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1. New CNA- Need advice on passing medication

   melijm replied to melijm's topic in Nursing Career

   Yes..at first he tried to administer the med alone and she refused, that's when he came to get me. She took the original med he crushed from me and then he wanted to do a "test" to see if she would...

2. New CNA- Need advice on passing medication

   melijm replied to melijm's topic in Nursing Career

   OK, great advice. Thank you. I don't want to mess this up as it's a great place with exc pay and benefits, incl 42 paid days off per year. Tonight I put my foot down and Sunday the "white" nurse is...

3. New CNA- Need advice on passing medication

   melijm posted a topic in Nursing Career

   Hello. I started my first job as a CNA in NJ last night. We are not allowed to pass meds in this state. I need advice before my shift this evening. Last night I was working under an LPN that seemed...

4. Favorite Scrubs

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

   Hello. I personally like scrubs that stretch and are soft. I have several "UA Buttersoft" from Uniform Advantage. No drawstring, flat on waist elastic band bottoms. I love them and I got 4 pair for...

5. CNA Salary in New York??

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

   OK...just reviewing all the info so it's correct. I got the job at a state run LTC facility. The pay is 13.88 and 14.88 weekends. Exc bene pkg with 17 paid holidays (!), double time for holidays and...

6. New CNA starting job search...need salary help!

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

   OK..I did ask my instructor today, although going in front of the state its for certification only. I confused it with my other license (cosmetology) where I also had to go in from of the state to...

7. New CNA starting job search...need salary help!

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

   I will definitely ask my instructor about the license issue. I have seen job postings for LNA and PCA as well as CNA here in NJ. I have an interview scheduled for the facility I was hoping for this...

8. New CNA starting job search...need salary help!

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

   Hello. I have to respond here. After completing 40 hours of class and 50 hours of clinical, today I take my final exam. Next week I get my laminated certificate which allows me to work. On 12-5 I am...

9. New CNA starting job search...need salary help!

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

   "There is no such thing as a CNA license. Even after you take your certification, you're considered unlicensed personnel." In NJ we have to be licensed. I am scheduled for the state exam in 3 weeks....

10. New CNA starting job search...need salary help!

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

    Thanks for your replies. Just to elaborate this is the 3-11 shift and the reason why I feel this way is because for my area 13-14.00 an hour is the average starting wage. I had another similar post...

11. CNA Salary in New York??

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

    I just went on my 1st interview as I will be newly licensed.I got called for a 2nd for the 3-11 shift. A LTC facility with a huge Corp that owns several and the starting wage was 12.00 and hour!! I...

12. New CNA starting job search...need salary help!

    melijm posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello. I will be done with my CNA course this week and license test is 12-5. I went on my 1st interview today at a facility in NJ that owns several others. I am doing clinical in one the same corp own...