spooky64

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1. Ambulatory Care Nurse - Urology

   spooky64 replied to LMB26496's topic in Ambulatory

   I've worked in a urology clinic for 2 years. I'm now clinical supervisor so my days now are much different than when I started, but I can give you an overview of what I used to do...and sometimes still do if there's a gap in the schedule. Our day o...

2. Frontier Bridge Community Health Practicum

   spooky64 replied to spooky64's topic in NP Students

   Great!! Thank you very much!

3. Frontier Bridge Community Health Practicum

   spooky64 replied to spooky64's topic in NP Students

   Thank you! Do the community health clinicals last the entire semester? I'm trying to figure out how much time I would need to take off work for that semester. How many hours of clinical time is needed for that semester? Sorry to be a pain. I did...

4. Clinical Supervision of Medical Assistants

   spooky64 replied to twoangels's topic in General Nursing

   Hi there! I am a clinical supervisor in a large urology practice. I supervise 3 offices staffed with MAs and LPNs. We only have one other RN and she is responsible for patient calls for 1 of the offices. I agree that RNs should play a supervisory...

5. Frontier Bridge Community Health Practicum

   spooky64 posted a topic in NP Students

   Hi there! Could someone give me an idea of how the Community Health Practicum works for Frontier? I've been researching this school for several years and will be applying to the FNP program next month. I understand that the clinical portion of the ...

6. Difference between LPNs and MAs?

   spooky64 replied to NurseHopefulInOH's topic in Ambulatory

   Hi, there! I'm Chris! Where are you in Ohio? I'm from the Cincinnati area. I understand your frustration about finding an office job as a nurse. I'm an RN. I worked in urgent care for 4 years and LOVED it. I started as registration while in LP...

7. Changing needles for injections...

   spooky64 replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

   I have always changed my needles after drawing up a med. On the couple of occasions I have used the same needle, I found the needle harder to advance when giving an injection. I noticed that I caused more pain when using a duller needle. I worked at ...

8. Ohio Independent Providers

   spooky64 replied to pbrookes's topic in Ohio

   Hi there! I have been an independent provider since June. I have to say I'm not enjoying it so far It is true that a LOT of listings are for PCAs on the ohcp website. I have had some less than stellar experiences to put it mildly and I've only been ...

9. Mum

   spooky64 replied to NurseHopefulInOH's topic in Ohio

   I hope the get into the LPN-RN bridge program at Miami this summer. The wait has been agonizing. I dreamt they rejected me by email last night. I have good grades on all my pre-reqs, but I know the program is competitive and there are a limited numbe...

10. Want to be ED tech

    spooky64 posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi there! I'm an LPN of 3 years. I have worked in an urgent care for almost 4 years. I recently quit my job (am having a very hard time finding another). I applied for a position as an ED tech for a new hospital that's opening in January. I've read m...

11. Soooooo much reading!

    spooky64 replied to spooky64's topic in Online Learning

    Jonathanjse...thank you for the perspective! It was great to hear what's working for you and to know that I'm not alone with that monster book! Keep up the hard work! Sounds like you're doing a fantastic job. Chris

12. Soooooo much reading!

    spooky64 replied to spooky64's topic in Online Learning

    Thank you all so much for the advice and encouragement! I will check out the resources you recommended. It would be wonderful to actually make some progress. You guys are awesome! Thanks for taking the time to help! Chris!

13. Soooooo much reading!

    spooky64 replied to spooky64's topic in Online Learning

    Right now I'm plodding through Fundamentals of Nursing..the one recommended by EC..20 chapters recommended. Its seems to be review of what was covered in LPN school..still I guess I'm afraid if I skim over some of the material, I won't do well. I als...

14. Soooooo much reading!

    spooky64 posted a topic in Online Learning

    Hi there! I'm enrolled with EC and am feeling overwhelmed by the recommended reading. Anyone else having trouble getting through the reading? I spend a couple of hours reading most nights and it seems like I've barely made a dent in the chapters. I'v...

15. Brown Mackie vs Great Oaks LPN program

    spooky64 replied to kurkowsa34's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I am just about to graduate from Scarlet Oaks. I have enjoyed the program, and feel well-prepared to become a nurse. I would certainly recommend it to anyone who is interested in pursuing practical nursing. Graduation will be bittersweet as I'm v...