pcelest2003

3 pre-r to go, Chem, College Alg(terrified) at Chicago State University

31 years of age 1 son and wife, pre nursing student chicago IL

Been there done that/

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 states. It' seems as thought only the bottom of the...

51.00 me and spouse p/pd ppo, Nortwestern Memorial Chicago

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 that a certi/means nothing. But in you cannot work ...

If you take care of your nurses, they will take care of you. Just remember you are a team and not a slave.

Pay in chicago area is anywhere between 8.00 to 13.00/hr. sad, but depends on where you start. Depends on your drive. If you plan to go into acute care apply to the hospitals. Hosp usually pay more. Start off in med surg if you can. In addition, y...

Not much $ as a CNA. I am a CNA or sometimes called a PCT in large teaching hopitals. You'll even change poop as a nurse, so try not to get stuck up to soon. I started off in Med surg, then, PICU, and now I'm a neonatal tech. Still a student taking ...

Don't worry, once the nursing instr. gets a hold of them, they will feel less than a bacteria. Trust me!

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 PCTS. Besides, I'm don't want the legal responsiblity ...

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 school. Rush University in Chicago mainly place ...

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 students to get certified, don't waste your money i...

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, there is always a shortage of supplies so we had to us...

Yes you are right, however I worked two registry jobs and make 42k.2003. Lots of hard work but sometimes you will make over the Fasfa cut off and you'll be screwed on Fasfa, unless you have a child or two.

I started off in Med/Surg as a PCT. I learned allot. Build your skills. You be able to get a job anywhere!

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 work in hospital, gain your basic clinical skills la...

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 stay awake. 3-6 is the worst for me. It is common t...

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, but not all. I've worked in an ICU setting primari...

Downtown chicago mag mile, Postpartum Tech and lovin it! and male. Very inlightening I must say.

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 come behind PCT's that are totally incompetent when i...

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 allot.

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 clinical reference. Your lucky if your science teacher...