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  1. Overwhelmed! Help!

    mvm2 replied to Sbrewster's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1st I think you just need a hug and some support. It sounds to me that if you had a little bit of organization maybe everything would not feel so overwelming for you. Could you ask the other nurses...

  2. What part of the year is best to apply for a CNA position at hospital?

    mvm2 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know if there really is a particular time of the year that is right to apply for a CNA job. A CNA job can pop up at anytime of the year when the need is needed for a particular unit. There...

  3. tired cna first shift

    mvm2 replied to smmctowelie69's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well I agree that I think that each shift has their own desirable aspects, and not so desirable aspects. I know a lot of those working 2nd shift said that sometimes it was a challenge getting...

  4. landing an ICU job

    mvm2 replied to cd365c's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ICU man said what I was thinking. Do you know anyone who works at the hospital. They might be able to give a good recomendation to the managers. I am kind of on the fence with going there...

  5. Should I Pursue a Career in Nursing?

    mvm2 replied to CherryBlossoms's topic in Nursing Career

    I can see why the helping others is a plus in wanting to become a nurse, but I have to say that 80% of nursing is dealing with all kinds of gross things. It is just a fact of life and if you truely do...

  6. First CNA job in homecare?

    mvm2 replied to marie4nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh no I am so sorry the home care did not work out. What happened? Just keep looking you would be surprised maybe there would be other options out there for you if the rehab place is not where you...

  7. First CNA job in homecare?

    mvm2 replied to marie4nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been in Home Care for over two years and personally love it. I set my own hours and days I can work. It is true that the work is not as consistant sometimes as it would working in LTC. Some...

  8. Need advice about job hunting...I am burnd-out!

    mvm2 replied to Mentalageis16's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So happy for you. Just proves to everyone that it can sometimes be a very hard and even sometimes long road, but if you keep at it your turn will come. Hope everything goes well for

  9. Do employers still look for career CNA's?

    mvm2 replied to ArrowRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    hmm actually I have not seen any PRN CNA jobs, but actually this might be nice only for when the full of part time CNAs call in then there are other options the facilities have to call in then the...

  10. White scrubs?

    mvm2 replied to 5ummer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know I cringed as well when seeing ALL white. The only good thing about it is you can bleach the crap out of them to kill everything on them, and hope they stay

  11. White scrubs?

    mvm2 replied to 5ummer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know what you mean about finding the cheap ones that you will never wearing again. When I took my CNA class I took it with my Home Care agency, and we did not wear scrubs to clinicals instead we had...

  12. What to do....quit?

    mvm2 replied to Vwpenn's topic in Nursing Career

    Maybe think long and hard about nursing. Is there many things you like about being a nurse in general? If you could find a different place to work would you love being a nurse again? It could be the...

  13. Fired for being an LVN!

    mvm2 replied to CaliBoy760's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yep sometimes things like this really suck, but if you look at the bright side at the exciting new opertunities that you have in front of you, there just might be one of these jobs that you will love...

  14. White scrubs?

    mvm2 replied to 5ummer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Walmart I believe has scrubs in the clothing section, and maybe Target as

  15. Phone interview vent

    mvm2 replied to stargurl2006's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In this kind of situation and style of interview it is hard to make those connections and give them a good impression of yourself that is going to stand out from other interviewers. You mentioned that...

  16. Depressed lpn

    mvm2 replied to Mosadioluwa's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How long have you been out of work? What jobs have you previously held in these 6 years? Where have you been applying to this time around? There are some places such as Home Care Hospice Vets Homes...

  17. Talking to self during exam

    mvm2 replied to angieb26's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sure I don't think that it is a problem at all. In fact for the hand washing I was told, and encouraged to voice it so that the tester knew I understood and washed all the parts of my hands that I...

  18. Trying to find that Dream Job

    mvm2 replied to Stephpresley89's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am sorry that you are having a hard time finding your first job. Many Many nurses are having the same issues so take comfort it is not just you for the reason your having a hard time. What jobs...

  19. State Board Test

    mvm2 replied to Aqdancer45's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good Luck, and just practice as much as you can. You may also find it helpful to go to youtube and look up 4yourcna. They show all the skills and I watched those when studying the skills and they...

  20. State Board Test

    mvm2 replied to Aqdancer45's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know why in the world any instructor would be saying to her class that the test is impossible. That is just crazy. The CNA test is far from impossible to pass, and how is she or he instilling...

  21. Fired for being an LVN!

    mvm2 replied to CaliBoy760's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This just sickens me. RANT AWAY SWEETIE!! I am so sorry for all those years yo have put in that they would treat you like this. We have LPNs and RNs in our Home Care teams, and I value the LPNs JUST...

  22. Any Tips on Cath Care and Bowel Program

    mvm2 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi All, Yesterday I had class time with one of our nurses from my Home Care Agency because I will be working soon with one of our higher acute casses. I was refreshed on Cath Care and Bowel Program....

  23. Does Everyone Actually Hate Nurses?

    mvm2 replied to Casha9's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes the appreciation has to come from within. You are going to have your days where you are going to sit and cry in your coffee cup wondering why did I ever become a nurse because there will be...

  24. Need advice about job hunting...I am burnd-out!

    mvm2 replied to Mentalageis16's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am sure you might have heard this already, but... are hospital jobs the only jobs you are going for? I only say this because that seems to be the only places you just mentioned in your post. It can...

  25. Nicotine Test, No smoking policy

    mvm2 replied to AspergersRN's topic in General Nursing

    My post was kind of for the person who asked if it was ok to just smoke before and after work. I was talking about smoking more so then all of