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  1. CNA Schedules

    Feathers replied to jenni82104's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I work 8's. My unit no longer has CNA's doing 12's, that decision was made before my employment. Some CNA's on the other units do 12's, but they need to buddy up w/someone for coverage. If by part...

  2. Wild Color Stethoscope?

    Feathers replied to tofutti's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I personally bought the gray Littman Cardiology III from Allheart.com for nursing school. Everyone has black, so I wanted mine to be a little different, but still be able to have a versitile color. I...

  3. How to leave work at work..

    Feathers replied to Hausfrau's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree! Find a hobby, even if it's just playtime with your baby. For instance... I watch/feed the birds in my yard (for a few years now, even before I worked as a PCT) & it helps to shake even...

  4. Nursing School Acceptance Letters for this FALL

    Feathers replied to GGT1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got mine today! I was accepted into my CC RN program, starting Sept. 08. Congrats to those that got em & good luck to those still

  5. why are we technicians?

    Feathers replied to FlGasman's topic in General Nursing

    All my nurses introduce themselves as nurses. They usually say "Hi I'm so & so & i'll be your nurse for the next x amount of hours." It's done on all shifts, even nocs (my

  6. Should I get my plebotomy certification?

    Feathers replied to CNAinNeb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I agree w/Pagandeva, it will def help you. I am a new CNA, & recently finished an intensive phleb course (6 months). Knowing how to already draw blood helped me get a PCT job at a hosptial...

  7. Only Geriatrics?

    Feathers replied to chavaries's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So true. I'd say about 60% of our pts on my med/surg unit are elderly & a good majority of those elderly pts are

  8. CNA questions, pay...

    Feathers replied to babywearingdoula's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a new PCT at a hospital in IL. My base w/no experience is $11.00, I get a $1.00 more for nights (my shift) & .75 cents for weekends. It was a major pay cut for me too, my background is in...

  9. how many patients do you have

    Feathers replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Usually 12, but if the other tech calls off it's 24. Even though I work at a hospital, we are seeing a lot of completes lately. It's been feeling more like a nursing home... but w/all the extra tech...

  10. New CNA on New Rehab Job (LONG)

    Feathers replied to grid_iron_gurl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good to hear things are getting better along the way. I'm a new PCT & I can totally commiserate w/the whole not knowing which room you're in & the head spinning. You have the right attitude,...

  11. Sooo Nervous!!!

    Feathers replied to ConfusedStudent3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats to you both!

  12. Are you comfortable being a CNA?

    Feathers replied to pumpkin1984's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, I am a new PCT & just started my first job. So far, it's going well. Not sure if I am 100% comfortable yet, but I can see myself getting there. The PCT's work as a team & also work well...

  13. Close to breaking... seriously.

    Feathers replied to SICU Queen's topic in General Nursing

    *hugs* I'm not even a student yet, so I have no words of wisdom. Just wanted to show some

  14. How many females are "peeking" in this forum?

    Feathers replied to caliber's topic in Men in Nursing

    I actually lurk on this entire site, as you can see I rarely post. Ironically enough, the 'crying' thread caught my attention. Curiosity, I guess. I'm not even a student yet, was planning to start my...

  15. Male nurse crying!!!

    Feathers replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes, agreed, that is one amazing photo... I teared up just now myself. Loved reading your 'thank you' post as well. Rock on!

  16. I would like to know about jobs for cna's that can draw blood?

    Feathers replied to nymia78's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I'm a new CNA/PCT. Well I finished 3 months ago, but haven't worked as one yet. I was just offered a job at the local hospital (Chicago area) & drawing blood is w/in the PCT's scope here....

  17. Tattoos and nursing

    Feathers replied to PrincessJessica's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be starting LPN classes later this year & I have 6 tats (1 on each shoulder blade, lower back, pelvic/hip area, ankle & foot), all can be 'hidden' so I am not worried. Regarding...

  18. Please tell me that it WILL get better...

    Feathers replied to couldntbhappier's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have just completed my CNA course & I was a little overwhelmed at first, even more during my very first clinical (& I've been in school chipping away at RN pre-req's part time for 3 years...

  19. Any LPN programs in Illinois?

    Feathers replied to candyjacks's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi all, I found this link while I was looking for some LPN program info, figured I'd post it here too.

  20. Embarassed -- Reading Blood Pressure

    Feathers replied to Seven, RN2b's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I am currently taking my CNA classes. I always thought that I had a problem w/BP's. It turns out, I just couldn't hear it. I bought an ADC BP/Stethescope combo kit & it's great. It should run...