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  1. CST in nursing school

    It might be a facility specific policy. I've seen scrub techs who finished nursing school work as ST's while painfully trying to pass NCLEX. But they were not considered RN's, of course, until they passed NCLEX. That said, if your facility requires t...
  2. What car do you have?

    Oh, and we've already put about 130,000 miles on the Outback. Still runs great, just have to keep up with the maintenance. We also put Michelin Defenders on all of our vehicles. They're rated up to 80,000 miles and great for different types of weathe...
  3. What car do you have?

    We have a 2011 Subaru Outback. If you use non-ethanol gasoline, you can get 30+ mpg on the highway. Also has great cargo room. I am personally using our minivan right now though, also with non-ethanol gas as much as possible.
  4. September 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    The Joint Commission's new Robotic Survey Team uses X-Ray vision to ensure employees no longer hide in the bathrooms during surveys. Nurse Bertha learned this the hard way, unfortunately.
  5. Keeping up with your licensure

    I have LA. It's yearly renewal, around 80 dollars. CEU's are based on hours worked. So if you work 0-160 hours during the year, it's 15 CEU's. Now, you don't submit your CEU's to them, but keep your records. They do a random audit every year. It's ra...
  6. OR nurses don't deal with PCAs

    First, I think it would really benefit your research to understand the roles of the CRNA vs the OR circulator. The CRNA is in charge of managing the patient's meds, IV's, vitals, etc. The role of an OR nurse is very different than other specialties o...
  7. Post-Op Pain with PCA

    Have you talked to anyone in the OR there? I agree with above, as far as not seeing PCAs in the OR. That's what we have anesthesia staff for. Most patients are asleep under general anesthesia, so no need for a PCA. Even if you have a patient awake wi...
  8. How does it all work?

    Well, you have about 6-8 years to go before you get there. Don't get me wrong, it's great you're looking that far ahead while in high school. First, finish high school. Get into college, take your pre-reqs, and really focus on your math and sciences....
  9. Agency work between assmt conflicts?

    Thanks Ned! That is how I have thought of them. The wording of the question could apply to Parallon, which is why I wanted clarification on them specifically. I am currently on assignment at a HCA hospital, so I'm glad not to be restricted in that wa...
  10. labor and delivery/ post partum

    I'll admit, curiosity got the best of me and I looked up open positions for L&D RN's in Ohio. I did not see any that required a BSN. Some said BSN preferred, some just said graduate from an accredited school of nursing with an Ohio license, and t...
  11. labor and delivery/ post partum

    This is the Alabama board, therefore I was referencing Alabama. I know nothing about Ohio's requirements.
  12. Agency work between assmt conflicts?

    Ned, on a similar topic, would that be true for Parallon? I'm under the impression if you sign on with Parallon, you cannot work at another HCA facility with a different agency, only with Parallon. I started to sign on with them, but backed out. I wo...
  13. New Orleans Travel RNs - Help!

    Hey two4theroad! I PM'd you back. Did you get it?
  14. Am I just clueless here?

    Thanks Ned! That makes sense. It's just another piece of the whole pie.
  15. Am I just clueless here?

    Hey Ned, out of curiosity, if she's doing 4 12's per week in California, would that not equal 16 hours overtime in California? I thought I heard their OT laws were anything after 8 hours. Is this true?