rose_njarvis

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  1. Pradaxa

    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.
  2. FUNNY Nursing Notes~

    How many patients do you have?I got rid of 2. (transferred one, and discharged one). No? Oh well I tried
  3. help with first RN job resume and coverletter

    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.
  4. Nurse with Shingles caring for patients

    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/...
  5. Work or study or both?

    During these times, we're lucky to have jobs. I would stick it out with work and school if you can tolerate it
  6. Cath lab recovery

    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
  7. New to Nursing 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...
  8. Walden University MSN Nursing 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
  9. Walden's MSN in Nursing, June 2012

    Am enrolled for a Master's in Health Informatics. Online with many resources. I think you'll like it. Good Luck
  10. Questions r/t information systems

    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...
  11. Free Nursing Informtics CEUs

    There's also pearls review which I think is affiliated with gannet. It is something like $65./yr for unlimited CEUs.
  12. EPIC Application Coordinator

    Congratulations! Dress warm
  13. Epic Medical Record Failure

    Funny stuff. Our facility just purchased EPIC. Have you used it?