salpal92

salpal92 specializes in Oncology, Education, Ortho, Infusion.

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1. challenge cna exam.?

   salpal92 replied to methodticalz's topic in CNA/MA

   If anyone in NC needs a quick course to learn skills to prepare to challenge the exam, send me an email, I can help you.

2. Anyone here challenging the CNA state exam

   salpal92 replied to Mami.Melissa's topic in CNA/MA

   Challenging is a great way to go when you already have some knowledge and experience behind you. It is wise however to take some kind of skills class or refresher to make sure you know exactly what the evaluators are looking for. Also, depending on...

3. How long can you use mdv and sdv?

   salpal92 replied to salpal92's topic in Infusion

   No, we are drawing from 50ml vials, usually 30 cc at a time. Will go back into it within a short time frame, like an hour or so.

4. How long can you use mdv and sdv?

   salpal92 posted a topic in Infusion

   I have been out of the hospital for a while, and I am in an outpatient infusion suite in a private doctors office. I am questioning when to get rid of single dose vials of NS, and Multi-dose vials of heparin flush for ports. We mix our own meds, so w...

5. Outpatient Infusion a good career move?

   salpal92 replied to knittingknurse's topic in Infusion

   I'm an infusion nurse, and I also work with rheumatology/arthritis patients. For me, I love it, it is not quite as stressful as hospital nursing, but has just enough challenges and technical skills to keep you from getting bored. HOWEVER, I do the ...

6. Where can I get my CNA certification?

   salpal92 replied to abe82's topic in North Carolina

   Hi, you can challenge the CNA I exam in NC. Good luck with your endeavour into healthcare.

7. Can non-licensed person start an IV?

   salpal92 replied to carol72's topic in Infusion

   Absolutely!! Licensed nurses (LPN and RN) are held accountable for their own actions.

8. RN Programs in NC

   salpal92 replied to Adams_Mommy_07's topic in North Carolina

   Anyone can sit for the CNA I state exam, even without training. NC will allow you to challenge the test. But after taking fundamentals would be the recommended amount of time. And after the first full year you can sit for the CNA II program. for CNA...

9. Can non-licensed person start an IV?

   salpal92 replied to carol72's topic in Infusion

   I know in NC, they can pretty much do whatever the Dr. asks of them. They work under a doctor's license. I know of practices that have CMA's infusing IV meds like Remicade, which is known to cause anaphylaxis in addition to other types of infusi...

10. Drawing Labs from a New Start??

    salpal92 replied to Cored42's topic in Infusion

    My understanding is that it will hemolyze if you draw from a small gauge catheter. Less than 22g. I do it frequently at my job as well. We give short term infusion in an outpatient center. So normally we will use a 24g cath for comfort, but if I kn...

11. "Looping" IV Tubing

    salpal92 replied to RN CRNI's topic in Infusion

    I did actually research this further after posting. And you are right, what I found was 3 minutes to dry on a surface and 10 minutes on the skin!:icon_roll I've never seen anyone wipe the port and then wait 3 minutes! Have you? Oh well, I'll contin...

12. "Looping" IV Tubing

    salpal92 replied to RN CRNI's topic in Infusion

    What about the idea that wiping with alcohol doesn't really do anything, except float the bacteria? ( I am against the whole looping thing, but in general I have been thinking about this, alcohol issue).....wiping ports before IVP, injection sites pr...

13. North Carolina Roll Call

    salpal92 replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina

    Good Luck RN in '10! Welcome to the field! There are definately many challenges, but just as many rewards! Keep up the good work! salpal92, RN

14. North Carolina Roll Call

    salpal92 replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina

    Yep! I know where that is. I am in Wesley Chapel. Love it here, but wish I had bought a horse farm! My family is coming down to look at a house in Marshville! Glad to "meet" you!

15. NC CNA reciprocity??

    salpal92 replied to salpal92's topic in South Carolina

    I actually finally tracked down the right website today!! It is not under their BON, but their Dept. of health and human services. They actually do have an application for certification by reciprocity, it is no fee, and you can't be expired in your ...