raspysunny

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1. CNA Overtime Question

   raspysunny replied to raspysunny's topic in CNA/MA

   @ kbrn2002 I'd actually work anywhere. Hospital or LTC. I would imagine it would be a little easier to gain employment at an LTC facility?

2. CNA Overtime Question

   raspysunny replied to raspysunny's topic in CNA/MA

   I got it. At least you have the option. I think those extra hours can really help. Most likely I'll take all I can get, at the same time, whatever my school schedule allows. This is gonna be hard

3. CNA Overtime Question

   raspysunny replied to raspysunny's topic in CNA/MA

   Ok, so how likely is overtime in you guys' opinion? How often do you guys pick up extra shifts or hours? I'm in New York by the way. Where are you guys from? I know it sounds "all about the overtime" but I'm just trying to figure out how to make this...

4. CNA Overtime Question

   raspysunny replied to raspysunny's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks guys, for the input. I need to seriously hurry up and become an RN.

5. CNA Overtime Question

   raspysunny replied to raspysunny's topic in CNA/MA

   Hopefully I get lucky and get into a facility with lots of overtime. Just got off the phone with a friend of mine and she said she does all the hours she wants. She covers vacations, days off, no shows and sick days for other nurse aides. They love t...

6. CNA Overtime Question

   raspysunny replied to raspysunny's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks. I still can't figure out how I'm gonna be able to make a living on only 8 hours a day. I can only work 4 days a week. I have 3 children and I'm going back to school. From what I've gathered I should expect an hourly rate of anything from $8-$...

7. CNA Overtime Question

   raspysunny posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hi guys! Can someone shed a little light on overtime hours? At how many hours does overtime start for you? I know for some, overtime pay is anything over 36 hours. For others it may be after 40. Also, is it realistic to work 15 hour shifts 4 days a ...

8. Bed Pan Skill New York???

   raspysunny replied to raspysunny's topic in CNA/MA

   I get what you guys are saying. We had to change or put on a new bed pad before putting the pan under the resident. So happy I passed! Thanks guys!

9. Bed Pan Skill New York???

   raspysunny replied to raspysunny's topic in CNA/MA

   A chuck is a pad for the bed to keep fluids from getting on the linen. My question was what do you do with the bed pan while changing the bed pad? You have to gather all supplies before hand. I believe it's unacceptable to put a bed pan on a food tab...

10. Bed Pan Skill New York???

    raspysunny posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Hi guys! I'm so confused about the placing of the bed pan. When bringing over the covered bed pan to the resident while placing the chuck under the resident; where do I sit the bedpan?? Also how many chucks do I need in total? Thank you so much

11. Are there other flexible positions for LPN's?

    raspysunny replied to raspysunny's topic in LPN/LVN

    Awesome article. Thank you!

12. Are there other flexible positions for LPN's?

    raspysunny replied to raspysunny's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thanks caliotter3. I will surely look into the home health threads and also consider this type of position in the future.

13. Are there other flexible positions for LPN's?

    raspysunny replied to raspysunny's topic in LPN/LVN

    JustBeachyNurse thanks for the insight! Besides my love for nursing is my love for art, and I'm trying to plan how to best contibute to both. Therefore I really need flexible hours.

14. Are there other flexible positions for LPN's?

    raspysunny replied to raspysunny's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thanks JustBeach. I'm just trying to get a feel of all of what an LPN can do, and all the areas in which they can work.

15. Are there other flexible positions for LPN's?

    raspysunny replied to raspysunny's topic in LPN/LVN

    caliotter3 what does home health entail? I was a home health aide in the 90's, is the position similar? Are those jobs available through agencies?