pcelest2003

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1. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

   pcelest2003 replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   3 pre-r to go, Chem, College Alg(terrified) at Chicago State University

2. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

   pcelest2003 replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   31 years of age 1 son and wife, pre nursing student chicago IL

3. ø¤º°* Medical Microbiology Winter 2006 Club*°º¤ø

   pcelest2003 replied to kayel's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Been there done that/

4. CNA issue~can anyone advise?

   pcelest2003 replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

   It's a damned shamed that you had to go through the drama. As a CNA/PCT in the ICU we don't have time for all that crap and niether should your Cna's. This type of stuff goes on in LTC in a lot of states. It' seems as thought only the bottom of the...

5. How much gets deducted from your pay for health benefits?

   pcelest2003 replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

   51.00 me and spouse p/pd ppo, Nortwestern Memorial Chicago

6. Made to Falsify Documentation :(

   pcelest2003 replied to shel_wny's topic in Geriatric

   I'm a PCT/CNA, whatever you want to call it. Anyway, you should never lie on any medical documentation forms. Are you crazy! I some states they will yank your certification. Ya see, people think that a certi/means nothing. But in you cannot work ...

7. For all of you night nurses

   pcelest2003 replied to BaystateRN's topic in General Nursing

8. Should I be a CNA?

   pcelest2003 replied to Megsd's topic in General Students

   If you take care of your nurses, they will take care of you. Just remember you are a team and not a slave.

9. Should I be a CNA?

   pcelest2003 replied to Megsd's topic in General Students

   Pay in chicago area is anywhere between 8.00 to 13.00/hr. sad, but depends on where you start. Depends on your drive. If you plan to go into acute care apply to the hospitals. Hosp usually pay more. Start off in med surg if you can. In addition, y...

10. Should I be a CNA?

    pcelest2003 replied to Megsd's topic in General Students

11. Should I be a CNA?

    pcelest2003 replied to Megsd's topic in General Students

    Not much $ as a CNA. I am a CNA or sometimes called a PCT in large teaching hopitals. You'll even change poop as a nurse, so try not to get stuck up to soon. I started off in Med surg, then, PICU, and now I'm a neonatal tech. Still a student taking ...

12. Don't you hate the arrogant students?

    pcelest2003 replied to hopefully's topic in General Students

    Don't worry, once the nursing instr. gets a hold of them, they will feel less than a bacteria. Trust me!

13. Problem tech- she keeps telling pts she's a nurse.

    pcelest2003 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am a PCt and I say these "This PCT needs to give it a rest." And hello! CNA's are called into court as well!! If she want to be a nurse she should carry her a-- to school. Like the rest of us PCTS. Besides, I'm don't want the legal responsiblity ...

14. will these classes affect my chance in CRNA school?

    pcelest2003 replied to iy0ga's topic in CRNA

    Nice to know your 16 and thinking of being a CRNA. It looks like you have your head screwed on right. Anyway, are those H.S classes or Coll. Even if they are college it could matter depending on the school. Rush University in Chicago mainly place ...

15. CNA or Vacation???

    pcelest2003 replied to 1olivia's topic in Career Support

    Chill out. I would not take it if you don't have too. It's different if your already a CNA. Yes, you do have edge over some students, but everyone catches up. Although, some programs are requiring students to get certified, don't waste your money i...