al3x117

al3x117 RN, EMT-B

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  1. PEDS ER/ICU

    al3x117 replied to al3x117's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advice. Appreciate

  2. If not nursing what other career would you have done?

    al3x117 replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in General Nursing

    Engineer at

  3. Does anyone here actually like being a CNA?

    al3x117 replied to Veronicax's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Agree 100%! It's very challenging to work with CNA's who don't love the job. It definitely makes your job much harder. Gotta have the right mindset to care for geriatric patients. Not only that but it...

  4. Does anyone here actually like being a CNA?

    al3x117 replied to Veronicax's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know! And seriously you gotta have good staff to work with! (Truly the hardest to find the dedicated ones). When someone no calls no shows oh man you just tacked on 5-10 more patients on top of my...

  5. Does anyone here actually like being a CNA?

    al3x117 replied to Veronicax's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sounds soo much like my position right now. We get soo many no call no shows at our facility. It's rough cause it strains the staff. Have to run to different houses taking care of unfamiliar patients...

  6. Is being a CNA a really hard job?

    al3x117 replied to Veronicax's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with you there! I work in one and it's tough! It's kind of boring/hard at the same time! You gotta have a good crew to make it fun but it can be depressing in those nursing

  7. working in the ER and ICU

    al3x117 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Are there any nurses who work in the ICU and the ER? Do you like it? What are some of the challenges that you have faced with doing both? Is it possible to do PEDS ER/ICU at the same time? Do you...

  8. working in the ER and ICU

    al3x117 replied to al3x117's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the detailed answers! Really appreciate

  9. Which field of nursing is the most technically hard?

    al3x117 replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly how you feel! Same thing happened to me! Pulled a double too with no help what so ever! that was

  10. Is being a CNA a really hard job?

    al3x117 replied to Veronicax's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Go for it! Best of luck! Gotta get ready for my 9 hour shift. Unless I get called for a double then it's 14 hour

  11. Which field of nursing is the most technically hard?

    al3x117 replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    Spot On! Love the way you stated this! This is 100%

  12. Is being a CNA a really hard job?

    al3x117 replied to Veronicax's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It is very strenuous work. Be prepared to get your hands dirty! I work as one in an assisted living facility at the moment. It is hard work! You will do the things that not many other people want to...

  13. What's it like to be a PICU nurse?

    al3x117 replied to Jdjmj's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Solid

  14. If you could redo it....would you choose nursing?

    al3x117 replied to ICURNPA92's topic in General Nursing

    Heck yea I would do nursing again!!! Not even a question. Seriously I know nursing is tough work and caring for others is hard but literally at the end of the day good or bad I can't complain. Nursing...

  15. Nursing to Medical School

    al3x117 replied to doctor2bM97's topic in General Nursing

    I have thought the same thing man. I don't blame you one bit. My advice though is that if you want to go MD just keep your head up and go for gold. Nursing is a fine profession and I absolutely enjoy...

  16. Code status

    al3x117 replied to Exhuasted's topic in General Students

    In clinical on the patients chart you will typically see full code or no code. Full code means to do the full code (e.g., CPR). No code means essentially DNR. Those are typically the only code status...

  17. Why wasn't I placed in the ED?

    al3x117 replied to shan_elle's topic in Emergency

    Word of advice. You seriously need to not limit yourself to a single specialty of nursing. Nurses have to be skilled at many things in multiple specialized fields. Don't expect to be at the top spot...

  18. I really want to be a Nurse, but i'm doubtful..

    al3x117 replied to pootisgrootis's topic in General Students

    Never give up on your dreams. You can do it. Like I always say you gotta put in the time and the time will take care of you. You gotta put in the hustle and the grind in order to do well. You have to...

  19. Why wasn't I placed in the ED?

    al3x117 replied to shan_elle's topic in Emergency

    I totally feel you. Honestly though you gotta be open minded as a nurse. My instructor told me straight up that she thought I would be better in the ICU than in the ER due to the fast pace. I am an ER...

  20. First Emergency Scare

    al3x117 replied to basketball13's topic in School

    This happened to one of my friends who got a cut on his finger and fell back and hit his head on the concrete. I was curious why this happened to him and my nursing professor told me its due to...

  21. ER to ICU or vice versa

    al3x117 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone gone from ER to ICU nursing? or the other way around? Could you share your experience and what you enjoy or dislike about your new specialty of nursing? Thank you and I appreciate the...

  22. ER to ICU or vice versa

    al3x117 replied to al3x117's topic in General Nursing

    Appreciate all the responses. Thanks guys!

  23. ER vs Trauma Nurse

    al3x117 posted a topic in Emergency

    What is the difference between an ER Nurse and a Trauma Nurse? Does an experienced nurse get assigned to be the Triage Nurse to decide who waits and who goes to the ER?

  24. What to expect

    al3x117 replied to AngieBangie's topic in General Students

    Nursing is 100% worth it. You have to really want it. There are many nursing students who want to just have a nice job or just think of taking the easy route. Don't be one of those nurses. Be a nurse...

  25. 4th semester nursing student and feeling doubtful

    al3x117 replied to ns808's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Bro seriously. You need to understand in nursing you will make mistakes! If you haven't ever made a mistake i'm sorry but that is not human. Take responsibility for your actions and learn from it. You...