summerbluesky

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1. New PCT on Med-Surg Floor, Need Tips!

   summerbluesky replied to eclectmint's topic in Technicians

   We do the Castille soap ones.

2. accucheck help

   summerbluesky replied to melcolbstorm's topic in Technicians

   Warm the patient's hand by holding it for a minute if they are cold. Then clean and get your sample. Watch for thick calluses. The side of the finger works nicely. Pinkies and thumbs are also rarely used and usually a sure thing.

3. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

   summerbluesky replied to Manny92's topic in Technicians

   I have a guaranteed job with my hospital when I graduate. A lot of hospitals will make you sign a contract to work there in exchange for tuition assistance. But this also means that I have a job. Our unit likes to hire new nurses from within the hosp...

4. How much do you make as a tech?

   summerbluesky replied to RCBR's topic in Technicians

   In Indianapolis my base rate is $10.00. Another $1.25 after 2pm. Another $2 an hour on weekends. Extra pay for picking up shifts when needed - another $2.50 to $5.00 an hour extra.

5. New PCT on Med-Surg Floor, Need Tips!

   summerbluesky replied to eclectmint's topic in Technicians

   We do catheters, blood, enemas and vitals. I had no experience and no CNA. I started nursing school. The hospital did all of my training.

6. New PCT on Med-Surg Floor, Need Tips!

   summerbluesky replied to eclectmint's topic in Technicians

   Make friends with your nurses. Get your job done, offer to help, ask the nurses if they need help. Smile. Be friendly. Get to know your patients. Do a good job. Ask questions. People will help you. The nurses are happy to help you learn to so things ...

7. how many patients

   summerbluesky replied to melcolbstorm's topic in Technicians

   I usually have 10

8. What do you guys think of Medtech College?

   summerbluesky replied to bethers10's topic in Indiana

   Don't do it gal! Ivy Tech for CNA. Go to a campus or send an email.

9. Indy job market - Relocating with 2+ years experience

   summerbluesky replied to rmprice's topic in Indiana

   Google ecommunity careers

10. Indy job market - Relocating with 2+ years experience

    summerbluesky replied to rmprice's topic in Indiana

    Community is still hiring

11. Marian University-Online Accelerated Program

    summerbluesky replied to forgop's topic in Indiana

    I started at Marian. I completed a couple of pre-reqs there. When I met with my advisor I was told that my first semester in the program would be 18 credit hours at $798 a credit hour. My first semester would cost $14,000, and financial aid would onl...