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The
Nurse Technician is a valuable member of the Allied Health Care
Team. Because of the increasing shortage of trained health care
professionals, Hospitals aer using the NURSE TECHNICIAN to handle
patient care that was previous handled by other medical professionals.
The
NURSE TECHNICIAN course is designed for the Nursing Assistant/Aides
who wants to move in their present employment - or improve their
current skills - and employment ability. The NURSE TECHNICIAN course
is a comprehensive 120 hour course.
Students are encouraged to register early, as seating is very limited.
Course subjects to include:
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Vital
Signs
Medical Terminology
Phlebotomy
Anatomy and Physiology
Patient Preparation
Blood Collection Techniques
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Speciman Collection
Pharmacology
OSHA Standards
Universal precautions.
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In your new career as a Nurse Technician...
...your work will involve various aspects of patient care, as well as your being recognized as a dependable player of the health care team. Having completed your course at Manhattan Institute and obtaining a complete understanding of the characteristics of your job, such as: specimen collection, OSHA standards and medical terminology, you will be confident and prepared to support the needs of the patients and help the supervisory staff maintain quality care and professional practices.
Nurse technicians, sometimes referred to as orderlies, assistive personnel or hospital attendants, work very closely with and under the supervision of a doctor or an RN or LPN. Although often upon to help patients eat, drink or bathe, the nurse technician can also be looked to: escort patients to operating or examining rooms, record patients vital signs, and report any changes of the patient's physical, mental or emotional well being to the proper health care supervisor.
Classes are forming at Manhattan Institute for your new career as a Nurse Technician. For more information, please call 212-564-1234
Your new career as a nurse technician...
...is a great start to entering the field of allied health services. Once you have completed your training at Manhattan Institute, you will be ready to work in a professional setting such as: nursing home, hospital, clinic, doctor's office or even in a private home as a home health aide.
While working closely with and under the supervisor of a medical professional, (
RN, doctor,
LPN,
NP) which will give you the additional vote of confidence you may need when working directly with a patient. Therefore, you will become a team player, capable of providing care with the support of a professional and dedicated medical staff to help you to not only be of service to a patient, but also to learn more about what other options may be available to you in your new career.
Please visit www.manhattaninstitute.com, to find out more about a rewarding career as a certified nurse technician.
Train as a Nurse Technician and Expect to...
...complete a 120 hour comprehensive course at Manhattan Institute which can be completed as follows:
1) Full time Days - Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs - 3 weeks
2) Part time Evenings - Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs - 6 weeks
3) Part time Sat & Sun - 6 weeks
In preparation for your employment as a nurse technician, you can expect to study the following topics:
Vital Signs - an important part of assessing the most basic body functions. The four vital signs which are always helpful in most medical settings include:
1) blood pressure
2) body temperature
3) pulse rate/heart rate
4) respiratory rate
Medical Terminology - helpful when discussing information about a patient with a medical professional
Phlebotomy - the act drawing of blood from a vein
Anatomy - the study of the human body and skeletal system
Physiology - the study of biological processes of human organisms
Patient Preparation - making sure patient understands any prior instructions given by a medical professional, preparing exam room, helping patient prepare for exam by listening to concerns, offering a changing gown, relaying pertinent concerns top medical professional, etc.
Blood Collection Techniques - understanding of correct blood collection procedure as instructed by a medical professional
Speciman Collection - understanding of correct fluid or tissue sample collection procedure as instructed by a medical professional
Pharmacology - basic understanding of either prescribed or over the counter medication a patient may be taking
OSHA Standards - understanding of the US Government regulations from the Office of Safety and Health Administration as applied to your training as a nurse technician
Universal precautions - general understanding of related concerns for the nurse technician to be aware of and look to either avoid or discuss with a medical professional or supervisory personnel
The friendly staff at Manhattan Institute is available, either in person or by calling 212-564-1234, 7 days a week to answer your questions and to help in making sure your are satisfied with your course of study, and are adjusting to the curriculum.
Work as a Patient Unit Secretary
Your training as a
nurse technician could lead you to work as a patient unit secretary. As a patient unit secretary, the duties include working under the direct supervision on an RN/Registered Nurse while providing supportive care to patients. Possible employment opportunities nursing assistants, who are considering work as a patient unit secretary are in demand in hospitals, long term care facilities, and assisted living communities.
