FutureRNArk

FutureRNArk has 1 years experience.

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1. Is anyone else's ICU more like LTAC?

   FutureRNArk replied to ICUchick's topic in Critical

   Yup. I was just talking to someone about this the other day. I've only been a nurse 8 months, all in the same unit, and it just feels like we hold on to these patients way too long, providing care that is futile. And I'm already starting to get burne...

2. Does your ICU use CHG wipes for bathing patients?

   FutureRNArk replied to fatrabbit's topic in Critical

   We do not do CHG baths at my facility, except for patients who are expected to have an orthopedic surgery or CABG, or with known colonization with MRSA or VRE. Studies have actually been mixed on whether there are any benefits of using CHG baths comp...

3. Being Ordered to Give Whiskey

   FutureRNArk replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

   I work in an ICU and have seen it given as well. I had a fresh CABG patient come out with orders for beer with dinner and 30ml of brandy HS. The beer was sent up from the kitchen with his dinner tray (who knew we had beer on premises - might need to ...

4. Resigned During Orientation - Advice Needed

   FutureRNArk replied to Bonnie007's topic in Critical

   I am so sorry that you had this experience, however, there are a couple of flags for me as far as your manager being correct in that maybe ICU was not the best fit for you. I may get some negative flack for this post, but I feel it needs to be pointe...

5. Little Rock Hospitals

   FutureRNArk replied to ertrek84's topic in Arkansas

   I work at St. Vincent (SVI). It's a level 2 trauma center. UAMS is the only level 1, but they both see high acuity patients. SVI is the only Magnet hospital in the state. It's LGBT friendly, and the insurance covers domestic partners/spouses (it's ac...

6. UALR? UAMS? or Baptist?

   FutureRNArk replied to giltav22's topic in Arkansas

   UAMS has the more specific pre-reqs like Development Psychology and Nutrition that other nursing programs don't tend to require prior to starting. It used to have a more difficult Chemistry requirement as well when I was evaluating school choices, bu...

7. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2016

   FutureRNArk replied to IGotThis86's topic in Arkansas

   They do not have an RN to BSN option, only diploma. For the BSN, you would have to transfer to either UALR or AR Tech I believe.

8. UALR RN Program Applicant 2015

   FutureRNArk replied to suzukichic01's topic in Arkansas

   Every class contains dosage calculations, including drips and critical drips, and pharmacology.

9. UALR RN Program Applicant 2015

   FutureRNArk replied to suzukichic01's topic in Arkansas

   Classes are difficult. There is a lot of material and a very short amount of time to cover it. Once you get past the summer class and first semester, you pretty much have a test every other week. You have to be dedicated and flexible. I haven't seen ...

10. UALR RN Program Applicant 2015

    FutureRNArk replied to suzukichic01's topic in Arkansas

    This class is exactly that. It is designed to weed out those who aren't committed to putting in the hours of study, or practicing of clinical skills. A good number of people don't pass the class. It's pretty basic information, at least compared to wh...

11. UALR RN Program Applicant 2015

    FutureRNArk replied to suzukichic01's topic in Arkansas

    Y'all should really get a Facebook group started for your class. We have one for our class and it has been super helpful as we post questions and get answers, share study materials, reminders about deadlines. We have a few of the upperclassmen in the...

12. UALR? UAMS? or Baptist?

    FutureRNArk replied to giltav22's topic in Arkansas

    UAMS is the only program in the LR area that offers a BSN only program, so if that's your main goal, then UAMS would probably be the best program for you. However, getting an ADN and then doing the one year RN to BSN option online allows you to work ...

13. UALR RN Program Applicant 2015

    FutureRNArk replied to suzukichic01's topic in Arkansas

    It is not the same as a rejection letter. They do flat out reject some people, while some get wait listed. Here's how that process works: within the next couple of weeks, they will accept some wait list students based on the number of people who acce...

14. UR Setup at Your Hospital

    FutureRNArk posted a topic in Case Management

    I was wondering how your UR department was set up at other hospitals. In our hospital, we have a team of five RN's who do the Milliman reviews for all inpatients and OBS. Then we have 2 payor specialists (that's my position) who interact with the ins...

15. UALR? UAMS? or Baptist?

    FutureRNArk replied to giltav22's topic in Arkansas

    My schedule does allow me to work. I work full time (40 hrs a week) and still attend school as well. It's difficult, but doable. My schedule this semester includes class for 2 hrs on Monday and Friday and then I have 2 6hr clinical rotations each wee...