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Susan Connors Updated 22 hours ago |
Show me the money... - 453 RepliesThe school work can be very difficult. A lot depends on where you go to school. If you go to a technical school, you will just take nursing courses.... |
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myriam CST Updated 1 day ago |
Surgical Techs in NEW JERSEY - 220 Repliestotally agreed, be sure about the school. Is a lot of money involve, guys be really carefull. A lot of school ofering the program now but not all... |
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Nicole Updated 2 days ago |
Questions on how to become the 1st assistant - 83 RepliesHi I was wondering is there anyway to get your surgical assistant degree without having a assoc degree prior? I live in Ohio please help. Thank you |
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namansfield2011@hotmail.com Updated 2 days ago |
HOW TO ANTICIPATE WHAT THE SURGON WANTS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE - 11 RepliesMake your own notes on each individual surgeon. I used the skin marker pen after Dr didn't need it. I would write down things like his needle holder... |
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DOAM Updated 3 days ago |
Helpful websites for the SurgTech Certifying exam? - 163 Replies[QUOTE who="Heidi. @yahoo.com in Palmdale, California"]I need a tutor that can help me pass the CST certification at the end of feb 2012... |
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Brown Mackie Grad(and jobless) Updated 6 days ago |
brown mackie college - 1 ReplyDo Not consider enrolling into ANY Brown Mackie program unless you want to be $50.000 in debt with credits that WILL NOT transfer to any real college... |
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lady-slick Updated 7 days ago |
Clinicals and Felony Conviction - 173 RepliesIs there a law to bare armes if you have a non violant charge. What types of jobs should a person with a walfare fraud charge,hybic drvr,possession... |
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Csifishguy Updated 10 days ago |
Surgical technicians as autopsy assistants - 61 RepliesGood luck, its so much fun but its also very hard work. I am so busy its crazy. We work on an average of 12 cases a day. |
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lovly212 Updated 11 days ago |
What are the best surgical technician qualifications and training to get ahead? - 121 Replies[QUOTE who="anancy1010 in Fort Worth, Texas"]You can take the NCCT test then at least you have your certification thats what i did i know ast is... |
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Tanya Updated 11 days ago |
OB Tech - 149 RepliesAt least you are practicing doing what you went to school for. I have been out of school since 2008 and only had three interviews in three years one... |
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fosters Updated 13 days ago |
Surgical Tech Interview Prep.... - 200 RepliesIt depends on the market your in and how easy it will be to find a job. Bigger city markets tend to use physician assistants during surgery and... |
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T Updated 13 days ago |
How hard is it to get a job as a Surgical Tech right out of school/training??? - 82 RepliesIt's very hard to find a job in surg tech right after school. Choose a different career! |
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ortech87 Updated 15 days ago |
Has anyone taken the certification test? - 154 RepliesI've been a Surgical Technologist for three years! I graduated from a college in Buffalo. It was a two year degree which started you in clinical... |
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Krzztell Updated 15 days ago |
Sterile Processing job - 55 Replies[QUOTE who="lagrimaderosa522 in Camden, New Jersey"]im about to star surg tech course any advise not to sure about it im a cert nurse aid and medical... |
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momtomaddox Updated 19 days ago |
ATLANTA area Surg. Tech Schools...Any recommendations? - 46 Replies[QUOTE who="Surg tech 30"]Hi sorry I havent checked this thing for a while. I will be finishing in June at Chatt tech. There are plenty of jobs out... |
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Mike Updated 19 days ago |
Sterile Processing at Cornerstone College (Union City and Livermore) - 4 RepliesI graduated from Cornerstone Give me your phone # I will tell you everything. |
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litzy23 Updated 20 days ago |
Surgical Tech-Good move or not - 149 RepliesHello, I'm interested in surgical tech program in Palm Harbor? can anyone tell me how is the the curriculum is it hard?? |
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abby in Lansing, Michigan Updated 21 days ago |
