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  1. CNA or Multi-skilled Medical Tech??

    Shante1985 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello everyone. My name is Shante and I've been lurking on this board for a couple of days. I started college in 2003 with the idea of getting my bachelors in Biology and moving on to medical school....

  2. I AM a CNA!!!!

    Shante1985 replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :anpom:YAY!!!! :anpom: :ancong!: You must be so excited and relieved. Have you started looking for work yet?? Good

  3. Yea, they fired me......

    Shante1985 replied to sonomala's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I too know what it is like to be happy about being fired from a job. I HATED the job with a passion since my first week there and was soooo happy when I was let go. I told my then supervisor, "Thank...

  4. Any studying tips?? How do you study??

    Shante1985 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey guys! I've just started my phlebotomy class on Monday and we were given homework. We have to read chapter 1, do the worksheet (although we don't have to turn it in, our instructor gave us the...

  5. Any studying tips?? How do you study??

    Shante1985 replied to Shante1985's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for all of the tips! So far I'm doing pretty good, we've had two quizzes and I've gotten a 100 and 105 respectively. I will definitely use the flashcards, reading the chapter and jotting down...

  6. CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Shante1985 replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No, but I figured we'd start another one in May. I won't be finished my course until late June early July but I still post here. If you aren't graduating until a later time, it's ok, you can post here...

  7. CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Shante1985 replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, we will get to practice on the mannys too but that will be in the lab. Our first lab will be next Wednesday. As far as opting out, I'm not sure. I didn't even ask our instructor. Needles and...

  8. CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Shante1985 replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey guys! I hope everyone is doing well. Last night was the first night of my Multi-Skilled Med. Tech. course. I thought we'd start with the CNA class first but we've started with Phlebotomy. It's a...

  9. CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Shante1985 replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks so much. I was bummed about it, I still am kinda. I am relieved that my insurance will cover it but I also know that now my very low rate ($120/mo) will go up. So I'm kinda worried about that...

  10. CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Shante1985 replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Awesome!! That's great news! I'm glad to hear it. :ancong!: You must be so

  11. CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Shante1985 replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So, I had to work Sunday evening and we left early because the snow had started and we knew the storm was coming. I had no idea it was going to snow so much, usually it just passes us over or it's...

  12. CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Shante1985 replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Miiszkim I had no idea you were in Maryland too. What part if you don't mind me asking? I'm in Baltimore. Where did you take your course? I had no idea that to work at an LTC you had to be licensed as...

  13. CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Shante1985 replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks. The Multi-Skilled Medical Technician course is offered here in Baltimore at the local CC. It seemed like a better course to take because it doesn't just cover CNA. It includes the following...

  14. CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Shante1985 replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I guess I can officially join this thread now because I just got approved to register for my Multi-Skilled Medical Technician course. YAY!! I'm soooo excited! I'm definitely going to celebrate this...

  15. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    Shante1985 replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I guess you didn't read the rest of my post where I said I wanted to be a PCT in a hospital while I finish my bachelors in Bio. I figured I'd be killing two birds with one stone, I want to work in the...

  16. NEWBIE

    Shante1985 replied to happycreeklady's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, I took the TABE test to get federal funding. I've already picked out the course that I want to take. Now I'm just waiting to see if my application got approved. Keeping my fingers crossed. When...

  17. CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Shante1985 replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    WOW!! It sounds like you're very lucky to be working there. I've read plenty of horror stories on this board about crappy LTCs and it kinda has me nervous about when I start working as a CNA. Where...

  18. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    Shante1985 replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    LOL OIC Well I'll be starting my class (hopefully!!) in March. I plan to work as a CNA or PCT while finishing undergrad and I plan on going to med school after that. I'll be sure to remember all of...

  19. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    Shante1985 replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What's wrong with med students? Why do you hate them? Do they work on your floor or something? Just

  20. I found another cna job..

    Shante1985 replied to adorblepuppy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm glad everything worked out for you. congratulations on the new job. :yeah:It sounds like a really nice place to work. When do you start? You must be

  21. Starting to freak out!!!

    Shante1985 replied to evie119's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    SPITTING?!?! Ughhh. How do you handle those types of situations? I don't know what I'd do if someone spit on me, that is soo disgusting. What do you do when a patient is spitting, punching, and/or...

  22. CNA or Multi-skilled Medical Tech??

    Shante1985 replied to Shante1985's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you so much for your reply. ITA 100% with everything you've said. That is why I decided to just wait to take the MSMT course. I went to meet with the administrative asst. to the program and she...

  23. Red Cross CNA Program

    Shante1985 replied to Anikka's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think the CNA program at the American Red Cross is a wonderful idea. I know of a few people who've taken it and they said it was pretty good. Also $800 is fairly cheap and it's not that long of a...

  24. CNA or Multi-skilled Medical Tech??

    Shante1985 replied to Shante1985's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you for your advice. Since HS I've known that I want to become a doctor. And I figured that I'd probably be in my early 30s once I finally finished with medical school and that is pretty young I...

  25. CNA or Multi-skilled Medical Tech??

    Shante1985 replied to Shante1985's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks. That's what I was thinking too. But I've thought it over and since the hospital is where I really want to work I figure the MSMT course is the best option. Besides both courses at both...