Tracy A

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1. Tell Us About Your Dream Job

   Tracy A replied to PowercarveJen's topic in General Students

   My nametag states clearly that I am a CMA, but it also says " clinic nurse" on it. That is how they choose to label me, that is not how I label myself.

2. Medical Assistants in the office

   Tracy A replied to SHELLYBELLYRN's topic in Ambulatory

   I just wanted to share my experience. I am a CMA and work at an Urgent Care clinic. I am the only clinical staff on duty. It is me, a doctor, and a receptionist. If someone comes in having a heart attack, bleeding profusely, or fresh from an MVA the ...

3. Any guys going for L.P.N.

   Tracy A replied to needatag's topic in General Students

   My college just started a new thing this year where when you finish your first year of clinicals in the ADN program, you will be able to test for LPN. Kind of a 2 for 1 I guess LOL

4. Tell Us About Your Dream Job

   Tracy A replied to PowercarveJen's topic in General Students

   Actually I love where I am at. I work at an Urgent Care clinic. I am a medical assistant now, and I do everything an RN would do. I am the only nurse there and there is no boss looking over my shoulder. I just need that peice of paper so I can do the...

5. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

   Tracy A replied to straba's topic in General Students

   Madison Area Technical College. I'm in my 2nd year of pre-req's. The waiting list is terrible..

6. ?? about Phi Theta Kappa

   Tracy A replied to Tracy A's topic in General Students

   I didn't realize that about the scholarships, well that doesn't help me any. I guess the induction ceremony will be the extent of my involvement LOL. thanks everyone!

7. Approaching hospitals about scholarships

   Tracy A replied to manna's topic in General Students

   The hospital I work for has that information in HR.

8. Jobs while in Nursing School

   Tracy A replied to MommyNurseSarah's topic in General Students

   At least in Wisconsin, CNA's are in high demand.

9. Jobs while in Nursing School

   Tracy A replied to MommyNurseSarah's topic in General Students

   The position I spoke of required no formal training, it was on site. Even working as a health unit coordinator would give you some experience. It isn't hands-on, but you would be working with doctors orders, medical terms, side by side with nurses et...

10. Jobs while in Nursing School

    Tracy A replied to MommyNurseSarah's topic in General Students

    Our smaller hospitals have positions for people to work in the ER. I can't remember the title, but they teach you to do EKG's, transport patients, basically alot of grunt work but at least you have your foot in the door. I have my RMA and work nights...

11. ?? about Phi Theta Kappa

    Tracy A replied to Tracy A's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much Marilyn! Yeah, I really want the PTK on my record, it will be something nice for a resume. I don't necessarily feel the need to be an " active" member though. Thanks for your input, and congrats to you too! I have been saying, it's a ...

12. ?? about Phi Theta Kappa

    Tracy A replied to Tracy A's topic in General Students

    That's great! Congrats to you too! My boss (a BSN) always asked me why I stressed out so much over getting straight A's. She always said prospective employers don't care what your GPA or class rank was, they just want to see that you have your liscen...

13. ?? about Phi Theta Kappa

    Tracy A replied to Tracy A's topic in General Students

    Aww that stinks!!

14. ?? about Phi Theta Kappa

    Tracy A replied to Tracy A's topic in General Students

    This was on the website.. "Membership is based primarily upon academic achievement. Invitation to membership may be extended only by the local chapter at the institution in which you are enrolled. To be eligible: you must be enrolled in a regionally ...

15. ?? about Phi Theta Kappa

    Tracy A replied to Tracy A's topic in General Students

    Thanks Manna! I am only a part- time student as well. As long as I have taken 12 credits and maintained a 4.0 apparently I am in. I have finished 17 so far.