AM326

AM326

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  1. Scolded by the teacher!

    AM326 replied to chacha82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's horrible! I would try to talk to somebody about that...

  2. How much do you make as a tech?

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

    Southeast TN- $10 (start in hosp), $11 for Prn, $13 for Prn Float Pool *which I

  3. New cna and stuggling

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

    I felt the same way when I started out. I worked at a LTC and it was the same...I felt great during clinicals...but then after it was chaotic and I nearly cried every other night. I couldn't...

  4. Should I accept?

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

    Thanks :3 they are pretty eager to get me in so I have to check with my PT job if they could change my schedule asap to accommodate my orientation thats in a week I'm excited

  5. Should I accept?

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

    I accepted :3 They are checking my references and

  6. PRN position?

    AM326 replied to TheNoviceNurse16's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It depends from facility to facility. Find out what their requirements are...ex. Facility A) PRN guidelines require you to work atleast 2x a week to keep the position... Facility B) Requires you to...

  7. Should I accept?

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

    Thanks, thats the way I was looking at it :) I'll try to do my best in every unit and always be eager to learn no matter where I'm at.

  8. Passed - officially a CNA

    AM326 replied to stewartfamily2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    congrats

  9. Should I accept?

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

    Thanks, it's really not my fav no. I only turned 1 position down before. I interviewed with them, I want to say about 6+ times. The only one I turned down, was my first one and she had this attitude...

  10. Should I accept?

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

    Thanks MommaTy, I'm leaning towards accepting, but again it's the environment/staff that makes me uncomfortable :/. I eventually want to be in the ICU/ER/Post Surg unit. I want to be a Surgical RN or...

  11. PRN position?

    AM326 replied to TheNoviceNurse16's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Normally if they know you want the hours, they give it to you. Pros. You can get FT hrs You don't have to give a notice before leaving *but its nice to do anyways :3* Paid more you can work PRN in...

  12. Children's Hospital PCT

    AM326 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hey guys, I have been applying to an incredibly well respected teaching hospital in my area for just about a year. They have the only Children's hospital in the region and that's where I wanted to be....

  13. I was fired as a CNA for severe misconduct

    AM326 replied to IKb7's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hun Im sry this happened to you, I was wrongfully terminated at a hosp here as a PCT for violating hippa which I never did. They forced my resignation and since then I could not find a job as a...

  14. Resident rights: Using/not using gait belt?

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

    This...just...amazes me. I tried to have the scenario play through my head while reading this and I would be effn ****** if she told me that. You paid the 1500...you shouldn't have to be failed...

  15. Interview Clinical Support Staff?...

    AM326 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hey everyone, I posted this on the general nursing student thread...and I wanted to try here as well :3 I was just wondering if anyone knew exactly what speciality the clinical support staff was. I...

  16. LPN starting IVs?

    AM326 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey everyone, I heard that LPNs can't begin/push/finish IV treatments. I tried to look up info for the state of TN and it didn't help with my question. So if they can't do IVs... would they be...

  17. 3rd shift and school?

    AM326 posted a topic in General Students

    Hey everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has worked 3rd shift, having AM classes, while your significant other works 1st? I have never worked 3rd shift and even though the money will be...

  18. How to become a PCT?

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

    Usually being a CNA will get you in the door as a PCT...but some hospitals prefer candidates that have phlebotomy experience and EKG experience. Many times, if you have experience as a CNA in a LTC...

  19. CNA job ill be starting soon

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

    love, the LTC centers around here are horrible...(NOT THE PATIENTS!) The CNAs were very aggressive with their patients...the nurses seemed like they didn't have the time of day to hear about any...

  20. ADN+experience or BSN?

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

    I vote ADN, like stated above, you can gain experience and then apply for a gateway program for the BSN Hope this helps and Good

  21. Accepted at Lake Sumter State College in Clermont Fl for the RN Program!

    AM326 replied to DSoler71's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    congrats

  22. Not really sure I want to be a nurse

    AM326 replied to emily12345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the posts above. Although, I would get certified as a CNA and try to get into a hospital as a PCT. They have a bit more responsibilities than a LTC CNA. Depending on the Hospital and...

  23. Waiting List...

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

    congrats lady, and thanks :3 I wish you the best in NS!

  24. 3rd shift and school?

    AM326 replied to AM326's topic in General Students

    Thanks hun :3 I would much rather the 12 hr shifts but they don't have them I planned on working Thurs/Fri, Fri/Sat, Sat/Sun...24 hrs/wk. I may also do Weds/Thurs...Idk. I have knowledge in...

  25. LPN and OR Tech

    AM326 replied to AM326's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I apologize everyone...i meant a surgical tech...my bad. Thanks for everyones responses as well...i would like to be a lpn...but i really like the OR. i didnt want to be a surg ech because they are...