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  1. PCAs on med/surg

    nerol replied to Kdrenee's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Welcome to the medsurg world:) You will find it is very busy and its a fast paced environment. I cannot stress enough to use proper body mechanics, always raise the bed up so you are not bending over....

  2. University of Cincinnati Accelerated program and job outlook

    nerol replied to slb25's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi, I know you said you have to stay in Cincy but new grads in the Middletown area earn around $23.00 per hour on day shift. You can go to UC's website and enter in the classes you would like to take...

  3. STNA in Dayton Ohio

    nerol replied to MommyOf20711's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi you can try Miami Valley Career Technology Center or see if you can find a program that will let you make payments. Good

  4. PCT on Mother/Baby unit

    nerol replied to Scarlettz's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    You can also apply for positions as a patient transporter or dietary, housekeeping just to get your foot in the door. I once felt the way you feel about medsurg but I had to make what I think was a...

  5. PCT on Mother/Baby unit

    nerol replied to Scarlettz's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Some of the hospitals here don't require a CNA or STNA license for employment. Check the hospital's website and see what they require. It definitely can't hurt but they can be expensive so do your...

  6. PCT on Mother/Baby unit

    nerol replied to Scarlettz's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Thanks for the info we have the same plan I will be applying to an accelerated BSN program next fall and I took the medsurg position to get my foot in the hospital door. Labor and delivery is my dream...

  7. I did it and its so clear now

    nerol replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I strongly encourage you to speak with HR reps at the places you think you may want to work. In Ohio, hospitals prefer BSN prepared nurses and are requiring ADN nurses to go back to school....

  8. PCT on Mother/Baby unit

    nerol replied to Scarlettz's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hi, I currently work on a medsurg floor and I hoping to switch to a mother baby unit. Can you give me an idea of how your work shift goes?

  9. Fall Semester 2012

    nerol replied to ginna121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking A&P I plus the lab and Human Nutrition this fall. Good luck to everyone, we are all one step

  10. Anyone NOT feel like they got hit by a truck?

    nerol replied to Glycerine82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been doing this for only 3 months on a medsurg floor. I was hoping my body would begin to adjust but from what I am reading on here it doesn't appear as if that will happen any time soon....

  11. L&D NA/PCA What do I need to know?

    nerol replied to Nolli's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hi Starry, can you give me an idea of what your shift/duites are like?

  12. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

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

    Yay officially a STNA!!! Skills: Handwashing, Denture Care, Occupied Bed, Vest Restraint in Bed & Antiembolic

  13. EMT - B with nursing school?!

    nerol replied to keegs13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is good info, it just so happens I am starting my EMT-B course next week and I am waiting to see if I have been accepted to a nursing program which will start in January. I figured it couldn't...

  14. Starting CNA Class tomorrow!

    nerol replied to lmims2580's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I just started my CNA course last week. It is really nice, there is a lot of info to learn. We pretty much do a chapter a day then practice our skills. I would say stay on top of readings, read...

  15. CNA starting wage?

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

    I have heard this varies. I saw a posting in Ohio and the fed gov't was offering $16/hr but that was without benefits. I have friends who started around $12/hr or so in the hospital setting. If you...

  16. Training in hospital?

    nerol replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, in some states you can pass meds as stated you will need to become a certified medication aide and in Ohio the course is 4 weeks long. You can go onto the Board of Nursing website for more info...

  17. new lpn salary

    nerol replied to blondie218's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello, from my understanding as others mentioned this will vary widely espeicially depending on the market and your location. My friends who are in Indiana, Ohio & Kentucky have said they make...

  18. MVCTC in Clayton

    nerol replied to jedimom09's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hello, I found out I missed the math so I have to retake that in June Praying they will still have seats available then. From my understanding, classes are from 8:00-3:30 Monday through Friday. They...

  19. MVCTC in Clayton

    nerol replied to jedimom09's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi there, I am in the process to start in July as well. I just took my entrance exam so hopefully everything will fall into place now. Best