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  1. CSULA Fall 2015 Nursing Applicants (BSN BASIC)

    tigerkate replied to NinjaKimura's topic in California Nursing

    I knew about LB since they had their communications exercise so quickly... But knowing that LA has sent some out makes me VERY nervous! I had them send it to my PO box so I'll have to start...

  2. CSULA Fall 2015 Nursing Applicants (BSN BASIC)

    tigerkate replied to NinjaKimura's topic in California Nursing

    And for those asking, she did already post her points in the thread. Doesn't look like any mistakes there. So perplexed as to why you weren't waitlisted at least... But, then again, we have more...

  3. CSULA Fall 2015 Nursing Applicants (BSN BASIC)

    tigerkate replied to NinjaKimura's topic in California Nursing

    @KaylaAshley and I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say how bummed out I am that you were denied. I'm sure you'll get in somewhere else though :) just keep trying and don't give up! And no one...

  4. CSULA Fall 2015 Nursing Applicants (BSN BASIC)

    tigerkate replied to NinjaKimura's topic in California Nursing

    There also seems to be a lot more 27's this year (or maybe I'm imagining it), so the "cut off" might be higher than last year

  5. CSULA Fall 2015 Nursing Applicants (BSN BASIC)

    tigerkate replied to NinjaKimura's topic in California Nursing

    I wish there was a way to speed that up too! 3 years is a long time... But I guess in the grand scheme of things, it's not. I wonder if the 3 year timeframe includes summers, or if nursing courses...

  6. CSULA Fall 2015 Nursing Applicants (BSN BASIC)

    tigerkate replied to NinjaKimura's topic in California Nursing

    I applied, and since I am still taking my Micro class, they weigh it as a C. Which brought my points from them down from 9.3 to 8.3... Pretty sure I was rejected since they've had the communications...

  7. CSULA Fall 2015 Nursing Applicants (BSN BASIC)

    tigerkate replied to NinjaKimura's topic in California Nursing

    Yeah, I didn't even get to hear from the nursing school at CSUSM. The school itself said that they had impaction and had to deny me based on my location (or gpa, but my gpa is ridiculously high...

  8. CSULA Fall 2015 Nursing Applicants (BSN BASIC)

    tigerkate replied to NinjaKimura's topic in California Nursing

    Hi everyone.. Getting pretty anxious waiting to hear from CSULA. Seems like my best bet now that CSUSM denied me based on location My stats: Science GPA: 10 Overall GPA: 4 TEAS Reading: 5 TEAS...

  9. Should a CNA be told of patients condition

    tigerkate replied to jdchisolm68's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You definitely should be informed. Not just you but everyone involved in care. Not just "Oh he has MRSA." It needs to be clear where it is from, sputum/nares/urine/wound/blood. If they don't tell you...

  10. Has a co-worker ever tried to get you fired?

    tigerkate replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I haven't had this happen personally. But a seasoned CNA told me an RN started accusing her of all sorts of things, like not bathing a patient or taking vitals incorrectly (important on a step-down...

  11. The life cycle of a CNA forum member

    tigerkate replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just re-read the steps. Definitely passed all of them now... But I do have to say, having my first job in a hospital-- I wasn't looking exclusively at hospitals, it was the only place that replied to...

  12. very irritated with my job!

    tigerkate replied to asfreeaswelleverb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    They should be able to eat in their rooms! You should also be ensuring that they are sitting up properly and not in a position in which choking is more than likely to happen. A slouched over little...

  13. Training in hospital?

    tigerkate replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As far as I knew, it is federal law that no one except the RN can administer medications. Some hospitals can offer programs and give benefits to help you learn and achieve more. My hospital has...

  14. How much do CNA's make in So Cal?

    tigerkate replied to Alpha13's topic in California Nursing

    As a CNA without experience in LA, I found that SNF/LTC were hiring around 10$/hour. The hospital I was just hired at is giving me 11.55$, before night shift differential ($1.25/hour), and of course...

  15. Calling after filling out an application

    tigerkate replied to CelesteR903's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In-person or on the phone is perfectly fine! Follow-up is extremely important and I attribute it completely to how I got my job. (I did phone

  16. Advice for nursing assistant in hospital?

    tigerkate replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have walking/running shoes and found that it wasn't good enough for clinicals (my back hurt!)... So I bought Dr. Scholl's Lower Back shoe inserts. Worked wonders! Also, support hose... My mom is a...

  17. # Hours for part time?

    tigerkate replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If pay is biweekly, and they say the standard hours will be 30, then I think thats 30 for 2 weeks. Part-time is usually less than 30 hours in 1 week. Are you working 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts? My...

  18. CNA hourly pay rate?

    tigerkate replied to SuBinCRNAtoBe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I do not know anyone at the hospital! My biggest advice is persistence and follow-up. I interviewed for DOU Jan 31, didn't get it but the dept manager did take me seriously. Two weeks after being...

  19. The life cycle of a CNA forum member

    tigerkate replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I guess I'm on #12, but only.. I got hired at a hospital. do u tink hospitals hav poop 2?! OMG

  20. CPR

    tigerkate replied to Steve EMT-B's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yeah, you need oxygen... But I just got certified again and they told me that they are no longer doing ABC, but CAB. So no chin-tilting, listening... Just immediately into compressions, because...

  21. CNA hourly pay rate?

    tigerkate replied to SuBinCRNAtoBe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just got hired at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, and I have no prior experience. You might want to try checking their site for per diem work? Most people want you to have experience before...

  22. CNAs w/ no prior healthcare experience, how long did it take you to find a job?

    tigerkate replied to pinkstethoscope's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm in SoCal and it took me 4 months. I was applying everywhere. None of the SNF LTC were hiring, and none of the hospitals wanted me without experience and without being willing to work nights. After...

  23. SMELL

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

    Think of the patient... Wearing a mask to help change them or deal with their scent? Personally, I would be really embarrassed and offended by that. I was actually told that wearing masks, making...

  24. When would you call?

    tigerkate replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If she said she would call you in one week, then I would wait until at least Monday or Tuesday. It's good to be persistent, but they also have to be interviewing other candidates to make their...

  25. When would you call?

    tigerkate replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If she said she would call you in one week, then I would wait until at least Monday or Tuesday. It's good to be persistent, but they also have to be interviewing other candidates to make their...