annatuesday

annatuesday has 3 years experience and specializes in Stepdown Cardiac / Respiratory Telemetry.

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1. diabetes oral antigyperglycemic agents, please help

   annatuesday replied to sweetieann's topic in Endocrine

   An NPO order does not mean the patient gets nothing, no matter what the circumstances are. If a patient goes for a heart cath and is NPO, all the cardiac meds should still be given. If the patient's blood sugar is steadily in the 200s, of course I ...

2. Well... I GOT IT!!!

   annatuesday replied to divokevan's topic in Aesthetics

   This is really useful and practical advise. I will start looking into surgical job requirements and just shoot for that direction. Another idea is that sometimes a private practice physician would be willing to take a good RN in to train. May be I...

3. Well... I GOT IT!!!

   annatuesday replied to divokevan's topic in Aesthetics

   If I am not working in surgery, is there any chance I can get a job like that?

4. Well... I GOT IT!!!

   annatuesday replied to divokevan's topic in Aesthetics

   I have wondered about this field. I do know a friend who left the critical care area to go into aesthetic nursing. She opened her own business (husband is a doctor) and loved it. She said she never wants to work in the Stepdown / Intensive care ar...

5. Would you work for a hospital as an Independent Contractor?

   annatuesday replied to btoddrn's topic in Agency

   I know of an ER nurse who left to go to an agency. He said housing and food is provided, travel cost is provided, and basically is wages go mostly into savings. On top of that, he gets a chance to work at large organizations he may not have had a c...

6. A Day in the life of a Telemetry Nurse?

   annatuesday replied to ivyleaf's topic in Cardiac

   I am a telemetry nurse working nights. Nowadays with the new federal healthcare reimbursement and the tight budget, we do not get CNAs at night anymore. At first I was miserable but now I am used to taking my own vitals, turning and cleaning my own...

7. Anyone has used PCCN review books/CDs/software?

   annatuesday replied to toriphile23's topic in Cardiac

   Thanks for the info. I cannot PM you (not enough posts yet) but please write me. annatuesdays at yahoo. Thanks again Nicolein. Anna

8. Anyone has used PCCN review books/CDs/software?

   annatuesday replied to toriphile23's topic in Cardiac

   Hi Nicolein, Thanks for your answer. I am interested but cannot PM you because I don't have enough posts yet. Can you write me. Annatuesdays at yahoo. Anything would help. I assume you passed. Congratulations, Nicolein, PCCN. Anna

9. Anyone has used PCCN review books/CDs/software?

   annatuesday replied to toriphile23's topic in Cardiac

   Hi TurnforthenurseRN, I did check my hospital library. They didn't have anything for any tests , just medical journals and magazine and books. No one I know is taking the PCCN either, because we don't get a raise at our hospital for being certifie...

10. PCCN Review Information Needed Please

    annatuesday replied to wasabiRN's topic in Cardiac

    I have bought the Brorsen PCCN review book. It seems thorough. I am now looking for an audio program that I can listen to in the car since I drive quite a bit. After reading about David Woodruff program on this post, I checked it out. I believe t...

11. Is Anyone PCCN Certified?

    annatuesday replied to GinaCat's topic in Cardiac

    Hi PMKNSE, Yes I checked out my hospital's library. Unfortunately they don't carry test study materials . I think it's a great idea to study, but it would be excellent reinforcement to listen to good audio materials while driving. Congratulations ...

12. another PCCN review course question...

    annatuesday replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Nurseseat43, Would you recommend the audio? I am looking for some audio to listen to while driving but am not sure how effective they are. Is it worth the money or should I look for some used ones? I am happy you passed the first time. Passing...

13. Anyone has used PCCN review books/CDs/software?

    annatuesday replied to toriphile23's topic in Cardiac

    I feel your pain. I'm in the same boat.

14. Is Anyone PCCN Certified?

    annatuesday replied to GinaCat's topic in Cardiac

    Hi Gina, How is your studying for the PCCN going so far? I too want to try the audio you are using but it's so expensive. Is it working for you and when will you take the test? I drive a lot so having good study materials to listen to in the car w...