MikeDee1234

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1. Problem with nurses as pct. Should I just quit?

   MikeDee1234 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I am currently a pct at hospital. I am beginning to run into a problem with nurses and management. Some nurses are beginning to say/lie about me not doing my job like not answering call lights or wandering around leaving my unit. All of which is ...

2. CNA from ortho transferring to ICU

   MikeDee1234 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I am currently a PCT in orthopedics and I was just offered a position for ICU at a hospital much closer to home. The problem is that, I get mixed reactions from other PCT's that have worked in ICU. Some say its great and others say its boring becau...

3. CNA Pediatric ICU, not a good fit for me?

   MikeDee1234 replied to MikeDee1234's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks everyone, I got the offer. I think I was just really nervous, causing doubt in myself.

4. CNA Pediatric ICU, not a good fit for me?

   MikeDee1234 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I was called for an interview for pediatric ICU as a pct, but there is one problem. The more i thought about it, the more I think my personality may not be a good fit for this unit. I am also a male which may hurt my chances as well. My biggest conc...

5. 2 months as CNA/PCT in hospital, still struggling

   MikeDee1234 replied to MikeDee1234's topic in CNA/MA

   I will try and write things down next time. The main concern I have now is, when I am in the middle of ambulating a patient and I get a call from a nurse to do something. Then I would have to remember what to do next, as well as call lights. The hos...

6. 2 months as CNA/PCT in hospital, still struggling

   MikeDee1234 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I have been a pct 2 months now working part time and I am still kind of struggling. My floor gets around 6-7 patients per pct. I am somewhat forgetful sometimes. It's not like I am just sitting around doing nothing but the fact is I am so busy, I...

7. Too dumb to be a nurse?

   MikeDee1234 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I just started my pct training for a hospital. Thing is that I am the only person in the class struggling with some of the skill tests. I sometimes forget 1 step in the procedure and when they ask a question reagarding the procedue, i freeze up and d...

8. Should I call hr back or move on?

   MikeDee1234 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I was called in for a last second interview for a cna position at a hospital last Friday. They called me on Friday expecting me to come in within 2 hours for the interview. I had no time to prepare and HR, DON, and former cna instructor knew it when ...

9. Should I just quit nursing?

   MikeDee1234 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I am not sure if I will be a good nurse after my experience as a CNA in a nursing home. I just finished my 5 day orientation at the nursing home and started working myself 2 days ago. I am given 11 residents who ranged from semi dementia to somewhat ...

10. Does CNA experience in nursing homes help get jobs in hospitals?

    MikeDee1234 posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I was wondering if CNA experience in nursing homes would help me get a job as a PCT at a hospital? I know it wont hurt my chances, but I don't want to get burned out before I even start my nursing program for something that may not help me that much ...

11. Working as a CNA help with RN employement in future?

    MikeDee1234 posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I was wondering if working as a CNA will help me in the future to find a job as an RN? I currently work at a grocery store and its easy and stress free(for the most part) But I just got several interviews as a CNA for nursing homes. Should I quit my ...

12. Need resume help for CNA, no related experience

    MikeDee1234 posted a topic in Job Hunt

    My resume is a mess. I have been having trouble finding a single hospital or even nursing home that will give me a chance. I had one hospital give me a chance but I blew the interview. I was wondering if there is anything wrong with my resume or is ...

13. Email HR for feedback?

    MikeDee1234 posted a topic in Job Hunt

    This was my second interview with this hospital and the HR was nice enough to give me feedback about why I was not selected last time.(Didn't talk enough) (I also didn't answer some questions well enough in my opinion) So she gave me another chance a...

14. Personality holding me back?

    MikeDee1234 posted a topic in Career Support

    I was told by an HR manager after two different interviews(cna position), that I do not talk enough.(Although it is an interview, I am nervous) But to me, I talk enough in interviews. I know nursing requires a lot of people interaction, but I am st...

15. Interviewer didn't like me from the start?

    MikeDee1234 replied to MikeDee1234's topic in Career Support

    She looked away and grabbed a folder instead. Maybe she didnt see my hand. The other RN did though