FAworld

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1. Application Analyst Position for Epic Go-Live

   FAworld replied to born2circulateRN's topic in Informatics

   You can get what they call a 'proficiency' without going to WI but to be certified, Epic requires that you attend on-site classes in Madison, WI. You really want the certification (more marketable than a proficiency) if you can get them to provide it...

2. Application Analyst Position for Epic Go-Live

   FAworld replied to born2circulateRN's topic in Informatics

   Hi, I am a senior applications analyst supporting and implementing Epic. I love my job - still clinical but more globally affecting healthcare for our system. I miss the patients but this is a great fit for me. 1) A typical day when we are not prepar...

3. Did RNs Have To Practice Bathing Each Other In NS

   FAworld replied to me-too's topic in General Students

   This is exactly how my school does it, too. Bathing each other wasn't a big deal because it was pretty much just face, limbs and verbalizing the rest. And it was really awkward the first time or two giving someone else a bed bath but it did get eas...

4. Importance of Study Groups

   FAworld replied to NiesyLuv0o's topic in General Students

   I used to always avoid study groups because I felt I did better alone. However, this semester I did find a group that I feel complements my learning and it is because it follows the same guidelines someone else posted - it is small (3 people), we st...

5. Ugh, just moved to Sacramento area, had no idea how bad it was...

   FAworld replied to fireshifter's topic in California

   I'm in an NEI at SCC (their part-time program). It's just a matter of an initial meeting and some paperwork with someone from the state and then an email each month with a quick update on how you are doing in NS. Congrats on getting in to ARC's pr...

6. 4.0 in PreReqs? How RU Doing in NS??

   FAworld replied to dtrmnd2sccd's topic in General Students

   I had a 4.0 going in and have a 97% in Fundamentals right now, doing well in clinicals, too. I hope this continues but since I'm only first semester, it's a bit early to call it. I feel there is a bigger variety of things to study but the material...

7. What MedSurg book are you using?

   FAworld replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

   We use Lewis as well. I like it and find it fairly to the point as far as medsurg goes.

8. Sac City or Modesto JC

   FAworld replied to Faith2BAnurse's topic in California

   I'm first semester at SCC. I got into both the part-time and the extended campus. The full-time and part-time programs are both lottery based. You have to have a 'B' in all prereqs to be qualify for the lottery and the drawing is random. They are ...

9. Do you work for Sutter?

   FAworld replied to wannabeICUnurse's topic in California

   Sutter hospitals in the Sacramento area (Roseville/General/Memorial) currently have a hiring freeze. It's been going since at least January and not sure how long it is expected to last.

10. I gave my first injection today

    FAworld replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in General Students

    I agree with Noney. Children cannot give their informed consent and the 7 year old was reluctant to begin with. I'd keep to practicing on adults. And luckily, you have a willing dh! Mine would run for the hills.

11. Is anyone doing clinicals part-time?

    FAworld replied to fsaav's topic in General Students

    I just started on the 22nd. I go one week night (6-9) for theory and every other Friday, Saturday & Sunday (7-3:30) for clinicals. For the first 8 weeks of the course we go every Friday (7:30-2:30) instead of every other, in order to get up to ...

12. Why did you pick the nursing school you did?

    FAworld replied to Mnstn's topic in General Students

    1. Cost: I already have a BA in another field so I chose an ADN program. I'll wait until I'm working as an RN to bridge to a BSN and use tuition assistance (all the hospitals in the area offer it) from my work. 2. Hours required: I was accepted in...

13. What kind of Backpack?

    FAworld replied to reidesert's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I bought a Jansport Driver8 from ebags as well. I don't start until next week so I can't say how it is. Even if I just bring one or two main texts (for reading between classes or study sessions after), it is well worth it to me to have the rolling ...

14. what a/b hair?

    FAworld replied to anna19's topic in General Students

    I'm keeping my usual style (a layered bob with bangs to hide my huge forehead ) because after all these years, I know how to do it and do it quick. I am keeping the layers and the overall length a bit longer than I usually do so I can wear it in a ...

15. first day of clinical.....finally

    FAworld replied to madascanbeRNtobe's topic in General Students

    I hope the next shift is a better one! :)