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  1. looking for a state prison job, but am reluctant

    Thirdwatch replied to mynhiho's topic in Correctional

    They get hundreds of appicants. If you have a priscription for the drug, they have hundreds that don't and with much more experience. You can always

  2. Cna state prison

    Thirdwatch replied to yajaira21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I used to work at a prison before I made the BIG mistake of going to work for a hospital. I would get the charts ready for the admits (inmates). When the inmates where in the facility, I would take...

  3. Can't communicate with the new nurses

    Thirdwatch posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My unit just hired three new nurses fresh from the philipines. Everytime I try to tell them something important about a patient they don't comprehend what I, or the patient is saying. I also don't...

  4. What is better? 2nd or 3rd shift as a nurse in prison??

    Thirdwatch replied to hnt1987's topic in Correctional

    Third shift. Less drama, less work. There's not much to do at night

  5. A problem at work.

    Thirdwatch replied to y&rfan84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Do we work at the same place?? I was starting to dread going to work till I started raising my voice at the hospitals

  6. Good idea to quit job to become a cna?

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

    I also learned to love my CNA job. I had many jobs as well, such teacher's aide, pre-school teacher, special education aide, middle school substitute teacher. I gotta say, I would take the CNA job...

  7. I have lost all hope and passion.

    Thirdwatch replied to Strudent4Compassion's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hang in there! With time yous hould feel better. I was really discouraged my first 3 months on the job, but the more I do it, the more I like it. I had a rough first three months with 10-18 patients...

  8. CNA or LVN?

    Thirdwatch replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It was this year in January when I got the 7 offers. One from the county, 4 from the state and 2 in Santa Barbara and the one I kept in Santa Clarita. I did have a certification though. ..and totally...

  9. Post B.S. Low GPA and A Few Low Pre-Req

    Thirdwatch replied to Erikistrying's topic in General Students

    Where there's a will, there's a way. Find out if you can re-take Micro, if you can't challege it. I've seen people get in programs with all Cs. A lady who was applying to a program, I applied to she...

  10. CNA or LVN?

    Thirdwatch replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in a hospital in California as a CNA. I make $13.75/hr in the morning shift. The noc shift pays .75 more. I'll go to nights soon because I think it's a lot easier than mornings. Anyway, our...

  11. I feel like there is nothing more to learn here.

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

    I agree. Some hospitals don't require experience. Keep in mind, some are very hectic and everyday is different, but you'll learn alot more than tha tuypical ADLs. How to give oxygen, place tele...

  12. What do you do on your break?

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

    I drive home to eat lunch. I'm only 4 minutes away from the hospital where I

  13. SMELL

    Thirdwatch replied to klt324's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Shaving cream on top of the mask. Cover the shaving cream placing another mask on

  14. Patronizing coworkers!

    Thirdwatch replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm with you on this one 200% !!!!! Last Saturday, I had a day just like yours. I called in sick on Sunday. I can't take it

  15. Edukan Summer and Fall 2011

    Thirdwatch replied to JAMCali's topic in General Nursing

    You can try. If it doesn't work out, you can always drop. I REALLY enjoyed my classes at Edukan. I still remember everything I learn in each class, which is not the case with inclass courses. There...

  16. Charles Drew Univ ELMSN Program

    Thirdwatch replied to layleebug's topic in California Nursing

    It used to be a PA program that was closed down after the shot down of Martin L. King Hospital. I wanted to apply, but I'm hesitant. I lost my job when they closed down the hospital... and still feel...

  17. Do a cna program over the summer or take pre-reqs for other nursing schools?

    Thirdwatch replied to ameliagal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did the CNA first. Then came

  18. I have to confess...

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

    Instead of gassiping with the gassip group, I post here. IT FEELS SO

  19. Anyone Applying to Antelope Valley College RN program

    Thirdwatch replied to munkeyann's topic in California Nursing

    They'll probably end up taking 60 students since the base "will be" 40. I still don't think it's going to

  20. Questions about how it's like to be a CNA

    Thirdwatch replied to klt324's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I so agree with this one. If you lack one, you will have a hard time working as a

  21. Accepted...but not excited

    Thirdwatch posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got a call from the one...and only school I applied letting me know that I was accepted to the program. The coordinator sounded excited, but I had to fake my excitement. I work as a CNA at a...

  22. Accepted...but not excited

    Thirdwatch replied to Thirdwatch's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Indeed! I've got some heavy duty thinking to do. For sure, I'm not goin to get tuition reimbuserment from my current employer. I was a CNA at nother facility were I saw myself as a nurse. I left...

  23. I feel like giving up!

    Thirdwatch replied to Hayleymay00's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't you worry!! A lady I met while applying to NS had all "Cs" in the prereqs...and she was accepted before I was. Just apply!! You never

  24. Anyone Applying to Antelope Valley College RN program

    Thirdwatch replied to munkeyann's topic in California Nursing

    About 30 minutes ago,I got a call from one of the program coordinators...and it looks like they're reducing the number of students for the Fall. We'll

  25. Reality Check for Nursing Hopefuls

    Thirdwatch replied to DedHedRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My reality check: I overheard my unit's director say to an interviewee that she had 800 applications for 6 positions. During the interview she asked the applicant, why should we hire you? I continue...