evaughan

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1. ED Tech

   evaughan replied to Dom3269's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   I was just hired as an emergency nurse tech for an urgent care. I only have my CNA license and they trained me in splinting and phlebotomy. I take vitals, assist nurses and doctors in procedures,...

2. PCT job interview, going to have a written quiz

   evaughan replied to MikeDee1234's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   I just got hired as an emergency nurse tech for a hospital and they asked 5 situational questions before my

3. How much experience do I need before a hospital will look at me?

   evaughan replied to futuresctRN's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   I got a job as an emergency nurse tech in urgent care with only my CNA and 3 months clinical experience for the class. I volunteered for a local hospital as well. I only had 10 years experience in...

4. hand washing on state test question

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

   Just calm down! lol. you seem smart, you will do fine. and you really can't wash your hands too

5. Oh man bp is tough

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

   Just keep practicing. Close your eyes and focus on the thump thump lol. Those teaching stethoscopes are HORRIBLE. I had that same problem in my CNA class. I just practiced a ton on everyone that would...

6. CNA and Phlebotomy

   evaughan replied to cands2365's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I would find a position that would train you in phlebotomy for free. I got a job as a tech at a local hospital and they trained me for free. Obviously I don't have a phlebotomy certification but I am...

7. how to land a hospital job

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

   I agree with a lot of the other posters. Volunteering for the hospital you want to work at is helpful, people start to know your name and face. Who you know is a big part of getting hired at a...

8. Getting a CNA job while in nursing school

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

   I would say just keep applying like crazy. I got my CNA license in June and didn't get hired until this month (november). I just applied to every position open in my area. With 6 years of customer...

9. CNA Training

   evaughan replied to onlyme11's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I didn't study at all during my CNA class and I passed the written exam and clinical exam without any problem. If you pay attention in class and are already taking classes for nursing, you should have...

10. New CNA starting job search...need salary help!

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

    In Kansas City, MO you're lucky if you get $10 an hour as a CNA. I would be extremely happy with $12 an hour starting out in a LTC facility. Hospitals tend to pay more. I was recently hired as a nurse...

11. hospital vs home health vs LTC

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

    I love the hospital setting! I did my CNA training for 3 months in a LTC Alzheimer's specialty unit and it was HARD. A lot of the CNA's didn't care, most of the nurses I encountered were lazy and...