groovetta

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1. Volunteers needed for US COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials

   groovetta replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in COVID

   I’m seeking to enroll in a COVID-19 vaccine trial because it is the only available option for protection, provided you’re among the 50% that actually get the vaccine versus sodium chloride injection. We all know our employers, business owners, commun...

2. Book recommendations for new ambulatory care nurse?

   groovetta replied to ivyleaf's topic in Ambulatory

   Try renting a Peds and/or OB/GYN nursing textbook.

3. "The Doctors don't know how to help you."

   groovetta replied to Standardethics's topic in Ambulatory

   I left my PCP for this same problem. I discussed it with him at one point. I finally just got fed up with his front office staff and changed doctors. Very first visit with my new PCP, it was noted that my WBC count had been elevated for years and ...

4. Drowning in prior authorizations... Help!

   groovetta replied to Amistad's topic in Ambulatory

   What specialty area (if you want to answer)? Sometimes, I'd use patient assistance cards until I could get PA approval. Don't forget about Wal-mart and target's $4 drugs. Some other suggestions would be to be sure you're using the appropriate diag...

5. Newer nurse defining a new role...No idea where to start.

   groovetta replied to LoliLolly's topic in Ambulatory

   My suggestion would be to look to see what is working well within your unit and what could use improvement. I would delegate tasks that can be done by others consistent with their competencies and within their scope of practice. IOW, delegate what ...

6. Calhoun CC Fall 2014

   groovetta replied to alblove's topic in Alabama

   They give you a book list at orientation. If I wanted to start out buying, I'd get the Fundamentals book first. The bookstore offers a "bundle,", but I chose to buy mine from the internet. I'd wait before I bought the "only recommended" books. I'...

7. Calhoun CC Fall 2014

   groovetta replied to alblove's topic in Alabama

   There were two options on lab coats. I know one was Landau 3155 and there was a shorter one to choose from, but I don't have that list with me right now. Currently, the fundamentals book we're using is Fundamentals of Nursing (Potter & Perry) 8...

8. Calhoun CC Fall 2014

   groovetta replied to alblove's topic in Alabama

   Good luck to all of you. FWIW, my TEAS score was 76 and I got in. IIRC, the TEAS was very heavy with Science. It wasn't easy. Remember too, that if you're already a Calhoun student (even having taken only one class there) or if you have the gener...

9. Who is applying to UAH and/or Calhoun Community Collge Nursing schools Spring 2014

   groovetta replied to clsmommy's topic in Alabama

   If any of you post on this forum who needed clinicals near the B'ham area for Calhoun, please PM me. Thanks, groovetta

10. Snead State LPN to RN Online Mobility

    groovetta replied to nursejay89's topic in Alabama

    I will be forfeiting the slot in the online mobility program. Hopefully, that will open the door for someone else. I really wish Snead used the online remote proctor like Calhoun because Snead has more convenient options for clinicals in near my are...

11. Snead State LPN to RN Online Mobility

    groovetta replied to nursejay89's topic in Alabama

    It is that every two week on campus exam requirement that will prevent me from accepting a spot at Snead. I can't take off work every other Tues.

12. Who is applying to UAH and/or Calhoun Community Collge Nursing schools Spring 2014

    groovetta replied to clsmommy's topic in Alabama

    I believe Calhoun charges approx. $100 or $110 per semester for the testing fees. An acquaintance from work told me that Calhoun does a good job in preparing students for the HESI tests and NCLEX. She was well pleased with the nursing program.

13. What days is your office closed?

    groovetta replied to trein's topic in Ambulatory

    I would guess that one deciding factor may be if the cath lab is open on those days.

14. Who is applying to UAH and/or Calhoun Community Collge Nursing schools Spring 2014

    groovetta replied to clsmommy's topic in Alabama

    I got my letter yesterday and was accepted into the Calhoun online mobility program. The acceptance form is due back by 11/8. I applied to both Calhoun and Snead. Does anyone know when Snead will be sending out their letters? If anyone who will be p...

15. Where do you get your CE hours?

    groovetta replied to murr1492's topic in Alabama

    I get most all of mine from MedScape.com They are free. There is an area where the ones you've completed is recorded.