patekgtech

patekgtech has 25 years experience and specializes in Focusing on Epidemiology.

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1. "Doing too much"

   patekgtech replied to futurenurseOB's topic in First Year After Licensure

   You are an outstanding Young Lady with a lot of responsibility. You work hard to achieve. Never compromise ur own standards because of what someone else says. Stay on your path and you will also...

2. Working nights....tips anyone?

   patekgtech replied to gracecase's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   No TV or Alcohol before bedtime, Drink Double Strength Chamomile Tea, Get a White Noise Machine, Turn off the Phone Ringer, Don't eat a Big Meal before bedtime and try to get at least 6 hours of...

3. Unbelievable exam question

   patekgtech replied to metal_m0nk's topic in General Students

   I wonder if it was a "Let me show you that I'm running things around here" question. Due to the instructors personal need to show you that he or she was in control that's why the question had to be...

4. CNA, EKG, and PHLEBOTOMY Certification

   patekgtech replied to Queen Tiye, CNA's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   I was trained as a Ground Search & Rescue Medic. Started working as a Nurse Tech in 82 before all of the Certification Requirements in TX. I now have 2 BS Degrees and I can't find a job so I went...

5. Blue Urine

   patekgtech replied to Carebear77's topic in General Nursing

   [h=2]Medications or substances causing Blue urine[/h]The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Blue urine as a symptom. This list is incomplete and...

6. To BSN or not to BSN

   patekgtech replied to J.D.'s topic in LPN to RN

   There is a big push in the Medical Center in Houston for BSN because of hospital certification. Admin is pushing 20 yr ADN to get their BSN and that's not going to happen. University of Indiana has a...

7. How to handle a situation

   patekgtech replied to mikala3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I am 51 years old and I will hope you have learned from my history. DO NOT TRUST ANYONE YOU WORK WITH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS! That is called the 6 month rule and it helps you filter out the game...

8. Worth the effort going to nursing school?

   patekgtech replied to fishcado's topic in Nursing Career

   I am a 51 yo male with 2 BS degrees and I started LVN School just for a job until I got another job in my field. I completed the first semester of LVN School with a B average and worked my ass off. I...

9. Help! I really messed up and don't know what to do

   patekgtech replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

   First, try and find it without alot of attention ie telling everyone u work with. From this pt forward develop a code system along with only using intitials for names and other identifying...

10. Landed a dream position in psychiatric nursing!

    patekgtech replied to metricalpound's topic in Psychiatric

    Congrads on the new job. You will like night shift in the psych unit. You don't have the interuptions of dayshift like, doctors, transfers, visitors and patient interactions. The thing about night...

11. New RN, 3 weeks into orientation, total screw up.

    patekgtech replied to Nugget's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You're right on the money. If you don't believe that it is safe to give the med, then let the preceptor stick her license out there. If you were right and the pt goes south then it's her rear in...

12. Interview with a pain clinic- red flags?

    patekgtech replied to Rocketeer's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had thought to throw out to you before you apply at this Pain Clinic. Get the Doctors names who practice there and look them up through the state medical board site. U get their school, their...

13. Interview with a pain clinic- red flags?

    patekgtech replied to Rocketeer's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    According to the DEA. Make sure the Pain clinic is legit. Do they only deal in cash. Is the Pharmacy conveniently next door. Are people lined up around the building very early before opening hours. Is...

14. How to deal with a mean Coworker?

    patekgtech replied to LVNbagel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Some people are just not "Happy" in any aspect of their lives and they spread their internal anger and frustration like a cancer. When I was a Supervisor working with Teamster Truck Drivers, I was...

15. Yet another unemployed new grad..

    patekgtech replied to fposey's topic in Georgia Nursing

    The county sheriff's are always looking for nurses. Also try the agencies to get experience and contacts. Then there is the traveling nurse agencies if you want an adventure. Be careful of the oil...