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  1. Being an LPN in Ohio

    runnerdoug87 posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    In an LPN program knew it be slim pickings for job's as an LPN once I finish the program. Want to bridge over to RN once can I get settled with work as an LPN. For work as LPNS Ohio is the third with...

  2. LPN and nursing in Florida

    runnerdoug87 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Live in Connecticut I work as a Psych tech. Thinking going back to school to be a LPN. I was then planning to move down to Florida and work towards becoming a registered nurse down there. Curious how...

  3. Moving to Texas

    runnerdoug87 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi, fiancé and I have been looking at moving out of Connecticut by possibly next year. We been looking at states along the Atlantic seaboard. We were interested in a few states, but Texas seemed to...

  4. Moving to Texas

    runnerdoug87 replied to runnerdoug87's topic in Texas Nursing

    Appreciate the feedback. If went down as an LVN/LVP kind of expect not working in a hospital probably visiting nursing. Be sweet to get corrections I have a degree in Criminal Justice and have about 4...

  5. I am confused with route into nursing

    runnerdoug87 replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Did some more research. Going into a LPN program with the state schools seems the best route. Relatively inexpensive and has payment plans set up. Additionally, it is a 15 month program...3 semesters....

  6. on my way to RN.....but now my employer through a monkey wrench in

    runnerdoug87 replied to mbtsab's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If not am immediate opening and it's yours in 6-8 month's continue with the RN route much better job options. Myself I am an EMT doing the ladder to LPN to RN to MSN...but will get there hopefully...

  7. How to afford cost of living during school?

    runnerdoug87 replied to emm13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am going to work. Leaving my $22 hour counselor job to be a $15 an hour ER night tech 32 hour's a week while going to nursing school. Thankfully won't be a huge loss since only work 24 hour's a...

  8. Nurses have an Attitude Problem

    runnerdoug87 replied to SunriseDay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I mean I worked with some rude ones and some amazing ones. I really don't like the nurses that can't have the simple courtesy to hold open the door for anyone. Saw one slam a door on a Doctor's face...

  9. I am confused with route into nursing

    runnerdoug87 replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As far as I know been told by resp. Therapist to stay far away rub if you can from a degree in respiratory therapist...being there are not many or of any job's. Same with radiology tech, it's not as...

  10. Best and Worst places for LPN opportunities

    runnerdoug87 replied to Mazee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not to hash up old thread been researching job market for LPNS. Considering going the LPN to RN route. Once I get my LPN I want to run far away from state of CT, think the Healthcare market is...

  11. EMT or PCA/PCT

    runnerdoug87 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Been in the health care field for about 5 to 6 years. Recently involved in a lay off took a job that was state funded...so money and stability is not great. I want to get back into the hospital...

  12. About Microbiology

    runnerdoug87 replied to reecemay10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have heard horror stories that A&P was a cakewalk compared to Microbiology. Apologize actually known someone who took it twice and helped, but really really really dragged due to repetitiveness...

  13. CNA to PCT

    runnerdoug87 replied to MysticTopaz's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Finish high school as a CNA use it while you work through college. In our state PCT/PCA is just advanced training in phlebotomy and EKG. However, coming out of high school as a CNA is a great start...

  14. I am fed up with PCT position...

    runnerdoug87 replied to brittany1111's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I never knew why techs could not do ADLS and fall assessments. Was basically did they toilet click yes in the chart and a few other yes or no answers. Then fall assessment was yes continue plan or...

  15. Are PCT's replacing the LPN

    runnerdoug87 replied to ATech4GFA's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I mean our state shut down a few LPN programs awhile back and the burden went to private institutions. However, I am seeing a resurrection of LPN and LVN within the state. The issue I have is a...

  16. Getting a Job as an ER Tech

    runnerdoug87 replied to DFWRNStudent's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Normally where I am they say EMT B but take a Medic. The hospitals for the ER here want a Basic to come in with phlebotomy

  17. What is a PCT allowed to do on a PEDS unit?

    runnerdoug87 replied to dreamer30's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I know a few hospitals here only hire PCA/PCT or Paramedic. Our state it is regulated I think don't quote me on his some of the hospitals can let the Medic who is a tech in scope of practice start a...

  18. I am fed up with PCT position...

    runnerdoug87 replied to brittany1111's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I would love if they would allow PCAS with bachelor's to document patient care. I loved doing interviews with the patient's and enjoyed doing intake assessments before the state mandated RNs and...

  19. I am fed up with PCT position...

    runnerdoug87 replied to brittany1111's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    We have in our state CNA that takes a month of training, PCA takes additional three to four months of training plus have to have your CNA cert or add it into training...depends it is about 140-160...

  20. I am fed up with PCT position...

    runnerdoug87 replied to brittany1111's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Ha yeah it is kind of the norm. There are good, not so good, and some that have claws in the health care field. I have a bachelor's degree some nurses had associates degrees act like they are royalty...

  21. Arriving "SUPER EARLY" for interview

    runnerdoug87 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi I have an interview this coming Monday. I believe the interview is between 8-8:30 in the morning. However, I wrote down 8 for the time of the meeting on Monday, but can recall the recruiter stating...

  22. Three sets of vitals in a 12-hour shift?

    runnerdoug87 replied to SavingGrace007's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Have to say we had some of the greatest PCAs where I worked!!! Was a Mental Health Worker, but always enjoyed working with them and helping them out when I could. We were a 30 patient unit...at times...

  23. Cover letter Assistance for Detox Unit

    runnerdoug87 replied to runnerdoug87's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Final copy going to go over grammar and work in any additional input tomorrow: I am highly interested in working with Newport Academy. I have more than two years of experience working in healthcare...

  24. Cover letter Assistance for Detox Unit

    runnerdoug87 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi I hope I am posting in the correct forum, normally post in the CNA/MA and Health Tech section. Quick synopsis...graduated college in 2011 with degree in Justice and Law Administration. It is a...

  25. Take CNA Exam without going through the course

    runnerdoug87 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I will do my best to abbreviate this post. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services and five years within the healthcare field. I have worked with Emergency services, One Day Surgery,...