AM326

AM326

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  1. LPN starting IVs?

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

    @Arronlpn Thank

  2. LPN starting IVs?

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

    Thanks

  3. What are PCT/PCA pay rates in your area?

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

    In Southeastern TN...8 starting off in ltc...major hosp 9-10 starting... prn at hospitals are around 12-13. This is of course with little to no

  4. If a patient wants something but an RN says don't do it, whom do you follow?

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

    I would follow the RN. If I am under them, I do as told. They are the one that gets in trouble if the patient gets upset.

  5. Multiple Interviews

    AM326 replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I had the same issue. I only dealt with this once and I never thought I would negotiate the wage I had an interview in the beginning of the week and another two days later. I actually knew what...

  6. Just got hired as PCA - Advise Please

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

    Hey darling well first grats on the new job :3 I worked 2 shift as a CNA, 2nd *PRN* (10AM-10PM) as a PCT, and Phlebotomist some shifts were overnight. As a student, I try to stray as far away as I can...

  7. call light being ignored

    AM326 replied to cnastriving2brn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Like many have said before...I would def report it :/ That's neglect

  8. LPN vs PCT?

    AM326 replied to tay321's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have never head of a LPN/CNA...they really are pretty different. I personally would again be held by your highest license and do the LPN. You are going for the bridge program for the RN...so the...

  9. I Got Accepted!

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

    Congrats

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

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

    thx rnewbie, I have tried to go into the HR and request to speak to someone...but they treat it all as a lottery. I am pretty aggressive so I try all the time to go to the facilities that I apply to...

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

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

    Thanks Mvm2, I have applied in offices, unit clerk positions, rehab and ltc...and nothing I haven't JUST limited my search to hospitals. It's just I had interviews with them in the past and now it...

  12. LVNs going extinct? MAs taking over?

    AM326 replied to kristakay7's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I couldn't agree more. I don't believe they are going instinct. Also, MA's don't make as much and they are limited to (mainly) to physicians offices, while LPN's can do offices, hospitals, Blood...

  13. Passed my CNA Exam in FL how do I switch it to my home state MI

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

    To my understanding, you contact the health department of the county you are moving to, and then there are papers to fill out. I don't believe you have to test again because you are already certified...

  14. Passed my CNA exam today!!!

    AM326 replied to LadyLeo75's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    grats on you lady!!!!

  15. Finished my last pre-req!

    AM326 replied to stewartfamily2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    good luck sweety!!!! And

  16. Denied for a mistake made by the University

    AM326 replied to meganko27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh darling I'm so sorry that happened to you Like everyone has been saying appeal it...fight

  17. Nursing isn't your area.

    AM326 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since I had that battle with the hospital that forced me to resign, and that Nurse Manager telling me that "Nursing isn't your area and you should think about another field" I have contemplated on...

  18. Nursing isn't your area.

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

    thanks Steph

  19. I was picked in the lottery!!!

    AM326 replied to WranglerRN's topic in California Nursing

    congrats

  20. A Graduate Nurse at Last!!!!!!!!!!!

    AM326 replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in General Students

    Congrats love!!! Great on you!!!!

  21. Cheater

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

    Idk what I would do in your situation. I would probably let the instructor know about whats going on. Is she in the nursing program?... If she is I would bring it up most def... if not I would let the...

  22. Worst part about being a cna

    AM326 replied to CNAkat31's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey hun...i used to work ltc and im here in tn (so hey neighbor! :) ) i agree with you...i live the patients but the atmosphere wasnt for me. The stress was too much and i went back and got training...

  23. How old were you when starting prereqs and did it discourage you?

    AM326 replied to princesax11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hey hun, I feel the same way... I'm 24 and I started on my pre reqs for my BSN :3 I should be 28 or 29 when I'm a nurse! I know ALOT of students here that are in their 40s+50's taking pre reqs for the...

  24. I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    CONGRATS

  25. Take micro with anatomy, or with physiology?

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

    AP + lab are one course at my school...I can't imagine taking micro with AP hey but more power to