Nurseeverywhere

Nurseeverywhere CNA, LVN

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  1. Advice concerning learning Spanish

    I am going to take ASL and I was also wondering how I would be able to keep it once I got it. I didn't even think of YouTube, glad I read this
  2. Reo Vista, Shea, Activcare, also try out some adult day cares, Ryan's way or get into private care. I am actually in private care and they pay so much better. I am also applying to the acute care cna...
  3. I just started doing home health this week and I am making $17 an hour. It's perfect because I have regular hours every week so I can schedule my classes and kids appointments around. I am not going...
  4. Noro-virus Blues

    I am wearing a mask and gloves here at home because both my children have it. My oldest keeps saying he would rather be dead. I just hope they get over it without getting me sick. I know that's...
  5. I really hope you don't use Adderall or anything like it to keep you going through overnight shifts because you be putting them at risk. Most likely your coworkers will think you are tweeking and you...
  6. two weeks as a CNA, and something doesnt seem right?

    I just read your post and sorry to hear you lost your job. It's terrible when you work in an environment where everyone is so worried about getting their job done that they forget why they work there,...
  7. Nurses and Computer: Venting

    I really would speak to a charge nurse first. I wouldn't jeopardize my license. I hope venting has helped you somehow and will pray that things get better for
  8. Take state test for na tomorrow, help!!!

    I'm in California so I am not sure how different it is but they had everything separated for us. Watch a few youtube videos and right down anything on index cards. After you right it down it'll stick...
  9. Name Brands???

    Heart soul and greys anatomy are my faves when it comes to scrubs. I am plus size so these I like because they are more flattering and residents always complement me because they are cute. They are...
  10. I was working as a first time CNA at a facility doing NOC shift for two months and it was really affecting my grades so I applied at another facility. Well They offered me a job but said I should put...
  11. I would take the 8 hours. As much as I would like working less days working nights kills me. I can't sleep at night on my days off with Benadryl and my brain is really foggy while
  12. nurse assistant facility to acute care

    Thank you for the responses but actually I was asking if it will still count as experience for getting a job as a CNA in a hospital setting. I know that if I get my foot in the door at the hospital I...
  13. So for the last two months I have been working as a NOC shift CNA at a skilled nursing facility. It has been a great experience because I have worked with those that are there for rehabilitation to...
  14. Work Smells

    The smell that lingers on my hands even if I double glove.... Now that bothers me. Wash and wash my hands but after clean specific residents I already
  15. Working as a CNA help with RN employement in future?

    Excuse any grammar errors as I am sleep
  16. Working as a CNA help with RN employement in future?

    I am currently working as a CNA while attending a cc. I work the NOC shift and anyone tells you it is easier than they have never worked a night shift. We get up to 22 residents (17 is the norm)...
  17. I am applying for jobs at hospitals in my area but as a new cna with no acute experience I know it will be challenging. I have been seeing a few positions that say internal candidates only but I am...
  18. National University SD cohort 40?

    I called to speak to them regarding their prerequisites so I can do as many as possible at my cc and they told me they are changing things and she wasn't sure what other classes they were adding. Very...
  19. First cna job...no experience!

    From everything I have been reading these are reasonable fears we have days new CNAs. I have just started and so far I want to come home crying and have only been on my own three times. I hope to get...
  20. I don't know if I can do this anymore...

    I am also a new cna and I just started working in a SNF about a week and a half ago and it is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life! I go to school, have kids, and now work NOC shift as a CNA....
  21. Did you fail/pass the CNA state exam?

    Do not be intimidated by how others do. Practice your skills and watch some youtube videos because it will help. As a matter of fact I would have classmates over as we waited to test and we would...
  22. I am a new CNA (passed test December 19th 2013) and just started at a SNF last week. I had four NOC shifts of orientation and today was to be my first 7 am - 3 pm orientation. I wanted to run out of...
  23. What is your job title? CNA Where are you located? San Diego, CA What is your hourly wage? $11.50 hour ($10 + $1.50 base pay) Are you paid shift differentials? No What shift(s) do you usually work? 11...
  24. Would I be overwhelmed taking these classes?

    If you do not need the history class to transfer and you are afraid of going over your units I think dropping history class would be your best bet. Especially if you need the income (we all need an...
  25. New CNA trying to find work

    Hello everyone I just completed a CNA course here in San Diego county and on December 19, '13 passed the skills and written test. YAY!!! I am so excited. Already received my certificate and looking...