KristinWW

KristinWW

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KristinWW has 13 years experience.


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  1. If you mean as a hospital CM, then no while in school because you will be working 5 days/week, and you will not be able to adjust your schedule for clinicals. Insurance companies have CMs, but while your setting will be an office (sometimes work from...
  2. Is Periop 101 needed?

    Periop 101 is great IF it is the branded AORN Periop 101. There are many hospitals and community colleges that purchase products from AORN and are not allowed to use the term AORN Periop 101 because they are not. You'll know because they will call th...
  3. Scrub cap wearers

    I think the pony tail caps are attractive, but they sit on my neck and make me feel hotter than I already am. When I circulate for fast cases, I work up a good sweat running around :)
  4. So conflicted..hate current job..two new options

    Pay: If you are taking a pay cut with the Ashfield position, add pay to your decision. Schedule: The OR will likely have you working M - F, 7 - 3:30, unless they are a trauma center. Does that schedule work for you? Stress: OR stress is still high, a...
  5. All online FNP program?

    Do you mean a program where you don't have to visit the campus for a skills check-off? When I was researching programs a few years ago I believe I came across some but the names are escaping me now. Hopefully someone can help...
  6. I agree with everything except PACU. The above was true in the past; today, there are never beds available so family members are always brought to PACU to see pt, and it turns into a freeforall with families asking for chairs, beverages, food, and ye...
  7. For The Love Of All That Is Holy . . . .

    "Prolly" for probably. "Anyways" for anyway. My wrath is quick and fierce when these two hit me. As for cursive, I had a special education asst. director tell me that OT wasn't necessary for my son with autism, because cursive is never needed anywher...
  8. Typical Staffing/Orientation for Experienced RN

    I did take matters into my own hands and asked - 2 different charge nurses said "too busy" and I asked preceptors at the start of each shift to practice on anyone and everyone, but I'm constantly told "things are crazy, not now", and "we've never bee...
  9. I assume this is normal but I'm seeking input. I'm an experienced RN but coming from an ED with a 1:5 ratio with a triage RN, techs to start IVs, draw bloods, clean rooms. I'm now in an ED with the same 1:5 ratio, but we do bedside triage, start IVs,...
  10. CRNA Question

    I agree completely. I graduated from my BSN program with a current CRNA. She received the worst grades in the class, but she got into an ICU orientation class as a new grad, was a fabulous RN, and got into NA school after 2 years of ICU. Good luck!
  11. PCC, PointRight, Kronos ?

    The only classes I know are in-house. Are you trying to change jobs and need to know one of them?
  12. NewGrad OR prgm mistake?

    I think it is wise of you to consider your options now. The OR is tough, has one of the longest orientation periods, is not critical care, and has little transferable skills. I absolutely love it but I was one of those who panicked and wanted to try ...
  13. Online DNP

    I have had mixed experience with online programs; it depends on the school. Regarding Grand Canyon, be sure to download their student handbook and check the grading system. An A used to be 97% and up, making it unnecessarily difficult to receive high...
  14. HELP! Women's Health Clinical Hours Needed in NJ!

    Chris, you probably already know this, but many sites have contracts with surrounding schools and can only accept those students. Is your school local?
  15. Need Benefits During NP Clinicals - Type of Nursing?

    At $1,100 a month? No thanks. Wish it really was "affordable".