verene MSN

mental health / psychiatic nursing

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    Christian companies

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

    The agency I work for was started by a Methodist Church, but that doesn't seem to play any role in day-to-day
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    Can i still apply for job w/o BLS card?

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

    If you get an interview before you have the card, let the interviewer know that you have completed the training and are still waiting for the card to be mailed to you. Be prepared to have contact...
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    CNA New Grad $8 an hour please help!!!!

    verene replied to NewNew10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It seems a little low, but what is the min wage in your state? Min wage where I live is $9.50/hour and most CNA jobs start at $10/hour unless you are working in a hospital (which usually won't hire...
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    Failed CNA skills Exam: Appeal results?

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

    I also failed the skills portion of the exam. Frustrating to me because I passed the skills portion of classes with flying colors, because I' currently work as a NAR and because I volunteer in a...
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    Want to work in Dementia care - any advice?

    verene posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi all, I just completed my CNA training and am looking to start work in the new year. I would really like to work in a dementia/memory care unit. I'd prefer to work at a quality place that cares...
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    How did you get out of getting the Flu shot?

    verene replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Where I volunteer we have signs posted everywhere asking visitors if they have ANY flu like symptoms to either leave or wear a mask/gown. If the patient is high-risk for infection, we can turn away...
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    Asking for a raise/review when per-diem and feeling annoyed(long)

    verene replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Definitely ask for a review at some point in time. If they don't do formal reviews, just ask a manager if you can meet with them to go over your current work and what you can do to do your job better....
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    Is CNA school hard? what was your experience?

    verene replied to crunchymama91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I didn't find CNA training hard. As for looking for a school: read reviews online and see if you can talk to prior students and/or attend info sessions on the school. I did this when I was looking for...