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ebphillips

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  1. How much do you make as a tech?

    ebphillips replied to RCBR's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Newly Hired in North Central FL: $9.24/hr with 15% shift diff's because I work night 12's. No hospital experience and a collective year of LTC/ALF care. But they offer 90% tuition reimbursement and...

  2. L&D RN's opinions on doulas?

    ebphillips replied to mskate's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a doula, currently a CNA, looking to get into RN program and eventually work in L&D. I always had the attitude that we are all there to work as a team. I am not against you (the RN, or OB...

  3. Anyone going beyond their CNA license??

    ebphillips replied to sunflower777's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a Working while in school plan. LPN school starts in March-ish at our local tech school, I will do the LPN-RN bridge at a local CC, and either stay there in their ADN-BSN bridge and then CNM...

  4. CNA's: What's your favorite shift?

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

    I work 3p-11p Thursdays and double shifts (3-11p and 11p-7a back to back). And I have to say I like them equally. Well, maybe noc a little more because of how laid back it tends to be (unless I have...

  5. Florida CNA's

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

    Honestly, if I had the money at the time, I would have taken the 140 hour course- basically what Fl Med Prep teaches plus doing clinicals on actual people. Now that I'm in the field and working, it's...

  6. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    ebphillips replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    I was born in New England, but my family moved here when I was an infant, so I'm technically a native Floridian. At First we lived in Central FL (Ocala/Gainesville area), then NE Florida...

  7. First Week Rant

    ebphillips posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been reading through some of the other posts of this nature... I just got through my first week... one 8h, and two 16h doubles in two days. And to top it off, my doubles are night and noc shifts...

  8. Failed skills portion :(

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

    There is an appeal process for Prometric (not sure if that's the company your state uses), but I'm sure if you contact the company that proctors your exam, the should have an appeal process. I'm sorry...

  9. Would you enroll in a PCT course that didn't include EKG training?

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

    Almost every PCT posting in my area is looking for both Phlebotomy and EKG training and CNA certification and/or PCT training (which is somewhat redundant). I'm doing the same as the PP- get my...

  10. Do you feel that you were adequetely trained??

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

    Yeah, sounds like someone wanting to collect a paycheck, not someone wanting to do their job well. I have kids too- that's a BS excuse. I've already told my husband that I can't have my cell with me...

  11. Do you feel that you were adequetely trained??

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

    I know in my state (FL) you don't have to have any schooling whatsoever to take the CNA test. And most, that need to get a job ASAP (such as myself), will take a "Prep" course... which means we are...

  12. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

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

    I'm right there with you! The next class starts in March here (Clearwater,

  13. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

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

    I passed my test Saturday (8/22), and I landed a job yesterday- orientation is

  14. Florida CNA's

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

    Just as an update- I passed! Now on to finding a

  15. Florida CNA's

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

    Prometric told me that they don't run the background check until after you pass the test... normal background checks (FBI Levels) take roughly a week... so I'd guess around that

  16. Florida CNA's

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

    I had Ray too. He's a fantastic teacher! Kept things interesting. I have my test next Saturday

  17. How to count respirations?

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

    I live in FL and I was told not to tell the patient for the reasons stated- they won't breathe in a way that would be accurate. It was also suggested to put the call button on their chest and pretend...

  18. Florida CNA's

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

    I just finished Florida Med Prep in Largo (66th and Bryan Dairy) last week. Really fast paced and you MUST practice/study on your own to 'get it'. It's a challenger course, so they're basically...

  19. Florida Med Prep and fears

    ebphillips posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Maybe I've had too much time to think about this... I'm starting my CNA class Monday, and I'm concerned- 1- how relatively easy is it after you have your license to get a job? Before thinking about...

  20. TABE is kicking my butt

    ebphillips posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was wondering if anyone has any tips about the math portion of the TABE. I can convert tsp to mL, really good with measurement and fractions... but ask me to solve for y, or how long it'll be...

  21. Career Path?

    ebphillips posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been reading through the boards a bit. One of local challenger course boasts reimbursement if you're employed by one of their 'partners'. I wasn't surprised when I read that that just means...