bvalerio23

bvalerio23 has 2 years experience.

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1. PCT and student problems

   bvalerio23 posted a topic in Technicians

   I have been a tech for about 2 years and work as a scribe (fancy transcriptionist) in the ED. I started my RN program last semester and have been catching a lot of crap about my previous work history. With the scribe position, I know a good deal of m...

2. Emergency Department Technician

   bvalerio23 replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Technicians

   I've worked in a Level 1 and a Level 3 trauma center for a few years now and love it. Some pros would be the fast paced environment will never leave you bored at work, you generally have help with high volume days (meaning you aren't like a floor tec...

3. Training for PCT

   bvalerio23 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Technicians

   Agreed with shana - 95% of my tasks were on the job training. EMTs are always welcome and encouraged to apply in my hospitals; they are especially needed in Trauma I facilities. If you REALLY want to, taking a a phleb class (time and money permitting...

4. EMT or PCA/PCT

   bvalerio23 replied to runnerdoug87's topic in Technicians

   In my time in the ED it seems like PCTs are more likely to become RNs. I have a few suggestions as to why or why this might not be true. 1. Techs works with nurses for 12 hr shifts, we see the duties and complete spetrum of patients that an RN might...

5. Starting new as a Tech in need of advice

   bvalerio23 replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Technicians

   I've worked in the ED just about a year now and it's the best thing I've done in my persuit of my RN. My hospital is great about teaching and letting me put my classroom skills to work. I was not an EMT before hand and I don't think it hindered me. ...

6. Nursing Specialties

   bvalerio23 replied to Imy360's topic in Male Students

   I couldn't agree with RoseQueen more. There are differences in career paths for US vs international students. For the US the most common certification that "makes you a nurse" is the RN (Registered Nurse) certification that comes after passing the N...

7. How to go about switching to PRN

   bvalerio23 replied to brittany1111's topic in Technicians

   Depending on the size of the facility, try speaking with HR or "people services" type offices. If you haven't gotten to move to PRN make it clear that it is in your best interest and check your contract for any parts that state time retainers or comp...

8. Are PCT's replacing the LPN

   bvalerio23 replied to ATech4GFA's topic in Technicians

   I 100% agree with Redhead. Both large medical centers in my city are quickly replacing LPNs with Techs. We are allowed to do everything LPNs can do, MOST techs are younger with more availability and cheaper. Techs range anywhere from $9/hr-$20/hr dep...

9. Seeking advice for getting first PCT job

   bvalerio23 replied to pmabraham's topic in Technicians

   PCTs move around often so rest assured there will most likely be openings in many departments. Some facilities use LPNs only, some facilities only use medics in the ED as techs, it all depends on what floor/areas you'd like to work. I'd suggest looki...

10. Chances of getting into an accelerated BSN program as a bio major?

    bvalerio23 replied to biologybelle2's topic in Pre-Nursing

    The ACCL programs in my regions are extrememly competitive meaning only students with between 3.5 and 4.0 GPAs are accepted. Additionally the programs are very high paced and remove you from the program if you earn below a 2.5 on any course. NOW, wit...

11. Working and Nursing School

    bvalerio23 replied to Crew2Nursing's topic in Male Students

    If you can work nights, do it. MUCH more down time to do homework/study no matter which department. I personally love the night shifts for the exerperience and personality types of the night shifters. As a student I am working nights as much as possi...

12. Tips 'n Tricks: Pearls the Newbies Need to Know

    bvalerio23 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    Coming from a tech-- Not all techs are good, some are meant for the floor, some are natually built for critical care. If you have a feeling your tech is not going to be satisfactory, address is professionally and within the correct channels. Telling ...

13. What Would You Like Your Tech To Do?

    bvalerio23 replied to friggasdistaff's topic in Emergency

    I was in the same situation a few months ago when I started working in my ED. The dept was/is notorious for not training or doing very well on orientations. I was nervous because the pace of the ED is unlike any other floor and I did not want to upse...

14. ED techs to start IVs?

    bvalerio23 replied to montecarlo64's topic in Emergency

    At both L1 Trauma centers and L2/L3 hospitals I have worked with, techs have started IVs. Depending on the level of intensity the ED runs, some places require us to go over procedure with the Phlebotomy dept, some throw us into the ocean and hope we ...

15. Trying to decide between accelerated BSN, entry-level MSN-NP, and ADN

    bvalerio23 replied to NorthBeach's topic in Male Students

    I'm in a very similar situation. I recently graduated with a BS in BioChem and am looking at a career in Trauma Nursing. I've worked at a few local hospitals (Truama Centers) in various roles and asked around about the accl. programs vs entry levels ...