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.
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...
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.
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 ...
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...