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  1. Can CNAs work outside the Nursing home?

    Pattycakes85 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't want to work at a nursing home once I get my certificate. Where else do they hire CNAs? Thank you

  2. I just recieved my background check in the mail

    Pattycakes85 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    hello everyone,i need some advice. if you didnt read my last topic, i was arrested at 18 for petty larceny and was in jail for a few hours, got fingerprinted, and had a mug shot taken. it has weighed...

  3. If I hate being a Cna, should I stop pursuing Nursing?

    Pattycakes85 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi everyone, I have a huge problem. I just started clinical in my CNA class at a nursing home and to be completely honest, I really hated it. I wanted to like it and enjoy it but I couldn't. I was...

  4. There's hope for us!! (for those worried about background)

    Pattycakes85 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    This email was sent to me from the Board of Nursing: "If your offense was a misdemeanor, it would not have any impact on your eligibility licensure. If it was a felony, we would review it, taking...

  5. RN license with criminal record

    Pattycakes85 replied to acp0041's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    This post is amazingly helpful. Thank you soooo much posting

  6. Question: Why did my background check come clean when it shouldnt be?

    Pattycakes85 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi, I am hoping for any kind of feedback. I posted before about how I have been arrested at 18 and had my case closed. This was almost 8 years ago. I decided to do an FBI background check on myself...

  7. Question: Why did my background check come clean when it shouldnt be?

    Pattycakes85 replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    So should I call the state police of where I was arrested (I don't live there anymore but was arrested there) and try to retrieve my records? I just want to know what my record is. And I definitely...

  8. If I hate being a Cna, should I stop pursuing Nursing?

    Pattycakes85 replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh my goodness!!! Thank you ALL for the responses!!! I appreciate it so much. I have learned SO much from reading what everyone had to say!!! I am 27, and switching careers from retail to nursing.. So...

  9. Question: Why did my background check come clean when it shouldnt be?

    Pattycakes85 replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I guess what I don't understand is, if the actual fingerprinting FBI background check came back clear, how does the BON see it? Do they not use the same background check? And also, do I have to...

  10. Can CNAs work outside the Nursing home?

    Pattycakes85 replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for the advice!! I'll look around. I've been searching on indeed and there isn't much there is a cashier position in the cafeteria of the hospital where I would like to work....Should I start...

  11. Can CNAs work outside the Nursing home?

    Pattycakes85 replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you both soooo much!!! So helpful :) my classes end in a month so I will keep you guys posted. Thanks

  12. Clinical Experiences?

    Pattycakes85 replied to TurtleCat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sorry in advance because I don't have much advice for you since I just started the clinical portion this week... But I just wanted to say that I loved learning everything in the classroom but I...

  13. If I hate being a Cna, should I stop pursuing Nursing?

    Pattycakes85 replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the replies. I feel like I'm having an identity crisis Honestly, it was my first day and I was very flustered. I didn't like the thought of only having to take care of the elderly in a...

  14. I just recieved my background check in the mail

    Pattycakes85 replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Thank you for taking the time to respond! I am going to check all the links above

  15. I just recieved my background check in the mail

    Pattycakes85 replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I just want to clarify- I got a FBI background check with fingerprints included. Does this differ from a Police background check? I am really unsure of what to put for my applications at school. I...

  16. Endorsing from SC to TX with two felonies.....

    Pattycakes85 replied to MissRNBlue803's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hey, is there a new update? Were you able to find a

  17. Why do anesthesiologists hate CRNAs???

    Pattycakes85 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have a long way to go in order to fulfill my CRNA dreams, but that is something I definitely want to do. I want to make a contribution in the OR without having to actually cut. I also want to be a...

  18. CNA Instuctor wants students to bath each other before real clinicals

    Pattycakes85 replied to Desertrainfury's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Omg this was what I was afraid of but in my class, the only thing that we are doing with each other are foot care, bed change, dental...and along those

  19. Waiting on approval to practice nursing with a Juvenile record

    Pattycakes85 replied to nursevirgo2012's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I was also arrested for retail theft when I was a teen. I dont even know why I did it. So stupid. Anyway, the case was sealed... and I never got into trouble after. I just cant believe they can...

  20. There's hope for us!! (for those worried about background)

    Pattycakes85 replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Wait, I am confused. You are 18?? And youre about to be licensed?? Wow..... Keep us updated on what

  21. Waiting on approval to practice nursing with a Juvenile record

    Pattycakes85 replied to nursevirgo2012's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Omg..my worst nightmare. I am in the exact same position as you. I cant believe they said you couldnt practice because of it. Please keep us updatec on what happens!! Can you give us details of what...

  22. Misdemeanors in past, finally an RN, can't get a job :(

    Pattycakes85 replied to MegzRNSTL's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hello! I am so sorry that youre feeling down and what youre going through is exactly what im afraid of going through when i graduate and need to start looking for jobs. Is there any way you can...

  23. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    Pattycakes85 replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for your responses!! I know its a longgg way ahead of me.. but I just get excited Thank

  24. Any success stories obtaining license w/prior felony drug convictions in CA

    Pattycakes85 replied to knufflebunny's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    What does it mean to sit for boards?? The

  25. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    Pattycakes85 replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello!! This is a great thread. I want to be a CRNA one day, but I have a long way to go as I am only taking prenursing courses but gosh I am so excited and motivated! There is one thing that concerns...