Serendipity, PCT

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  1. NYC CNA's

    Serendipity, PCT posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It was expressed in another thread that there should be forums made for CNA's based on location. Well, here is a thread for New York City CNA's, and future CNA's from NY to post their concerns,...

  2. Do you prefer LTC, Hospital, or Live-In jobs as a CNA?

    Serendipity, PCT posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Where do you all prefer to work as a CNA: in LTC, Hospital, or Live-In, etc. and why is this your preference?? I am going to be receiving my certification soon (Hopefully) and I am curious to know...

  3. CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Serendipity, PCT posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This thread is for those of us who are enrolled in a CNA course right now, and/OR will be certified between March and April. Here is where we rant, network, and/or brag about the way our course (s)...

  4. New CNA Orientation!

    Serendipity, PCT posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    just landed my first job as a cna in a nursing home/rehab this is a very exciting time for me as i have been waiting since last year when i passed the boards to land a cna job. all this time i have...

  5. Patient Care Technician Course!

    Serendipity, PCT posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Okay: Hi everyone :redbeathe Now that I have taken, and passed my NA State Board exam, I'm ready to move on to the next phase - which is taking a PCT course - Patient Care Technician. Similarly to how...

  6. My patient fell!! now in hospital...need advice

    Serendipity, PCT replied to bluebird123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was involved in a similar situation. However, I was told that the incident needs to be reported to the Department of Health. Is it possible that a CNA can lose his/her license as a result of a...

  7. Do You Go By First Or Last Name At Work?

    Serendipity, PCT replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are too funny!!! I am very strict about privacy as well. Now, unfortunately (long story) my whole building knows my first AND last name (it's all in fun, though) - and you know I just started this...

  8. Do You Go By First Or Last Name At Work?

    Serendipity, PCT posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just curious to know. Let's get a census

  9. Do You Go By First Or Last Name At Work?

    Serendipity, PCT replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Some very interesting responses so far. . seems as if most people go by their first names. How do you feel that the name we use at work influences our professional image? Should CNA's be called by...

  10. stna hourly pay

    Serendipity, PCT replied to briardale27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm assuming you havent gotten a response because there has been numerous threads on this very subject. In order to find them, all you have to do is use the search engine. CNA pay varies based on...

  11. New CNA Orientation!

    Serendipity, PCT replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are definitely well prepared !!! From what i've gathered so far you seem to be an amazing CNA. .Cool, you get to pass meds?! I had the opportunity to work in a NH yesterday. My HH agency also...

  12. New CNA Orientation!

    Serendipity, PCT replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    thank you so much for your response!! you made some great points. the one that sticks out the most is when you suggested that i listen more than i talk; i will definitely take that to heart because i...

  13. NYC CNA's

    Serendipity, PCT replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Got the job!! *DEEP BREATH* Now all I can do is hope for the best on this ride. Believe me, it WILL be a ride; this will be my first time working in a facility as a CNA! Transferring from Home...

  14. NYC CNA's

    Serendipity, PCT replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    how are you??? you are right, it's been a while !!!!! congrats on your employment as a cna/pct; how are those facilities working out for you? still there??? yes, i will pm you or vice versa. i've...

  15. NYC CNA's

    Serendipity, PCT replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    *BUMP* How is everyone doing? It would be nice if we could make this a NYC Community Thread and we got to know each other on here! It's a small

  16. Being a Tech.

    Serendipity, PCT replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This did make me feel better. It is so easy to just get offended and ignore the big picture. I suppose this is the nature of the Healthcare field and I am the only one who can feel comfortable with me...

  17. Being a Tech.

    Serendipity, PCT posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I took a CPR/AED for the professional rescuer course recently and I encountered some girl who was a Dietitian and we were talking to an RN who was really cool, BTW. I mentioned that I was a Tech and...

  18. Being a Tech.

    Serendipity, PCT replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You know what? This is quite possible. Although her body language suggested otherwise because she turned her back to me. Lol! Maybe she is just lacking a little in the social category? Its quite...

  19. NYC CNA's

    Serendipity, PCT replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just a little update: I completed my PCT course and I am now studying for my National Patient Care Technician exam. After the exam I am going to take a CPR course and then send my resume out...

  20. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Serendipity, PCT replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Too bad I am not starting this year because I live in St. Albans as well. I'm hoping to start with the class of 2011, and I will have to take the railroad as well unless I buy a little used car for...

  21. Are you proud to be a CNA?

    Serendipity, PCT posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Okay here's the deal: Everyone here, with the exception of those of us who are still taking classes (me) has put in the work and time it takes to get certified, as a Nursing Assistant. You have all...

  22. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Serendipity, PCT replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Make sure you all keep posting here during the 2009-2010 LPN program at VEEB about your experiences, etc. BTW- Where are the 2010-2011 VEEB applicants? I hope we can keep an open forum going like the...

  23. Is anyone attending Lincoln Tech (Edison, NJ)this June?

    Serendipity, PCT replied to newlpn_chic's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    What are the entrance requirements for this

  24. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Serendipity, PCT replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    congrats to everyone who has gotten accepted into veeb for the upcoming school year! go class of 2010! :clpty: being that i have been following this...

  25. How long does it take to go from CNA to CHHA?

    Serendipity, PCT replied to jwannab's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The agency I work for does an all day In-Service for CNA's to transition into Home-Health. Usually HHA courses are about a month, though. My agency just doesn't require CNA's to take an extended...