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  1. Thinking about going to Nursing School, should I be a CNA first??

    animal1953 replied to mariecandela1985's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know where most of you are looking for jobs but here in Florida, CNA in a hospital setting is almost impossible. I have been looking constantly since May and only had 2 interviews. Everyone...

  2. Florida CNA law changes 2013?

    animal1953 replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am a CNA and a CPT. In my CNA class we have a 98%pass rate with the 2% having to deal with records issues before they can take the test. This is at a private school, not a state sponsored school. My...

  3. Personally Handing Out Resumes

    animal1953 replied to IKnowYouRider's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've also taken this approach and have found I get more interviews. HR is overwhelmed with apps and sometimes your app may not get to the manager of that unit your are applying to. I tend to follow up...

  4. Repeat applications for same position?

    animal1953 replied to MommyandRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have applied for the same position before. I look to see when the position was reposted and look for changes in the position (FT, PT, PRN ect). I am still looking and have started a new approach by...

  5. Who do I contact when applying for a job?

    animal1953 replied to kaela_v's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    By finding out the managers name for the unit (radiology transport) I applied to just to get my foot in the door, I have an interview on Monday. It's a per deim position but its better than sitting on...

  6. Who do I contact when applying for a job?

    animal1953 replied to kaela_v's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I an a fairly recent CNA and Phlebotomy grad. After numerous contacts with HR and being told that I lack the clinical experience (how do you get it without working, hospital or LTC) I applied for a...

  7. How long did it take you to find a CNA job?

    animal1953 replied to annairb90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As a follow up, i had my interview today and it went really well. Had to put on a jump suit and hair cover for a tour of the OR. This position is for a PCT in the OR. The interviewer was very excited...

  8. How long did it take you to find a CNA job?

    animal1953 replied to annairb90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm still looking and I graduated in May and got my license (FL) in June. Still haven't got work yet but I have a interview as a PCT in the OR on

  9. CNAs working in corrections

    animal1953 replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Walla Walla would scare the "urine" out of most people. I worked there for 2 years as a guard many moons ago. I was there during the riots happened and I know a lot of seasoned guards were scared...

  10. Got license but unable to get job

    animal1953 replied to Russianrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm in the same situation but as a CNA. I've applied at numerous hospitals and LTC in my area and nothing. I've had one interview and didn't get the position. I really need the work, even part-time,...

  11. Nurse and CNA/PCT teamwork! Opinions?

    animal1953 replied to panjia's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just graduated and recently got licensed as a CNA. I'm awaiting word on an interview at a local hospital and still filling out applications. The other student sounds sort of elitist in that...

  12. just got an offer!! got many questions though..

    animal1953 replied to dann023's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First of all, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! :yelclap::w00t: Your first meeting with HR will be to fill out paperwork, U/A (if required) and other administration stuff. You should be told your wage and whether...

  13. First CNA job interview. What should I expect?

    animal1953 replied to ilovebama3687's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just had my first interview for a position at my local hospital. The interview was mostly a get to know you and asked questions like what experience have you had and what made you decided to get...

  14. Kudos to you neuro folks

    animal1953 replied to IHeartDukeCTICU's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    When my wife had a hemorrhagic stroke and was in NICU, I was amazed and impressed at the total professionalism and willingness to explain what was going on and why. I was really impressed that when I...

  15. We are still deciding...

    animal1953 replied to AshleyO77's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm in kinda the same situation. I got a call from a hospital I applied to and they scheduled me for an interview. The day before, I got a call saying that the recruiter had a family emergency and...

  16. CNA- Have an interview for ER tech..

    animal1953 replied to RedXIII_'s topic in General Nursing

    I really don't have anything I can offer you. I'm in the same situation, (interview postponed because of interviewer family emergency) and all I can think to do is review what We've been taught in...

  17. Employment Scams And Fake Job Postings

    animal1953 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In my job hunting, even before I got my CNA, I always went to the web site for the potential employer. On most sites they have a "career" link and you can look or search possible job openings. If...

  18. What would you do?

    animal1953 replied to LGJMan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd go in and give them my resignation letter and 2 weeks notice if I needed to. Go with what you want and

  19. Thickened Liquids With Dysphagia (Part I)

    animal1953 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Rehabilitation

    Teh Commuter you must be reading my mind!! Get out of there, it could be hazardous to your health and sanity!!! One of the reasons I became a CNA was my wife. She has have numerous strokes and is...

  20. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    animal1953 replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I finally found this topic, saw it once before but couldn't remember where. I passed my state exam here in Florida on july14th, finally after waiting since may 5th when I graduated from school....

  21. How come no one will call me?

    animal1953 replied to AshleyO77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a newly certified CNA and I have found that showing up at HR with a copy of my resume, license and certs is getting me more first calls. I'm and older CNA (58) and I know that i have to work a...

  22. Neb treatments

    animal1953 replied to makes needs known's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As an asthmatic, that sounds absurd. I learned at the age of 8 to do my own tx. My question is, are some of the pt unable to do this on their own or follow instructions? Has a pulmonary doctor spoken...

  23. Retraining Displaced Workers As Nurses

    animal1953 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I am a displaced worker (shipping,receiving/warehousing) that benefited from a program to retrain as a nurse. I just passed my state boards for my CNA and am starting the long slog of looking for a...

  24. I'm almost 25 and suddenly considering being a nurse?

    animal1953 replied to iamshe25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 57 with a spouse with several health issues and I finished my CNA class and am taking my state boards on the 14th. Having a passion for nursing is something you aquire. As a single mom, you have...

  25. Starting clinicals on Wednesday...I'm really nervous!!!

    animal1953 replied to maddiem's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just relax!!! Take a deep breath!!!! Like Dave said clinicals are for you to learn hands on. You will have a staff CNA or LPN with you and they will let you know if you are doing something wrong....