North Lake/El Centro - Fall '06!

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Congrats to all of us that were accepted to the nursing program at either campus for Fall '06!!!!

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I'm going to be at the NLC campus! See you in June for orientation!

Also, congrats for making it to the next semester to all new 2nd - 4th semester NLC/ECC student nurses & congrats to the graduates! :balloons:

Good luck to everyone!

Specializes in Operating Room.

You know what, I think Ms. P provided them if I remember correctly.

Y'all have Ms. P for clinical, so you may not need the forms.

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Specializes in ER.

Thanks for the info! Well, I have had an amazing 3 days at Mrs. Beecham's Wintermester clinical. I hung 6 IVPBs, gave 6 sq injections, I don't know how many PO's, 2 ophthalmics, 2 tube feedings via peg, and 3 meds through the peg - 2 bandage changes, and trach care - ant that was just today! I had 3 patients, stayed caught up, and even got to eat lunch! Talk about helping my confidence!

Yang

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Specializes in Emergency Department.

Do you know how much ECC enforces the yearly CPR certification? According to their rules I am needing to do my re-certification now although it's officially not expired til 12/08. What experience have y'all had with this?

TIA!

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Specializes in Psychiatry.

The medical profession have to renew every year. The cards they give us don't expire for 2 years. I have had clinical instructors wanting copies of the card. If the card says 12/08, then your year is up and needs to be renewed.

Kendra

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Specializes in Operating Room.

Kendra is correct!! ECC does enforce the yearly CPR renewal!!

You WILL NOT be able to start clinicals unless this is done before your first clinical day.

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Specializes in Emergency Department.

OK Thanks!!! I have a time set-up tomorrow in Carrollton for it - just wanted to make sure it wasn't a waste.

http://www.itsbreathtaking.com

For anyone else needing to do the same. This lady is friendly, fast and inexpensive - $45

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Specializes in Operating Room.
Thanks for the info! Well, I have had an amazing 3 days at Mrs. Beecham's Wintermester clinical. I hung 6 IVPBs, gave 6 sq injections, I don't know how many PO's, 2 ophthalmics, 2 tube feedings via peg, and 3 meds through the peg - 2 bandage changes, and trach care - ant that was just today! I had 3 patients, stayed caught up, and even got to eat lunch! Talk about helping my confidence!

Yang

How exciting for you! I heard it was a good thing to do, but I just didn't have the extra cash during the summer, or this Christmas break...and last Christmas we went on vacation to Florida.

We started out with 2 patients with Ms. P, moved to three, and on the last day, I took 4 patients. (No pre-clinical paperwork does wonders, that's the only way I was able to take 4...lol.)

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Specializes in ER.

Yep - if I'd had to do careplans and crap, there'd have been no way. She checked me off once on oral meds via NG tube, 1 tube feeding, 1 injection, and twice on IVPB - after that, I'm on my own....call her if I need her or get something new. We're even able to try phelbotomy if the opportunity arises, as well as IV starts. I'm eagerly awaiting that opportunity!

Yang

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Specializes in Operating Room.

http://enw.org/IVStarts.htm ...found this site interesting.

I "LOVE" starting IVs! :) (Of course, phlebotomy was my favorite part of being a medical assistant too. ...lol)

I guess it's the challenge and feeling of getting the vein on the first try with the pt barely noticing you stuck them! :cheers:

(Did you happen to use my IVPB Administration sheet? I was just wondering if it was listed correctly. So, if not, if anyone does, please let me know....and if it was helpful for anyone!) :up:

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Specializes in Operating Room.

[bANANA]TO STAY AT TERRELL, OR NOT...

THAT IS THE QUESTION!?!?!?![/bANANA]

Any suggestions??????

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Specializes in ante/postpartum, baby RN.

[banana]TO STAY AT TERRELL, OR NOT...[/banana]

[banana]THAT IS THE QUESTION!?!?!?![/banana]

Yes, stay at Terrell...

- if it's okay with your family,

- if you live far-far away from Terrell,

- if you like most of your clinical classmates (2-3 people per room),

- if you are up to some fun going out to the 'city' to eat, buy stuff, etc,

- if you don't mind sleeping in the geri patients' building (doors are locked between quarters).

I stayed there because it saved time, gas money, and was fun. :bugeyes:

Katie

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Ok......be true....how was the experience at Terrell????

We had our orientation yesterday and was able to orient ourselves to the floor we will be on......I was totally terrified. I guess due to not knowing the unknown. I know now what to expect on Thursday and Friday of this week(as far as patients)...but what are we suppose to do alllllll day????

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