volcomcna

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  1. What is your current LPN salary

    volcomcna replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    new grad in family medicine $24.47 orange

  2. Are you obligated to get the morning people up

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

    I start at 0430 and I get up

  3. Alternative to tote bags?

    volcomcna replied to futuremale-rn's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I also use the reusable grocery bag... Nothing wrong with

  4. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    volcomcna replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I hate nurses that are so dependent on the aides!! - if you can walk in the pts room and observe that her lips are dry, don't ask me to offer her water while im busy charting, do it yourself!!!! -...

  5. lpn student with 5 months left feeling burnt out

    volcomcna replied to steffuturelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am burnt out as well.. I work as a full-time cna and part time student always on the go either to work, school or back home to sleep and repeat . I lost the drive as well and im only 6 months in (15...

  6. CNA or Med Aide while in LVN school??

    volcomcna replied to volcomcna's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I work NOC shift and Every friday i work 2300-0530 and get to clinical by 0630 and stay til 1900, then after clinical i go back to work again 2300-0700. I guess you could say im getting burnt out...

  7. CNA or Med Aide while in LVN school??

    volcomcna posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Anyone have any reccomendations? Im currently a working cna thinking of taking a medication aide course. Which one will beneifit more as a nurse? And will i be taking a pay cut as a med aide?? Please...

  8. how to prepare for working night shift hours

    volcomcna replied to mar12011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You can't really prepare. It is very different being home and staying up 24 hours and being at work for 8-16 hours. I used to begin my shift by having a nice hot cup of coffee every night and it...

  9. DON not working with my school schedule ...

    volcomcna posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am ****** off and looking to get some opinions. I work full time in skilled nursing 11-7 shift on a 4-2 schedule and I drive 50 miles to school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1800-2300 and Saturdays...

  10. DON not working with my school schedule ...

    volcomcna replied to volcomcna's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The census is 20 and on my hall only 1 resident/ 10 uses the call light and she doesn't abuse it. I know nurses are busy but if you have Time to check Facebook all night, you have time to help...

  11. DON not working with my school schedule ...

    volcomcna replied to volcomcna's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I didn't say I was entiltled to any special treatment and I know the don is in charge and whatever he says goes. And obviously it doesn't matter if I've been there 8 months or not but I meant to say I...

  12. What do you do on your break?

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

    Sleep!

  13. cna class ventura county

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

    Trinityschoolofnursing.com - 5 weeks full time 3 months part-time . No homework and it was easy ! I believe program costs

  14. How much was your LPN/LVN school?

    volcomcna replied to tempestxoxo's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Tuition is $31,000 and I received $10,000 in financial aid, $1,500 in tuition reimbursement (work) so in the end I am paying about $18-19k all inclusive (books,uniform,

  15. New CNA no job..Should I take fastfood job?

    volcomcna replied to barbiebish_91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Make sure to include a well written resume that will make you stand out! It took me less than 3 weeks to get called for an interview and hired on the spot good

  16. Rem experts, help!

    volcomcna posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a resident from reminiscence who was readmitted to skilled nursing and unfortunately, this time she is on my side:eek: . She is very difficult to deal with even just to take her vitals she...

  17. Tell me about your LTC on 3rd shift

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

    You didnt hit a soft spot, it irks me because i know i do a damn good job taking care of these residents, if i didnt my residents would have bed sores by now, and they dont. I do more than i have to,...

  18. Tell me about your LTC on 3rd shift

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

    I understand that your shift is busy but who's stopping you from working NOC ? You chose that shift and i chose noc .well if you feel that you have so much to do, the hardest part about NOC is staying...

  19. Any private LVN school in ventura ?

    volcomcna replied to princessT's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks Amac I will look into that school, I spoke to them before and it is a bit pricey but we will see what numbers they throw at me this time. I tried Simi Valley Adult School but the LVN program...

  20. Tell me about your LTC on 3rd shift

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

    Oh by the way the time frame is kinda messed up it doesn't take an hour to read the daily log or whatever. there is a lot of down time and we can be sitting for 2 hours straight. some nights we go...

  21. Tell me about your LTC on 3rd shift

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

    Wow... sounds like your facility is busy ! I hope you get paid well for what you do! I also work 11-7 but it is nothing compared to your work! 2300- Initial in the resident book who you will be taking...

  22. Sunrise Senior Center?

    volcomcna replied to SDALPN's topic in General Nursing

    Sunrise was once owned by Mariott before, that is why their facilities look like hotels! it's a very nice facility because the people that live there pay lots of money (no medicare residents)....

  23. How do you disconnect?

    volcomcna replied to Denise7420's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    During my clinical at a 99 bed facility, I hated going back too. It smelled every morning terribly, residents were treated poorly, and it was an overall bad facility. Now that I am working for a...

  24. Sunrise Senior Center?

    volcomcna replied to SDALPN's topic in General Nursing

    I was working for them but not for long until the company got bought out. I am a CNA but my night nurse said they pay better than other places because she drives about 1 hour to work. All employees...

  25. Any private LVN school in ventura ?

    volcomcna replied to princessT's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If anyone has any experience with any LVN schools in Ventura county please share