Getting a job with a Plastic Surgeon... - 60 RepliesI'll be starting a 15 month Surgical technology program this Oct. I must say I'm getting a bit nervous reading this forum and hearing how difficult... |
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staffml in Moreno Valley, California Updated 25 days ago |
How will a Surgical Tech grads gain required or perfered experience If a hospital will not hire them? ? - 695 RepliesI graduated 5-months ago and recently pass the CST.I have applied online and applied going to the diff hospitals in my area like Kaiser... |
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Unica111 in Lincolnshire, Illinois Updated 25 days ago |
Mystery shopper or secret shopper Needed - 7 RepliesThis piece of writing is from INTERCONTINENTAL EVALUATION INC, We are just a growing company with fast track records of achievements and unlimited... |
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julia.tennant@yahoo.com in Ballwin, Missouri Updated 27 days ago |
Entry Level as a Surgical Technologist - 271 RepliesI recently graduated 2 months ago. I've been looking for a job none stop. Nobody wants to hire a Surgical Technician fresh out of school. It's been... |
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Landyprosper1@gmail.com in Lynn, Massachusetts Updated 28 days ago |
Have a 4 yr degree but interested in ST - 3 RepliesHi, I just recently graduated from a university with an undergrad degree in Biology-Pre Med concentration. Eventually, I have goals to go on to med... |
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Omar in London, United Kingdom Updated 1 month ago |
ODP from the UK wanting to work in the US as a Surgial Technologist!! HELP PLEASE!! - 8 Replieshi my names omar, i'm an ODP which is similar to the US version of a surgical technologist i believe, i am intrested in working abroad and the US... |
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jluna in San Antonio, Texas Updated 1 month ago |
LVN or Surgical Tech - Career Change - 4 RepliesI am in trying to decide which program I should pursue, LVN or Surgical Tech. I currently have my bachelor's in Management degree and worked in IT... |
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scrubII in Albany, New York Updated 1 month ago |
work with plastic surgeons years and years.... - 25 RepliesAny questions, comments, advices.I'm the best person you can contact. |
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ImNotHisGirlfriendImHisWife in Randallstown, Maryland Updated 1 month ago |
Surgical Technology questions - 21 RepliesHi, my name is David and I am interested in becoming a Surgical Tech where I live in Taylor, Michigan. The economy is very bad here!! Has anybody... |
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accessprogram in Digos, Philippines Updated 1 month ago |
Part-time programs in or around Chicago,Illinois - 4 RepliesAre most of the program's only full-time day options ? i looked into Prairie state college's program and once you start the program it is 40 hours a... |
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PinkSugar717 in Bellmore, New York |
Surgical Tech vs. RNI am currently enrolled in an A.A.S. degree program at a community college. I am at a crossroads in that I have all the necessary classes to go... |
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amanda in Prestonsburg, Kentucky Updated 1 month ago |
What's the difference between Surgical Technician and Surgical Technologist? - 4 RepliesIs it the same thing? |
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vafishawk in Knoxville, Tennessee Updated 1 month ago |
Travel Surg Tech - 353 RepliesI am thinking about doing a few surg tech travel assignments. Has anyone done any travel surg tech ??? What are some good companies to travel with??... |
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BNAhockeynut in Nashville, Tennessee Updated 1 month ago |
Help finding Surgical tech work in Nashville - 1 ReplyHello all! I am a December 2009 grad of an accredited school with NBSTSA certification. The only experience I have is 4 months of clinicals. I have... |
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Alex in Gloucester, Massachusetts Updated 1 month ago |
ST Program at Bunkerhill Community College in Boston,MA - 5 RepliesWarning!!! Don't waste your money at this school. Teachers are extremely unprofessional, rude, not helpful and just plain nasty. Calling students... |
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LC Updated 1 month ago |
Surgical Tech schools in/near Alabama - 10 RepliesI'm having to choose between Virginia College and Bevill simply because they are the only options within reasonable driving distance for me. Moving... |
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bran556677 in Sunderland, Massachusetts Updated 1 month ago |
IS IT BETTER TO OBTAIN AN ASSOCIATES DEGREE AS A SURGICAL TECH RATHER THAN A DIPLOMA, OR DOES IT NOT MAKE A DIFFERENCE?????? - 2 RepliesHello everyone, I am a 22 year old male about to go back to school to be a surgical tech. I am going for the associates degree, but I notice that... |
