Apollo617

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  1. How to Write VA Nurse Proficiency

    Apollo617 replied to Arr-tistRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hello @Arr-tistRN. I started at the VA September 2023 with an ADN Nurse 1, Level 2, Step 3. I obtain my BSN within my first year and automatically moved to Step 4 at my year anniversary. I wrote my...

  2. Conditional offer to firm offer, time line

    Apollo617 replied to RN44's topic in Government, Military

    My process took 3 months. I start

  3. Calculating Gov RN Pay Scale

    Apollo617 replied to medivac618's topic in Government, Military

    There's information and a link to the excel spreadsheet here. It was spot on for what I was offered when hired (I got a little more than

  4. VA Onboarding

    Apollo617 replied to Nurse_KB's topic in Government, Military

    Hello. I just completed the process and start with the VA 9/12. There is a form that you will complete where you will list all of your experience, certifications, research contributions, etc. A...

  5. John Tyler Community College-Spring 2019

    Apollo617 replied to Ashleyisamazing's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello. I just finished my first semester. I was wondering if anyone could give me some info on what to expect second semester? I don't like how they name these classes and the class descriptions don't...

  6. John Tyler CC Spring 2020 ASN

    Apollo617 replied to m4au's topic in School, College Programs

    Here is a sheet I made for Pre-Assessment. This is the information you need to gather from the patient record in order to do pre-clinical charting. CLINICAL

  7. John Tyler CC Spring 2020 ASN

    Apollo617 replied to m4au's topic in School, College Programs

    I was originally Traditional and switched to Hybrid. 130 is an online class for everyone. 100 is the clinical class, but hybrid had lecture online. I had 106 and 200 lecture and lab in class. I opted...

  8. John Tyler CC Spring 2020 ASN

    Apollo617 replied to m4au's topic in School, College Programs

    All white or all black. Totally enclosed. No holes. You have to be able to wipe them off. Your socks have to match your shoes--all black or

  9. John Tyler CC Spring 2020 ASN

    Apollo617 replied to m4au's topic in School, College Programs

    I have two. I have clinical one day and lecture/lab one

  10. John Tyler CC Spring 2020 ASN

    Apollo617 replied to m4au's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey. You will need burgundy/maroon pants. You can get those anywhere, but the tops and scrub jacket have to be purchased at Flynn O'hara on Midlothian because they have to have the school patch. ORDER...

  11. John Tyler CC Spring 2020 ASN

    Apollo617 replied to m4au's topic in School, College Programs

    Stay up on your reading. That's important. Know your medical terminology and abbreviations. It makes things much easier. Feel free to ask any questions! Little tips would have made things so much...

  12. John Tyler CC Spring 2020 ASN

    Apollo617 replied to m4au's topic in School, College Programs

    Congratulations guys! I was this site looking for something else and found this thread. I started in the fall. I just wanted to offer some encouragement, advice and insight. I'd advise to get in the...

  13. Life in burn / trauma ICU

    Apollo617 replied to BadAszFannyPak's topic in Burn

    Why is it so hot and sweaty on the burn unit? I ask because I'm considering applying for a tech position there (moving from dialysis) to get more patient care experience. I've seen children on the...

  14. 12hr Day vs Night?? (with kid)

    Apollo617 replied to Gina_nailedit's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It sounds like you should do the night shift unless you have someone to watch your child after preschool for a few hours. I work nights and I prefer it. My son is with my parents while I'm at work. I...

  15. Acute Dialysis - What do you use to carry your supplies?

    Apollo617 replied to Fliptobenurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    We put everything in a patient belonging bag: bicart, cartridge, saline, dialyzer and crit pieces. Most nurses keep a wrench in their tote bag where they keep their supplies: gloves, needle packs,...

  16. Upcoming TEAS exam, what to expect!?

    Apollo617 replied to tianatanner's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I didn't buy any packages. If you're in Organic Chemistry, you don't need that stuff lol. I think that's more for people who haven't really had much science or taken many college courses in general....

  17. What unit do you work in?

    Apollo617 replied to OliveOyl91's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hello, I'm a Dialysis Tech on the Acute Unit. I work overnights (7p-7:23a), so it's pretty slow most of my shift. When I get to work, I check the unit to see if there are patients still running...

  18. Upcoming TEAS exam, what to expect!?

    Apollo617 replied to tianatanner's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I took it today. I got an 86 overall. The ATI Secrets book by Mometrix and the Kaplan study guides were the only ones I bought. I have read that the ATI guide isn't very detailed. I also read posts...

  19. about davita ?

    Apollo617 replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hi. In general, Davita doesn't really have hours that are conducive to nursing school. It really depends on the clinic and what the work requirements are. There really isn't flexibility to work nights...

  20. Dialysis Pct- having trouble getting hired

    Apollo617 replied to Sassyy's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I'm surprised Davita wouldn't hire you. I came from a customer service/banking background and had only taken a CNA course when I applied to DAVITA. I went through the STAR program which is their paid...

  21. First Nursing Job Dialysis Am I Stuck Forever

    Apollo617 replied to Biology2Nursing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I think there's a misconception about dialysis. I worked as a PCT in a chronic clinic and when I interviewed at a hospital for CICU, they sort of scoffed and tried to put me off. I had to let them...

  22. Acute care dialysis.

    Apollo617 replied to wayemika's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The acute nurses at the hospitals in my area work at least 12 hours a day. I am at hospital now and there is no shortage of hours. I came from a chronic clinic where it depended on the clinic...

  23. Phone Interview w DaVita

    Apollo617 replied to BlueHearts53's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    They want to hear about patient care, that you're compassionate and want to help people. They will teach you what you need to know about dialysis. They initially want to know that you have the heart...

  24. Micro, A&P2, statistics, devel psych

    Apollo617 replied to kyleroman95's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Gingko Biloba is a supplement that helps focus and memory. It can also help with anxiety and has other benefits as

  25. What pre reqs should I take together?

    Apollo617 replied to kvti's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Next semester I'm taking Chem, Anatomy and Physiology 2, Nutrition and Sociology. I feel your pain. Maybe even more since I work full-time too. Time management and self-care will be