Karen06

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1. What is the nurse to patient ratio in your facility?

   Karen06 replied to Colima's topic in General Nursing

   I'm starting in the ICU and the ratio is 1:2. But the norm throughtout the hospital is 1:5-6. Whoever said they had 13-15 patients, I would be

2. What field of Nursing will you work in??? & best/worst place to work?

   Karen06 replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in General Nursing

   I just graduated last week and will be starting in the ICU soon!! I was so excited to be hired directly into the ICU, since so many people told me they wouldn't hire GN's. I also looked into peds and...

3. What do aid's do?

   Karen06 posted a topic in General Nursing

   What exactly does a CNA do on a med/surge floor? I know they do vitals, bathing, etc. What else are they responsible for? And what is the difference between a CNA and a Patient Care Tech, other than...

4. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

   Karen06 replied to Karen06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I got the job :) It's at a children's hospital and I will start at $10.50 plus night differential. Better than I thought from what I heard here! I was worried since I have not even started...

5. Vote here! allnurses presidential race poll

   Karen06 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

   Bush all the way here in

6. How hard is it to adjust to working overnight?

   Karen06 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a nursing student and I have just been offered two jobs as a PCT. One is at a children's hospital (and I was really hoping to work in peds), but it is 7pm to 7am two days a week and 3-11 one day...

7. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

   Karen06 replied to Karen06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   What state are you in? That seems pretty good compared to everyone else. CNA's definitely don't get paid

8. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

   Karen06 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I have a couple interviews for PCT positions, but I have no idea what to expect as a salary. I am a student nurse in NE FL. Please tell me where you live, your experience, and how much you make. I...

9. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

   Karen06 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I have a couple interviews for PCT positions, but I have no idea what to expect as a salary. I am a student nurse in NE FL. Please tell me where you live, your experience, and how much you make. I...

10. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

    Karen06 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a couple interviews for PCT positions, but I have no idea what to expect as a salary. I am a student nurse in NE FL. Please tell me where you live, your experience, and how much you make. I...

11. Realistic starting pay for RN's in N FL?

    Karen06 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    What can I expect realistically when I graduate? I have heard a huge range from starting at $15/hour to starting at over

12. any FCCJ or UNF students?

    Karen06 replied to NeoRNtobe's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am waiting on my acceptance letter from FCCJ to start clinicals in January. I wasn't nervous until I read some of these posts! Should I be nervous? I have taken all my pre-reqs and have a 3.44 GPA...

13. Need job advice!

    Karen06 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I will be starting my clinicals in January. I want to get out of my office job and into a hospital now. Is there anything I can do? Everything I have seen says after my first semester or experience...