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    Laptop options

    mindofmidwifery replied to 30pls_rn_in_trng's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're only going to be using it for light activities I'd say go for the MacBook Air! Good luck
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    I hate being a CNA

    mindofmidwifery replied to *K($$'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Even being a third year nursing
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    I hate being a CNA

    mindofmidwifery replied to *K($$'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have you tried finding a job in a hospital? Honestly, you might as well tough it out. You may end up liking it. It's not the best job in the world but knowing that I make a difference in my resident's...
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    I just got hired as an emergency department scribe. Doable with Nursing School?

    mindofmidwifery replied to Miss Infermiera2b's topic in General Students

    This is exciting :) it sounds doable but as a previous poster says, it depends on the person. I'd say start with the minimum of two shifts a week and increase if you think you can handle another shift...
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    I hate being a CNA

    mindofmidwifery replied to *K($$'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I went back and read that you're in your junior year. Have you looked into the administration/management side of nursing? I don't know anything about it but I think it's worth
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    I hate being a CNA

    mindofmidwifery replied to *K($$'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Maybe you need to reevaluate everything if you think you can't handle it? Nurses do everything that a CNA does as well as their own duties. There are different allied health careers besides
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    I hate being a CNA

    mindofmidwifery replied to *K($$'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What don't you like about
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    holiday pay

    mindofmidwifery replied to mvm2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We just get time and a half,
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    Laptop options

    mindofmidwifery replied to 30pls_rn_in_trng's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a 2011 MacBook Pro 13". It would depend on what all you would do on your computer. I use mine for photography, school, games and I have a ton of music. The good thing about the 2011 models (and...
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    low balling me with pay rate?

    mindofmidwifery replied to DreadiLocs's topic in Home Health

    DFW area? Lol I'm in MN and I know CNAs that get paid more than
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    Would you rather... ?

    mindofmidwifery replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in General Students

    All of them
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    Starting Prereqs finally!!!

    mindofmidwifery replied to Nursing24/7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They sound amazing! That's awesome
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    Convicted of murder as a teen and now a nurse

    mindofmidwifery replied to TheGooch's topic in General Nursing

    Emphasis on "way
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    Convicted of murder as a teen and now a nurse

    mindofmidwifery replied to TheGooch's topic in General Nursing

    Ummmm some of you people are ridiculous. You'd really trust a murderer with your LIFE? I guess when people think like that, anything is possible. If they were impulsive enough to act upon an emotion...
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    CNA during school

    mindofmidwifery replied to Racer1986's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm from Ohio and it's def not that way there,
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    CNA during school

    mindofmidwifery replied to Racer1986's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Where are you from?
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    CNA during school

    mindofmidwifery replied to Racer1986's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I applied for a job at a facility for disabled children and got the job but the pay was low.... I guess it just depends what your goals, including financially,
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    CNA during school

    mindofmidwifery replied to Racer1986's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Most hospitals want you to have 6 mos-year experience as a CNA. There's a slim chance even being in school for nursing will give leeway for that, since those slots are so competitive. LTC facilities...
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    CNA and CPR

    mindofmidwifery replied to CommuterChick22's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I got hired as a CNA at my facility they provided CPR/BLS training. But, they also provided my CNA
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    Unique Cna

    mindofmidwifery replied to Boomer434's topic in General Nursing

    ^^initial
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    Unique Cna

    mindofmidwifery replied to Boomer434's topic in General Nursing

    Those statements are definitely
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    CNA during school

    mindofmidwifery replied to Racer1986's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At the nursing home where I work, they have a list of students and are flexible with their schedule based off school. I'm sure it would be like this at many other facilities. Most of the students work...
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    Sick and I start work tomorrow

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

    It shouldn't effect you negatively. If anything it'll demonstrate your good work ethic
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    Introduction

    mindofmidwifery replied to NurseMuslima's topic in General Nursing

    It's better than day shift but I really miss evening shift :/ I have way too much time on my hands, especially now since I'm not taking any summer
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    Introduction

    mindofmidwifery replied to NurseMuslima's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a CNA working night shift in a nursing home. Nothing too exciting going on right