Epidural

Epidural BSN, RN

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  1. Help! Struggling with IV placement in hand

    Epidural replied to Guest1167668's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Watch "ABCs of Anaesthesia" on You Tube. He has about 20 videos on how to start IVS. All of them are excellent. He will answer all of your questions on how to start IVs. He even has a few tips for the...

  2. Interventional Radiology Nurse Specialty Pay

    Epidural replied to TPark412's topic in Radiology

    Every hospital I have worked in is a little different. Most give specialty pay to OR nurses. Most also give specialty pay to Cardiac Cath Lab nurses. Some give specialty pay to procedural unit nurses,...

  3. Endoscopy new RN orientation help

    Epidural replied to Gi rn acm's topic in Gastroenterology

    It depends on whether or not your unit does ERCPs . This procedure takes a little bit longer to learn (especially the tech role). And what other advanced procedures do your physicians do? Do you use...

  4. IV Cannulation Start

    Epidural replied to Zapi791's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The best "You Tube" channel to watch for IV cannulation advice is: ABCs of Anaesthesia. The channel owner is an Australian anesthesiologist. He has about 20 different videos on how to start IVs; all...

  5. ED NP Fellowship Blog - Albany Medical Center

    Epidural replied to BenjaminV's topic in Advanced Practice

    Thanks for the info. Sounds

  6. Albany Medical Center Review?

    Epidural replied to CardiTeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to hear

  7. NCLEX in CA or CO

    Epidural replied to odesza's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, www.NCSBN.org (National Council of State Boards of Nursing) is a great website to look at, if you have any nursing licensure

  8. NCLEX in CA or CO

    Epidural replied to odesza's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Probably. My guess is that you won't be able to get a Colorado license until your California license is active. If you choose this route your Colorado license will not be compact until you have a...

  9. NCLEX in CA or CO

    Epidural replied to odesza's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take your NCLEX in CA or CO (whichever is closer to where you reside at the moment you want to take the exam). Apply for your ATT (authorization to test) from Colorado. Use your Colorado address on...

  10. NCLEX in CA or CO

    Epidural replied to odesza's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have noticed that a lot of new nursing graduates ask the question,"Where should I take my NCLEX exam?". Here is the answer. I took this information directly from the National Council Of The State...

  11. Best States for Nurses

    Epidural replied to Mariel13's topic in General Nursing

    This is a hard decision to make. What matters most to you? Do you value good pay and acceptable working conditions, or is a reasonable cost of living more important to you? The RN pay in Arizona and...

  12. ATL Summer 2022 Residency

    Epidural replied to toriexoxo1's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

    I have noticed that a lot of new nursing graduates ask the question,"Where should I take my NCLEX exam?". Here is the answer. I took this information directly from the National Council Of The State...

  13. NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT

    Epidural posted a topic in General Nursing

    SB 2302 for the Nurse Licensure Compact just passed in the Minnesota State Senate. It is now in the Minnesota State House Of Representatives. If you support this bill please contact: Senator...

  14. Multistate Licensure Question

    Epidural replied to nurse1903's topic in General Nursing

    The travel nurses may be able to help answer this question. How much time do you have to spend in Texas each year, to maintain it as your primary state of

  15. Moving To Another State

    Epidural replied to studentnurse_99's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think the fact that "student nurse 99" is a nursing school student who is probably applying to take her NCLEX exam, does make a difference in the RN application process. She currently attends school...

  16. Nurse Licensure Compact

    Epidural replied to Epidural's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes, I will. The more people who actively support these bills, the faster NY will become a part of the NLC- especially with the governor's backing. Many people thought that Ohio and Pennsylvania...

  17. Nurse Licensure Compact

    Epidural posted a topic in General Nursing

    The governor of Vermont just signed Vermont's Nurse Licensure Compact bill. To all Vermont nurses: Welcome to the compact!

  18. Nurse Licensure Compact

    Epidural replied to Epidural's topic in General Nursing

    It's official. Vermont is now a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact!

  19. US VIRGIN ISLANDS JOINS THE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT

    Epidural posted a topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    The US Virgin Islands just joined the Nurse Licensure Compact (12/6/21). The actual implementation date is pending. To all of our Virgin Islands nurses: Welcome to the Compact!

  20. Can I still be a great nurse without prior CNA experience?

    Epidural replied to azulaflameRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Jessii: This discussion of who makes a better nurse-those who have worked as a CNA and those who have not-is as old as the hills. In my opinion it really doesn't matter. It is helpful to have some...

  21. Should I stay or should I go?

    Epidural replied to newbienursie's topic in General Nursing

    We nurses have so many professional options. We can work in: Med/Surg Critical Care ER Labor and Delivery Mother/Baby Pediatrics Outpatient Procedures...

  22. Where Should I Take My NCLEX Exam

    Epidural posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have noticed that a lot of new nursing graduates ask the question,"Where should I take my NCLEX exam?". Here is the answer. I took this information directly from the National Council Of The State...

  23. Nurse Licensure Compact

    Epidural posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am so happy to report that the New Jersey Board of Nursing just fully implemented the Nurse Licensure Compact. All nurses who are legal residents of New Jersey will be able to apply for a compact...

  24. Nurse Licensure Compact

    Epidural posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The Pennsylvania State Legislature just passed a nurse licensure compact bill. The governor will sign it soon. Thank you to Senator Boscola for her strong support of legislation that makes it easier...

  25. Licensure by Examination in Another State

    Epidural replied to kmccrary4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All of this advice is excellent. You have a few choices: take the NCLEX in Missouri, and obtain a compact Missouri license. When you move to Colorado and establish residency there, immediately apply...