kht124

kht124 specializes in CVICU.

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1. CVICU and NICU?

   kht124 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Im a new grad RN working in cvicu since January. I am looking to get a prn job since i only work 3 times a week and would like to do something fruitful with my time off (not much of a party person). I...

2. How old were you when you started Nursing School?

   kht124 replied to NursingStudentMomof3's topic in General Students

   I just turned 22 when I started nursing school. My first semester of school was supposed to be my last semester of undergrad. However, I changed major late and do not regret that. I do regret not...

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

   kht124 replied to kht124's topic in General Students

   At my hospital, the EKG course is offered after you have completed the basic cardiac monitor course (which is the course you need to take to become a monitor tech.). I got a certificate of completion...

4. How did you become a PCT?

   kht124 replied to Sophie15's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   I got my CNA, then CMA. Worked 11 months in a memory care/assisted living unit for a company that owns multiple nursing home and hospitals. Applied for hospital job and got job as a pct/huc at a new...

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

   kht124 replied to kht124's topic in General Students

   Just wanted to update that I have been working as a nurse tech in the icu since july :). I am very happy and have learned a lot. I am also starting capstone this week in cticu at a different hospital...

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

   kht124 replied to kht124's topic in General Students

   Ok, I will float to icu more often. my hospital has an EKG class but I cant take it till August. I had an interview in micu at a different hospital but didnt get the job. Totaly bummed but oh well....

7. How hard are the nursing programs at state schools?

   kht124 replied to nursegirl333's topic in General Students

   Im so stressed out, idk wher to begin. Nsg school is stressful, this semester more than the last. I think it'll be less stressful if u just want to pass instead of getting a certain grade; however if...

8. Poll: Do you skim or read your nursing textbooks?

   kht124 replied to na-na's topic in General Students

   I personally prefer to read every word. Usually, I would get at least a stable A if I do my reading. I know some people that would barely skim the book and would study the powerpoint and would get an...

9. To go or not to go?

   kht124 replied to kht124's topic in General Students

   Thanks

10. Is floor nursing making you fat?

    kht124 replied to OCRN3's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Being in nursing school is making me fat. I think it is the stress, the fast food, energy drinks, late nights studying and snacking, lack of exercise and decrease of care in one's appearance d/t......

11. To go or not to go?

    kht124 posted a topic in General Students

    So, awhile back...recently, I created a topic to ask for suggestions to find a tech job in the icu, well, I have a chance to go to an interview for one soon; however, I have some conflicting thoughts...

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

    kht124 replied to kht124's topic in General Students

    Can I work as a monitor tech? Will the hospital train me for this or will I have to take a course outside of the hospital before applying? All the jobs I applied for were cna/unit clerk. I don't have...

13. How do I get an interview at a hospital as a new graduate RN in South Florida??

    kht124 replied to nrodriz33428's topic in Florida Nursing

    Eeek, this is what I was afraid of. I originally wanted to move to florida after school, until I heard about the job market overthere...not very good. I am still a student and haven't started to look...

14. Hyperglycemia or Dehydration what to treat first

    kht124 replied to hazzadis's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you give insulin, that will control blood sugar and help drive potassium into the cells, which will temporarily decrease serum k... Decreased LOC can d/t dehydration or hyperglycemia. Dehydration...

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

    kht124 replied to kht124's topic in General Students

    I guess getting into the float pool might be good for me, might not be too bad since I already float a lot. My concern is not having a home unit and possibly being the first ones to be let go if there...