ebphillips

ebphillips specializes in hope L&D/OB. 2nd-Geriatrics. 3rd Peds..

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1. How much do you make as a tech?

   ebphillips replied to RCBR's topic in Technicians

   Newly Hired in North Central FL: $9.24/hr with 15% shift diff's because I work night 12's. No hospital experience and a collective year of LTC/ALF care. But they offer 90% tuition reimbursement and a nurse grant for continuing education, so I'll li...

2. L&D RN's opinions on doulas?

   ebphillips replied to mskate's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am a doula, currently a CNA, looking to get into RN program and eventually work in L&D. I always had the attitude that we are all there to work as a team. I am not against you (the RN, or OB for that matter) and I hope you don't have preconce...

3. Anyone going beyond their CNA license??

   ebphillips replied to sunflower777's topic in CNA/MA

   I have a Working while in school plan. LPN school starts in March-ish at our local tech school, I will do the LPN-RN bridge at a local CC, and either stay there in their ADN-BSN bridge and then CNM (Masters) or going to a direct entry midwifery scho...

4. CNA's: What's your favorite shift?

   ebphillips replied to DreamyEyes's topic in CNA/MA

   I work 3p-11p Thursdays and double shifts (3-11p and 11p-7a back to back). And I have to say I like them equally. Well, maybe noc a little more because of how laid back it tends to be (unless I have a certain set of residents... then it's hell!)......

5. Florida CNA's

   ebphillips replied to combkk's topic in CNA/MA

   Honestly, if I had the money at the time, I would have taken the 140 hour course- basically what Fl Med Prep teaches plus doing clinicals on actual people. Now that I'm in the field and working, it's taking me longer to get ADL's done whereas I'm wo...

6. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

   ebphillips replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida

   I was born in New England, but my family moved here when I was an infant, so I'm technically a native Floridian. At First we lived in Central FL (Ocala/Gainesville area), then NE Florida (Jacksonville) and now my husband and I live in Tampa Bay (Pin...

7. First Week Rant

   ebphillips posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I've been reading through some of the other posts of this nature... I just got through my first week... one 8h, and two 16h doubles in two days. And to top it off, my doubles are night and noc shifts together. My LTC only gives you three shifts to ...

8. Failed skills portion :(

   ebphillips replied to BossBadger's topic in CNA/MA

   There is an appeal process for Prometric (not sure if that's the company your state uses), but I'm sure if you contact the company that proctors your exam, the should have an appeal process. I'm sorry you had such a picky nurse. Much luck next time ...

9. Would you enroll in a PCT course that didn't include EKG training?

   ebphillips replied to Miwila's topic in CNA/MA

   Almost every PCT posting in my area is looking for both Phlebotomy and EKG training and CNA certification and/or PCT training (which is somewhat redundant). I'm doing the same as the PP- get my experience as a CNA, which is a HUGE part of any PCT's ...

10. Do you feel that you were adequetely trained??

    ebphillips replied to greeniebean's topic in CNA/MA

    Yeah, sounds like someone wanting to collect a paycheck, not someone wanting to do their job well. I have kids too- that's a BS excuse. I've already told my husband that I can't have my cell with me on the floor, but he will have every phone number...

11. Do you feel that you were adequetely trained??

    ebphillips replied to greeniebean's topic in CNA/MA

    I know in my state (FL) you don't have to have any schooling whatsoever to take the CNA test. And most, that need to get a job ASAP (such as myself), will take a "Prep" course... which means we are "trained to take and pass the test" (my instructor'...

12. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    ebphillips replied to jb2u's topic in CNA/MA

    I'm right there with you! The next class starts in March here (Clearwater, FL)

13. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    ebphillips replied to jb2u's topic in CNA/MA

    I passed my test Saturday (8/22), and I landed a job yesterday- orientation is today!!

14. Florida CNA's

    ebphillips replied to combkk's topic in CNA/MA

    Just as an update- I passed! Now on to finding a job.

15. Florida CNA's

    ebphillips replied to combkk's topic in CNA/MA

    Prometric told me that they don't run the background check until after you pass the test... normal background checks (FBI Levels) take roughly a week... so I'd guess around that long.