MochaFiend

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  1. Interview and job shadow at the hospital

    MochaFiend replied to Xailor's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Any word? I hope you got the

  2. The lesser of all evils?

    MochaFiend replied to MochaFiend's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's positive, thanks! Sounds good, you get what you give,

  3. Interview and job shadow at the hospital

    MochaFiend replied to Xailor's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I think it's safe to give them a call today, tomorrow (Friday) for certain. He or she may or may not get back to you until next week though because all ___ breaks loose before the weekend (1/2...

  4. Interview and job shadow at the hospital

    MochaFiend replied to Xailor's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Sometimes hospitals post "jobs" to build a candidate file for a later time. Perhaps the manager (HR, more than likely) messed up when entering the job information for future applicants? Still, that is...

  5. M.A. and CNA a good idea?

    MochaFiend replied to G_UNIT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello! I'm a pre nursing student with a diploma in Medical Assisting & EKG and limited scope X-Ray. Despite getting my certification as a Registered Medical Assistant via American Medical...

  6. New Grad preparing to be hired on a Cardiac Step-down unit

    MochaFiend replied to rmariee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi, I referred to these sites to help me with rhythm interpretation and practice. Congrats, and best wishes! Skill STAT: Free ECG Simulator! - SkillSTAT and this too: ECG | EKG | Heart Sounds |...

  7. Weeding Out.

    MochaFiend replied to SabineEffect's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Very good observation! Reading this has opened my eyes because it makes sense! I previously felt that the "weeding out" of pre nursing students in their science pre-req courses was a reality. You hit...

  8. Weeding Out.

    MochaFiend replied to SabineEffect's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Very good observation! Reading this has opened my eyes because it makes sense! I previously felt that the "weeding out" of pre nursing students in their science pre-req courses was a reality. You hit...

  9. Weeding Out.

    MochaFiend replied to SabineEffect's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't agree with this

  10. Confessions Of A New Nurse

    MochaFiend replied to mackenzie's topic in General Students

    Thank you for sharing your story. I'm at the very beginning of my pre reqs for nursing and I know that I'll have the same problems with stress and anxiety as you. But, you MADE IT! Thanks for the...

  11. New PCT to Med Surg

    MochaFiend replied to CPCTColeman's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    That's true. At shift change you'll more than likely fill out a sheet of paper of patient assignments with a small note; NPO after midnight, patient baths, glucose checks, vitals every hour, four...

  12. New PCT to Med Surg

    MochaFiend replied to CPCTColeman's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    An extra set of scrubs (just incase), invest in good shoes - you will be thankful: Asics, Saucony, or New Balance. Snack bars/meal bar, because breaks are supposed to happen, but things happen - you...

  13. Medical Assistant Degree or go for RN?

    MochaFiend replied to SleepingTiger54's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    TheCommuter is right on. I got a diploma in Medical Assisting and had to get certified after graduation to get more than $10.00 hour. Highest pay was over $11 and change + shift differential when I...

  14. Telemetry Course via Hospital

    MochaFiend posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hello, again! I just got word from my boss that I'm going to a telemetry class for three days. What can I expect? I'm sure I'll have to learn arrhythmias, heart functioning, and things like that - but...

  15. Frustrated over the tunnel with no light in sight.

    MochaFiend posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello! I've been in and out of the medical field since the end of my enlistment where I served as a Hospital Corpsman in the Navy. I went into the Navy because I didn't have the funds for college or a...

  16. Frustrated over the tunnel with no light in sight.

    MochaFiend replied to MochaFiend's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sourapril,BSN,RN & Windsurfer8, and Heathermaizey, I appreciate that you took the time to read my vent and provide advice, THANKS School, nursing school, or being a nurse is not for the

  17. Bad Interview....I got the job!!! WHAT??

    MochaFiend replied to DoingGodsWork's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    We are our worst critic! Congratulations on your dream job!! Don't feel bad, we're human, and if I were you I would have done the SAME THING! I had such anxiety going into an interview a month ago for...

  18. Must-Haves for getting through the shift.

    MochaFiend posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hello! I accepted a Clinical Partner position in the ICU (previous PCT experience in a large MICU/ICU unit) that I'm ecstatic about because I know I want to work in the ICU or CVIVU after I finish my...

  19. Must-Haves for getting through the shift.

    MochaFiend replied to MochaFiend's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Rock on,

  20. Must-Haves for getting through the shift.

    MochaFiend replied to MochaFiend's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Good stuff! Thanks! I'll definitely look for that how to eat when working nights thread. I'll be orienting on nights, but will work either shift when the need presents itself. Thanks again,...

  21. Typical Hospital Interview Questions

    MochaFiend replied to mirandaaa's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    They may ask about your experience in time management regarding CNA/PCT to patient ratio. They'll ask about your phlebotomy skills (depending on the unit you're applying for, sometimes the nurses do...

  22. Full-time PCA/PCT while in nursing school?

    MochaFiend replied to Sydneyad2's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It also helps that at minimum, I'm only required to work five 12 hour shifts in a six week period. That will come in handy next semester and perhaps in nursing school as

  23. Full-time PCA/PCT while in nursing school?

    MochaFiend replied to Sydneyad2's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Wow!!! All these stories have really inspired me! I once attempted to go to school (pre-reqs) full time while working full time as a PCT (nights) and I didn't do so well. However, that has been a few...