cdsavannah59 CNA

I'm a PCT, As I was taking a patient's blood pressure she asked me "Do you like my nurse". I was surprised by her question but knew I had to answer it professionally so I said yes I like her. The patient then replied " My nurse is very book smart and...

I'm shocked actually and I'm not a nurse lol. I'm a PCT who has known a few Nurse Tech's that didn't pass the first or maybe second try at NCLEX, but those few Nurse Techs did eventually pass the exam. I would think it's a totally illegal practice to...

The patient still has a right to quality care by medical staff. Searching the internet for this mans personal background is the same as you opening a medical record that is none of your business. It's a ankle monitor and parole office will contact th...

It depends on your area/state. As proven from all the posts on this subject here on AN. I work as a PCT in state that don't pay much at our local hospitals. During school for PCT I had been hearing and reading CNA/PCT is good paying job, well I learn...

I agree. I work in the mother/baby unit as the only PCT on shift. It is very repetitive and routine. Same every day, Vitals on both mom and baby, 25 doors to knock on to get vitals= 125 sets a vitals a day since nurse is first to do baby vitals. Seem...

I told my boss I wanted to transfer units because the application asks if your current boss is aware you want transfer, I still haven't got a reply from any unit I applied to, makes me wonder if my boss isn't approving it if she's been contacted ju...

Here is a list of medications and how they can effect drug testing. substances_that_cause_false_positives [Wiki Drug Testing]

I did read a article online that on some urine testing a blue dye is added to toilet water to prevent a urine sample from being diluted with water.

Oh I agree, do not go back there. Also agree that you should stand up for and protect what you worked so long and hard to for, your license.

Why 3-5 days on results, at my job you get your results right there after they collect urine sample before your sent back to your work unit. Sending you home and saying they will contact you sounds fishy to me, they should of known the results before...

First off, what substance would they need to add to the water? My advice only and just my opinion but send them an email telling them you have hired an attorney ( even if you haven't) who will request copy of drug screen and what the substance was th...

I work with a wonderful group of nurses and I've never had/seen this issue. But I do know many employees within the hospital system in various job fields that would agree that many nurses eat their young and are not as compassionate or just plain rud...

Organized Chaos, you seem like a cool nurse to work for. I'm a CNA/PCT and I know better then to step outside my job description.

No actually I find you very entertaining tonight:) anyhow good luck on your job searches.

This post is why you have people commenting on you stepping out of the scope of your practice, you started the debate.

Irrelevant to you because it's true. Kinda gives me an idea why you still searching for an RT job.

From your earlier post about your background you stated you worked as a CNA and for whom example travel agency etc, , but you only listed RT as an education and did not list it under titles of which you worked, in fact you only list CNA as a job titl...

I'm confused as to how you were able to coach new RN Grads through their tasks when you have CNA behind your name. Coaching new RN Grads? Intervene when RN's made huge mistakes? ( what type of mistakes are you talking about)? I know you said you hav...

When I started my job as PCT at a local hospital on day shift, the only person that gave me a hard time was the PCT on night shift, she always complained I left certain duties not done. One day I told her I keep my proof of duties daily completed and...

I'm sure some nurses thrive on making the new nurse feel incompetent. Always remain professional in front of her, look and feel confident and try to get to know her. Tell her you respect her knowledge and would love to have her show you how to be a g...

Try working as a student nurse PCT while you are finishing school. The hospital I work at usually hires them as a nurse once they graduate. It's the easier way to get into the hospital you want to work as a nurse.

Try postpartum position first, then eventually tell your department manager that you would like to witness a few births and assist if needed so you can gain some experience in labor and delivery to see if that is a potential position you would like i...

Although wages will differ from state to state, or places of employment, does anyone have any idea what the pay difference would be at your job between a PCT and a PCT nursing student as an example?

Thanks Ash, it confirms what I initially thought, that a student nurse can bring in more income then a regular PCT. Where I work, the student nurse PCT is usually hired in the final semester of nursing school and then considered for a nursing positi...

I would assume that the student nurse PCT would make slightly more in wages based on her medical education, (although they must stay within scope of pct duties) On the topic of your wages not increasing when you became a student nurse PCT that may be...