AshBuggin

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  1. Impending sense of doom....

    AshBuggin posted a topic in General Students

    With Spring term rapidly approaching I am anxious. Anxious to start my ADN program, anxious to do well and realizing that I may not be as prepared as I thought I was. How is everyone else dealing with...

  2. Annoying CNA

    AshBuggin replied to Bellaxx392's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Agreed. On my orientation as a PCT I had 1 12 hour RN shadow shift where I shadowed the Nurse and learned what their job description consisted of. It was. A valuable experience and I learned all about...

  3. Anyone else a planner nerd?

    AshBuggin replied to AshBuggin's topic in General Students

    Haha. It's a constant struggle defending my planner addiction to my paramore. I feel

  4. Hesi Math...does the calculator affect your score?

    AshBuggin replied to nerdy student's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Same here! I wasn't allowed to use a

  5. Annoying CNA

    AshBuggin replied to Bellaxx392's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Agreed. It can be rough as a CNA wanting to provide the best care possible to a patient with a nurse that has a high acuity report. I wouldn't have called her out in front of the patient but I...

  6. Buying a new car for a new nurse ??

    AshBuggin replied to gabriela1993's topic in General Nursing

    The new Ford Focus hatchback has a turbo AND AWD. Good luck! Congrats on

  7. Patient sitters ratio...

    AshBuggin replied to Buckeye007's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Restraining a patient can be traumatic. They're not animals! Bed alarms and fall precautions exist for a reason. No patient should be restrained to prevent a fall. It's against most company policies...

  8. PCT III salary at All Childrens or Baycare St Petersburg-Largo

    AshBuggin replied to Fraiser's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Factor in shift differential for weekends and night shift and you can earn 1-4 dollars more an hour added to your base

  9. "My Tech" or "My Aide"

    AshBuggin replied to dreamer30's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I've done it for about 8 years now and it certainly is difficult to work with nurses who have a lack of respect for the techs they work with. With that being said it is important to understand that...

  10. On probation for being too "anxious"

    AshBuggin replied to fskye's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know this sounds like a simple fix but have you tried Yoga and meditation? I was skeptical of Yoga for stress and anxiety management, but, like you these conditions run in my family. I am certainly...

  11. Still unemployed; Why am I not getting calls for interviews?

    AshBuggin replied to 2016New's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Does your college have a career center? Take your resume to a professional and see if you can't make it more appealing for the jobs you are applying for. Network network

  12. ALL I NEED IS A 45

    AshBuggin replied to Lol1222's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    A 45 is very low. Are you sure that accurate!? If you are planing on doing well in Nursing school you will need to be better at taking tests. The teas isn't anything compared to the questions you...

  13. Accreditation and hiring nurses

    AshBuggin replied to Maky's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've worked at two major hospital systems that hire both. Check with the career advisor at your institution of choice and ask what hospitals are hiring their grads! That's one of the main things I...

  14. I took the plunge...it feels weird

    AshBuggin replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on your new

  15. Pre-Nursing student STRESSING PLEASE HELP

    AshBuggin replied to Prettybirdy's topic in General Students

    I failed college algebra 3 times! I've since gone on to pass calc 2! Determination is all you need. Keep your head up. You'll get

  16. TAMPA FL - Nursing Schools/R.N. Programs??

    AshBuggin replied to mm813's topic in General Students

    For profit schools are expensive but the graduation rates/ Nclex passing rates are high for the most part. If you have the money the smaller class sizes might not be so terrible. They are all...

  17. HESI Science sections

    AshBuggin replied to julzgarcia's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    This may sound crazy but I basically googled flash cards for the Teas, HESI a2 and nursing entrance exams. I printed all the cards I could find and studied. I did very well on the exam! The teas is a...

  18. Question for tech's and orders

    AshBuggin replied to WCSU1987's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I would've checked with the nurse first. I don't think it was wrong of you but things always run smoother when you're on the same page as the RN. Team work makes the dream

  19. CNA=Poop cleaner?!

    AshBuggin replied to BSNMomOf6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've had new grad nurses get snippy with me numerous times. I've been a tech for about 8 years so when a baby grad comes into the floor, at that point, I am only trying to help bc I've been in the...

  20. What are you allowed to do?

    AshBuggin replied to smartassmommy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Same as above plus BG checks. I work in Florida. In some cases I've started IV's in the ED and preformed Heel sticks for bilirubin level checks on bili

  21. CNA=Poop cleaner?!

    AshBuggin replied to BSNMomOf6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked on a transplant unit where lactulose was given to about 3 out of 5 patients. - A big part of my job concerned poop but I did a lot more than that. Yes I cleaned up more poop than the RNs.....

  22. current CNA pay 2015

    AshBuggin replied to OnlinePersona's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've worked in peds which seems to pay lower- about

  23. What can I do to make myself more competitive for an ER RN position?

    AshBuggin replied to RN5584's topic in Emergency

    I can't stress enough that it's all about who you know. Network, network , network! Good

  24. How can I change careers to Nursing if I can't pay for it? I feel stuck!

    AshBuggin replied to FabNurse2Be's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm experiencing something salient now. I've applied to RN school in the past- got accepted but couldn't find a job that could offer a decent wedge with hours that would allow for me to focus on...

  25. Concorde .. Is it worth it?

    AshBuggin posted a topic in General Students

    Hi! I've been a PCT for about 8 years now and I really want to peruse a career in Nursing. I met with a rep at Concorde this past Wednesday and I'm considering moving forward with the application...