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tdf3864 in San Francisco, California Updated 1 month ago |
Is anyone here a tvcc surg tech grad?... - 1 ReplyHi, I'm still in HS, but I am seriously considering going in to the field of surg tech. I live close to TVCC Terrell, and I was just curious if... |
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BridgetZoe in Bronx, New York |
Surgical Technician in New YorkHello... I am upset .. I finish everything . I been state certified since February 2011 but guess what ?? New York looks for surgical techs with... |
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SG in Allentown, Pennsylvania Updated 2 months ago |
Surgical Technologist in England - 121 RepliesMy family is planning to relocate to London, UK. Does anybody knows if the job responsabilities are the same as in the USA. Are the salaries the same... |
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jg in Huntington Park, California Updated 2 months ago |
Study Guide for the Certification... - 70 RepliesI'm preparing for the exam and someone suggests me the "Appleton & Lange review surg tech exam". Does anyone have comment on this book or another... |
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caliscrub in Anaheim, California Updated 2 months ago |
ST certification exam ??? - 21 RepliesI just want to know if anyone have taken the exam if is difficult or if the questions are similar as the one in the study guide??? |
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valerkha in Arlington, Virginia Updated 2 months ago |
Frustrated Surgical Tech - 49 RepliesDo anyone have any suggestions? Ive been out of surg school for two years now, along with several interviews and still cant find a job no one seem... |
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cece in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Updated 3 months ago |
Tired of scrubbing - 6 RepliesI have been doing this since 1997 and I don't think i know that I am burnt out of scrubbing. Is there anything else I can do with this education. ... |
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farmgirl in Pinconning, Michigan Updated 3 months ago |
Typical day as a ST - 43 RepliesI was just wondering what the work day is like as a ST? I'm considering getting in to this field. My only concern is that I am a bodybuilder and I... |
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donna in Dover, Delaware Updated 3 months ago |
surgical tech - 1 ReplyI AM A 2008 GRADUATE OF STAR(HARRISON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS) IN DOVER, TAKEN MY BOARDS AND PASSED, WORKING AS A OPTHALMOLOGY SURGICAL TECH. NEED ONE... |
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unhappyscrubstudent in Tarpon Springs, Florida Updated 4 months ago |
Recommendation for Surgical Tech college/voc school in Tampa Bay area? - 13 RepliesHello. I am planning on attending a surgical tech school in the Tampa/St. Petersburgh area. Already have several ones on my list that I am... |
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bri in Houston, Texas Updated 4 months ago |
New Grad looking for work ASAP - 32 RepliesHow long should it take for you to find work as a surg tech? I've been looking and sending out my resume and nothing happening. When I was doing my... |
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Tyler in Lincoln, Nebraska Updated 4 months ago |
Surgical Tech with Bachelor's degree - 4 RepliesHello..I am a surg tech with a B.A.(1) I have been wondering if anyone knows if there are any regulations in regards to education and payscale..In... |
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Theresa in Clermont, Florida Updated 4 months ago |
First Asisant Certified Surgical Tech - 101 RepliesI am currently working as a CST and I wanted to know how to go about becoming a CSTFA, and do you make more money with the extra tranning. Where are... |
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kitty in North Tazewell, Virginia |
NCCT testI am presently studing for the NCCT test. I purchased their study guide and have been studying from that. I am just wondering if that is adequate or... |
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Shari in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania Updated 4 months ago |
best Surgical Tech Schools in Southern California? - 1 ReplyAny Southern California surg techs out there? What school did you go to? I'm specifically looking for schools in the L.A to San Bernardino area. Any... |
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stephanie in Charleston, South Carolina |
jobs in field besided working in ORHas anyone taken a different path after recieveing a degree in surgical technology? I want out of the whole OR experience and want to try something... |
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