MikeDee1234

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1. Problem with nurses as pct. Should I just quit?

   MikeDee1234 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I am currently a pct at hospital. I am beginning to run into a problem with nurses and management. Some nurses are beginning to say/lie about me not doing my job like not answering call lights or...

2. CNA from ortho transferring to ICU

   MikeDee1234 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I am currently a PCT in orthopedics and I was just offered a position for ICU at a hospital much closer to home. The problem is that, I get mixed reactions from other PCT's that have worked in ICU....

3. CNA Pediatric ICU, not a good fit for me?

   MikeDee1234 replied to MikeDee1234's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Thanks everyone, I got the offer. I think I was just really nervous, causing doubt in

4. CNA Pediatric ICU, not a good fit for me?

   MikeDee1234 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I was called for an interview for pediatric ICU as a pct, but there is one problem. The more i thought about it, the more I think my personality may not be a good fit for this unit. I am also a male...

5. 2 months as CNA/PCT in hospital, still struggling

   MikeDee1234 replied to MikeDee1234's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I will try and write things down next time. The main concern I have now is, when I am in the middle of ambulating a patient and I get a call from a nurse to do something. Then I would have to...

6. 2 months as CNA/PCT in hospital, still struggling

   MikeDee1234 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I have been a pct 2 months now working part time and I am still kind of struggling. My floor gets around 6-7 patients per pct. I am somewhat forgetful sometimes. It's not like I am just sitting...

7. Too dumb to be a nurse?

   MikeDee1234 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I just started my pct training for a hospital. Thing is that I am the only person in the class struggling with some of the skill tests. I sometimes forget 1 step in the procedure and when they ask a...

8. Should I call hr back or move on?

   MikeDee1234 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I was called in for a last second interview for a cna position at a hospital last Friday. They called me on Friday expecting me to come in within 2 hours for the interview. I had no time to prepare...

9. Should I just quit nursing?

   MikeDee1234 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I am not sure if I will be a good nurse after my experience as a CNA in a nursing home. I just finished my 5 day orientation at the nursing home and started working myself 2 days ago. I am given 11...

10. Does CNA experience in nursing homes help get jobs in hospitals?

    MikeDee1234 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was wondering if CNA experience in nursing homes would help me get a job as a PCT at a hospital? I know it wont hurt my chances, but I don't want to get burned out before I even start my nursing...

11. Working as a CNA help with RN employement in future?

    MikeDee1234 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was wondering if working as a CNA will help me in the future to find a job as an RN? I currently work at a grocery store and its easy and stress free(for the most part) But I just got several...

12. Need resume help for CNA, no related experience

    MikeDee1234 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My resume is a mess. I have been having trouble finding a single hospital or even nursing home that will give me a chance. I had one hospital give me a chance but I blew the interview. I was...

13. Email HR for feedback?

    MikeDee1234 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This was my second interview with this hospital and the HR was nice enough to give me feedback about why I was not selected last time.(Didn't talk enough) (I also didn't answer some questions well...

14. Personality holding me back?

    MikeDee1234 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I was told by an HR manager after two different interviews(cna position), that I do not talk enough.(Although it is an interview, I am nervous) But to me, I talk enough in interviews. I know nursing...

15. Interviewer didn't like me from the start?

    MikeDee1234 replied to MikeDee1234's topic in Nursing Career

    She looked away and grabbed a folder instead. Maybe she didnt see my hand. The other RN did