MikeR26

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1. Perinatal CNS No Certification??

   MikeR26 replied to MikeR26's topic in CNS

   Yes, I had found that as well. But I had thought in order to be considered an APN you had to pass a national certification exam. I know CNS is a APN role so it just doesn't make sense to me. And I'm suppose to do a presentation on perinatal CNS! Than...

2. Perinatal CNS No Certification??

   MikeR26 posted a topic in CNS

   I understand their is no national certification exam for perinatal clinical nurse specialists (CNS). Do they take the Adult Health CNS certification exam in order to obtain their license and practice as a CNS? Or do they not have to take a certificat...

3. RN won't give pain meds

   MikeR26 replied to Laught3r's topic in Pain

   You're right to want to give your patient's pain medication if they are in pain and there is a doctor's order for it. You are your patients' advocate so I recommend continuing to ask the RNs to give them the prescribed medication. Pain is what the pa...

4. Night shift clinical

   MikeR26 replied to ashakya's topic in Student Assist

   I had night clinicals last semester. Try to rest and sleep in the morning/day before the night clinical. I would always drink coffee before the shift started and then I would have more during lunch break (They will probably have some for you there). ...