rose_njarvis replied to Jenni811's topic in Medications
Another thing to remember is that patients should not have pradaxa for 2days prior to any invasive procedure (at least that's what's recommended). There is no lab to test for pradaxa - PT/INR won't do it.
rose_njarvis replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Job Hunt
Looks promising. Being nit picky, I think you must have the name of the hiring manager. Take the time to research the web, or call the facility and ask for the name. That is my opinion.
rose_njarvis replied to #1Nurss2care's topic in Michigan
Shingles is contracted through direct contact of the lesions, and contigious to an individual who hasn't had the chicken pox. Individuals Are encouraged to refrain from work if open lesions cannot be covered. Once the lesions have crusted over, he/...
It depends on the facility. Our hours are similar to that of the unit (12hrs, 8hrs and lunch coverage), no call. Some facilities, no nights, some nights, or weekends since there is a 23 hr stay for some patients
rose_njarvis replied to behiggins's topic in Informatics
Being. Super user is a start. If your facility has meetings that communicates software or computer related updates, you should volunteer to represent your unit. There are many informatics programs out there that you might be interested in. You sho...
rose_njarvis replied to jitteryj's topic in Informatics
Am enrolled. It is also my first online learning environment. A bit challenging for me, because there is a fair bit of reading required, and I am not an avid reader. But it is highly related to what I hope to do in the future. Good Luck
rose_njarvis replied to mmm cdiff's topic in Informatics
I think no responded because it's so long, but I'll try to help you. Our facility is soon switching over to EPIC, but used a legacy system (despite name changes and upgrades) for 10yrs. This system was used by all departments, used in offices as we...