pcelest2003

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1. ø¤º°* Medical Microbiology Winter 2006 Club*°º¤ø

   pcelest2003 replied to kayel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Been there done

2. CNA issue~can anyone advise?

   pcelest2003 replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

   It's a damned shamed that you had to go through the drama. As a CNA/PCT in the ICU we don't have time for all that crap and niether should your Cna's. This type of stuff goes on in LTC in a lot of...

3. How much gets deducted from your pay for health benefits?

   pcelest2003 replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

   51.00 me and spouse p/pd ppo, Nortwestern Memorial

4. Made to Falsify Documentation :(

   pcelest2003 replied to shel_wny's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I'm a PCT/CNA, whatever you want to call it. Anyway, you should never lie on any medical documentation forms. Are you crazy! I some states they will yank your certification. Ya see, people think...

5. For all of you night nurses

   pcelest2003 replied to BaystateRN's topic in General Nursing

6. Problem tech- she keeps telling pts she's a nurse.

   pcelest2003 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I am a PCt and I say these "This PCT needs to give it a rest." And hello! CNA's are called into court as well!! If she want to be a nurse she should carry her a-- to school. Like the rest of us...

7. will these classes affect my chance in CRNA school?

   pcelest2003 replied to iy0ga's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Nice to know your 16 and thinking of being a CRNA. It looks like you have your head screwed on right. Anyway, are those H.S classes or Coll. Even if they are college it could matter depending on the...

8. CNA or Vacation???

   pcelest2003 replied to 1olivia's topic in Nursing Career

   Chill out. I would not take it if you don't have too. It's different if your already a CNA. Yes, you do have edge over some students, but everyone catches up. Although, some programs are requiring...

9. I am a worried CNA

   pcelest2003 replied to Krissy NY's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   blusky, It was so hard for me and yes the pay was 5.50 and I had 26 residents to get toileted and dressed. But, I must say some of the aid in LTC are very interesting to work with. In addition,...

10. I am a worried CNA

    pcelest2003 replied to Krissy NY's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That is rather unfortunate. I worked in a LTC for 30 minutes and punched out. I told them to keep the check! I was a cna right out of clinicals. They DON begged me to work at that facility. Go...

11. Working the night shift

    pcelest2003 replied to Mommy/Grandma's topic in Nursing Career

    Nights if rough on the body. However, I enjoy not having to look at the phonies and brown nosers on the day shift. Usually everyone on nights understand one another, because we are all fighting to...

12. CNA Concerns

    pcelest2003 replied to WaltzJmp's topic in Nursing Career

    Chill out! Actually, this class will help you a great deal. If your plan is to be a nurse I would not recommend being a CNA for more than five years max. RN's change poopie diapers too, well, most,...

13. How many nurses do their own vitals???

    pcelest2003 replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses, nurses, nurses! I'm a tech in a busy PICU, and also work as a tech in Rehab. I personally believe that all nurses should at least get there first set of v\s. I work second shift and often...

14. Any Real Need for Micro?

    pcelest2003 replied to Harold's topic in General Students

    Heck ya you need it. Micro was a challange for me, but at least, my teacher related most subjects to a clinical setting. That helped

15. math/science on the job

    pcelest2003 replied to marli's topic in Nursing Career

    Speaking from a PCT standpoint currently taking my core req. I can see how they are all important, even the humanities. Yes, A/P, Micro are very important, especially if your micro instr. makes...