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  1. Are PCT's replacing the LPN

    redhead31293 replied to ATech4GFA's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I've seen a lot of QMAs take the place of LPNs in the assisted living facility, but even the DON and case managers were LPNs there. PCTs at my hospital pays 12/hr. We're cheaper than LPNs, but they...

  2. Are PCT's replacing the LPN

    redhead31293 replied to ATech4GFA's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I find that a lot of the people I know that have taken the LPN program go on to work in nursing homes, not hospitals. I live in

  3. Are PCT's replacing the LPN

    redhead31293 replied to ATech4GFA's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    In my hospital, we PCTs ARE replacing the LPNs. 6 months ago all LPNs were laid off(including LPNs who have worked at that hospital for 40+ years) and a huge amount of PCTs were hired. We're cheaper...

  4. studying nursing if US citizen married to british citizen?

    redhead31293 replied to tbjockny's topic in United Kingdom

    I actually just found out myself that since nursing school is covered by the NHS in the UK, international students are not generally accepted into nursing programs. I emailed a university and they...

  5. studying nursing if US citizen married to british citizen?

    redhead31293 replied to tbjockny's topic in United Kingdom

    Sorry I don't have an answer for you, but I'm in the same situation. I'll be moving to the UK next year to be with my fiancé, and I want to go to school for nursing. I'm finding that I will have to...

  6. Caregivers in the UK

    redhead31293 posted a topic in United Kingdom

    Hi, everybody!! I'm currently in the US working as a certified nurses assistant. I will be moving to the UK early next year after I marry my English fiancé I was just wondering what the...

  7. First CNA job!

    redhead31293 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey guys!!! I just recently got my CNA license through a career center at my highschool a few months ago. Instead of going out and getting a job right when school let out, I went for a 7 week visit to...

  8. First CNA job!

    redhead31293 replied to redhead31293's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for all the advice!!! I went and picked up an application this morning at a nursing home down the road from me. It seems very nice inside, and I didn't notice any odd smells!!! Hooray!!! lol!...

  9. Advice on becoming a CNA/PCA?

    redhead31293 replied to sciencegal's topic in General Nursing

    I think one thing you need to remember is in a CNA position you will be dealing with a lot of crap...literally! I don't think that most CNAs intend on becoming nurses. I know SOME do, but not the...

  10. First CNA job

    redhead31293 replied to rivershark2005's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I did my clinicals in a Jewish facility and the rule was that male CNAs could ONLY provide care for male residents. Females could work with both males and females. It was hard for the only male in our...

  11. Any healthcare jobs that don't require certification?

    redhead31293 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hey, guys! I'm currently a CNA student in the US. I'll have my CNA license by the end of March, but I'll be moving to England with my boyfriend within the next year. I was told that CNA licenses...

  12. Transferring CNA Certification.

    redhead31293 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hey guys!! I'm 18 and I'm currently training to become a CNA in the US. I go to a career school and have clinicals at a nursing home twice a week. I was wondering if anyone knew if it is possible to...

  13. Transferring Certification out of the Country?

    redhead31293 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey guys!! I'm 18 and I'm currently training to become a CNA. I go to a career school and have clinicals at a nursing home twice a week. I was wondering if anyone knew if it is possible to transfer...

  14. Your pet peeve of the week

    redhead31293 replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a CNA student and I think one of my biggest things is when we go to clinicals and the CNAs are rude or they clearly don't care much about the resident!! On the first day of clinicals, we were...

  15. Starting Off-Advice, Please!

    redhead31293 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello!! I'm Jennie and I am an upcoming high school senior. For half the school day this year I'll be attending a high school career center, and by the end of the year I'll be able to take the test...

  16. Starting Off-Advice, Please!

    redhead31293 replied to redhead31293's topic in General Students

    Well, my mom informed me that the career center I'm attending this year also has started a nursing school. Before I got my hopes up, I checked to see if it was accredited and it is :) Aww thanks so...

  17. Starting Off-Advice, Please!

    redhead31293 replied to redhead31293's topic in General Students

    My mom said becoming a CNA would help me to see if I really wanted to become a nurse, but I think becoming an LPN would give me a better look at nursing and seeing if it is right for me. She worked...

  18. Starting Off-Advice, Please!

    redhead31293 replied to redhead31293's topic in General Students

    Yeah! I planned on shadowing as much as I possibly can. My friend usually shadows a whole 12 hour shift, 7 to 7. I've never had a job before, so do you think it is a good idea to get some working...

  19. Starting Off-Advice, Please!

    redhead31293 replied to redhead31293's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much for all the help! My sister told me that IUPUI has pretty much the same opportunities as IU does. I've been interesting in working in third world countries, particularly Kenya, and I...

  20. Starting Off-Advice, Please!

    redhead31293 replied to redhead31293's topic in General Students

    Yeah! I was actually thinking about IU because I heard their nursing program is really awesome. But there's the issue of going away to college and I don't know if I can afford to live on campus. Do...

  21. Starting Off-Advice, Please!

    redhead31293 replied to redhead31293's topic in General Students

    Thanks for all the help!!! I've heard that having foreign language, Spanish especially, is to my advantage in getting into nursing school as well as getting a job. I was also wondering if anyone could...