Rose_Queen BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. Registered nurses, or RNs, in the US have multiple entries to practice: diploma programs (becoming fewer and fewer and do not confer a degree in most cases), associate degree, and bachelors degree....
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    Periop 101 books/ resources

    Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery and the AORN Guidelines are essentially the "bible" of the OR. If you are currently employed at a facility with ORs, see if they subscribe to AORN...
  3. It would depend on the details. Administratively, such as approving time cards/payroll and things like that? Yes. In a nursing care sense?
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    Kaiser Socal New Grad Spring 2024

    Members must have 15 quality posts before the PM feature becomes
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    On call

    Both hospitals I've worked at had a rotating list. If there was a call slot that needed filled and there were no volunteers, then whoever happened to be at the top of the list was mandated to cover....
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    General Surgery

    It truly depends on the facility. For example, some of the hospitals in the nearest major city see enough traumas come to the OR they have a dedicated trauma team that staffs those rooms. The two...
  7. Please note: Post(s) have been edited or removed to protect your privacy and/or to comply with our Community Terms of Service. To create a special place for your cohort: 1. Create a...
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  9. Actually, according to Tennessee code, she is not a
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    PA NCLEX

    You need to reach out to your school and see if you are considered a graduate if you didn't complete the ATI program. Even if you are considered a graduate and are now outside the 1 year window, they...
  14. You can also become an LVN in CA by challenging with other healthcare experience.
  15. CA allows challenging NCLEX in certain scenarios. It's possible that's how OP obtained
  16. It might give you an edge over someone who's never set foot in an OR, but depending on the type of hospital you will likely need a thorough orientation. I work in a level 1 trauma academic setting....
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    What is this Imaging job title?

    You will find a wealth of titles, and some may even have "centralized scheduling" departments that schedule all appointments for certain
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    Military spouse question

    Where is your legal state of address? Are you working for the VA or another government
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    Bp issues

    Hello, @phoebebrat, the membership of Allnurses is not able to comment on your husband's situation. Please follow up with the PCP or seek a second opinion. Best wishes. Thread
  20. There is zero way to "people-proof" a system. And unfortunately people have become too reliant on technology to catch their mistakes. A simple look at the vial or stopping to think that "wait I...
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    what states can a ca LVN work?

    CA is not part of the NLC. See this map for reference of states that either are in the NLC or are enacting the NLC. There is no action in
  22. There are two approved ways to create a special place for your cohort that may be posted on the public...
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    Help!! CVOR

    Without actually stating questions that are asked in the interviews I sit in on, be prepared to talk about: Your reason for being interested in the OR, and since you're applying to a specific...
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    Crusty Old Bats

    I learned that one as desired over have times volume. Things I remember in my relatively short career: Minimally invasive surgery was a big deal and most staff weren't familiar with...
  25. The American Association of Nurse Attorneys is a great place to start. These lawyers either are nurses as well or are very familiar with nursing