Zalan

Zalan

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  1. Why PCT?

    Zalan replied to FuturePCT's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    LPN`s are nurses they go to school from 12 months to 18 months. LPN`s have a license and require malpractice insurance and can pass meds. Medical Assistants typical go to school for 6 months to two...

  2. The life cycle of a CNA forum member

    Zalan replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    #17. Does the complete opposite and becomes an EMT-B instead of a CNA. Realize there are less EMT-B jobs than CNA`s. Then argues with the people at the community college because the government pays...

  3. CNA's in the hospital setting

    Zalan replied to nurse2b013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my experience it is hard for a new CNA to get a job in a hospital. I worked as a Patient Care Tech for 6 months in a level 2 Trauma Center. I worked on a Orthopedic Unit, & I was not a cna. The...

  4. Two Birds with One Stone :D

    Zalan posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Okay, this is not so much CNA or even nursing related. Today, I scored a job as a Psychiatric Attendant at a Children`s Hospital . The second thing was I past my State Exam for EMT-B . Now I have to...

  5. Two Birds with One Stone :D

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

    Its pretty much the same thing as an orderly. Except, you interact alot more with the children. You act as a role model, authority figure, friend, & a caregiver. You of course provide direct...

  6. Does my resident have the right to refuse getting weighed?

    Zalan replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    NVM my

  7. New CNA no job..Should I take fastfood job?

    Zalan replied to barbiebish_91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Take what ever job that you can. Have you tried a Temp Agency? You would be suprised how many Temp Agency have opening for a CNA. I`m not talking about home health care agency. I mean a real temp...

  8. Looking for some Advice on a Non-nursing degree

    Zalan posted a topic in General Nursing

    The School I`m attending offers a Clinical Support degree program, & just finished 2010 fall semester. One day I`d like to be a Medic, & just finished my EMT-B class with an A. I loved my...

  9. Looking for some Advice on a Non-nursing degree

    Zalan replied to Zalan's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everone for the Feedback. I`m getting the same replies on a EMT/Medic forum I

  10. Looking for some Advice on a Non-nursing degree

    Zalan replied to Zalan's topic in General Nursing

    Yes there is a Paramedic program to. I was thinking of taking this before going into the Paramedic. Didn`t feel I learned enough stuff in the 4 month Emt-B

  11. (Non-Nursing Degree) Clinical Support

    Zalan posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Presently, I just finished my Emt-B class with an A. Felt like it was a Medical Crash course of 16 weeks. We basically learned our ABC`s, & 13 Skill Sheets for Practicals. Don`t get me wrong the...

  12. (Non-Nursing Degree) Clinical Support

    Zalan replied to Zalan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Any advice? Is this a question I should have asked in another

  13. pct/nurse tech wages

    Zalan replied to k_r_ah's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    In 2009 it was $9.05/hr as a Brand New Tech in Southern

  14. Write-up and Promoted all in same week!????

    Zalan replied to leelee10's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    1) Request a transfer to another Unit 2) Find another Job 3) Put up with it till you can get the transfer 4) Bring your concerns up to your boss 5) Rock the boat, & hope for the

  15. Any tips for working a 12 hour shift?

    Zalan replied to Christine90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Before work like everone else said good shoes, water, & I prefer double thick foam inserts. After work: Epsom Salt Warm Bath Icy Hot & your choice of Pain

  16. (Non-Nursing Degree) Clinical Support

    Zalan replied to Zalan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    RN: General Education####APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology I3####APHY 102 Anatomy and Physiology II3####ENGL 111 English Composition 3 IVYT 1XX Life Skills Elective1 - 3XXXXXXMATH 13X Mathematics...

  17. (Non-Nursing Degree) Clinical Support

    Zalan replied to Zalan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    General Education APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology I3 APHY 102 Anatomy and Physiology II3 ENGL 111 English Composition 3 IVYT 1XX Life Skills Elective1 - 3 MATH 1XX Mathematics Elective3 XXXX XXX...

  18. (Non-Nursing Degree) Clinical Support

    Zalan replied to Zalan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Paramedic: General Education APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology I3 APHY 102 Anatomy and Physiology II3**COMM XXX Communications Elective3 ENGL 111 English Composition 3 IVYT 1XX Life Skills Elective1 -...

  19. Anyone done a Hybrid CNA class?

    Zalan posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I`m trying to figure out how to get CNA cert without messing up next semester schedule. Presently, I`m a full-time worker/student & part-time dad. Next semester I`m looking at Intoduction to...

  20. Question on what is an Emergency Care Technician...?

    Zalan replied to WCSU1987's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Techs that work in the ER can start IV`s if it is hospital policy. Two local hospitals were I live. Do let ER Techs start IV`s in the ER. Its a actual job requirement. However, PCT`s that work on the...

  21. What states require only CNA license to work in a hospital?

    Zalan replied to Cherryrizzo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don`t even need CNA to work in hospitals in Indiana. Requirements are up to the descreation of the

  22. RN/Paramedic on a Rig?

    Zalan posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just started the process of going after an Associate in Paramedic Science, probable got 2 1/2 to 3 yrs to go. I was thinking after this a ASN would be a good degree to accompany it. Especially with...

  23. Anyone done a Hybrid CNA class?

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

    I have to refigure my plan. College advisor got back to me. Even though the school offers the class, its not approved for pell grant or student loans. I`ll have to wait till they cash out tution...

  24. RN/Paramedic on a Rig?

    Zalan replied to Zalan's topic in General Nursing

    I meant to say was looking into getting a ASN after getting a Associates of Paramedic Science. Not at the same

  25. Non-visualized Airways?

    Zalan posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I`m an Emt-b student, & had a question. Can Nurses RN or LPN insert non-visualized airways? I know Docs, Resporatory Therapist, & Emts can do this. Thanks for any