simonemesina

simonemesina has 3 years experience.

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   too old?

   simonemesina replied to Momof8CNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I'm 38 and just graduated with my CNA. I'll be 41/42 when I graduated with my ADN. So, nope, not too
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   current CNA pay 2015

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

   I'm a new grad CNA in Roanoke, Virginia. Just got hired on at a hosptial. Base is $10.03. I'll make $11.03 (shift diff working nights 7p-7a). Weekends would be
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   How does your facility flag blind patients?

   simonemesina replied to notjustanurse's topic in General Nursing

   We used different color socks, for example red = fall risk. It was almost fail proof, as pretty much everyone's little tootsies are freezing while they are
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   Finishing prereqs and basics before nursing school?

   simonemesina replied to lillyturtle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Here in WA the only pre-req I'm "allowed to defer" is microbiology. It's used as a "back up class" in case you don't get in to the RN program on the first try. I'm also at a school with the most...
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   Impossible New Grad market Tacoma/Lakewood Area?

   simonemesina replied to Tracy1275's topic in Washington Nursing

   Don't forget to look at the Providence Hospitals in Olympia and
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   Moving to Seattle - job advice please

   simonemesina replied to RNpatterson's topic in Washington Nursing

   Have you thought of Tacoma or Olympia? Tacoma has Tacoma General, Marybridge (a children's hospital), Allenmore, Franciscan Health Systems St Joseph, FHS St Clare (in Lakewood), FHS St Francis (in...
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   What prereq classes are you taking this fall? How many to go?

   simonemesina replied to daisygarten's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I have under my belt: English 101 Technical Math Communications Diversity Chem 101 A&P1 A&P2 Lifespan Psychology All I really have left are: Microbiology and my CNA. I will be retaking...
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   Best ideas on how to prepare financially for nursing school

   simonemesina replied to Brian's topic in General Students

   I worked in an ER for 8 years before I decided I wanted to be a nurse. So at the tender age of 30-something, I found a local community college and signed up for classes. Now, I work full time (graves)...
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   Nursing-Continuing Education courses

   simonemesina replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in Florida Nursing

   If you are working in a hospital, check with the Education Department of your facility. If you aren't part of a hospital, call your local hospital's Education Department. They should have information...