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    Did being a CNA make you NOT want to be a nurse anymore?

    cdsavannah59 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am currently working as a PCT and have no interest whatsoever in being a RN. Sure they make good money, but the responsibilities of nursing are not for
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    Client's daughter too pushy

    cdsavannah59 replied to i_love_patient_care's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I quit a Homecare job because the patients son and daughter in law did not like me to assist with their elderly fathers walking. He had a history of falls according to the family. (I was told by the...
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    Is there a possiblity of a drug test on CNA first day orientation

    cdsavannah59 replied to sam94's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That interview wasn't for a healthcare interview, but hair strand testing is a reliable method that any employee can use, healthcare or elsewhere. And yes, they are looking for drug use past or...
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    Is there a possiblity of a drug test on CNA first day orientation

    cdsavannah59 replied to sam94's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well heck they can take a hair strand and test for drugs because it can detect drugs from longer back in time then urine one interviewer told
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    invisible Nurse tech

    cdsavannah59 replied to MariposaNoir's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Don't let working in this unit stop you from becoming a nurse. This is only the start of your nursing career and eventually you will find the perfect unit to work for. I am a nurse tech in mother/baby...
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    Student Nurse with a poop problem

    cdsavannah59 replied to Grrrse's topic in Men in Nursing

    Next time it may be your patient and you will have to deal with it professionally and with or without help. So yes i agree with the above posts of what helps. Take the Vicks, pepper mint in your...
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    PCA vs CNA

    cdsavannah59 replied to cerda394's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I would like to also state that I used to work in Homecare and had the title of Patient Care Assistant because I didn't have my CNA yet, all that was required was that you pass CNA knowledge test they...
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    PCA vs CNA

    cdsavannah59 replied to cerda394's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    A PCT has more training then a CNA, the hospital I work at will not hire a CNA unless they have a PCT certificate to verify additional training skills that are
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    Did I bomb this interview/job?

    cdsavannah59 replied to Meaganfn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    They might be doing a background check first in HR. I also waited awhile to get my job after interview at local hospital . I also called the interviewer and was told after background check I would...
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    2nd Semester Student Looking for PCT

    cdsavannah59 replied to Stacilator's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I had no PCT experience when I started my PCT job, although I have worked different aspects of healthcare for 15 years, such as CNA home Health, Opthalmic Technician, special needs instructional aide,...
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    2nd Semester Student Looking for PCT

    cdsavannah59 replied to Stacilator's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It took me 4 months to get my PCT job once I started applying after getting my PCT certificate. . I finally got noticed after I redid my resume. I was told Human Resource runs resumes through a...
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    cdsavannah59 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Many reasons have been given as to why hospitals are moving towards BSN's in nursing. From what I read many years ago it stated that there was a higher incidence of mistakes with ASN's compared to...
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    April 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    cdsavannah59 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Nursing student, are there any specials today, separate checks please cause I'm saving to pay student
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    Night Aides keeping me late

    cdsavannah59 replied to likwit's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Glad you finally talked to the night nurse, she absolutely said the right thing, in my opinion your duties are done at clock out time, the other aide I'm sure tries to pull this on all new help,...
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    peeves

    cdsavannah59 replied to duskyjewel's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Friggasdistaff, I'm a PCT in Ga. I was told it is also a requirement to have CNA first before nursing school. My Instructor who has been a nurse for many years told us she believes the rational behind...
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    forgets her friend died

    cdsavannah59 replied to Missingyou's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ruby Vee, I think it is individual personality that determines how they handle the truth of said situation. My mom also had Alzheimer's and would of probably of reacted just like Rosé in the ops...
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    What should I pick between PCT or CNA?

    cdsavannah59 replied to JeedAnton's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A PCT is a CNA with additional training. Such as EKGs, Inserting or removing Catheters, Blood draws, glucose checks, etc. The pay depends mostly on facility. But pay should be slightly higher for...
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    forgets her friend died

    cdsavannah59 replied to Missingyou's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with brillohead. When my mom had Alzheimer's I always made sure to speak or answer her questions to her in a manner that didnt upset her. I Make up something to ease their mind, like, .. You...
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    peeves

    cdsavannah59 replied to duskyjewel's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree Future RN, also other then that one nurse who is nice but tends to just blurt out whatever she's feeling periodically, I still like her and work great with her otherwise. I must say other then...
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    peeves

    cdsavannah59 replied to duskyjewel's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yesterday one of the oldest nurses on our staff got snappy at me while I was doing vitals and said " Are you still doing Vitals" she always does this same saying if we work together at least once a...
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    Starting my first job as a CNA...offered two jobs. Need help deciding! :(

    cdsavannah59 replied to WestKyKing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I first started working three days a week, 12 hour shifts I was so exhausted by my day off that I slept allot on my days off lol. I now split my three days by working one, off the next day then...
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    how many patients

    cdsavannah59 replied to melcolbstorm's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I'm a PCT on mother/baby unit in Ga. . One PCT per 12 1/2 hour shift. 25 beds on floor almost always full of patients or about 1/2 full, if all beds full then I'm usually doing 50 sets of vitals each...
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    L&D NA/PCA What do I need to know?

    cdsavannah59 replied to Nolli's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I work mother/baby unit as a PCT. We have only one PCT per shift on a 25 bed unit. We do vitals every 4 hours on 12 1/2 hours shifts. I do mom vitals am while nurse checks baby vitals in am. During...
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    CNA test after 5 years

    cdsavannah59 replied to meloda07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CNApass.com app is a excellent way to learn what all you will cover in a CNA class and is very helpful for those wanting to pass CNA exam. You can self test yourself, multiple choice answers, I used...
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    PCT Interview With Staff RN's

    cdsavannah59 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I recently earned my Patient Care Tech certificate, and have my first job interview at a local hospital tomorrow. My first interview will be with the nurses on the shift that I applied for. I would...