Ninja Nurse ASN

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    Florida CNA's

    Ninja Nurse replied to combkk's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I went to Orlando Tech for my CNA, but not before FIRST becoming a VOLUNTEER at my local hospital. That's how I got my job. Getting to know the right people and showing my best abilities as a...
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    PCA? What's the difference?

    Ninja Nurse replied to Busia's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    PCA, CNA, PCT, CT, NT, lol........all the same. It's basically patient care. I'm a CT (clin tech) at a hospital but I don't work under my CNA certification. It gives me a pay increase though. I...
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    what can I expect on an Ortho/Neuro Floor?

    Ninja Nurse replied to kgillette's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi there. Im a tech(CNA) on a med/surg floor. We get alot of ortho pts. I think the best advise I got was to always be there for my nurses and keep them from having extra work to do. I also help...
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    "Acute care experience"

    Ninja Nurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    When the RN requirements at a hospital state "at least 1 year of acute care experience", does that include Nurse Tech experience too? I'm a tech now and am still working on my pre-req's, so that...
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    CNA skill test in Florida

    Ninja Nurse replied to ynotlpn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Also you can check out the prometric website. They have a checkoff list. Good
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    I'm a new tech, I wanna help you

    Ninja Nurse replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    That was awesome. Thanks a bunch!!!!!:icon_hug:I'm gonna do my best to be the best tech for my nurses. Since I'm so wet behind the ears, what should I not
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    I'm a new tech, I wanna help you

    Ninja Nurse posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    so i begin my preceptorship tomorrow. it's for 6 weeks, unless i catch on super quickly and then they'll let me roam free sooner. this is my first nursing related job and i'm super eager! well, i...
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    was it hard for you to..

    Ninja Nurse replied to Nelle84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Nelle84, VOLUNTEER!!!! It gets your foot in the door, and as soon as they find out you're working on bettering yourself, they'll be interested in helping. It may take some time, but you'll gain lots...
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    Ok, so hear's my million dollar question for the week......

    Ninja Nurse replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, I'll be on days and am in orientation right now. It's only been 2 days and I already feel less anxious about being on the floor. Mind you, our orientation is at a different location. But, I'm...
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    Ok, so hear's my million dollar question for the week......

    Ninja Nurse posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What's it like on a med/surg unit as a
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    Ok, so hear's my million dollar question for the week......

    Ninja Nurse replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

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    Nursing History

    Ninja Nurse replied to Lady_Vol's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I thought that was totally neat! Thank you for sharing. I've always admired women from that era. I wish NS was done by the hospitals
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    Ok, so hear's my million dollar question for the week......

    Ninja Nurse replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh, that sounds awesome!!! I can't wait, orientation starts tomorrow. I am an intriguing (sp?) student as I am planning to get my BSN. I just hope my nurses will be welcoming and show and teach me...
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    American system??

    Ninja Nurse replied to jimbrad121's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    yea, that's a tough one. I dunno. Sorry, but I hope you find out
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    Ok, so hear's my million dollar question for the week......

    Ninja Nurse replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I guess there aren't many hospital techs with med/surg experience on
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    I AM a CNA!!!!

    Ninja Nurse posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i passed my state exam today!!!!!!
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    Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    Ninja Nurse replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow I wish I knew about this thread! lol I passed
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    Financial Literacy!

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

    I'm so sorry that you are living with this. But let me tell you from personal experience, that your expenses almost equate mine and I get help from my Father, and I'm 33. No kids, just a doggie and...
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    Hospital Units

    Ninja Nurse replied to Katie89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm gonna be on a med/surg unit, does anyone have a description for
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    When to Start Applying for Jobs???

    Ninja Nurse replied to luvs637's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh and when you apply online, follow up the NEXT day with a phone call to the nurse recruiter at the HR office. That way you don't just become another application in the mix of all the others. They...
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    When to Start Applying for Jobs???

    Ninja Nurse replied to luvs637's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, I think it is. They want you to have experience (training program counts) and be certified. BUT, and this is a BIG BUT you can and should network. Meet as many managers and other people in...
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    I AM a CNA!!!!

    Ninja Nurse replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's awesome! Yea my orientation starts this Monday, I'm sure I will post about
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    I AM a CNA!!!!

    Ninja Nurse replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We are given an official print out of our results on site that is good for 4 months. We get mailed our certification in a few weeks also. I'm in
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    Second interview tomorrow in Hosptial

    Ninja Nurse replied to srkerk's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    YAY!!! That's AWESOME!
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    I AM a CNA!!!!

    Ninja Nurse replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks everyone!!! I don't think it has really hit me yet. All so surreal. My friend failed the exam the day b4 me, so I was freaking out. But it's over!!! I also had super easy skills for my...