LifesAJourney

LifesAJourney

Med/Surg, Float Pool, MICU, CTICU

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  1. Teacher said NOWAY....new grad hiring into ICU positions

    LifesAJourney replied to HopefulNurse2011's topic in Critical Care

    It takes determination and you will succeed! I will be working in the same cardiothoracic icu I'm doing my senior practicum in. I have previous CNA (med/surg) and NT (icu) experiences and have a...

  2. where should i work during nursing school?

    LifesAJourney replied to gonnaB37nursedoc's topic in General Students

    You can work as a NT in the ICU. It just depends on whether there is an opening. Those ICU jobs go fast lol. If one is not open, try float pool. With that, you float all throughout the hospital (ICU,...

  3. Cardiac Monitor Tech

    LifesAJourney replied to Dexorosorous's topic in Cardiac

    Pros: 1. Satisfaction in being able to identify rhythms. 2. It will help you in nursing school. 3. Looks great on a resume 4. Being able to identify subtle changes in the early stages and notifying...

  4. Cardiac Monitor Tech

    LifesAJourney replied to Dexorosorous's topic in Cardiac

    Yes indeed! I think it also shows initiative which employers love. I current work in our ICU as a nurse tech with previous cna experience. With my current job, we have our own monitors to watch, so...

  5. How can I land icu tech position while in nursing school?

    LifesAJourney replied to kht124's topic in General Students

    Keep trying, DO NOT give up

  6. New CNA First Job Nightmare

    LifesAJourney replied to CNAKatlyn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had the same experience when I worked in LTC. Will forever love my resident, but hated the lack of teamwork among the staff and upper management negativity. I currently work in a hospital...

  7. How can I land icu tech position while in nursing school?

    LifesAJourney replied to kht124's topic in General Students

    If you are worried about being called off first due to low census and working in float pool, don't worry about it lol. It is VERY rare for one to be sent home, or at least at my hospital. Odds are,...

  8. How can I land icu tech position while in nursing school?

    LifesAJourney replied to kht124's topic in General Students

    See if your hospital offers a cardiac monitoring class. At my hospital, they offer it periodically throughout the year. It will help. I signed up to take the class initially on my own because in...

  9. Where did you start out working as a new CNA?

    LifesAJourney replied to FutureC.N.A's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    After spending a year on the floor, I wanted to see more of the hospital and accepted a float pool position. After a couple a months I accepted a position in our icu. My goal is to be an icu nurse, so...

  10. Where did you start out working as a new CNA?

    LifesAJourney replied to FutureC.N.A's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I got a job in a nursing home based off my 40hr checklist before my can license came in the mail 3 weeks later. From there, I worked in LTC for about 4 months. Then, I accepted an offer at a hospital...

  11. Nine months until graduation, best study plan.

    LifesAJourney posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just order a couple of review books (Kaplan (2 books), Saunders, and a pharm review) and awaiting their arrival! LaCharity is required for my course, so I will just read the chapters my instructor...

  12. PCT/Nurse Tech

    LifesAJourney replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    No problem! I say those are good experience to put in your resume. It's all about presentation, so emphasize your duties and highlights of that section. Ask for references from the school nurse,...

  13. PCT/Nurse Tech

    LifesAJourney replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    I just google some places to help you out :) ST LUKE: unit secretary and patient care support position. HCHD: patient care tech position. MEMORIAL HERRMAN: patient escort and noninvas cardiac...

  14. PCT/Nurse Tech

    LifesAJourney replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    Most jobs are posted through the hospital website due to the volume of applicants. To find a nurse tech position, look under "nursing (professional)." For pct, look under "patient care support,...

  15. applying for CNA as a student?

    LifesAJourney replied to peteypablo's topic in General Students

    I would go straight to the source. Call the department and ask what specifically they need in order for you to challenge the exam. Me personally, I would say a transcript and maybe a course syllabus...

  16. Should I take CNA Classes in High School?

    LifesAJourney replied to canolee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes! However, if it will interfer with your senior classes, just take it over the summer. It will give you at least a 2 year work experience advantage over most when applying for the program....

  17. Volunteering at Hospitals

    LifesAJourney replied to SlaveHeart's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I use to volunteer in our ER and loved it! Nurses and the staff will take notice and may write a recommendation letter for ya

  18. Nursing Assistant in acute rehab

    LifesAJourney replied to Brittany2206's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    The fact that you will have healthcare experience, especially in a hospital, before graduation is a big plus! Hospitals like to promote from within. Typically, depending on the budget, floors/unit...

  19. What does your username mean?

    LifesAJourney replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    That is pretty

  20. HELP! Failed nursing school after 1 yr, but still want to work as nurse technician

    LifesAJourney replied to panjia's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I think it depends on the requirements listed for the nurse tech position. Where I am at, the requirements are current enrollment in a nursing program and a 3.0 or better in the nursing courses. In...

  21. Should I Pursue The CNA Class?

    LifesAJourney replied to chanson1988's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes! With your background, you may even land a job in the ER as a tech! Seem through my previous post on why it is a smart move to get your cna too :) Good

  22. Common nicknames for hospital items.

    LifesAJourney replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm glad you guys are enjoying this thread! Great responses! It's been so long since I've heard anyone referring to our mobile computers as "cows." Yes, we also call that urine/stool collector a...

  23. Common nicknames for hospital items.

    LifesAJourney replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    You just reminded me about something with GoLytely. I do wish the company would change the name to reflect the product more accurately. GoLytely sounds very light and dainty. As we all know, there is...

  24. Common nicknames for hospital items.

    LifesAJourney replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    At my hospital they call cnas pcts, unless you are a nurse

  25. Common nicknames for hospital items.

    LifesAJourney replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    At my hospital they call cnas pcts, unless you are a nurse