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  1. CNA Training - I'm a little nervous

    gymnut replied to Getreal2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh yes there is! The demand has gotten so high that the one community college is now offering night courses. At my orientation the woman said that since the recession hit everyone and their mother...

  2. Philadelphia Area "New" RN: 30 applications rejected : When will my dream come true?

    gymnut replied to HelloNurse_RN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I feel so bad for all of you new grad RN's who are seeking work. The job market is tough for everyone out there unless you're content with minimum wage retail and fast food positions. What m Aidez...

  3. Do places hire more CNAs in the Fall/Winter?

    gymnut posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So even though I didn't start my CNA courses yet I decided to take a peek at what was being offered out there in ways of unemployment and it looks pretty grim. There are a lot of home health care jobs...

  4. Do places hire more CNAs in the Fall/Winter?

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

    Well I just found out that my friend that I mentioned above only got the job because her best friend worked at the facility. She said she only had to go in and ask if they were hiring and fill out an...

  5. Do places hire more CNAs in the Fall/Winter?

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

    Thank you all so much for your information as it is really giving me the confidence that I will be able to find a job after I graduate and pass my boards. Also NiquiCNA stated many nursing homes DO...

  6. FREE Full CNA Video Course

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

    I think this should be stickied! I just got done watching video 3 Touch as nonverbal communication and I find this to be wonderful because I am a certified massage therapist and think it's can great...

  7. Thinking about home health aid

    gymnut replied to roxygirl326's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I to am debating about going into home health care. Where I'm at there are agencies like Around the Clock Nursing, Bayada Nurses and Nurse Finders. They always seem to need CNAs/HHAs and say that the...

  8. Any reason NOT to post resume online?

    gymnut replied to HealerWoman's topic in General Nursing

    OMG I also got all those ridiculous job offers as well! Today in my inbox I got 2 of them. One to become a wedding photographer and another to become an Avionics Technician for the Government over in...

  9. Any reason NOT to post resume online?

    gymnut replied to HealerWoman's topic in General Nursing

    One thing will be that you will get a lot of scam artists that will be calling you and filling up your E-mailbox. I had my resume online and was contacted at least twice a week by insurance and...

  10. What is the most difficult aspect about being an RN?

    gymnut replied to scott.andrew's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like my previous job in manufacturing. They would want the job completed with half the training and staff to cut costs then complain when it's not finished on time. Yup same thing too. I'm...

  11. FREE Full CNA Video Course

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

    Oh wow thank you so much and a million zillion kudos to you! These will be so much better than watching the ones on Youtube were everyone just makes stupid comments so you never know if the video is...

  12. Why is it a crime...

    gymnut replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    Are you really only doing it for the money or do you have a general interest in caring for others? Do you know what nursing all entails? I bring this up because when I worked at a customer call...

  13. Why is it a crime...

    gymnut replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    There is a big difference between the word also and the word only. It's the word only that gets a lot of people riled up and it's understandable. Nursing is a very demanding job both physically and...

  14. Did being a CNA make you NOT want to be a nurse anymore?

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

    Good for you that you asked for more orientation! Never EVER be afraid to ask for help especially when you feel overwhelmed or are unsure of something. As a former supervisor I get really annoyed...

  15. Do places hire more CNAs in the Fall/Winter?

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

    I live in the Lehigh Valley area in PA. The job market up here is weird and frustrating from the research I've been doing. The major places of hire here are Genesis health care and ManorCare along...

  16. JADED

    gymnut replied to wrkout_grl's topic in General Nursing

    I think nursing is for you I just don't think working as one in a hospital is. My friend is an RN and she worked in a hospital for 6 years and hated every minute of it. She also was about to quit and...

  17. Did being a CNA make you NOT want to be a nurse anymore?

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

    I think in order for us to help you should let us know what exactly do you dislike about your current situation. Are you overwhelmed? Do you not like the work? Are your co-workers lazy? Evil...

  18. Better to take an actual "PCT" class or just Phlebotomy??

    gymnut replied to EthnicBeauty's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I would actually like to know this as well because my CNA class does not teach phlebotomy or EKG but they have additional classes at the college that you could take to get certified in them. I thought...

  19. Job application etiquette

    gymnut replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    I would place a follow up call within two weeks. Like mazy said it'll give them a bit of time to run through the applications and send them off to the proper departments for review. I would be careful...

  20. 2nd Shifter Adjusting to Days

    gymnut posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have worked 2nd shift for a majority of my life. Especially for the past 4 1/2 years. I am also one of those rare breeds that LOVES this shift and wouldn't trade it for the world. This is why I am...

  21. Volunteering at my local hospital.

    gymnut posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I already posted this in the PA nursing program discussion thread but thought I would post it here as well. I have decided to look into volunteer opportunities at my local hospital (St Lukes in...

  22. How Much Homework in CNA School?

    gymnut replied to rene76's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If I get into the night class I will only be going Tuesdays, Thursdays and have clinicals on Saturdays so I wonder what kind of homework we will have as well? I have a feeling we will have a good...

  23. CNA Commandments

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

    Not a CNA but witnessed this when my grandmother was in a nursing home. Thou shall clean up all urine dribbles on the floor with the proper cleaning solutions and not just soak it up with a paper...

  24. Should I try to work as CNA before I get my RN?

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

    I always think it's beneficial to start out low on the totem pole and work your way up. At my prior job I started out as a line associate and worked my up to supervisor. This made me do a better job...

  25. CNAs: When is the last time you were thanked/recognized?

    gymnut replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My father was in one hospital for 4 months straight and was a pain in the butt to the CNA's and Nurses some of the time. He realized this so after he was discharged he went and got a HUGE Edible...