aowings18

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1. Is it worth it to become a CNA on my road to becoming a nurse?

   aowings18 replied to sucess2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Im not sure about sacramento BUT in my state i was able to get a job as a PCA(same as CNA here) with no experience... They train you for everything you need to know!! Look around like at large...

2. why did you want to be a cna?

   aowings18 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   I wanted to make sure nursing was the job for me and i really wanted to get my foot in the door reguardless if i hated it. I knew in my heart i wouldnt ! I love my job as a PCA on a medsurg unit,...

3. How much do nurses start out at in N. Alabama/B'ham?

   aowings18 replied to stephiscope's topic in Alabama Nursing

   I currently work at St. Vincent's and it's in the 20's there!! :) I wish I was already making that! I'm only a PCA right now! But was told in my initial interview the wages for an

4. How to find a job

   aowings18 replied to BamaSuzRN's topic in Alabama Nursing

   Try calling and speaking with the HR department, show that you are following your interview

5. Need help please

   aowings18 replied to cnastriving2brn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Study somewhere that there are no distractions. Such as a library, etc. Study for an hour a day.. And break this hour into increments. Because if you try to study it all at once its going to hit you...

6. Question about A&P

   aowings18 replied to jennaroo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Don't worry, just check around and get reviews on your professors. I took this class when I was 17, just finished HS. I was homeschooled and did not have to take science my last two years because I...

7. Job interview

   aowings18 replied to jashuler's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   I had one interview but with two separate people. I first interviewed with HR and they just asked the typical get to know you questions, explained the job, and talked about benefits and pay. Then I...

8. PCAs on med/surg

   aowings18 replied to Kdrenee's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   Really? Is this a large hospital? They should not be able to do that, when you sign paperwork, it's kind of like a contract, they can't just PUSH you down to part time if you were suppose to be full...

9. Any Nurses Dealing with Eating Disorder Recovery?

   aowings18 replied to Tobygo2's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I am. Its a struggle everyday, but i thank God for the opportunities he has already set forth for me! I pray everyday although i still battle!! How about

10. PCAs on med/surg

    aowings18 replied to Kdrenee's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Thats awesome!!! How did your first day go?! I have an interview for the MedSURG floor (pca) on tuesday!! Im so nervous i have no experience but i am in my last semester of pre reqs before nursing...

11. Summer Classes a Good Idea?

    aowings18 replied to VIMom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im in the same predictiment, Im nervous to take Bio 202 during the summer because it is such a hard course! But i have to take it in order to stay on track and be able to apply for spring coming