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  1. What to review/brush up on-New OR job

    I'd review the whole patient consenting process, learn the different OR table patient positions, how to give a good hand off report and how to assess a patient history and medication list. Good luck!
  2. Periop 101 exam

    Just go over the modules, only. Don't add anything extra. The final exam is on the MODULES. I passed with an 82%
  3. Big Mistakes to avoid while circulating...?

    Thanks guys. Yes, I guess it boils down to following the checklist precisely & never assume anything.
  4. Hello All - I'm in the middle of orienting as an OR circulator. I'm a new grad RN. In addition to circulating, I'm training to scrub however, I anticipate scrubbing only occasionally once off orientation. What are the bid mistakes I need to avoid i...
  5. It seems to me that if the "elites" in nursing really prefer BSN's, then they should insist that the National Council make a BSN a minimum requirement to qualify to take NCLEX. Will this ever happen? PS: I'm an ADN'er new grad (in an RN>BSN prog...
  6. Brand New Nurse - Starting OR!

    I'm lucky enough to be a new grad starting in the OR too. They're training me as an OR circulator. I bought Alexader's 12th edition (not 13th) for about $25 used on Amazon.
  7. Help with "Why I Want to be a Perioperative Nurse" Essay

    How about mention the 1:1 nurse patient ratio (not many RNs get to be with one pt at a time!), the honor of providing healthcare to a person on a pivotal day of their life, the day of their surgery. The RN is the patient's guardian and advocate whil...
  8. ASU RN-BSN PROGRAM

    How much does the program cost? I'm starting Block 1 at MCC in August and plan do the RN-BSN program when I'm done in two years. Can I be taking any ASU's classes NOW, to get them "out of the way"?
  9. Online stats class?

    Ah, ok I see. Yes, the instructor for the class I'm looking at is the same one you have. 'Glad to know he's good I'm starting Block 1 of Mesa CC's program in August. When I complete that and pass (hopefully) NCLEX, I want go directlyinto ASU's online...
  10. Online stats class?

    Sounds good! Yes, the labs are at home. I'm only in the second week though. So, far it doesn't seem that hard. I think if you've taken bio 201, 202 and microbiology you have already been exposed to a lot of the material (pH, alkalinity, bicarbonate,...
  11. Online stats class?

    How was PSY 230? I might sign up for a section at Rio that starts tomorrow, may 9. How many weeks did your course last? The one I'm looking at is 8, I believe. I'm also currently taking an 8 week CHM 130 class. I'm wondering if the two together w...
  12. Rio Salado Bio 156 Midterm....

    Yes! The bio classes at Rio are hard & time consuming. I took 156, 201, 202 & 205 there. I took pathophysiology online at Gateway CC. The mid term and final were taken at home. + there were none of the BRUTAL timed quizes as there were at R...
  13. Info on health exam/immunizations/titers/cpr class

    I took CPR for HCP last Saturday w/ the City of Tempe. The instructor mentioned that he is teaching the class for $15 this Saturday, 4/16 at his church this Saturday. Corpus Christi Church. He is a nice guy, his name is -----, I believe. We were done...
  14. Maricopa Placements Fall 2011

    I got my first choice, MCC Traditional during the second round of placements on March 15. My time stamp was 10/16/09 8:00.08 Over 40 applicants didn't follow up after being placed in the first round on 3/1, & were withdrawn! From the status pag...
  15. Just got accepted into MCC traditional, anyone else??

    Greetings! I too, recently got accepted for the fall at MCC. My stamp was 10/16/09 8:00.08 I got in on the SECOND round of placements they made last Tuesday, 3/15. MCC was my first choice, so I was pretty happy! Interestingly, there was a note on ...