Zalan

Zalan

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  1. Client Transport, & Home Health Aide

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

    We`ll found out if you work for a Home Health Agency. Personel Automotive insurance doese not cover you incase of accident. It has to be Commercial Automotive Insurance. If you are to transport...

  2. Agency

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

    Becarefull of agency or caregiver services. Past few weeks my wife has tried her hand as a Home Health Aide with NO prevous experience or NO TRAINNING. First Agency gave her a trainer for 1 day....

  3. Do you ever think of going the EMT/Paramedic route?

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

    I can believe a CNA or Tech can make more than a EMT, however its hard to believe one could make more than Paramedic. Base pay for a EMT can be from $8/hr to $10/hr on average in Indiana. A Paramedic...

  4. Question about working in a hospital

    Zalan replied to mari12345's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Foileys all depend on state laws to be honest. In Indiana, & Kentucky a CNA can not insert a foiley weither its a straight cath or anchored. Were as a PCA in Indiana I can insert a Cath. In...

  5. Question about working in a hospital

    Zalan replied to mari12345's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I`m not a CNA, but a PCA. I`ve never known of a law that says a CNA can`t take Blood Sugar. Its not hard, & just takes a little practice. The Hospital should offer you trainning in it. Probable...

  6. CNA to RN woes

    Zalan replied to dorselm's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a PCA or a Tech I have always found its much easier for 2 ppl to do than 1. Hate to say it, but clean up is the reason Tech`s are their. Page us that is what we are their for. A Nurse & Tech...

  7. CNA/ PCA whats the difference?

    Zalan replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It really depends on your state laws to be honest. I live in the state of Indiana. Presently, I work as a PCA. Being a PCA in Indiana doesen`t require any license. Were being a CNA doese. However,...

  8. Frustration, & Classes

    Zalan posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you ever have one of those days that drives you insane? Back in December I took the entrance exam for local community college. The exam placed me in classes I`m not yet ready for. The course I`m...

  9. Getting a hospital job

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

    I got hired in as a PCA with no prior experience in the medical field. All though I did put on my application that I was going to school for nursing. The fact that I asked for 3rd shift, & being...

  10. what was your starting salary as a ..................

    Zalan replied to DVDWIFE1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As a New Hire I`m looking at 10.20/hr on nights with no experience as a PCT in a hospital. Would be $9.20/hr on days, however left a job making $12/hr after 10 yrs. Yes Walmart, & Sams clubs pay...

  11. Breaking CNA contracts

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

    Not that I would recomend it, but you could always get fired. I would look to see if they have a clause in the contract about firing. If the clause demands that you repay for the course if your fired....

  12. Should I do EMT or CNA?

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

    I`d say base it on your finacial needs. Do research in your area to see who makes the most. I hate to say it but in my area experienced CNA make more than experienced EMT`s. In my area of the country...

  13. Working in Ortho as a PCA/PCT what should I know?

    Zalan posted a topic in General Nursing

    I`m going to get my LPN, but I`m starting off as a PCA/PCT. I will be working in Ortho on 3rd shift in December. The Hospital I work at has a 5 day PCA trainning class. & after 30 days follows up...

  14. Working Full-Time while going to school?

    Zalan posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In January I will start college for the first time. If I was younger this would have been easier. However, I have a family, mortage, car payment, & 2 wonderful collies. I`m the main provider for...

  15. Working in Ortho as a PCA/PCT what should I know?

    Zalan replied to Zalan's topic in General Nursing

    Thank You for some info!!!! This is one of those make or break type things. & it is really like russian rullet in todays economy, with a family as head of

  16. Starting School in the Spring any tips?

    Zalan posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Starting school in Spring to work toward my LPN. First semester I will be taking English Composition, & Basic Algebra. Later I will be taking Psychology, Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2. Is there...

  17. Can High Blood Pressure keep one from getting hired at a hospital?

    Zalan posted a topic in General Nursing

    Will High Blood Pressure keep a person from getting hired at a hospital? I start in December at a local hospital as a PCT. Gave a 30 day notice to my current employer. & was canned one day after...

  18. concorde career college

    Zalan replied to christina714's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Way to much money. LPN program tution shouldn`t be more than $5000 at most for tution. & at local commutiee college its about $8000 to $9000 for tution for the ASN program for getting your RN....

  19. Working Full-Time while going to school?

    Zalan replied to Zalan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    After speaking with my Admission Advisor. It sounds like I have year to go before being able to enter into LPN program . Belive it or not Algebra is what killed me. Took the local Compass test for the...

  20. Soon to be nursing student seeking advice.

    Zalan replied to Zalan's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure what the pay for PCT is. The Psychic Attendant pays close to what I make now. & thats after working the same place for 10 yrs. As for what kinda of nursing career. You gave me something...

  21. Soon to be nursing student seeking advice.

    Zalan posted a topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, if this is the wrong forum to post in. In January of 2009 I will start College after being out of High School for 14+ years. Decide after 10+ years working as a Stocker/forklift driver its time...

  22. Soon to be nursing student seeking advice.

    Zalan replied to Zalan's topic in General Nursing

    There a waiting list for the RN program, & there is not a waiting list atm for LPN program. I know I have enough money to do the LPN program after cracking open the 401k. & was going to use...

  23. Soon to be nursing student seeking advice.

    Zalan replied to Zalan's topic in General Nursing

    I`ve worked 3rds for 10 yrs, wife works days, & son goese to preschool. Don`t see my family much as it is now