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Hi pinkort-- I work at a different partner hospital that also has a partnership agreement w/ UTA. I applied in early October, had transcripts sent, etc and my "app status" still shows as "application received and completed but under review". So I ca...

If an NP were to open a clinic, would she be able to bill Medicare directly for services rendered if there weren't a physician on staff? Yes you can bill directly without a doc on staff. Would it be sufficient to have a collaborating physician or a ...

The Pearsonvue trick worked for me too. When I tried re-registering, it did not let me get to the payment page, but rather gave me a pop-up message. I still had my doubts up until I actually saw my "pass" results, but it did ease my mind a bit duri...

I just graduated too. The only other use of Mg++ (besides hypomag and pre-eclampsia) that I recall is for Vtach--Torsades de Pointe. Being in NCLEX mode, I too would have gone w/ the morphine answer, but thats the "theory" part thats been drilled in...

Thanks for your reply! I'm wondering about the culture within the nursing units. Are new grads readily accepted and supported or does the "nurses eat their young" attitude apply? Do you know anything about the residency programs? I've been interes...

Hi, Since you're looking at RN-BSN, have a look at UT Arlington. Completely online (RN-BSN) and they estimate tuition to be $4950 for the pgm. I'm not sure how they compare to the other two, but worth a look. And if you don't have pre-reqs complete...

Hi Lucky, I'm wondering what you might have found out about either of these hospitals? I just applied and was offered a new grad residency. They seem to have great benefits and a great work environment, but I'm looking for some first-hand insight. ...

I recently took the exit Hesi as well. Fortunately, every question on the exam covered a topic that I'd seen before--whether in our texts or in the study guide. There was a question though that I STILL think was incorrectly scored. I answered it a...

I've always heard that there are four. Its funny you say that about V3, b/c I heard that V2 was harder than 3, and that V3 was comparable to V1. But who really knows.....its all subjective in a sense. We had a Hesi Review at school w/ an Evolve per...

It is theoretically possible to offer "free" services, but in reality, something that is very difficult to accomplish. I have worked in agencies that have provided charity care to some patients, but not across the board for everyone. The most immedi...

Hi CareerThree, What you are describing is a "Community Health Center". Healthcare centers such as these offer services at typical costs as well as a "sliding fee scale" for those who qualify based on income. Many times, the fees are waived depending...

Audrey, I understand your concerns completely. I'm 36 yrs old and have been with my partner for 11 years and counting. People do regard our orientation as "sexual" unfortunately. I knew my entire life that I was gay, but never, ever allowed mys...

Probably not too much help with actual practice starting one, but if you go to youtube and search for IV, there are several how-to videos. I'm in my last semester of NS and doing a critical care rotation. I'm a little stressed, since in our level ...

I think a lot depends on what you ultimately plan to do and your life circumstances. I returned to school at 34 to complete pre-reqs and was accepted into an ADN program shortly after. I will graduate in May 2009 at the ripe old age of 37. Nursing p...

Grayhunter- Check out the following link from Elsevier (makers of the Hesi): https://evolve.elsevier.com/EvolveWeb/services.link?uri=/SearchProduct&userType=Student&searchBy=DS&searchCriteria=1_74 There is an "Evolve Practice test 2009" t...

What about Ineffective Health Maintenance r/t deficient knowledge regarding self care, treatment of disease, or prevention of further UTIs aeb.... and Risk for urge urinary incontinence: risk factor: irritiation of urinary tract Also, I remember man...

Thanks Stacy! Its really trying these days. This is day 10 without power---I feel almost like Laura Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie reading by candlelight. Our school is still without power as well. We're scheduled to go back Thurs tentativ...

This is day 9 without power for me. I alternate between periods of calm, hysterical laughing and crying. We're supposed to have power back tomorrow according to the estimates and let me tell you, it can not get here soon enough! Fortunately we did...

Yup, I'm completely freaking out about it!!! I'm in my 3rd semester of NS and we've missed our second quiz, and the first two exams. On top of that, we've missed 3 of our 5 clinical days so far. Of course the rumors abound about what they're going ...

Yes, HIV/AIDs is covered by the ADA so there is no legal basis to terminate someone for this.

I've battled depression on and off my entire life. Recently I started seeing a psychiatrist and am on antidepressants. What a difference they've made for me!!! She also recommended therapy and I thought, "Why not?" My first session was very diffic...

Here's a link that talks a bit more about supervision of diagnostic studies: http://www.physiciansnews.com/law/298vukmer.html Cheers!

I've served as Practice Manager/Administrator for cardiology offices for 15 years---no, RNs can not supervise stress tests, as least from a Medicare and Medicaid standpoint. Other carriers tend to follow CMS guidelines. Aside from the nuclear tech do...

Thanks Bedpan! On the one hand I just feel like being open to discussing the past, but on the other hand, the thought of being penalized for the past is worrisome. So I'll just keep my mouth shut about that! :wink2:

No, I'm not yet a nurse. I expect to graduate from an ADN program in May 2009. Its probably been 8-9 years since I last used. I credit meeting my current partner with motivating me to want to change. We have a great life and those cravings for an...