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  1. Neuropsych testing

    groovetta posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Can someone tell me the specific names of neuropsych testing tools or screenings that would be involved in a neuropsych

  2. Volunteers needed for US COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials

    groovetta replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I’m seeking to enroll in a COVID-19 vaccine trial because it is the only available option for protection, provided you’re among the 50% that actually get the vaccine versus sodium chloride...

  3. Book recommendations for new ambulatory care nurse?

    groovetta replied to ivyleaf's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Try renting a Peds and/or OB/GYN nursing

  4. "The Doctors don't know how to help you."

    groovetta replied to Standardethics's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I left my PCP for this same problem. I discussed it with him at one point. I finally just got fed up with his front office staff and changed doctors. Very first visit with my new PCP, it was noted...

  5. Drowning in prior authorizations... Help!

    groovetta replied to Amistad's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    What specialty area (if you want to answer)? Sometimes, I'd use patient assistance cards until I could get PA approval. Don't forget about Wal-mart and target's $4 drugs. Some other suggestions...

  6. Newer nurse defining a new role...No idea where to start.

    groovetta replied to LoliLolly's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    My suggestion would be to look to see what is working well within your unit and what could use improvement. I would delegate tasks that can be done by others consistent with their competencies and...

  7. Calhoun CC Fall 2014

    groovetta replied to alblove's topic in Alabama Nursing

    They give you a book list at orientation. If I wanted to start out buying, I'd get the Fundamentals book first. The bookstore offers a "bundle,", but I chose to buy mine from the internet. I'd wait...

  8. Calhoun CC Fall 2014

    groovetta replied to alblove's topic in Alabama Nursing

    There were two options on lab coats. I know one was Landau 3155 and there was a shorter one to choose from, but I don't have that list with me right now. Currently, the fundamentals book we're using...

  9. Calhoun CC Fall 2014

    groovetta replied to alblove's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Good luck to all of you. FWIW, my TEAS score was 76 and I got in. IIRC, the TEAS was very heavy with Science. It wasn't easy. Remember too, that if you're already a Calhoun student (even having...

  10. Who is applying to UAH and/or Calhoun Community Collge Nursing schools Spring 2014

    groovetta replied to clsmommy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    If any of you post on this forum who needed clinicals near the B'ham area for Calhoun, please PM me. Thanks,

  11. Snead State LPN to RN Online Mobility

    groovetta replied to nursejay89's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I will be forfeiting the slot in the online mobility program. Hopefully, that will open the door for someone else. I really wish Snead used the online remote proctor like Calhoun because Snead has...

  12. Snead State LPN to RN Online Mobility

    groovetta replied to nursejay89's topic in Alabama Nursing

    It is that every two week on campus exam requirement that will prevent me from accepting a spot at Snead. I can't take off work every other

  13. Who is applying to UAH and/or Calhoun Community Collge Nursing schools Spring 2014

    groovetta replied to clsmommy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I believe Calhoun charges approx. $100 or $110 per semester for the testing fees. An acquaintance from work told me that Calhoun does a good job in preparing students for the HESI tests and NCLEX....

  14. What days is your office closed?

    groovetta replied to trein's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I would guess that one deciding factor may be if the cath lab is open on those

  15. Who is applying to UAH and/or Calhoun Community Collge Nursing schools Spring 2014

    groovetta replied to clsmommy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I got my letter yesterday and was accepted into the Calhoun online mobility program. The acceptance form is due back by 11/8. I applied to both Calhoun and Snead. Does anyone know when Snead will be...

  16. Where do you get your CE hours?

    groovetta replied to murr1492's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I get most all of mine from MedScape.com They are free. There is an area where the ones you've completed is

  17. VA clinic

    groovetta replied to AMCNurse's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I like the clinic so much better than working on the floor. I had gone a very long time without working in a hospital setting and was apprehensive about re-entering hospital floor nursing after so...

  18. Attn Clinic/Doctors office nurses!

    groovetta replied to Elleveein's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    As a patient, I felt mislead when my hubby told me that the "nurse" at out PCPs office was not a nurse, but rather a medical assistant. Apparently the term "nurse" is used loosely in their office as...

  19. Patient education website re: surgeries

    groovetta posted a topic in Patient Education

    I just found this website with what I think is good patient education material about various surgeries. IMO, it provides a little more in depth info than some resources provide....

  20. Rules of the Dr.office

    groovetta replied to prowlingMA's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Mr. Post-CABG calls asking if he can have intercourse. Nurse: Yes, so long as you don't exert any more than ten pounds of pressure on your sternum. Mr. Post-CABG hangs up. Phone rings again. It is...

  21. Jeff State Fall 2010 hopefuls...

    groovetta replied to RNdiscipulus's topic in Alabama Nursing

    FWIW, I was in the bookstore at the Shelby/Hoover campus Thurs. 8/5/10 and there were lots of boxes in the nursing books aisle waiting to be

  22. Question Regarding How Nurses work with Dr's

    groovetta replied to 4jen's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Our issues are related to not having past medical records for appts. If they are your own office's records, I'd think they should be in the patient chart whether a paper chart, an old paper chart...

  23. Question Regarding How Nurses work with Dr's

    groovetta replied to 4jen's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I work for surgeons rather than cardiologists, but it is my job to prepare for pt. appts. being sure that the patient's test results, surgical path reports, etc. are on the charts for their for...

  24. Rules of the Dr.office

    groovetta replied to prowlingMA's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    40. Don't tell me you cannot afford to pay on your account or afford health insurance when you've smoked 2 packs of cigarettes for the past 40 years and still

  25. Patient appointments, call them back to exam room

    groovetta posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    In your office, do you call patients back to the exam room in the order of their appointment time or call them back in the order they arrived for their appointment? If you've tried both, what worked...