The-Wren

The-Wren specializes in Pediatrics, HIV.

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1. The impossible task...

   The-Wren replied to The-Wren's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Update: I got the job! My commute will be long, but I will only be working per diem and this will look great on my resume. I found a job at a rehab/skilled nursing facility. I'm still looking into...

2. Transfer my lisence from CA to NY?

   The-Wren replied to yajaira21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   The easiest way to request reciprocity is to print and fill out this form:...

3. The impossible task...

   The-Wren replied to The-Wren's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I finally got a call back for a position in Brooklyn as a Rehabilitation Aide! Now I guess I'm looking for a little advice on how to go about the interview process. I have no idea what kind of...

4. The impossible task...

   The-Wren replied to The-Wren's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Well, the home health aide didn't work out. Most places will not hire a CNA to be a home health aide here...for some reason. They offer free training, but that take so long and I'm most likely going...

5. The impossible task...

   The-Wren replied to The-Wren's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I've applied to so many places, I'll just have to reapply and write down to keep track. Also, that's really good advice about calling the HR department and contacting nursing homes that don't have any...

6. I got a job!!

   The-Wren replied to Brandi81's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Do you have any specific tips? What did you do besides apply to the hospital? I've been applying to places that even say they need a year of experience and still haven't heard back from anyone. I'd...

7. The impossible task...

   The-Wren replied to The-Wren's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Oh! You know, when I apply for actual CNA positions I do wait for a call and don't usually call them. So it is a good idea to call? Who would I call exactly? I'm guessing I would just call HR to...

8. The impossible task...

   The-Wren replied to The-Wren's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   A deposit? I have already contacted a few agencies that don't require experience and will train you to do home health for free. So, no thank you in regards to having to pay money just to work. It's...

9. The impossible task...

   The-Wren replied to The-Wren's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Yes, I have been applying to places that ask for six months to a year of experience anyway. I have yet to get any call-backs for interviews from them though. I'll go ahead and look a little harder to...

10. The impossible task...

    The-Wren replied to The-Wren's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, it's a bit disorganized because it is part of a non-profit program. I've talked to the nurse and one of the doctors I work with and they are going to do what they can. The nurse is going to...

11. The impossible task...

    The-Wren posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ...of finding a job in New York City as a new nurse assistant with no prior experience. Please, someone give me a little advice. I'm close to crying from the frustration this has caused me for the...

12. NYC CNA's

    The-Wren replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This thread hasn't been updated in a while, but I suppose it doesn't hurt to poke around and ask some things anyhow. I just recently moved to NYC from another state and I'm in the process of...

13. What drives you...?

    The-Wren posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello everyone. :) I am currently in a CNA class, a week away from clinicals! I'm pretty excited but also have a few worries that I can't seem to get rid of and I wanted to hear from some of the...

14. Job searching from afar?

    The-Wren replied to The-Wren's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you for the suggestions, I'm definitely looking into all of them.

15. Job searching from afar?

    The-Wren posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello all! I have a bit of a loaded question, but please bear with me. I would really appreciate any advice that you guys have to give. :) I was living in NYC, but I saw that CNA training at The Red...