SeattleJess

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  1. Is being a CNA really so dreadful?

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

    Blossom7, I totally get you about preferring the hard work of a hospital to an easy gig in home health because you want to use your skills! I signed with a home health agency just to have something to...

  2. Is being a CNA really so dreadful?

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

    Congratulations on your upcoming achievement! I envy you your strong roots in CNA work. Thanks for the snappy quote. A few days ago, I was struggling to express in a job interview that I love to be...

  3. NCLEX Question? READ THIS!

    SeattleJess replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' about! Great attitude and I bet you

  4. Bellevue College hopefuls 2014-2015

    SeattleJess replied to jaycam's topic in Washington Nursing

    Congratulations,

  5. Is being a CNA really so dreadful?

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

    If you enjoy CNA work, then you know you were born to be a nurse! They are the closest people to the patients/residents and they perform a huge service. My sense is you will be an awesome CNA and an...

  6. Is being a CNA really so dreadful?

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

    I think getting your CNA is a great idea. Even if you can't find a job, it is still a great head start on nursing. One of the colleges where I applied to nursing school requires a CNA license as a...

  7. Survey to see if you can interact with clients

    SeattleJess replied to tytkhat's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Oh, the horror! My heart goes out to you. I just completed a behavioral interview that left me shaking my head. It seemed like another hoop to jump through that showed only whether you could learn to...

  8. Supportive Hubby wants to help Wife in Career Change

    SeattleJess replied to Mr. Sputters's topic in Nursing Career

    First of all... GO DUCKS! Secondly, excellent advice so far! I'll just add that in general in Washington state you need to have your science prereqs done within five years. You can get away with a bit...

  9. How to get tincture of Benzoin out of clothes

    SeattleJess replied to marciakhimes's topic in General Nursing

    Brilliant! How did you think of that? My head is spinning trying to use my intro organic chem class to figure out how the reaction

  10. Well here's something I didn't think about: secondhand pot smoke?

    SeattleJess replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent article, thank you! This could be interesting in Washington now that recreational pot is legal. I will definitely need to avoid certain music

  11. LPN Undercutting...

    SeattleJess replied to CVG.insanity's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Really a helpful thought, thank you for sharing that. I need to remember that going in and going through. Thanks, CVG.insanity. (You sound like a very sane person to me.) Best wishes for a successful...

  12. LPN Undercutting...

    SeattleJess replied to CVG.insanity's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    xoemmylouox ~ yep, lots of challenges ahead. Do you have an alternative to back-to-school and stay-as-is? A part-time program option? Is there anyone out there who can give you career counseling? (I'd...

  13. First CNA Job Interview Advice, Please!

    SeattleJess posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    After months and months of not getting through the online application screening ("Sorry, others were better matches for this job!"), I got three in-person interviews with Providence Health &...

  14. First CNA Job Interview Advice, Please!

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

    Yes, both LTC facilities have PRN options. Thanks for your comment that some hospitals do hire new CNAs. I'd given up but now I'm thinking I need to expand my search instead. Do phone books still...

  15. First CNA Job Interview Advice, Please!

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

    Excellent advice, thank you! Congratulations on the PCT PRN job! That sounds ideal to

  16. Ten Tips for New Grad Nurses

    SeattleJess replied to JayPeacock's topic in Nursing Career

    True and good points, and I really don't know anything at all about applying for work as a nurse. I guess I was just hoping that some of the same principles and practices would apply in at least some...

  17. Pharmacology Flashcards (drug cards)

    SeattleJess replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you so much for your generous sharing of your hard work! I'll be going to nursing school this fall and the looming dread and fear I have is pharmacology - so much memorization! Thanks to you, I...

  18. Number One on Google

    SeattleJess replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations and thank you for your generous sharing. You are a role model for me as I begin school. I will look for what I can do to help other nursing students. Looks like pharmacology is...

  19. LPN Undercutting...

    SeattleJess replied to CVG.insanity's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    An interesting (though not necessarily encouraging) follow-up article on changes in any job market....

  20. Ten Tips for New Grad Nurses

    SeattleJess replied to JayPeacock's topic in Nursing Career

    True about the intensive medical interventions (liability, liability, liability!) and yet.... I got my CNA to prep for nursing school (which I'll start this fall.) I've been applying like a madwoman...

  21. Ten Tips for New Grad Nurses

    SeattleJess replied to JayPeacock's topic in Nursing Career

    AWESOME article, thank you so much! These tips are excellent for any job. I would also suggest to students that they approach school with a constant view to getting a job when they get out. Ask...

  22. Veteran's pursuing a nursing degree

    SeattleJess replied to Nelsen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First, thank you for your service. The school I'll be attending this fall gives veteran credits. I know there are some benefits for vets, too, though I've heard there are usually delays between...

  23. LPN Undercutting...

    SeattleJess replied to CVG.insanity's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My machinist husband is constantly ranting and raving about the loss of blue collar jobs in the USA. (As this has stretched into years, I've started to get a little tired of this but oh well...) I had...

  24. First CNA Job Interview Advice, Please!

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

    Thanks, experienced folks. I can squeak through the first year without working but it would certainly be much easier with even just a little scratch from a summer job. I will need to work my second...

  25. TEAS PREP CLASS

    SeattleJess replied to Mchs4735's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    If buying the ATI manual and the ATI online practice TEAS tests is a prep class, then yes (for me.) The manual and the practice exams helped me learn the format of the questions, get comfortable with...