WannaBNursey ADN, ASN, RN

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    Did follow up really help land the job?

    WannaBNursey replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've called one hospital back as to the status of my online application and the HR people seemed very irritated with me. They said that they sent qualified applications to the nurse managers on the...
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    Job-Hunting as a CNA

    WannaBNursey replied to TurtleCat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been to interviews where they asked to see my license, social security, CPR, and CNA certification, and after the interview I never got a call back. It depends on the interviewer and company...
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    New cna

    WannaBNursey replied to kikkidee6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Tote bag? Like to carry with you when you work? Everything you need should fit in your pockets. Get scrubs with tons of pockets, deep pockets. In these pockets have pens, pencils, small note pads,...
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    Applying to hospital w/ psych ward history

    WannaBNursey replied to TurtleCat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just wouldn't apply to their psych ward. I don't know how big this hospital is, but if it's like most I really wouldn't worry about having been a previous patient
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    I finally got my hospital job!

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

    lol I waited long enough! But that makes it all the sweeter. Thank
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    Job-Hunting as a CNA

    WannaBNursey replied to TurtleCat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    1. Where do you live, and how long post-certification did it take for you to land a position? South West Florida, I got certified in January and got a job in March. Please consider that I was 17,...
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    Who looks up NP and/or CRNA programs for fun?...

    WannaBNursey replied to Funformillions's topic in General Students

    I do! Well, not really for fun, but for actual preparation. For my extras, I sign up for courses required for the program. I plan on going the CNM route as soon as possible. I also look up jobs for...
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    CNA in the PCU/ICU

    WannaBNursey posted a topic in Critical Care

    I am going to be interviewing in the PCU (float to the ICU) this coming week. I've seen how the CNA's work in the surgical floor of the hospital, but what do they usually do in the PCU? Do they...
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    does it look bad to quit a CNA job while in nursing school?

    WannaBNursey replied to loveoutloud's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Keep your job until you have something better. Actively search while still employed. When you're interviewed and asked what is wrong with your employer just tell them the truth. Try to get a hospital...
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    $8.25 an hour...*** is this normal?

    WannaBNursey replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was offered around $8.00/hr at an ALF, but that was an ALF, I've never been offered less than $9.00 for anything outside of ALF. I would personally be offending and start applying at McDonald's....
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    Question on Washcloth and bathing

    WannaBNursey replied to ngazza's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I love the washcloths. I takes a bit longer to set up, but the clean up time is much quicker and I feel like I've totally cleaned my patient. It's
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    L&D/Mother Baby here I come!

    WannaBNursey replied to J.Rowden.RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Did you take any extra classes or get doula or lactation consultant certification prior to being hired? I've always wanted to work L&D but I've been confused as to how you get a job in this area...
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    Hospital PCA job and school

    WannaBNursey replied to t2091's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The hospital may not want you to work full time if you can't commit to more than 3 days. I was told they wouldn't let me on full time because I could only work weekends. If they do want you then I...
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    Having to quit

    WannaBNursey replied to mindyfromcali's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I switched to PRN at a SN/LTC facility thinking it would help me stay with the job longer and it did nothing. One week after switching to PRN I gave in my two weeks. Those last 2 weeks were hellish. I...
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    Is it worth it to become a CNA on my road to becoming a nurse?

    WannaBNursey replied to sucess2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Being a CNA has helped me tremendously during clincals, but the actual work (you'll make the most money working in a nursing home) is exhausting depending on what setting you choose to work in. You're...
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    Thinking about giving notice :(

    WannaBNursey replied to etxn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my experience in home health, if you can't work then you don't work. Home health is entirely per diem and I don't understand how it can be full time or part time or how they can possibly mandate to...
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    Is it possible for a CNA to both work and go to school full time?

    WannaBNursey replied to Yort781's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I attempted to work full time and go to school full time and I couldn't hack it. I was at a LTC facility 4/5 days a week nights and I was going to school 4 days a week. It was exhausting. Maybe you...
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    Is my husband being unreasonable?

    WannaBNursey replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    I wasa Latch key kid since 8 , baby sitter since 10 I helped my mom give birth at 14, and have played Mommy Jr. since then. A great perk to having children is home-made baby sitting! Of course every...
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    Questions about SCF's ASN program, or USF BSN

    WannaBNursey replied to BeagleBabe's topic in Florida Nursing

    SCF Venice hasn't been able to fill their seats on one application cycle for 2 semesters now! It's great for those students who were previously having a difficult time getting into the program, but...
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    Normal nursing grades..

    WannaBNursey replied to katestudentnurse's topic in General Students

    I don't often view the word overachiever with a negative connotation, so I don't find it insulting to tell somebody that they are an overachiever. Guess I'm looking at it the wrong
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    Normal nursing grades..

    WannaBNursey replied to katestudentnurse's topic in General Students

    Well if you look at the dictionary definition Overachiever - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary "one who achieves success over and above the standard or expected level" I...
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    Normal nursing grades..

    WannaBNursey replied to katestudentnurse's topic in General Students

    Our grade scale is 92-100 A, 85-91 B, 77-84 C, anything less than 77 is failing. A B is a normal grade, but we have a lot of overachievers who get
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    NEED ADVICE for my situation (CMA, CNA, or Just go straight for RN)

    WannaBNursey replied to jennyjen87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Since you'd be lucky to get a job working in a hospital, definitely don't want to work in a nursing home ( I don't blame you) and aren't interested in dirty work (which you WILL be doing as an RN) I...
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    Online CNA courses- Florida?

    WannaBNursey replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There aren't any to my knowledge. Considering that CNA work is all clinical I don't see a point to doing the course online. If you're just looking for a requirement to take the test, just sign up for...
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    Central Indiana Nursing jobs without RN experience?

    WannaBNursey posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    I'm planning on moving to Central Indiana (Noblesville or Carmel) after I graduate with my RN, but I'm concerned that I wouldn't be able to find a job! Every single job listing for RN's requires 1-2...