vanillacupcake17

vanillacupcake17

NCT- rehab, BSN student

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  1. PCT/Clinical Question: How often should you empty drains?

    vanillacupcake17 replied to futurernfarmer's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    from what i've learned on the job (i'm a nurse care tech on a rehab unit), wound drains should be emptied at least every shift. we usually empty them at the end of every shift. unless it needs to be...

  2. Small Scrubs?

    vanillacupcake17 replied to symphie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    greys anatomy fits small to begin with. and they are the softest scrubs

  3. just venting ove my Chem grade...

    vanillacupcake17 replied to wannaB RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    oh man chem. ugh i hate chem. the first semester, I got a C- and barely passed. it was horrible and i was so upset about it. i also had a horrible professor. second semester i switched professors and...

  4. BSN vs CNA in long term care

    vanillacupcake17 replied to Kep23's topic in General Students

    some nurses only swoop in 3 times a day to pass meds b/c that's all they want to do. no offense to the many RN's who truly care and make a huge difference in pt's lives by getting to know them and...

  5. Pay for hospital nursing assistants thanks!

    vanillacupcake17 replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    well good luck with whatever you choose to

  6. A&P gaps-Will it hurt in Nursing School?

    vanillacupcake17 replied to zbb13's topic in General Students

    may hurt if you are planning on taking pathophys. may also be a problem in pharm. go back and look at the cardiovascular system for sure, as well as renal. you won't need to know the exact parts of...

  7. Curious about your class schedule

    vanillacupcake17 replied to windmill182's topic in General Students

    you're all so lucky! I have class everyday next semester. clinical tuesday, thursday. and then pharm, nutrition, and med surg 1 lecture monday, wednesday,

  8. Pay for hospital nursing assistants thanks!

    vanillacupcake17 replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Why don't you work as a medical assistant? just curious. And, you apply and interview for the position and then there is a 2 week training session in human resources. then you work with another NCT on...

  9. Pay for hospital nursing assistants thanks!

    vanillacupcake17 replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    NCT's (nursing care tech) are essentially nursing assistants. however, you do not need a CNA certification to work as an NCT, the hospital will train you on their own. However most of the NCT's i know...

  10. Pay for hospital nursing assistants thanks!

    vanillacupcake17 replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Nope. Basically I stayed with 1 pt at all times for all 8 hours of my shift. many of them had fallen and needed some one to watch them at all times. some had TBI's and were confused. I basically fed...

  11. Pay for hospital nursing assistants thanks!

    vanillacupcake17 replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Originally, I was sitter on rehab and made 11.47. I have my CNA and recently got promoted to NCT. My pay is the same for the first 3 months (probationary period) and then I should be making

  12. Are you a PCT/CNA and a BSN/RN student ?

    vanillacupcake17 replied to umslalum's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am in nursing school getting my BSN. and am a part-time NCT. i'm not sure full-time is a good idea. Also what shift would you be

  13. Younger Nursing Students

    vanillacupcake17 replied to lhabin's topic in General Students

    I started my BSN at 17, so I was one of the youngest! I am just finishing my sophomore year and will be 20 in september. Which means I'll graduate when I'm 21! Some of my other friends think it is so...

  14. 100% on my exam and it wasn't exciting... :(

    vanillacupcake17 replied to NICURN2013's topic in General Students

    100% on an exam does not happen to often. it was a valid question. i would just let it brush off your shoulders. you know you did not cheat and you know you deserved the grade. in the end that's all...

  15. Nursing Student Looking For Hospital CNA/PCA/PCT Position And Struggling

    vanillacupcake17 replied to SuchanSuch's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Honestly, it is super hard to find a job as CNA while being a student. Staffers are looking for long-term employees who will work a lot of hours. I took a CNA course last summer (I am a 2nd semester...

  16. Oakton BNAT

    vanillacupcake17 replied to Finny415's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It really depends on how quickly you learn. I was able to pass the Oakton BNAT class last summer with an A without studying for any of the tests. Basically, there's about 4 or 5 written tests during...

  17. Reading/Math test at Oakton Community College to get into BNAT class

    vanillacupcake17 replied to eslusarc's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i took the entire BNAT program at oakton last summer and enterance test was very easy! basic math, adding and subtracting small and large numbers, multiplication, division, etc. i'm pretty sure you'll...

  18. Associates vs Bachelors

    vanillacupcake17 replied to Stacey03's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I dont think I ever said ALL. I'm speaking in general terms. And I understand that not everyone can for their BSN all at once. People have jobs, families, responsibilities, etc. And I applaude anyone...

  19. Associates vs Bachelors

    vanillacupcake17 replied to Stacey03's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hmm thats really interesting. Every class I've taken at CC has been much

  20. Associates vs Bachelors

    vanillacupcake17 replied to Stacey03's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Classism? No. No one is dissing ADN's or saying that an ADN with 20+ experience is less than an a new BSN. I completely agree that some one with experience trumps any new person to the field. But...

  21. Associates vs Bachelors

    vanillacupcake17 replied to Stacey03's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    BSN is the way to go if you have the time, money, and motivation. No offense to anyone out there, but people think that the only difference between ADN's and BSN's is the difference between years of...

  22. Best Anatomy Resources to use?

    vanillacupcake17 replied to Devie06's topic in General Students

    purposegames.com they have a ton of labeling games. they also have games where you can label the actual body part (i.e. labelling a sheep's brain). so

  23. Did you take pathophysiology? How hard was it?

    vanillacupcake17 replied to northmississippi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am currently taking patho. it is so difficult, but it may depend on your program. but i'm learning a

  24. CNA Interview!

    vanillacupcake17 replied to sj73201's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    bringing all the stuff does not mean you are going to get the job, however it does mean they are seriously considering you. and meeting with a nurse recruiter is standard. they should also have you...

  25. Associates vs. Bachelors

    vanillacupcake17 replied to Apowell604's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Get your BSN. Many hospitals are pushing ADN's to get their BSN's. Plus, if you ever decide to go to grad school, you'll be able to apply right away instead of having to go get your Bachelors and THEN...