Some of the specific duties of a unit secretary include:
1) maintenance of patient records and filing of patient information
2) attention to details and ability to relay necessary communications to family members
3) knowledge of medical terminology
4) excellent organization skills
5) ability to handle pressure well while maintaining a professional attitude and demeanor
Once you have completed your training as a nursing assistant and are looking for the options to start your new career, check out
Manhattan Institute online or call 212-564-1234.
3 Tips to be the BEST Nurse Technician
1) Follow the Rules A good employee always follows the organization's rules and policies. The workplace is not just a place to earn money, it is a social environment that has structure, and those rules are in place for a good reason.
2) Keep your appearance and work area clean and professional
Always present yourself as a professional. Clean your uniform or clothes neat and clean and keep a clean and well organized work area.
Having a clean organized desk shows that you are clean and organized as an employee. Your conduct and cleanliness should reinforce your worth to your employer.
3) Come in Early, Don't Stay LateComing in early and energized, if that is your preference, may very well improve your interaction with others, your work speed and image to your manager! On the other hand, if staying late is better and you do better work in the late hours, it may be best for you to try that.
Getting to work early is easily noticed, but no one sees you staying until 7 pm because they're all at home! Moreover, coming in early gives you a head start, staying late means you're catching up. So, if you come in early you can stop the fire before it starts, otherwise you'll be staying late trying to put it out. There is also a lot to be said for working the 8 hours of the day to their fullest, and leaving on time to see your family. It is all up to you, but whichever you choose, make sure that you are punctual and consistent. Those two are highly valued by management.
Inspired by a Family Friend, I Chose to be a Nurse Technician – Josephine F
My summers where spent at my grandma’s house, and her next door neighbor, had a daughter named Valerie. Valerie was 3 years older than me bust she was a good friend to me. Valerie was a straight A student and she even got a scholarship to a really good college. I used to talk to Valerie every chance I got because she was very smart and I liked her a lot. She went to college and then to graduate school and became a registered nurse. Valerie worked at the hospital not far from her mother’s house because she wanted to be near her mom.
Although I was a close friend of Valerie’s, we were not that much alike. When I was in the 11th grade I think I fell in love with the captain of the basketball team. I Thought it was love and after we had a set of twins, I found out I was wrong. I dropped out of school because twin boys are a lot for a young girl to handle. My mom was very unhappy about the choices I made and decided that it was best for me and my kids to stay with grandma for a while. Valerie saw me & my family and she asked how she could help. I talked to Valerie because I felt like she could understand me and that she didn’t want to see me get into anymore trouble. Knowing that she was a supervisor at the hospital I asked her to find out if the were any jobs available. I was hoping for a job that involved nursing so I could be close to Valerie and maybe learn how to be more like her.
Working in the nursing profession requires that you are properly trained. My grandma thought that if I got my GED maybe I could get some additional training to work in a hospital, like Valerie. On the subway ride home from the GED exam, I overheard two women talking about these classes they were taking at the Manhattan Institute. One had a stethoscope around her neck and the other had a book on medical terminology that she was reviewing. They said that they liked the school because had time for their own families because of the flexible class schedule. I decided not to interrupt their conversation but to ask Valerie if she knew about this school.
Valerie and I looked on the internet and found out all we needed to know about Manhattan Institute. I called the school, got all of my questions answered, and went in to check it out. I liked the people I met and felt like this would be a good place to get started on a new career.
I have completed my study as a nurse technician and now work at the same hospital as Valerie. Although we work in different departments, we still see eachother often and seeing her keeps me focused on my new career.
Study More for More Opportunities
A nurse technician has extensive professional training with direct patient care and can be found lending support to units which specialize in treating: pediatrics, geriatrics, inpatient care/hospitalization, ob/gyn, and the operating room. By enhancing your contribution to the medical team and cross training as a medical assistant, you will additionally learn how to be assistance with wound dressing, bandaging, and splinting techniques, treatment of injuries related to temperature such as burns or prolonged exposure to cold, and first aid measures for poisonings, burns, bites, stings, and allergic reactions. While these skills are invaluable to patients, health care facilities, and physicians or supervisory personnel, imagine how much more service you can provide once you have completed your cross training as a medical assistant. As nurse technicians are often times called upon to work with home health care providers and to be of assistance outside of a hospital setting, the additional training as a medical assistant will serve as enhance the experience and the level of care available to the patients needs.
Day, evening, and weekend classes available at Manhattan Institute make it quite possible to enhance your skills while remaining competitive in your chosen career in the health field. For more info on how to better prepare for a rewarding care in the health care industry, please click here.
