XY_RN

XY_RN has 18 years experience and specializes in M/S,Tele,HIV/AIDS,Research,IV Therapy.

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1. Thinking about buying an Accuvein 300...responses?

   XY_RN replied to XY_RN's topic in Infusion

   Finally received information on the accuvein. The retail price for the unit is $4,500 (to purchase outright). They do have a lease to own option which is quite attractive. two-hundred a month, one year to decide if you would like to purchase unit. no...

2. Thinking about buying an Accuvein 300...responses?

   XY_RN posted a topic in Infusion

   I operate two Infectious Diseases offices running and working in the infusion suites. I am considering purchasing this product Accuvein AV300 (www.accuvein.com) for my own personal use. Before I do so I would like some input from "real people" not ...

3. PICC Certification?

   XY_RN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Infusion

   OK...I think I understand. Thanks again.

4. PICC Certification?

   XY_RN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Infusion

   I'm a little confused. Isn't the CRNI also a "course" that one takes. Finishing by taking an exam to show your knowledge of the presented material? I am not knocking the CRNI/INCC by any means I am taking the exam as well. I just don't understand why...

5. To join or not to join a Professional Nursing Organization...

   XY_RN replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

   I am currently a member of ANAC Association of Nurses in AIDS Care and am joining the INS Infusion Nurses Society. I feel personally, that a "specialty association" will provide me with more needed or usable benefits than the ANA for example. ie: jou...

6. PICC Certification?

   XY_RN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Infusion

   There is a certification process. I believe this is what you are looking for. Check out this link, it will take you to a company called PICC Excellence. Good luck. The following is direct link to certification topic. http://www.piccexcellence.com/edu...

7. Lessons from a blind man

   XY_RN replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

   I just wanted to say Thank You (although I had to walk away and come back to finish for fear I was going to start bawling). You've given me another spark and reminded me of so many things that are taken for granted. We too are human. As nurses tend t...

8. Where in United States still has high demand/pay for nurses?

   XY_RN replied to Ceteris Paribus's topic in General Nursing

   I'm in South Florida (Dade, Broward and Palm Beach areas) I know as fact that in Broward and Palm Beach counties, every hospital has at least a full unit closed. some have closed two units. Most hospitals are giving mandatory time off. We do have a c...

9. Let me be clear there is NO nursing shortage!!!!!!!!! and now THIS????

   XY_RN replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

   :banghead:I am so very sorry to hear about your situation. I AGREE WITH YOU 150% I HAVE BEEN SAYING THE SAME THING FOR YEARS!!!! Keep your head up and know something will happen. I know that down here in SoFl (Dade,Broward and Palm Beach) every singl...

10. Mixing IV Medications...Illegal??

    XY_RN replied to XY_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was suprised as well and thanks for the info.

11. Mixing IV Medications...Illegal??

    XY_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    can anyone help me? i am in south florida. i realize there will be differences from state to state but i need to make a decision. do i continue this practice or refuse to do it? i have combed the nurse practice act and nothing is mentioned (only lpn ...

12. Illegal mixing of Medication??

    XY_RN posted a topic in Infusion

    Can anyone help me. I am in South Florida. I realize there will be differences from state to state but I need to make a decision if I can continue this practice or refuse to do it. I have combed the Nurse Practice Act and nothing is mentioned. Only L...

13. Taking NCLEX-RN in 2 hours!!

    XY_RN replied to LaceyRN's topic in NCLEX

    GOOD LUCK ! Just stop and take a deep breath now and again. Don't try to finish in an hour. Take your time. You will do well!

14. bumps on back - HIV?

    XY_RN replied to zacarias's topic in Disease

    Kulassky76 hit the nail on the head. With the Lipodystropy satement. I was involved as a study coordinator for the very first treatment of Lipoatrophy of the face for HIV + patients with a drug called New-Fill (now Sculptra). My Partner of 11 years ...

15. Broward county area Rn programs???

    XY_RN replied to futureflrn's topic in Florida

    I know you stated you are trying not to travel. I don't know that much about the Palm Beach area. I live in Ft Lauderdale and graduated from Miami Dade College. I was enrolled in the part-time track which made it very easy to travel. The traffic is p...