AM326

AM326

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  1. ASN vs BSN

    AM326 posted a topic in General Students

    I spoke to one of the new nurses in my unit for a bit about schooling and she informed me that starting 2015 you will need a BSN instead of an ASN to even practice nursong in a hospital. It worries me...

  2. How long was your orientation?

    AM326 replied to bh93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ltc cna was 2 weeks...and the hospital cna/pct about 1 month...I got paid for both

  3. book required for CNA 1 course.

    AM326 replied to Jj1223's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    like arorificeara said, don't worry about not doing well. Stay positive and keep that excitment going. You'll be great You got

  4. I'm a culinary student. Applying for ER tech w/ no experience

    AM326 replied to Mshotsauce's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It's hard for even CNA's ( with experience) to get a position in the ER as a Tech. They have direct patient care yes, but they transport, take throat cultures, urnialysis, labs and EKGs. In some...

  5. A spouse that just doesn't get it.

    AM326 replied to megkat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow...great on the both of you for working so hard!!!

  6. Nursing school vs medical school?

    AM326 replied to undecided13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I grew up in the medical field. My dads a nephrologist and my mums a rn. I always had an interest in healthcare but in hs I didn't feel I was smart enough for medicine. I tried running from it (I was...

  7. Shift Differentials

    AM326 replied to RN_Student14's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    You should get

  8. August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    AM326 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    The restrooms are out of order on this

  9. Finding a place to work in order to get experience while finishing my prereqs?

    AM326 replied to caeduss's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would work as a CNA in a hospital.

  10. How do you know if nursing is right for you?

    AM326 replied to halfglassfull's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree, I have been a candy striper (volunteer) for 4 years before college. It's wayyyyyyyyy different than just volunteering. Recently I have been a CNA/Tech for a year now and I learn something new...

  11. Any Advice on Caring for Combative Residents/Patients as a CNA/GNA?

    AM326 replied to Guest707336's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey, I'm sorry you had this experience. First off I would like to say that working for an LTC is no walk in the park. It has been the most difficult job I have ever had in my life. I used to work...

  12. iMac or MacBook!

    AM326 replied to nurseprince2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I vote the Macbook...but I would do the Macbook pro...they are much more durable

  13. $33, 000 for Medical Assistant program

    AM326 replied to 1Luv_xo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    omg

  14. Starting First Hospital CNA Job

    AM326 replied to mtskier's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a pre nursing student and im pd and float...so ill go to every floor as well :) im almost a month into my position and i love it. When you let the staff your working with know that you are in...

  15. hourly wage

    AM326 replied to lossholly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When i worked for an ltc facility a year ago...i made 8.00. I work for a hospital now and make

  16. scared to take CNA class

    AM326 replied to Lele0308's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    like many have said previously, it's not hard, it really is common sense. The woman really didn't know what she was talking about she maybe just wanted to freak you out on purpose. Anyways, you got...

  17. No Callbacks From Hospitals

    AM326 replied to mtskier's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Since my CNA certification, I have been applying and applying. I got a job with no experience at a LTC facility for about 3 months (the chaotic-ness wasn't for me :/) then I got my Phlebotomy Cert and...

  18. First Day of Clinicals

    AM326 replied to alihoff93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey hun, because it's clinicals you won't be alone. They wouldn't throw you into a facility w.o being certified and no experience lol. Try not to be nervous, there's no reason to. Make sure you soak...

  19. Need a little bit of assistance

    AM326 replied to clarinets's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Love, I'm so sorry to hear you had many issues with this LTC facility. It is very rare to find a LTC that isn't chaotic. I had a very cloe experience when I was in your shoes. I was there for 3 months...

  20. Which floor is the best one to have Med Surg Clinical on out of the following?

    AM326 replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in General Students

    I would say cardiology or surgical/trrauma

  21. QUESTION OF THE DAY

    AM326 replied to Lpn__'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I come from a medical fam (dad is a nephrologist and my mums a nurse and many of my aunts/uncles are nurses as well) I tried very hard to run from it during college because i didnt want to be a cookie...

  22. Passed CNA Exams Today!

    AM326 replied to Skayda's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats

  23. Why can't I get a job as CNA?

    AM326 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have three major hospitals in my area and I constantly apply to them all for months now and I haven't received anything...they send me an e-mail saying that it's been filled...only to see that they...

  24. Should I accept?

    AM326 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey everyone, so it's been very hard to get a position with a hosp in my area, and I was offered a PRN Float Pool position at a well known hospital. Well, this same hospital has been the most rude to...

  25. New ED job ... Question

    AM326 replied to KDSkyy44's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Is it a large hospital in a large city?...It seems a bit normal...maybe a hair higher than avg. Idk, it's about