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I never had any experience in the medical field before starting the nursing program. This past spring I completed my 3rd clinical (1-Nursing home, 2 & 3-Med-Surg floor). Since we did not have a scheduled class to take over the summer I got a part-time job at a hospital as a Patient Care Technician ("nurse aide"). I can't tell you how much it has helped me as far as managing my time with more than one patient, patient interactions, and I'm more comfortable around the equipment. If at all possible during your education try to get some experience even if it's volunteering once or twice a week/month. P.S. Waiting until after my first nursing class was helpful so atleast I knew some basics and types of equipment to expect to be in contact with.

As a student nurse we're taught to call the doctor if there is any issue with taking the medication as prescribed. Why not call their doctor and ask for them to prescribe the medicine by a different route? To me that sounds safer for the patient and the nurse.

I don't think their customer service is the best. I placed an order and didn't receive confirmation until I e-mailed them to ask what's up. They were out of stock and had to delay the delivery twice. I eventually received my order but wasn't happy with having to find out myself where my stuff was. It's their job to give order confirmation and keep their customers up to date on product deliveries.

Hi - I am a nursing student looking into a summer job as a patient care tech. This being the only summer I will have without classes I want to have a flexible schedule. Can anyone explain how registry works? I believe you have to work at least 8 hours a month , but what else? Thanks

Here is a web site with many abbreviations - hope it helps. http://www.efn.org/~nurses/acro.html