evaughan

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1. ED Tech

   evaughan replied to Dom3269's topic in Technicians

   I was just hired as an emergency nurse tech for an urgent care. I only have my CNA license and they trained me in splinting and phlebotomy. I take vitals, assist nurses and doctors in procedures, clean rooms, log patients, run labs, etc.

2. PCT job interview, going to have a written quiz

   evaughan replied to MikeDee1234's topic in Technicians

   I just got hired as an emergency nurse tech for a hospital and they asked 5 situational questions before my interview.

3. How much experience do I need before a hospital will look at me?

   evaughan replied to futuresctRN's topic in Technicians

   I got a job as an emergency nurse tech in urgent care with only my CNA and 3 months clinical experience for the class. I volunteered for a local hospital as well. I only had 10 years experience in customer service before this hospital job…just keep a...

4. hand washing on state test question

   evaughan replied to Nurseeverywhere's topic in CNA/MA

   Just calm down! lol. you seem smart, you will do fine. and you really can't wash your hands too much.

5. Oh man bp is tough

   evaughan replied to Nurseeverywhere's topic in CNA/MA

   Just keep practicing. Close your eyes and focus on the thump thump lol. Those teaching stethoscopes are HORRIBLE. I had that same problem in my CNA class. I just practiced a ton on everyone that would let me. Try doing it in a quite room and focusing...

6. CNA and Phlebotomy

   evaughan replied to cands2365's topic in CNA/MA

   I would find a position that would train you in phlebotomy for free. I got a job as a tech at a local hospital and they trained me for free. Obviously I don't have a phlebotomy certification but I am able to do labs and blood draws within my hospital...

7. how to land a hospital job

   evaughan replied to Terahmrtnz's topic in CNA/MA

   I agree with a lot of the other posters. Volunteering for the hospital you want to work at is helpful, people start to know your name and face. Who you know is a big part of getting hired at a hospital with little to no experience and only your CNA l...

8. Getting a CNA job while in nursing school

   evaughan replied to immunetogravity's topic in CNA/MA

   I would say just keep applying like crazy. I got my CNA license in June and didn't get hired until this month (november). I just applied to every position open in my area. With 6 years of customer service experience you definitely have experience wit...

9. CNA Training

   evaughan replied to onlyme11's topic in CNA/MA

   I didn't study at all during my CNA class and I passed the written exam and clinical exam without any problem. If you pay attention in class and are already taking classes for nursing, you should have no problem with the CNA training/class.

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

    evaughan replied to melijm's topic in CNA/MA

    In Kansas City, MO you're lucky if you get $10 an hour as a CNA. I would be extremely happy with $12 an hour starting out in a LTC facility. Hospitals tend to pay more. I was recently hired as a nurse tech in a hospital starting at $14 an hour.

11. hospital vs home health vs LTC

    evaughan replied to lossholly's topic in CNA/MA

    I love the hospital setting! I did my CNA training for 3 months in a LTC Alzheimer's specialty unit and it was HARD. A lot of the CNA's didn't care, most of the nurses I encountered were lazy and didn't want to help and the patients were left alone w...