mortimer

mortimer has 11 years experience and specializes in LTC, clinicOB/GYN.

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1. Studying for CAPA/CPAN

   mortimer posted a topic in PACU

   I've recently started studying for the CAPA/CPAN. I am using the Drain's Perianesthesia Nursing textbook, the newest ACLS book and the ASPAN Standards book,...... but I feel a little scattered. Does anynone else have a good study guide or good sugges...

2. June 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

   mortimer replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

   If Adminstration walked a mile in my shoes....

3. I made my first med error, stupid me, why report it!??

   mortimer replied to purse's topic in General Nursing

   You definitely did the right thing by reporting it. You will help alot of people just by going thru it. Yes, now you're all going to have an inservice on safe med passes (because of you) and it will be what saves someone elses butt (or life) down the...

4. Name for nursing student newsletter

   mortimer replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

   Our hospital puts out a monthly news letter called the Stetho-Scoop. Maybe you could use "The (your school name) Stetho-Scoop".?

5. Contemplating the OR

   mortimer replied to martymoose's topic in Operating Room

   Yes,I agree, just apply. I have 11 years experience, 7 in LTC and 4 in clinical OB/GYN. So basicaly, I'm an old nurse with no skills. It had been 8 years since I placed an IV and I asked our O.R. director if I could come check it out just to see if i...