RunnerD1987

RunnerD1987

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  1. CNA or EMT

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I have five years experience in health care and four year's patient care experience. I am thinking of moving out of the state. State is overstaturated with people going into Healthcare, budget...

  2. Easy to find work after nursing school

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This may be a redundant question. However, I just left my current hospital job for another hospital. Hospital working at is a magnet school. I just sent in my nursing packet for the local community...

  3. Is LPN/LVN a good career choice

    RunnerD1987 replied to RunnerD1987's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Apoligize my post acted funny. I am worried if I would find a job or not. A lot of the associate nurse's are filling up the LPN programs in rehab settings and nursing care positions outside of health...

  4. Is LPN/LVN a good career choice

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am skilled to do EKGS, Phelbotomy, Accuchecks, take notes on patients, interview patients, chart, and do vitals. In our state LPNS just lost job's at our biggest rehabilitation center in the state....

  5. Are PCT's replacing the LPN

    RunnerD1987 replied to ATech4GFA's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Yes and no. A rehab famous rehab in our state booted any LPN not in a nursing program out the door. However, some hospitals still hiring them in lieu of a paramedic in the ER. A bit lower pay, but...

  6. The 80% Work force

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I apologize if this has been posted and not to cause fear mongering. Was the first time I heard of the Federal Government intuitive for an 80% workforce. I went to college received my bachelor's...

  7. LPN/LVN, ADN, or BSN

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I am trying to figure out what step to go towards in becoming nurse. I enjoy the work doing now. I do patient admissions, interview/document on patient's, facilitate group's with patients, give...

  8. LPN/LVN, ADN, or BSN

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

    Interesting what is the ABSN program? I know we have two Master Science Nursing programs in out state for those with a bachelor's degree. I like to continue working during the program so need to keep...

  9. LPN/LVN, ADN, or BSN

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

    Interesting what is the ABSN program? I know we have two Master Science Nursing programs in out state for those with a bachelor's

  10. LPN/LVN, ADN, or BSN

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

    Just found out hospital working at as I am new is doing away and not accepting any one who has an associates. Checked out a part time BSN Program it is 24 classes compared to the 10 with the ASN. Also...

  11. Do you enjoy being a PCA?

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I have worked five year's in healthcare and finally found employment after a six month layoff. However, pay is not the greatest and status of the job varied on fund's coming in by the state. I was...

  12. PCT jobs harder than they once were?

    RunnerD1987 replied to funtimes's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Wouldn't say harder...definitely stretched thin yes. I mean, but that is with most job's I think in Hospitals now a day's. Feel have to do ten task at once. As far as belittling and people being...

  13. Bodily fluid and open cuts

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hi, looking for some advice on how to prevent exposure to bodily fluid. I am hoping can find an answer here. I work as a tech cleaning up blood and bodily fluids. I deal a lot with water and that...

  14. Bodily fluid and open cuts

    RunnerD1987 replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Appreciate the feedback. Normally I put the plastic gown on then the elbow gloves over the plastic gown with my thumbs through the thumb holes. Then put the cloth surgical jacket over that. Then the...

  15. Getting a Job as an ER Tech

    RunnerD1987 replied to DFWRNStudent's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Appreciate the feedback. I believe it is associated with another hospital. If so would make the ER a level 1 trauma center and I'd the hub of our states emergency air services...so ha a bit nervous....

  16. Getting a Job as an ER Tech

    RunnerD1987 replied to DFWRNStudent's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I apologize for hijacking this post, did not feel the need to crowd the board with simil topic. After all my complaining and crying in the corner thing's, knock on wood and any other good luck...

  17. Advice for landing a med/surg job as a brand new CNA?

    RunnerD1987 replied to NorthmanRig's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I actually just applied to work as a Patient Care Associate in a Surgical unit. You probably have a better shot of getting it then me. They were definitely looking for an individual who can think...

  18. new frustrated cna!..advice needed

    RunnerD1987 replied to CNA_Angl27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Actually have a good story of being bossed around by a nurse. Took a job right off the bat the Charge did not like me, Charge was a 20 year nurse. We have to document on patient's and interview them...

  19. Per diem or full time tech job?

    RunnerD1987 replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Never thought about that being contracted only two shifts a month. I always thought they were allowed to pick up hour's on a first come first serve basis...Will definitely have to ask upon interview....

  20. Per diem or full time tech job?

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hi, currently employed full time as a Psychiatric Technician at a private residential program making $14 an hour. Current employer is relocating my position an extra 15-20 minute drive away and...

  21. Is there such a position as non certfied CNA

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, not wanting to be disrespectful. In the midst of working temporary job's after being laid off as a mental health worker with a local hospital. Want to go back to school for nursing, but would like...

  22. How many CNAs do you have on your floor?

    RunnerD1987 replied to crx971's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We normally had for 30 patients One PCA 5-6 Nurse's 1 Nurse to 6 patients Charge Nurse had 2 to 4 depending on load One Student Nurse, but that was at random points 3 to 4 Mental Health Workers We...

  23. new frustrated cna!..advice needed

    RunnerD1987 replied to CNA_Angl27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't stress over it even though it is stressful. Look at the positives here. Yes they recognized they are concerned about your work. However, they made an effort to talk to you about it. Look at...

  24. Medical assistant overnite shift

    RunnerD1987 replied to JMosby4's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am not sure night's would be ideal unless you have children or other day obligations. With a M.A. office's hours normally work 8-5 jobs. Is it possible to do a evening or Saturday RN

  25. Is CNA a good part time job for RN and a sustain job to live on your own?

    RunnerD1987 replied to guest859317's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am 27 laid off from the hospital about 8 months ago. Have a temporary job for the moment trying to work my way back into another hospital. Thinking of going for PCA bit more training and skills in...