bsrn0523

bsrn0523 has 13 years experience and specializes in infection control, peds, home infusion.

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1. Contact Isolation: Do YOU always gown up?

   bsrn0523 replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

   If I come within three feet of the p/t I gown

2. Test your PEDS critical care knowledge

   bsrn0523 replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   You mentioned the pt. received ketamine w/ fentanyl prior to the chest tube insertion. Could this combinations, specifically the ketamine have something to do with her varying mental

3. What To Do When Dating A Co-Worker

   bsrn0523 replied to bobber's topic in General Nursing

   take it from me; never, ever, ever date anyone from work. if you are interested in someone, play it cool and if one of you happens to move on to another job opportunity somewhere down the line, then...

4. Is Dakins still used?

   bsrn0523 replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

   like cnl said, we still occasionally use it for dirty wounds and those with

5. Is your hospital discontinuing isolation precautions?

   bsrn0523 replied to gypsyd8's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   that sounds like one amazing soap!!! question, is your hospital washing your scrubs in central laundry with the miracle soap? i am a big proponent of handwashing but not cohorting/isolating pt's with...

6. CIC Certification

   bsrn0523 replied to bsrn0523's topic in Infectious Disease

   hi opera, i just scheduled the exam for october 15th. i have ordered all of the study material, but boy, there is a ton to know! like you, i also noted that unlike some other specialty certifications...

7. IV certification in Long Island, can you suggest an institution who conduct this?

   bsrn0523 replied to jhowannaRN's topic in New York Nursing

   Late to reply but in the Nursing Spectrum I notice that a company in Queens- Linardos I believe is the name, offers ACLS, CPR, IV, PICC and CVC

8. LTC Salary for new grad RN

   bsrn0523 replied to Manang Biday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   My facility starts new grad RNs on the 7-3 shift at around 34.00/hr. Of course, we are talking Long Island, one of the tax capitals of the nation

9. If you had to pick two careers/paid hobbies other than nursing...

   bsrn0523 replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

   teaching swimming to children or painting murals

10. How many years have you been a nurse?

    bsrn0523 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    thirteen years, nine in ltc and home health, four med-surg. currently working as an infection control coordinator for a large

11. CIC Certification

    bsrn0523 posted a topic in Infectious Disease

    does anyone have any feedback to offer about this exam? i just ordered the review pack from apic and plan on testing late this spring.:) thanks,

12. Can anyone help me with IC in LTC

    bsrn0523 replied to Bubbles82's topic in Infectious Disease

    Your best bet is to join www.apic.org and opt for the LTC subscription. APIC- the Association for Practitioners of Infection Control, along with government and state agencies, sets the standards for...

13. Infection control guidelines or book?

    bsrn0523 replied to regnurse1995's topic in Infectious Disease

    The absolute first place you need to go is www.apic.org, which is the Association of Practitioners of Infection Control. They, along with government agencies set the standards of infection control...

14. Distance Learning Graduates/Alumni - Employment After Graduation

    bsrn0523 replied to live&love&heal's topic in Online Distance Learning

    1. what program/school did you graduate from? i graduated from excelsior's asn program 2. did you have a hard time landing a job after graduation? not at all, i had job offers prior to graduation 3....

15. Are you part-time or full-time?

    bsrn0523 replied to jlove86's topic in General Nursing

    i work two or three eight hour shifts per week, hourly rate is no different than the full timers. i enjoy my sanity, which i keep by working