BlueChocolateCat

BlueChocolateCat

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  1. How much do you make as a tech?

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

    Community hospital system in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio. I started at $11.00 with my only other experience being a nursing student. I think the Cleveland Clinic pays their aids a few dollars more...

  2. How to become a CNA while in Nursing School ADN / ASN / RN program in NEW YORK ?

    BlueChocolateCat replied to kitkats4breakfs's topic in General Students

    It depends on the policies at each institution in your area. If I were you, just apply! The worst they can do is say no. Some hospitals require some sort of "certification" (here in Ohio, its called...

  3. Can I still get into clinicals?

    BlueChocolateCat replied to Kwaters001's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unfortunately, it may be too late at this point. At that point in time, you should have contacted the university and explained your situation. They may have given you an extension on the classes (by...

  4. What works better for you?

    BlueChocolateCat replied to freckles23's topic in General Students

    What you should have done immediately after you failed that second exam is go to your instructor and ask for his/her advice. Simply ask her what you should focus on in your study. Hopefully, she will...

  5. Which nursing program should I pick?

    BlueChocolateCat replied to hkim12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would stay away from Case. I go to Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio. Its just down the road, 75% less expensive. Additionally, I have clinicals in the same hospitals that Case students...

  6. Anxiety in the Clinical Setting

    BlueChocolateCat posted a topic in General Students

    I have encontered many posts on the pre-nursing student and general nursing student pages that include extreme anxiety over the fear of mutilating, killing, or causing harm to their patients. Many...

  7. nursing school

    BlueChocolateCat replied to tmbbtmbb's topic in General Students

    For me, nursing school is A LOT harder than the pre-req classes such as anatomy and

  8. Question about Nursing Programs & Etc!

    BlueChocolateCat replied to Jaurelus93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Remember that "colleges" generally only offer two year degrees. Universities offer four year degrees. 1. Become a CNA. It will give you good exposure, experience, and make you more comfortable and...

  9. nursing math world problem (need help ASAP)

    BlueChocolateCat replied to hsmith0528's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    153/2.2= 69.55 kg 69.55 x 0.17 = 11.82 units Now, here is where I run into a problem. Is she supposed to recieve these 11.82 units before each meal? Or is that supposed to be her total for the day? I...

  10. Anxiety in the Clinical Setting

    BlueChocolateCat replied to BlueChocolateCat's topic in General Students

    I also have to agree that it is frequently the healthcare professional (MD, RN, CNA) who becomes too comfortable are the ones who end up making little mistakes with huge consequences. For example, the...

  11. PICO question help

    BlueChocolateCat replied to nurselove757's topic in General Students

    In adult patients with hypertension, is meditation effective, in comparison to antihypertnesive medication, in reducing elevated blood

  12. Nursing school interview

    BlueChocolateCat replied to beyeu's topic in General Students

    They typically ask you about why you are interested in nursing, what do you think is going to be difficult/easy for you in nursing, what are some of the important things that nurses do? Now, most...

  13. Nursing Bag

    BlueChocolateCat replied to NurseFaith's topic in General Students

    If I were you, I would wait until I was actually accepted into the program before I spent money on supplies. (I don't want to put you down), but unfortunately there are a lot of people who have...

  14. Anxiety in the Clinical Setting

    BlueChocolateCat replied to BlueChocolateCat's topic in General Students

    In response, I do feel some anxiety in the clinical setting as a student. No doubt is it stressful. And at every oppritunity I do everything I can to support my fellow

  15. Nursing Research Paper Topic

    BlueChocolateCat posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm in my spring semester of my junior year in a BSN program. We are currently taking Nursing Research. We are required to write a 10 page evidence based practice research paper. We do not have to...

  16. Anyone have a Brain for OB or L&D?

    BlueChocolateCat replied to harbster's topic in General Students

    Just started my OB and peds rotations too. This is a great resource to get familiar with assessment findings in the newborn: Photo Gallery - Newborn Nursery at LPCH - Stanford University School of...

  17. Should nurses perform outside scope of practice during emergency situations?

    BlueChocolateCat replied to chels0641's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Fortunately, many hospitals provide automatic protocol for emergency situations (such as a code blue) in which the nurse does not have to practice outside of her boundaries. However, my suggestion is...

  18. What are PCT/PCA pay rates in your area?

    BlueChocolateCat replied to btrflieye's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I work in northeast ohio and I was hired at $11.00 an hour with a 50 cent shift differential for after 2:00 pm. I am part time with little experience prior to being hired. Likewise, the hospital I was...

  19. Dealing with a declining patient

    BlueChocolateCat replied to AM326's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I believe that a lot of nurses have a difficult time with seeing patients pass. Likewise, if you find yourself having a very difficult time dealing with the situation, you may just have to consider...

  20. What classes are you taking in spring

    BlueChocolateCat replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    Nursing Research (2 credits) Maternal/Newborn (2 credits) Maternal/newborn clinical (3 credits) Pediatric nursing (2 credits) Pediatric nursing clinical (3 credits) Health care ethics (3 credits) 15...

  21. the nurses i work with dont want me to succeed!

    BlueChocolateCat replied to luvmykids0810's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I don't think that your manager/director had the right to tell your co-workers about your wishes to transfer. However, now that you have this "rumor" in your knowledge, then you may want to approach...

  22. accepted but problems in immunization record

    BlueChocolateCat replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    The school may not care about the date of the shots. Rather, they are concerned if you titer as immune. Likewise, Hep B is interesting because some people can receive millions of immunizations, and...

  23. What are you most worried about in regards to starting nursing school??

    BlueChocolateCat posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a junior in a university BSN program. I remember last summer I was very anxious to start and I had a lot of questions. Post your concerns and maybe we can

  24. Changing NP educational requirement to DNP by 2015?

    BlueChocolateCat posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am currently a junior in a BSN nursing program. I have always had a long term goal of continuing my nursing education into the graduate level, and I have seriously considered becoming an NP. I have...

  25. How long is your commute to nursing school?

    BlueChocolateCat posted a topic in General Students

    I just want some insight on everyone else's experience. I live in the suburbs of Cleveland, and it takes me about 30-45 minutes to get to my lectures/clinical sights depending on