worked in healthcare before, you might want to intern at a few places...

  21. How to make ends meet during nursing school?

    nccna replied to dclamb3's topic in General Students

    You've done the right thing with limiting your debt so far, just stay out of it. I am in nursing school now so I'll give you my two cents. 1) If you're going to a university stay in a dorm. Simple...

  22. Wish me luck!

    nccna posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And everyone else going into the end of the semester. For many of us it will determine if we are accepted or