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  1. Periop 101 books/ resources

    Hi , I would like to ask for some good books or reading materials on periop 101, im an NP and would like to eventually dive into tbe OR but my experience is cvicu/cardiac surgery. Are there any books...
  2. hi, ill be starting in august in a med/surg floor, can you describe what goes on, what you usually do once you punch in, and describe your daily tasks, and time management, and organization skills...
  3. Periop 101 books/ resources

    thank you so much, ill try to get those books, and see if we r subscribed at aorn
  4. thank you.im hoping to transition to full time if and when i find an opening. and i think it would be easier if i get experience. most of them dont have any full time openings. I was thinking the same...
  5. how are you doing w/ ambulatory care nursing? how was the transition from med/surg to pre-op/pacu nursing? i would appreciate any help you can give me as i am about to start a per diem job and works...
  6. prolly bec you know you'll get stuck with them for a while and might not get a chance to see how the others are doing / baseline upon coming to your shift..im not sure but i guess it depends how sick...
  7. thank you tokmom for your time and reponse.... and for your encouragement. God
  8. thank you so much for your time and response..appreciate
  9. few questions...really confused right now

    hi, no you dont since you will be going to nursing school here in US. TOEFL and CGFNS only applies to those who are planning to take the NCLEX but went to school outside of US. hope this
  10. just wondering, i took my nclex yesterday, and found my name in board of nursing division of consumer affairs today but it says pending and no license number, does it mean I pass or it doesnt mean...
  11. Care plan for pt. with syncope, diabetes, copd and more

    you have to start with your ABC, does your patient have a problem with airway? does he have a problem w/ breathing? i would think so since he has a hx of COPD so your 1st dx would probably be...
  12. Hi, im a new grad w/ ADN , graduated in june 2011 and took the boards end of july, 1 month into looking for a job and got an offer yesterday to work for a LTC facility. to my fellow nurses working at...
  13. what's it like working at a LTC facility ?

    THANK YOU ALL FOR THE POSITIVE ADVICE. IT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! any more other nurses willing to give suggestions and advice are welcome!! thank you
  14. what's it like working at a LTC facility ?

    we did! only for 2-3 weeks. clinicals were greatly spent at a hospital. being a student and being an RN fully in charge of your practice IS TOTALLY DIFFERENT IN THE REAL WORLD. if you are not willing...
  15. what's it like working at a LTC facility ?

    wow thanks a lot... im glad i found this forum -- its nice to hear from experienced nurses. i will make a note of every single suggestion and tips... greatly
  16. what's it like working at a LTC facility ?

    ok great...atleast its something to be thankful for .. i just want to be prepared as much as i can... may i ask what i should keep handy w/ me besides the usual stethoscops, a good pen and a pair...
  17. what's it like working at a LTC facility ?

    oh wow... i have a 3day orientation next week and will be with a preceptor for 2weeks..i hope to be able to grasp everything during those times.... and just go as you said w/ a positive attitude.....
  18. what's it like working at a LTC facility ?

    oh thank you =) english is my 2nd language ... appreciate
  19. what's it like working at a LTC facility ?

    thank you so much xtxrn that helps...what do you mean by "if you get plucked from the earth by giant monkeys"
  20. took it today at 8am, i was so nervous to do the trick on my phone when i sat in my car so i just did it now as soon as i got home and it says : " Our records indicate that you have recently scheduled...
  21. LaCharity

    i believe it is since its mostly delegation questions.. but u can read it at a local bookstore and see if it applies to you
  22. NCLEX-RN REVIEWER, anyone?

    prioritization,delegation and assignment by lacharity, great book! im selling mine by the way,no writings only used it for 3 wks,i passed my
  23. Congrats AngelrinaBSN!!! me too!! i got my quick results yesterday from Pearson vue site. and yes the PVT does really work!!! We ougta celebrate!!! we are officially
  24. these were my scores from qtrainer: exam 1 - 61 exam 2 - 68 exam 3 - 62 exam 4 - 63 exam 5 - 66 exam 6 - 66 exam 7 - 66 i wasnt too thrilled but its ok.. whats impt is you study the rationale and try...
  25. i had 75 questions and the computer went blue, i was really praying hard that i wont have a lot of those sata questions coz i was doing so bad with practice questions. i kept missing 2 or atleast 1...