Kim23

Thank you! OMG, before I even left the facility my arm started hurting . Heck, it's still hurting today which is 2 days later lol. Your right, I won't have to take it again for another 10 yrs. Just waiting on the background check to clear before I go get scrubs and shoes! Can't wait :)

Thank you all for giving me your opinions and thoughts based on your experience. I decided to take the telemetry unit position. I don't know if I would have survived as a nursing float with being new and all. Yesterday I had to take my drug test, and I received a tetorifice shot, which was optional but free so I did it, lol. I have to go back for my physical exam next Tuesday. I received the official offer through email with a lot of paperwork I have to send in for them. Start date /orientation is Oct. 4th. Can't wait!!!!!

please need help! hi all, i am a new cna and never worked in healthcare before. i am one of the lucky ones in this economy to find work. i accepted two job offers at two different hospitals, but i don't know which fit would be best for me. both hospitals are the same amount in travel time from my home. hospital #1. nursing care technician, nursing float pool, 3-11pm, $11.14 per hr, 40hrs wk hospital #2. patient care associate, telemetry, 3-11pm, $12.31 per hr, 32hrs wk (i interviewed with the unit and i really like those that i meet). i've read the post on here about nursing float pool and telemetry and the pros and cons of both. i felt that i should do the nursing float pool so i can get experience working different units. i also don't want to always feel like a total stranger when i am scheduled to work on a unit because i wouldn't know anyone there. but............. i felt because i was new, maybe i should go with the telemetry unit so i can just focus on learning that unit and then transfer after i gain experience, and i can also make friends. as far as the money, option 1 would be best because i would make more, but i'm thinking about long term what would be best. both hospitals offer assistance if i wanted to further my education and become a rn as well. just needed some opinions. thanks in advance !!!!!