MochaFiend

MochaFiend has 11 years experience and specializes in None at the moment.

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1. Administering meds I've not prepared

   MochaFiend replied to MochaFiend's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks. I spoke to the PA, she was just trying to help. She has a light patient load because she's new. All MA's and the LPN just run with it.

2. Administering meds I've not prepared

   MochaFiend replied to MochaFiend's topic in CNA/MA

   The medication was drawn without my knowledge and not in my presence. The syringe is not and has never been labeled. I work in primary care, not a hospital. So, I'm drawing and pulling medication and vaccines on my own. I have no problem administeri...

3. Administering meds I've not prepared

   MochaFiend replied to MochaFiend's topic in CNA/MA

   Ugh!!!! That video is irrelevant to my post and I'm trying to get it off - Sorry!!!!

4. Administering meds I've not prepared

   MochaFiend posted a topic in CNA/MA

   That's an absolute NO! I have a few MA's in my pod at work, my Physician Assistant and perhaps even my boss at odds with me. My PA has in the past two weeks (I've only been here for two weeks) on about three occasions drawn up medications for me to...

5. RMA to LPN or RN?

   MochaFiend posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I've been attempting my pre reqs for BSN and I've not done as well, hardly a dent in the required courses. I'm currently working as a RMA and I love it! But, to get into a leadership role: Clinical Manager - I thought about going the LPN route since ...

6. Pca work feild

   MochaFiend replied to Dajapca's topic in Technicians

   Not really, but it wouldn't hurt to have one in the locker. I got mine from allheart.com, and I love it! Great acoustics, light weight, and budget friendly! Prestige Medical Clinical Lite Stethoscope | allheart.com

7. No experience or certifications and just got hired as a Nurse Tech in PCU

   MochaFiend replied to Sherri188's topic in Technicians

   Oh, one more thing. Don't wear perfumes or scented lotion. That's a no-no in the hospital and in patient care in general due to allergies, etc.

8. No experience or certifications and just got hired as a Nurse Tech in PCU

   MochaFiend replied to Sherri188's topic in Technicians

   Congratulations!! It's okay to be scared. The most important thing is to be open to learning new things within your scope of practice as a Nurse Tech. No matter how bad of a day you are having, or how nervous you are, you ARE IMPORTANT. As a "nurse t...

9. Telemetry tech

   MochaFiend replied to Nkc8's topic in Technicians

   Ah, I remember working nights as an ER Tech. Wear comfortable shoes (Asics work for me), have a back up pair of scrubs in your locker *just in case. You'll be obtaining vital signs, *carry at least 2-3 pens! Be prepared to draw blood *know your order...

10. I Don't Want to Stick a Patient

    MochaFiend replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    Oh, yes, you're not alone! As a Corpsman in the Navy (medic), a PCT, and Registered MA, I still have the same fear as you when it comes to sticking patients. With time and experience, i wasn't so nervous and had no problem. However, I'm just now star...

11. Caregiver second guessing career

    MochaFiend posted a topic in Career Support

    Hello, I'm currently a pre nursing student. I've been passionate about becoming a nurse since before the third grade. Fast forward forever later, 5 years in the Navy (4 as a Hospital Corpsman), ED Tech, PCT (in MICU), and RMA - it's safe to say I hav...

12. No experience PCT just hired

    MochaFiend replied to J.Molina's topic in Technicians

    Those sound really nice

13. No experience PCT just hired

    MochaFiend replied to J.Molina's topic in Technicians

    This is the bulk of it and believe me, this is a great foot in the door into patient care! It's hard work, you will be exhausted and at times you'll feel under appreciated. But, this is a very important job and now is the time to start considering go...

14. Panicking big time. Shut off at 75 & tons of SATA.

    MochaFiend replied to lyllea's topic in NCLEX

    Thank goodness!!!! I'm at the beginning of the journey that you've just completed (pre nursing). Very excited for you!

15. Do you consider yourself a "pre-nursing student" or "nursing student?"

    MochaFiend replied to NolaLj's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Blunt, I like it! This is very true though. So many folks at the university I attend are majoring in nursing, but it's the math and science courses that make or break them. Many become english, business, or some other major or drop out. It's the non-...