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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 can I land icu tech position while in nursing school?

    kht124 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, I am a 3rd semester nursing student. I have been trying to get a tech job in the icu in vain. I have applied probably 6-7 times within 1 year (for 85% of icu tech jobs opened) and have only had...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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....

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. To go or not to go?

    kht124 replied to kht124's topic in General Students

    Thanks

  12. 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......

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Has this ever happened to you?

    kht124 replied to jchilds's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is so embarrassing, but I habe ibs, so when I eat something wrong or forget to eat and/or forget to take my anticholinergic med I get extremely frequent gas and cramp. I can totally relate to the...

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

    kht124 replied to kht124's topic in General Students

    I do work prn in the hospital, in a rehab unit within a hospital. I also float to other units and affiliating hospitals as needed (i have to work atleast 12hr every 2 weeks, so if rehab is low on...

  19. How much do you make as a tech?

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

    geez, people are making food wages as pct/emt! I currently make $12 base as a prn pct/huc. I can make anywhere from $13.50- $15.50 depending on shift differential and/or weekend differentials. I make...

  20. For extroverts...please don't ask me

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

    I can relate to this. I have always been an introvert. However, at work, I try really hard to input my opinions and talk to my co-workers, just so I am not seen as the "weird one". At school,...

  21. PRN PCTs how often do you work?

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

    I work every other weekend while in school and go full time during summer and winter break. Although, I am not exactly prn, I am .3 (.6 is part time and 1.2 is full time), which means that I am...

  22. Will med error keep me from NT position?

    kht124 posted a topic in General Students

    I had an interview for a nurse tech position a week ago. I was told that 4 positions were opened and over 70 nursing students applied. During the interview, I revealed that the biggest mistake I...

  23. Grading scales and number of questions on your exams

    kht124 replied to tb0930's topic in General Students

    50 questions with a curve (based on median scores, average scores and standard deviation). Passing is >75%. Although, the ones that are really passing would cry at

  24. How long did it take you to find a CNA job?

    kht124 replied to annairb90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I got my cna license in Jan, 2011. Applied to 6-7 CNA positions, nursing homes and hospitals, and could not get a job. I got my cma license in August 2011 and had a cma/cna job right away, although I...

  25. Will med error keep me from NT position?

    kht124 replied to kht124's topic in General Students

    I read through all the comments. I had another nurse technician interview a week ago. I just got a call today and found out I was accepted for a prn nurse tech position at a different hospital :) I...