ctruscott

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1. You're TERRIBLE at IV starts?? omg!

   ctruscott replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

   I've been at day surgery clinic for 2 1/2 years and being the preop nurse means starting IVs is one of my critical skills. Our clinic is small and I only get the chance to start about 16 IVs a month. Needless to say, my skills are still that of beg...

2. Venipuncture competency

   ctruscott posted a topic in General Nursing

   I got my ADN in 2011. I have very little clinical experience. I landed a wonderful job in an ambulatory care center and am responsible for starting IVs on our patients in preop. I have been in this capacity for 18 months. My IV skills don't seem t...

3. How will I know I am ready to take the NCLEX-RN?

   ctruscott posted a topic in NCLEX

   I've been studying for my NCLEX-RN using Exammaster online and also Saunders Review. I may invest in Kaplan review course. My question is-how do I know when I am ready for the NCLEX? I am assuming if I do Kaplan, they have a pre and post-test that...

4. Nursing Diagnosis...the sacred cow that needs to go.

   ctruscott replied to Idaho4me's topic in General Nursing

   WOW! Well said and I couldn't agree with you more. I've always marveled at the fact that nurses pretty much run the course of the hospital stay for the patient, and here we can't be trusted to treat a 'medical diagnosis'. I believe a nursing diagn...

5. Those studying for the CPNE- here's a huge tip

   ctruscott replied to SweettartRN's topic in Excelsior

   Nurse430, What is Rob's CPNE DVD? I am rounding up as many study aids as I can find, but am not familiar with this one! Thanks

6. Is it to late for me to become a Nurse?

   ctruscott replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing

   You have received a lot of replies to your message, all encouraging you. I am 57 years young and got my LPN just 4 years ago. Started my Associate's R.N. in 2008 through Excelsior College and am scheduled to wrap that up by end of this year. In a ...