suern2b

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1. L/D RN learning to scrub for c/sec

   suern2b replied to massbaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Our unit has the CNA/LNA scrub (they are called OB Techs) and the RN as circulator and PACU (we recover on the unit). Our OB techs have 5 weeks of training in the OR by CSTs. Our RNs complete the AORN Periop 101 course for OB and are trained for 7 we...

2. Plz help!What can nurses do to directly improve pt outcomes?

   suern2b replied to obizyanka's topic in Ob/Gyn

   How about something dealing with skin to skin time at birth? We have started a skin to skin in the OR for sections and that has been very successful. I believe it was just presented at AWHONN.

3. How is job market NOW for Registered Nurses?

   suern2b replied to pat8585's topic in New Nurse

   I am in the northeast and we are saturated with new grads too. I only was able to get one interview and I just heard that I got the job :) When I interviewed she said that there were hundreds of apps and so they went right off the top and chopped any...

4. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

   suern2b replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   I took it on Saturday so I only checked it after the update. I never got the original "good pop-up"

5. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

   suern2b replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks for posting the new "good pop-up" I was going mental thinking something was screwy when I got it!

6. need advice for balance for new student...

   suern2b replied to clh0301's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked 30+ hours and have a large family all while completing a 15 month accelerated program so it can be done. I agree with the previous post.. plan ahead.. plan meals, plan homework, study time, family time, chores, laundry, everything. Tapi...

7. ATI predictor test 2011

   suern2b replied to CarlyRG's topic in General Students

   I did well. got a 79.6 which translated to a 97% chance of passing. I am glad I did well because I don't want to take it again, but I am not putting too much stock in it because it's not really like the NCLEX in that it doesn't change questions based...

8. what can I use my BSN outside of nursing?

   suern2b replied to pale_pilsen's topic in General Nursing

   auditor for documentation and coding, consulting, reviewer for accreditation (spelling?) organizations or even the state, educator for chronic conditions. Case management. Just a few ideas. :)

9. ATI predictor test 2011

   suern2b replied to CarlyRG's topic in General Students

   We just took it. Focus on prioritization. There was a lot of which pt do you see first type questions. Unfortunately not cut and dry and that requires you to know about the different systems and disease processes.. hard to study for that. there was a...

10. Summer Pharmacology Class

    suern2b replied to TmC1999's topic in Student Assist

    You can do it!!! flash cards.. drill drill drill.. learn the classes and the suffixes common to each class like -olol for beta blockers etc. then you can usually (not always) figure out what the drug is for or what it does by knowing the class. Once ...

11. how hard really is School and Work ?

    suern2b replied to prettypiedra's topic in Student Assist

    Oh dear! sorry that post does sound awful scary. I'm not tryng to scare you.. and I think it's more that being a mom makes this all super stressful, not because the kids need to be taken care of but more the guilt that I can't be with them as much be...

12. how hard really is School and Work ?

    suern2b replied to prettypiedra's topic in Student Assist

    I had to drop from 40+ to 20 hours (my job is in healthcare) I also have a supportive husband to help with the kids (4) and I can tell you flat out... find a way to do it without working, or find some kind of work that is SUPER flexible. Nursing scho...

13. Phenol Rhizotomies and United Healthcare of Georgia

    suern2b replied to MHorns's topic in Pain

    no worries :) Just letting people know there are other avenues to use these nursing licenses and degrees especially in this awful job market..

14. Phenol Rhizotomies and United Healthcare of Georgia

    suern2b replied to MHorns's topic in Pain

    there are many nurses who are also coders.. we are auditors.. generally you would be better off looking on the coding sites like aapc or similar.. but since I am here.. UHC is notorious for delaying via denial.. take it to a second level appeal, pho...

15. USM ABSN Clinicals

    suern2b replied to ritcal24's topic in Maine

    Did you try Bayside Village? http://baysidevillagemaine.com/ This is a short walk to campus in Portland, just a few blocks. A lot of students live there. Very reasonable.