EmBeMap

EmBeMap

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  1. Should i become a CNA

    EmBeMap replied to ryan4me's topic in General Nursing

    Being a CNA has its ups and downs like any job. I can tell you though that 8 months as a tech in an ER just made pharmacology. I made a B+ with almost no sweat at all. and I relate it directly to...

  2. Interesting Phenomenon

    EmBeMap replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    I agree I would love to have a nurse mentor like

  3. Getting hired as an Acute Care Nurse Assistant

    EmBeMap replied to seek1kees's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    phlebotomy and ekg in texas makes you a pct 3 ... highest paid pct lvl in my state...

  4. Should I pursue a CNA II certificate?

    EmBeMap replied to tryingtobeanurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    good for the gold get cna 3 which entails a phlebotomy and an ekg cert. then you get better pay and should have a much wider field you can work in. (i have all 3) and enjoy the variety of stuff i can...

  5. Question/Concern about pt and Dilaudid IVP

    EmBeMap replied to Christy1019's topic in Emergency

    (My two cents) am on meds daily that artificially elevate my tryglicerides (650) and am now having to add tricor to try and help lower before i develop pancreatitis. one thing that i have noticed that...

  6. Why are male nurses looked down on?

    EmBeMap replied to USCUAmber's topic in Male Nursing Students

    i am new to this whole (7 months) field but so far i have been very happy with reponses from docs and even the female nurses. Seems like male docs are even nicer and more obliging to me than to my...

  7. What kind of shoes do you wear?

    EmBeMap replied to Hausfrau's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i guess it depends on the requirements of the work you do. I tried crocs and love wearing them day to day but at work (fast pace er) i would wear blisters in the plantar surface from the friction. I...

  8. HCC ADN Fall 2008 Applicants

    EmBeMap replied to RnBound0510's topic in Texas Nursing

    understood and i will keep the rest of my 2 cents out. I just wanted to give those looking into HCC a view of what i have seen come out of there and th examples i have seen of the instructors. i would...

  9. HCC ADN Fall 2008 Applicants

    EmBeMap replied to RnBound0510's topic in Texas Nursing

    I cringe when i see graduated HCC students who cant start IVs, try to catherize the lady parts and dont see a problem with it. I have seen more and more issues working with HCC rns. now that could be...

  10. HCC ADN Fall 2008 Applicants

    EmBeMap replied to RnBound0510's topic in Texas Nursing

    run dont walk ... apply somewhere else their nclex percentage is down and their professors are getting worse and worse... or get used to

  11. HCC ADN Fall 2008 Applicants

    EmBeMap replied to RnBound0510's topic in Texas Nursing

    Guys can someone confirm with the BON I heard yesterday that HCC accreditation has been suspended... I am investigating

  12. GN position

    EmBeMap replied to croat's topic in Texas Nursing

    Howdy, Houston isn't as bad about jobs as it seems, we just seem to have bad HR people for the nursing depts. Find online what position you want, fill out the application online and then take a copy...

  13. How do I become a CNA??

    EmBeMap replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Texas Nursing

    As a CNA / Phlebotomist / EKG / ER tech I personally personally have seen that experience pays off for clinicals. I got my CNA this past january and have been working in the ER whi going to NS, I have...

  14. Say It Isn't So

    EmBeMap replied to travelingpants's topic in Texas Nursing

    Commuter wasn't that far off Bentaub and LBJ will pay around 30-33 an hour but the RN to patient patio is from 5-1 sometimes 6-1 and you are always short supplies with tons of patients and have to...

  15. Getting hired as an Acute Care Nurse Assistant

    EmBeMap replied to seek1kees's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    PS I can spell I just keep replying on my cell phone keyboard and notice everything is messed up after I hit post

  16. Getting hired as an Acute Care Nurse Assistant

    EmBeMap replied to seek1kees's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can be done... follow protocol and fill out paperwork online then take a copy of appliation or just a paper with your info and statements why you would make a good CNA to the manager of dept you are...

  17. Which cpr?

    EmBeMap replied to misserella8036's topic in Texas Nursing

    inbymas.com was great for me its an aha class taught by RNs I needed it for my new job in memorial hermann norhwest ER my manager suggested them. Cost 40cash or 45 credit

  18. HCC ADN Fall 2008 Applicants

    EmBeMap replied to RnBound0510's topic in Texas Nursing

    Im really hoping I will do fine as I have excelled so far in phlebotomy, ekg, and cna in a level 3 trauma ER. I deal with with even the wors patients and have a repuation for getting altered mental...

  19. HCC ADN Fall 2008 Applicants

    EmBeMap replied to RnBound0510's topic in Texas Nursing

    Up until the nursing program I guess I have just been lucky to have positive pro student encouraging insructors. And between Ms. Clark's shortness and obvious disregard for students, and Ms. Richs...

  20. HCC ADN Fall 2008 Applicants

    EmBeMap replied to RnBound0510's topic in Texas Nursing

    At the lonestar system it is different tha HCC. They use a point system and part of that is making sure you have all academics done. So I am still doing pharmacology this summer at north harris, but I...

  21. HCC ADN Fall 2008 Applicants

    EmBeMap replied to RnBound0510's topic in Texas Nursing

    Good luck to all the HCC hopefuls...I switched to lonestar so I cant apply til the fall for spring entry...make sure to post how it goes with HCC and Ms. Rich as a instructor

  22. Most silly reason for being called in the office?

    EmBeMap replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    I got called in for not adapting to my co-workers. I was a tech in a busy county ER and did not adapt well to co-workers (techs) who would tell me things like quit helping the nurses so much or they...

  23. Most silly reason for being called in the office?

    EmBeMap replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    I got called in for not adapting to my co-workers. I was a the in a busy county ER and did not adapt well to co-workers (techs) who would tell me things like quit helping the nurses so much or they...

  24. Crushed

    EmBeMap replied to Bea1128's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know the feeling... going through the same thing... hang in there keep applying.. maybe get your cna ? I did and got hired on in ER... it

  25. HCC ADN Fall 2008 Applicants

    EmBeMap replied to RnBound0510's topic in Texas Nursing

    The current director Ms. Rich is the interim chairperson (thank god) hopefully she isn't permanent as she is a real piece of work. I have had an awful experience with her and the secretary. I don't...