sslickerson

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1. would you have continued thru nursing school if you had shadowed first?

   sslickerson replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

   As a tech in a 500+ bed hospital I have much respect for the nurses I work with. I *was* a nursing student just a few short months ago but I quickly decided I could never do the job they were doing. I like my job as a tech but I would loathe my job a...

2. Need Interviewing Advise

   sslickerson replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

   Here is an excellent site to look into: How to Answer the 64 Toughest Interview Questions It's geared toward business but can easily be adapted to any environment. Good Luck!

3. ICU vs ER for a PCT

   sslickerson replied to sslickerson's topic in Technicians

   Thank so much! I was hoping you would say that :)

4. ICU vs ER for a PCT

   sslickerson posted a topic in Technicians

   Hello fellow PCTs! I currently work in ortho/med/surg but I am looking into getting a position in either the ICU or ER/ED. I was just wondering if any of you could tell me about either of these areas and what your typical shift is like. I currently ...

5. love my job hate the hours

   sslickerson replied to futurenicunurse2008's topic in General Nursing

   #1 Anyone who believes they "owe" thire employer anything has their heads in the clouds. You mean very little to the corporation except a dollar sign (how much work you can do for as little as possible). Yes, we all care about those we work with but ...

6. love my job hate the hours

   sslickerson replied to futurenicunurse2008's topic in General Nursing

   I think the bottom line is this: always do what is best for you no matter what. However; that doesn't mean quit immediately just to alleviate the "bad" feelings that this job has given you. You must stick this out but you must also start looking for ...

7. how do you do it?

   sslickerson replied to bumLVN's topic in Geriatric

   I think, just like any new job, you will feel like that and the feeling will last quite sometime. I think it is important to stick it out, realize that you don't know everything (in reality not that much) and learn as much as you can from those aroun...

8. smokers

   sslickerson replied to getoverit's topic in General Nursing

   I know, this is so horrible. Thank god my hospital has totally banned smoking on campus. It's a good 15 minute walk to the nearest smoking "section" which is the parking lot of a restaurant :) Also, stiff penalties are given if someone is caught smok...

9. Multitasking and Linear Thinking

   sslickerson replied to crbetts's topic in Male Students

   Or you could be an ICU nurse where you might have 1 or 2 patients as opposed to 6 on med/surg. Work on it and it will come to you. I too am a nursing student but I am also a PCT on a med/surg unit and I can tell you straight away that those nurses ar...

10. What would you do?

    sslickerson replied to mizfradd's topic in General Nursing

    Technically assault is defined as a threat to commit some act of aggression while battery is the physical act of harming someone. Thus you can have assault without battery but not battery without assault. At the very least this action would be consid...

11. How Can I Get Acclimated to the Midnight Shift?

    sslickerson replied to iluvdetroit's topic in General Nursing

    I would stay away from all caffeine sources (and those Vitamin B drinks including 5-hour energy) and drink plenty of water. At home you really need to get some blackout curtains for the bedroom and buy one of those stand-up fans to give you some back...

12. Backbiting

    sslickerson replied to celticgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I too have read on these boards many times about the cattiness of nursing in general. I'm certain this type of behavior occurs in every hospital and on every unit but I will say with absolute certainty that I never hear it. Do you want to know why? B...

13. Am I approaching this in the wrong way?

    sslickerson replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say it but I must. As far as I can tell this is strictly an issue dealing with catty women. I know, call me an ass for even bringing it up but you would never see 6 guys doing this. I honestly feel really bad for you but really you just nee...

14. CNA Certificate Question

    sslickerson replied to sslickerson's topic in CNA/MA

    Yes this helps. Thanks!

15. CNA Certificate Question

    sslickerson posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Hello all, So, I will complete my CNA course on Wednesday of next week. But due to unfortunate circumstances I cannot take the certificate exam or practical in the same state as I completed the course (AZ). I am moving next week to Minnesota as soon ...