studentnursemon86

studentnursemon86

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  1. Undershirts

    studentnursemon86 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I work in the ER and with the ambulance bay it gets chilly. I usually wear a long sleeve shirt under my scrub top. I had gotten several at a uniform store that were supposed to be stretchy. They are,...

  2. I am fed up with PCT position...

    studentnursemon86 replied to brittany1111's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    When that patient is in cardiac arrest with no BP and getting blood is impossible. Though, in the ER that is usually when we go for a central line or IO, but you usually have to try the IV first. That...

  3. Er burn out? Stressed out?

    studentnursemon86 replied to ERnurse71's topic in Emergency

    I've been an ER tech for 2 years. I got this way as well. I was getting frustrated with patients, employees and the system in general. I'm beginning to work on letting it go. I may still get upset,...

  4. Undershirts

    studentnursemon86 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks. That's what I've been doing. Mine are about $7 a piece. I was hoping there was something more durable out there. I know under armor makes them, but they are

  5. I am fed up with PCT position...

    studentnursemon86 replied to brittany1111's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    While it is different, I wouldn't necessarily say "easier." Maybe easier on your back at times, but we get our fair share of heavy lifts and patients with poop from head to toe. And we do a lot more...

  6. I am fed up with PCT position...

    studentnursemon86 replied to brittany1111's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I work in an ER which is a little different than the med-surg and ICU. Techs have a little more autonomy and are expected to know what to do on certain situations. If someone comes in with chest pain,...

  7. Yesterday was weird

    studentnursemon86 replied to MECO28's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks guys. I needed a laugh! If I ever see these in the ER I can tell my coworkers that I know what they are. They look uncomfortable,

  8. Educating patients on ER use

    studentnursemon86 replied to anh06005's topic in Patient Education

    In my ER it seems that parents bring their sick children in around 3am. Usually for fevers, coughs, and vomiting. I always ask when a fever is over 102 if they have given Tylenol or Motrin. The answer...

  9. Feeling Inadequate Over BP Reading

    studentnursemon86 replied to MassRN1991's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with making sure you have a decent stethoscope. Also, make sure that it is open. Some stethoscopes twist into a closed position and you can't hear anything. If it is a dual head stethoscope,...

  10. Portage Learning

    studentnursemon86 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in General Students

    Thank you so much. I'll see what colleges in my area accept their credits. I might just take them over the summer. I just need chemistry and statistics, which it looks like they now

  11. How many CNAs do you have on your floor?

    studentnursemon86 replied to crx971's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is just screaming ignorance, I'm sorry. They teach basic care of ADL as well as patient hygiene in nursing 101. This is not just CNA work. It is nursing work as well. Get used to

  12. Just took my final

    studentnursemon86 posted a topic in General Students

    I just took my Fundamentals final and I am totally freaking out! I have to wait until Monday for my final grade. I did the math and I could pass with a C even if I got a 50% on the final. I'm still...

  13. Just took my final

    studentnursemon86 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in General Students

    They posted them early! I got a B, which gives me a B for the course! Thank Goodness! Now I need to do this 3 more times to graduate,

  14. Just took my final

    studentnursemon86 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in General Students

    I scheduled myself for overtime to keep me busy. I worked last night and I work every night until Monday. Then I'm off for a few; hopefully to celebrate

  15. Health Insurance

    studentnursemon86 posted a topic in General Students

    I am pretty much done with my first semester. I am looking stay B, assuming I don't bomb the final. I had to work full time because I provide health insurance for my husband and myself. Has anyone...

  16. Health Insurance

    studentnursemon86 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in General Students

    Oh and I'm in PA. I don't know if that makes a difference. Being lower middle class is no fun. No help with anything. I don't even get financial aid for school. I've been paying out of pocket....

  17. Health Insurance

    studentnursemon86 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in General Students

    I'll just work full time. With that I pay $250 monthly. 15/30/100 PCP/specialist/ER and 8/40 generic/name brand. My deductible is $550 ($225/person) that is for my husband and me. If we have kids it...

  18. Health Insurance

    studentnursemon86 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in General Students

    No, my school does not offer

  19. Health Insurance

    studentnursemon86 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in General Students

    Well, I will have to work full time. Obamacare would be $400 a month plus a $10,000 deductible, roughly. We don't qualify for medical assistance because my husband makes too much, and his employer...

  20. ATI Fundamentals Final

    studentnursemon86 replied to JulianaRose's topic in General Students

    I just took this. It was such a pain in the butt! I got a 76.2%, which is the 93rd percentile nationally. That tells me that this test isn't worth anything. If people are scoring that low then they...

  21. Informal poll on grading scale

    studentnursemon86 replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Students

    For my program, 78% is required to pass. That is a 2.2 GPA. I believe 78-84 is a C, 85-94 is a B, and anything higher than that is a A. It is a highly competitive ADN program and my school has one of...

  22. The "increase minimum wage" issue.

    studentnursemon86 replied to shermrn's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Here is a fun fact that I learned the hard way. I had some cardiac issues in the past (SVT) and had to wear a cardiac event recorder 3 separate times to get a diagnosis. My insurance only paid for it...

  23. Why are we against suicide?

    studentnursemon86 replied to SwampCat's topic in Psychiatric

    I once had issues with depression and suicidal thoughts as a teenager. I didn't see an end to my feelings and I couldn't get out of my current situation. I saw a therapist who said "suicide is a...

  24. First semester of nursing school: done!

    studentnursemon86 replied to laurenbianca10's topic in General Students

    Congrats! I have finals for fundamentals next week, then on to Med-Surg in the spring. I'm excited, anxious, nervous, and a little scared; but I'm using all that to motivate me. Our program only let's...

  25. Caution: gripe post!

    studentnursemon86 replied to VampyrSlayer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are over 18, you don't need a cosigner for a federal student loan. I got those when I was 18 and went to college the first time around. Check out AES and the contact numbers on the FAFSA to see...