LoopsRN2

LoopsRN2 specializes in Surgery, Med/Surg/ICU, OB-Peds, Ophth.

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1. RN First Assist

   LoopsRN2 replied to Road2CNO's topic in Operating Room

   I would also advise you to contact the hospital(s) in your area to make sure that they will employ CRNFA/RNFA, many don't and with the rapidly changing health care systems, many insurance companies are not reimbursing for those services any longer. ...

2. Excelsior BSN students? =)

   LoopsRN2 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior

   Just delurking a bit to say WAY TO GO TASHA!!! I am waiting for my son to graduate from college in May, and I may once again hit the books. As for now, just enjoying work. So encouraging to those of us still on the BSN to see what you are up...

3. Scope of practice regarding wound closure

   LoopsRN2 replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Operating Room

   I have researched this over the last couple of years, and I have found a variety of practices. The one thing I that seems to be a common trend is that the role of the CSA/CSFA/RNFA/CRNFA is a dying field with an increase in difficulty getting reimbu...

4. How to deal with surgeons that treat you like ****

   LoopsRN2 replied to rncoco's topic in Operating Room

   Never let them see you sweat and I never try to be fake. I have first assisted since 1998, and I have a tough exterior while I am first working with a new surgeon. Many others have a vivacious personality that will help them get along with all surg...

5. Does anyone else experience pain from standing all day?

   LoopsRN2 replied to Margaritaville's topic in Operating Room

   I first assist and can really have some long hours on my feet/legs! If I put in 12 hours, my calves would really be sore the next day but fortunately found a great pair of Keens with very high arches. Made a world of difference! Also, have you co...

6. Help with instruments

   LoopsRN2 replied to cp24001's topic in Operating Room

   If you have a smart phone, there may be an instrument app that works like a "memory" game? If you are able to bring your wrapped instruments that you are having a hard time remembering, bring the instruments to a place where you may be allowed to ha...

7. Is it actually worth it to become an RNFA?

   LoopsRN2 replied to shorty24's topic in Operating Room

   I have been working as a first assist since 1998, RN/CSA and although this reply is from 2008 I have to say this is one of the most honest and well written responses regarding the future of the CSA/CSFA/RNFA. All of this still applies 4 years late...

8. Excelsior sweat and tears: It's paid off! New RN in town :)

   LoopsRN2 replied to CMLPNnowRN's topic in Excelsior

   Congrats!! Enjoy your accomplishment!

9. CPNE-my final attempt

   LoopsRN2 replied to anjule18's topic in Excelsior

   Hello!!! First of all I wanted to say what a GREAT attitude you to start the ball rolling again! Looking back on it, all think most of us EC grads would agree the CPNE was the largest mountain for us to climb in reaching our RN, but for me it was ...

10. omg Syracuse so far away

    LoopsRN2 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior

    Sorry that I can offer no advice on Syracuse, but I drove 7+ hours from Minnesota to Madison WI for my CPNE, and it was still worth it. I had my 20 year old son with for the ride (actually he did most of the driving), and that made all the differenc...

11. ***FYI Excelsior students can get Licensed in Cali***

    LoopsRN2 replied to Indigo_Beauty's topic in Excelsior

    Hey MsPC!!!! Thanks for the info! I reviewed some posts from the WGU board, and it appears that they only offer a gpa of 3.0 max, which may pose some problems for me should I chose our local NP program darn it I had my ASN too. Ugh! Good luck on...

12. Anyone attending Georgetown's Online NP program?

    LoopsRN2 replied to Patti_RN's topic in School Programs

    Vein harvest already falls under the scope of practice of my CSA, my credentialing for assisting in surgery. We don't do bypass in my hospital however, so I would need to travel the 90+ for any of those type of cases. I can direct bill insurance co...

13. ***FYI Excelsior students can get Licensed in Cali***

    LoopsRN2 replied to Indigo_Beauty's topic in Excelsior

    BSN in 40 days?! Congrats! Am I allowed to ask how many prereqs you did in advance, and what your total $$ was? Is Western Gov accepted in all states?

14. Anyone attending Georgetown's Online NP program?

    LoopsRN2 replied to Patti_RN's topic in School Programs

    Thanks so much for the reply. I have only my ASN at this time, but work for some amazing surgeons and would love to be advanced practice in this field; I am struggling with what I will actually recoup financially should I choose this path, as we liv...

15. Anyone attending Georgetown's Online NP program?

    LoopsRN2 replied to Patti_RN's topic in School Programs

    Hi tadahh, I am totally new to exploring Georgetown Online NP program to see if it would be a good fit for me. You mentioned that you take a week of call on/off. This sounds very similar to me, may I ask what you do? I am an RN, Certified Surgical...