pastudent

pastudent has 4 years experience and specializes in emergency dept.

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1. How do you address co workers that are not adhering to social distancing - then coming to work?

   pastudent replied to foragreatergood's topic in COVID

   No its not Nazi Germany? But it would be assumed that healthcare workers should be morally/ethically responsible by practicing social distancing in order to keep their coworkers and patients safe. I do think we are held to a different standard.

2. What is it like in your hospital right now?

   pastudent replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in COVID

   In South Carolina - we are waiting for the storm. I'm wondering if any hospitals/ units are cohorting staff. Right now we are over staffed - as positive cases start to come in the chance of staff getting sick will increase. If one gets sick, our co w...

3. HACC points system question

   pastudent replied to Lalo12345's topic in Pennsylvania

   It is not impossible - but less than 20% get through it. Did you call and get their numbers? Defining "hard" - of course you have to study all the time - that is not the problem. It is the 15-20 hrs of paperwork every weekend and the 10 + hours you h...

4. HACC points system question

   pastudent replied to Lalo12345's topic in Pennsylvania

   Its more of a "push out rate" than a drop out rate. If they question your ability they set you up in a situation that you can't handle - and watch you fall. Then they document all this in what they call a "toolbook". You can have a high grade in clas...

5. HACC points system question

   pastudent replied to Lalo12345's topic in Pennsylvania

   I don't mean to burst your bubble - but getting into the RN program at HACC is not the problem. Most students have a 3.6-4.0 but not many of those make it out. ASK questions about how many students actually graduate. They wont tell you! If you are ab...