bsrn0523

bsrn0523

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  1. 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,

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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...

  5. 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

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  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

  16. director of nursing responsibilites LTC

    bsrn0523 replied to nice2's topic in General Nursing

    Oh boy, I don't know if there is enough space here. Someone else help me out?

  17. Child Care and RN Hours - help!

    bsrn0523 replied to TarheelRN's topic in General Nursing

    good luck to you. after considerable thought i left my 12 hr. shift hospital job for a supervision position at a local ltc. i just could not leave my twins (then 1) and older son (then 3) for very...

  18. Advice for newer RN to LTC supervisor position

    bsrn0523 replied to AddieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i really think that both the sdc and supervision positions are not appropriate for a new nurse. at the facility i work for, supervision is responsible for: staffing, running codes, troubleshooting...

  19. Ottitis Media Question

    bsrn0523 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I think you would have the pt. lay on the affected side to allow for drainage if the eardrum has

  20. Bioscrip

    bsrn0523 replied to jess41378's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hi there, I work with an infusion company here on Long Island that picks up many Bioscrip cases, mostly IVIG, some steriods and antibiotics. I have not had any issues in dealing with the company or...

  21. nails

    bsrn0523 replied to newleaf2012's topic in General Nursing

    :twocents:to me, it is still fake nails, just without the tips. in our facility we cannot have enhancements, so you may want to check with your facility's policy

  22. how do you keep your sexy??

    bsrn0523 replied to healthcarefome's topic in General Nursing

    For me, I wear makeup (simple and tasteful), small stud earrings, fashionable scrubs and a cute beaded lanyard. I also keep up with coloring my hair ( I hate how my hair looks pulled back if I have...

  23. ltac

    bsrn0523 replied to dionnedillon's topic in General Nursing

    You can expect tracheostomies, vents, chest tubes, g and ng and j tubes, iv's, piccs, triple lumens, ports, nephrostomy tubes, jp's- you name it we have it. I currently work as a nursing supervisor...

  24. How's the job market in YOUR area?

    bsrn0523 replied to Chico David's topic in General Nursing

    No shortage here on Long Island. The 10 or so nursing programs regularly feed into the local

  25. The Circumcision Discussion

    bsrn0523 replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In nursing school years ago, I watched a circumcision on a newborn. The baby turned blue, screamed and cried. I decided not to circ my three boys after I did a fairly large amount of research on the...