erinberrin CNA

erinberrin is a CNA and specializes in Just starting out in a Nursing Home..

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   Need to resign ASAP

   erinberrin replied to telealli's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   agh..sounds awful awful awful..good
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   Need to resign ASAP

   erinberrin replied to telealli's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   This is why..in that big field of healthcare, I like per diem work. They only kind of contract I will sign in homecare is, " I will not work for myself and take your clients"..That is...
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   work experience

   erinberrin replied to jmariel's topic in International Nursing

   A basic Nursing Program is a ADNU or a BSRN..? I mean wouldn't your experience pretty much dictate what your specialty is going to be after you graduate. Other than that it would be furthering your...
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   Planning before nursing school starts...

   erinberrin replied to Brian's topic in General Students

   I haven't started my Nursing classes yet. I'm still getting a few of my core classes done and taking pre reqs. Is it like super
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   Honesty is NOT the best policy...

   erinberrin replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Aren't most hospitals or facilities for profit though? Hospitals, Nursing homes,
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   Honesty is NOT the best policy...

   erinberrin replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I recognise some of the places that you say will hire right off the bat and have funky ratio's. I will say this..when the employee turn over is rediculously high..you say to yoursef is it newbee's who...
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   Honesty is NOT the best policy...

   erinberrin replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Well than I say just erase the bad experience from your cranium, learn from it. Good luck to you, I know it is not always easy to find a good fit in the healthcare field and ya just have to go thru...
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   Honesty is NOT the best policy...

   erinberrin replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Uhm..if I can venture the question..and it is none of my business, is the reason terribly bad? I mean if you still hold your licence it could not of been horrifying..hmm..I would if I where you and...
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   Best appointment planner?

   erinberrin replied to tag2007's topic in Home Health

   I find that you kind of have to go with the flow of homecare nursing. Sometimes they cancel, Sometimes they go into the hospital, sometimes they simply don't want you to drive in really nasty weather....
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    Nurses, do you exercise?

    erinberrin replied to nurseling's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I try to exercise at least 2x's a week..I don't always get to do my 3 mile walk/run depending if I am going to the gym(run on treadmill) or outside track (walk). I think it depends on your...
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    RN in US moving to Australia

    erinberrin replied to MR2012's topic in International Nursing

    This is kind of cool. If upon gradution, I am a nursing student, I decided I wanted to work in another country how would I go about doing that? Also, would I have to work in the United States for a...
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    How old is too old?

    erinberrin replied to Kerrimundhenke's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    It is so true about acute care..age doesn't necessarilly matter..it's stamina..there is alot of heavy lifting..and you really must love the work because I tell you, I work 3 ..8 hour shifts in acute/...
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    How old is too old?

    erinberrin replied to Kerrimundhenke's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Go for it. It can't hurt anything. I think whenever returning back to college for something there are things to consider..like upon completion ..how many years are you going to have to offer that...
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    Can I Survive Off Of Certified Nursing Assistant Salary? Opinions & Stories Please!

    erinberrin replied to FuturePedsNurse92's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I make 11.85 on weekdays and 12.48 on weekends..after loosing a 1.00 an hour after going on with an injury for 10 weeks. Here is how I feel about Healthcare. You have to have a genuine desire and love...
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    People confusing and mixing titles

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

    The conversation is rather silly. If you don't have a licence to do it than your not it. So it goes..."whatever makes you feel better dear" just don't try to give any one medicine, a shot, etc...