OldITgeek

OldITgeek has 5 years experience.

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1. Nursing Informatics...once there, no going back?

   OldITgeek posted a topic in Informatics

   Howdy... Need some input from some seasoned Clinical Informatics nurses. Background on me first: Prior military, BS in Info Systems, tech analyst for the military, and private sector for 15 years prior to getting laid off. CNA-> LPN -> RN worki...

2. PACU opportunity...need advice

   OldITgeek replied to OldITgeek's topic in PACU

   brownbook, As a LPN, I do start IV's, administer IV meds, PCA, etc as long as it is through a pump. Can't do IV pushes (MS, Dilaudid), nor can I do anything but flush PICCs/ports. I believe there are some facilities that allow for LPNs to push IV med...

3. PACU opportunity...need advice

   OldITgeek posted a topic in PACU

   Hi nurses! OK...so I got a call from a private hospital that I have interviewed with before, and have kept in touch with. Their DON is rediculously intelligent, passionate about her work, and driven. (would be amazing to work for) She basically offer...

4. Just when you thought you'd heard it all

   OldITgeek replied to mizfradd's topic in General Nursing

   Mmmm...PoxPops! "Tastes like chicken!" :rckn:

5. Nursing Skills you've used outside of work

   OldITgeek replied to sergel02's topic in General Nursing

   The most important nursing skill/experience I learned today. How to spot a Foley catheter at 100 yards. Picture this: A beautiful fall day in Idaho, picking up a few things at the local Wal-mart (I know, where else could it happen?) So I pull in, and...

6. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

   OldITgeek replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Relations

   Some nights in the E/R I like to put a stethoscope around my neck and call myself the Charge CNA... Here's the "Firefighter vs. nursing home" skit that I like that really puts the nurse/nurse's aide thing in perspective. I love the phrase "I'm a nur...

7. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

   OldITgeek replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Relations

   Gracias! It's been a long road, but the prize is in sight.

8. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

   OldITgeek replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Relations

   CNA school: 4-8 weeks, 40 or so hours clinicals LPN school: 12-18 month: Mucho hours clinicals RN/BSN school: 24-48 months: Mucho Grande hours clinicals No, you're not "the nurse". When people ask, "are you my nurse?"...I always reply "I am the nurse...

9. LPN school August start...how to prep?

   OldITgeek replied to OldITgeek's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Thanks much for the information!

10. LPN school August start...how to prep?

    OldITgeek posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Howdy! So by some twist of fate, or bizarre planetary alignment, I am actually starting the Practical Nursing (LPN) program in August at the local CC. I've been knocking off pre-requisites for the past year and a half, and am feeling somewhat guilty ...

11. Ever Killed Someone?

    OldITgeek replied to Bug Out's topic in General Nursing

12. ER being taken over by behavioral health patients

    OldITgeek replied to gentle_ben_RN's topic in Emergency

13. Help!!--CNA State Board Exam!

    OldITgeek replied to bluechick112's topic in CNA/MA

    Bluechick, When our instructor gave us the practice skills packet for our state test, it included all the skills we would need to know, step by step. The elements of the skills that were considered "Critical" were things like the following: Wash hand...

14. Help!!--CNA State Board Exam!

    OldITgeek replied to bluechick112's topic in CNA/MA

    OK...maybe I can be of some help with some of the specifics of my test on Friday. (Idaho certification) So I was very nervous, and the test proctor knew it, but she was a 25-year retired RN, and although strict, was very fair and helpful. I shuffled ...

15. Ca-CHING! Empty wallet for CNA class!!

    OldITgeek replied to OldITgeek's topic in CNA/MA

    Well...I guess it is possible to teach an old dog a new trick or two... My February CNA class came to a conclusion Friday night with the successful completion of 4 skills + vitals, and a testing form with the words "Pass-congratulations" on it! The ...