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Oct 11, 2006 01:32 PM

IC Nurse Coverage

by fgoff

HELP! I've been tapped to cover for the IC nurse who is leaving on the 20th....I will only get 16 to 20 hours of orientation with her prior to this date. Any help will be appreciated! I get to cover until newby is on board.

Words of wisdom Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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from lniler
Old Oct 22, 2006, 10:56 PM

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Infection Control is a specialty, so don't expect to learn it overnight. Best references are CDC (free), SHEA (membership required for most tools), APIC (membership required for most tools), JCAHO, OSHA. A good medical text of Infectious Diseases, & a good Microbiology text would be helpful. Knowledge of principles of Epidemiology is important, as well. Hope the permanent replacement arrives soon!
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from fgoff
Old Oct 23, 2006, 06:23 AM

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Thank you! Thank you! Thank You!

I'll check this out!

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