lala_bee

lala_bee specializes in Tele/Critical Care.

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1. Nurse Tech/What has been your fav dept to work in?

   lala_bee replied to tnearthmama's topic in Technicians

   I work at a critical care unit (ICU-step down) that focuses on the neuro population. Its a very heavy floor to work on. Pt. post surgery are mostly confused with slurred speech, incontinent of both bowl and bladder. They often require restraints becu...

2. scrubs in chicago

   lala_bee replied to cookielady,rn's topic in Illinois

   Another good place to go to is Conway. They have several stores around Chicago land area. I live in Southwestern burbs, so the closest one I know about is North Riverside Mall. The tops are like $3.99-5.99, pants about the same price. Sometimes they ...

3. Rush University Medical Center Uniform Colors.

   lala_bee posted a topic in Illinois

   Hello, does anyone know if Rush has a color coded scrub policy, based on position? If so, what color do nurses and PCT's wear? Thanks!

4. New PCT offered a job at a large hospital for the night shift. Any advice??

   lala_bee posted a topic in Technicians

   Hello Everyone, 3 months ago I have completed my CNA certification , and after a long search have been offered a position at a large, hospital. It is for the Surgical-Telemtry Unit, and for third shift. The recruiter told me I would be responsible fo...

5. Can any Patient Care Techs tell me how much your training cost?

   lala_bee replied to Miwila's topic in Technicians

   Yes, that it outrages!! My best friend finished her CNA course in Illinois, and paid $650. Now she got hired at a hospital as a PCT, and they trained her with the EKG, and Phelebotomy. The school that she took her CNA class in, offered a PCT training...

6. CNA classes being offered anywhere??

   lala_bee replied to spoiledbrat0627's topic in Illinois

   I as well did not want to waste over $1200 for a CNA class at a community college. I found out about a place called Samland Institute of Allied Health and Technology. They have three locations: Chicago South, Chicago North, and Park Ridge, IL. It is ...