MrsMeg

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1. Techs don't like to be asked to do "scut" work

   MrsMeg replied to ABQLNDRN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm just wondering are the "tech's" in your hospital CST's or CFA's??? You said they assist in delivery and in my area you basicaly need to be a certified Surgical Tech in order to do that. We have patient care tech's, and surgical tech's in L&D

2. Phlebotomy course?

   MrsMeg replied to mlisk589's topic in General Nursing

   You could try checking into your local community college. Mine offers a Phlebotomy class that is seperate from the Phlebotomy program. It's intended for Allied Health Professionals, you just have to show proof of your certification or registration be...

3. Waubonsee Community College - CNA

   MrsMeg replied to MrsMeg's topic in Illinois

   Thanks KimSki, Do we have to purchase the Uniform from School or can we use any uniform store? Is CNA the only thing you took at Waubonsee? I am doing this class first because well it's the basics and the stepping stone for everything. After CNA I ...

4. Stethescope & Blood Pressure Monitor

   MrsMeg replied to maija's topic in Uniform/Gear

   My husband just ordered me a Classic II SE from allheart.com for Christmas and he paid extra and waited an extra week to have it laser engraved (so it doesn't walk off) but when it arrived there was no engraving on it. Needless to say he now has to s...

5. Don't know if I am cut out for Nursing???

   MrsMeg posted a topic in General Students

   i am beginning my cna program in january and was planning to start my nursing pre req's after that but now after reading some of the articles and posts on here i am seriously starting to doubt myself. i want to be a nurse but i just don't know if i w...

6. Where to Purchase???

   MrsMeg replied to MrsMeg's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I am working toward doing that, but right now since I work full time I will be taking CNA, Phlebotomy, and EKG. Then I'll see about gettin A&P and some other's done. I would like to just do it all at once full time but you can't do that when you ...

7. Where to Purchase???

   MrsMeg posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   Hello, I am begining my CNA course in January and will need to purchase a stethoscope, gait belt, and blood pressure cuff. I am torn between the Littmann Clasic II SE, and the Cardio III. I am looking to get the best price online without getting rip...

8. Plus Size scrub advice

   MrsMeg replied to Miss Lori's topic in Uniform/Gear

   You can try http://www.scrubshopper.com/ they carry up to 5X in Landau. Good Luck! :)

9. Waubonsee Community College - CNA

   MrsMeg posted a topic in Illinois

   hello, i was wondering if anyone is enrolled in or taken the cna course at waubonsee community college? i am currectly enrolled to begin in january and have contacted the dean's assistant and the course teacher but am not getting any follow up from t...

10. CNA Pay Options

    MrsMeg replied to mikejjmay's topic in CNA/MA

    You are correct you don't need CNA to take Phlebotomy or EKG, but where I live in order to take the shorter class for EKG or Phlebotomy you would need to be licensed in any Allied Health career. Or you can take the entire Phlebotomy or EKG program. H...

11. CNA Pay Options

    MrsMeg replied to mikejjmay's topic in CNA/MA

    I am in the same boat, 28 and now deciding that I want to do something other then stare at a computer all day. I have been working in sales and data entry for 10 years now and it's time for a change. I'm begining my CNA course in January. Friday even...

12. Chicago Burbs Pay Rate for CNA/PCT

    MrsMeg replied to MrsMeg's topic in Illinois

    No, Mine is at Waubonsee Community College

13. Chicago Burbs Pay Rate for CNA/PCT

    MrsMeg posted a topic in Illinois

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone has experance with what the pay rates are as a CNA or PCT in Hospitals around the Chicago Burbs area? (Oswego, Aurora, Naperville, Downers Grove) I am begining a CNA course in January and plan to continue my educatio...

14. FREE Full CNA Video Course

    MrsMeg replied to blueyesue's topic in CNA/MA

    This is great, I am currectly registered for a CNA class that doesn't start until January and I have been trying to do research online before the class starts but I haven't been able to find much. Thank you so much for posting this!