Sarah, RNBScN

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  1. taking ACLS while in nursing school

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to srl5324's topic in General Nursing

    have taken the ACLS prep first then ACLS. EKG's by Dale Dubin or EKG's made incredibly easy are great books to read. Also, if you will be graduating this will be great on you resume and makes you...

  2. Hysterectomy Questions

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Why can't you have a lady partsl hysterectomy? Look at other options. Shodobe what do you think for this on line pal? YOur well versed in the operative area.

  3. itchy residents

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to Nancy45's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Check to make sure they aren't having high levels of BUN, creat, that can cause some of them to have really itchy skin. Also, atarax is a good medication for itchiness but can be dangerous for...

  4. Rapid triage assessment

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to cdonovan's topic in Emergency

    Hi, We utilize a 5 tier system 1 - resuscitative to 5 non threatening. We have a triage nurse who assesses all pts. who present to ER prior to being admitted to ER in case they need asap attention....

  5. How to call a code?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to EyesForward's topic in General Nursing

    Each patient area, has this panel board with a call bell attached to it. If you find a pt. unresponsive, etc...push "code" button. This cutton automatically signals our switchboard operator who...

  6. NP First Assist programs

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to ARNP's topic in Operating Room

    Re: suturing techniques on line. Obviously you can't. The program through BCIT, allows you to complete your theory but all your practicuum and prep are done in a hospital and lab. YOu are then...

  7. NP First Assist programs

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to ARNP's topic in Operating Room

    http://www.bcit.ca Has an RNFA program you can do online. It is through British Columbia. Check it out. http://www.allnursingschools.com http://www.campusaccess.com Hope these help.

  8. New Grads in the ED (?)

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to Evelyn2003's topic in Emergency

    I work in ER and see many new grads...floundering...I don't care what your GPA is or how well your clinical evaluations were on the floor. In ER you have to be multitasked, organized, efficient and...

  9. jobs in B.C.

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    Fergus, I have 2 good friends who work in London and both at different hospitals. Let me know what your interested in and I'll get them to fill you in. One works in NICU and one on an ORTHO floor....

  10. whats your nurse pt ratio for ED?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to E.D.ucated's topic in Emergency

    1 trauma room with 3 beds (1 or 2 nurses depends on stability of pts and she is pulled from OBS/EX. area) 9 beds ( 6 Obs/ Ex. / 1 Gyne./2 Hold/ 1 ENT room) staffed with 2 RN's who overlap, one is...

  11. Survey: Do you think hospitals should require a uniform code for nurses?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Professionalism should be held in high regard from communication to dress. Who is going to police this? We have had a dress code policy revamped and the flack some staff give is awful. Nobody will...

  12. Survey: Do you think hospitals should require a uniform code for nurses?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    If they want to pay for them, keep them laundered and so forth...sure. I will wear what is provided... Presently, I enjoy my prints, I am always neat and professional and do not wear artificial nails...

  13. Name change...

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to Ortho_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Funnybone,

  14. Happy New Year!!!!

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to barefootlady's topic in Virginia Nursing

    All the best. I am nights tonight and will ring it in with coworkers. Health and

  15. tropical vacations

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to robynrn2b's topic in General Nursing

    Venezuela...that was awful...Puerto La Cruz...it was terrible from the accomodations to the people. Very unfriendly. Never go to South America. Dirty...had nightmares and lots of bugs.......

  16. Relocation from London to Florida

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to michaeldwg's topic in Florida Nursing

    Sarah, can you explain "wrote their US license as I did." =========================== I am from Canada and wrote the NCLEX exam in Orlando. It was a great opportunity for me and my friends to...

  17. Relocation from London to Florida

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to michaeldwg's topic in Florida Nursing

    http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/Surveys/new-lic.htm Department of Health Division of Medical Quality Assurance Licensure Services 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin #C-10 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3260 They...

  18. Tonsillectomy preop teaching for kids

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to sunnybrook83's topic in Pediatric

    Post this in the OR forum, I am sure some can advise you re: procedural stand point. Peds forum for health teaching. From what I saw in the OR, you don't have to say "cut" think of it as peeling...

  19. is zithromax safe during pregnancy?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to ham22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Forget your doctor, call a PHARMACIST...they are the experts. Also, you can call Motherrisk phone line for questions regarding "safety" in pregnancy regardless if it is related to medications,...

  20. Yummy Nutritious Breakfast For Nurses!

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    Fruit smoothy...any flavour with yogurt mixed in...fresh fruit...blended until

  21. Lap Chole post op care

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to NPJohnson's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Our post op go home the same day with a community health nurse follow up for assessment and sedation medication. Most pts. do very well and require the sedation once. It is rare to keep them...

  22. Lap Chole post op care

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to NPJohnson's topic in Medical-Surgical

    CO2 is used to inflate the abdomen (pneumoperitoneum). Three trocar incisional areas are made. Instruments are placed through these openings to dissect away the gallbladder. Once it is successfully...

  23. Triage in the ED

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to Horton's topic in Emergency

    ER Triage forms do you ... Post #1 Hello, I am doing a triage course at present and was wondering if anyone would be able to send me via email/scanner what their facility uses as a triage form. I...

  24. Comparing Wages in the OR setting

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to dmclung's topic in Operating Room

    After the classwork and internship you may be able to sit for the certifiying exam and become a CRNFA. I believe you need a BSN though to become certified. Good luck; perioperative nursing is...

  25. Surgical Instrument Information

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to rnmomof1's topic in Operating Room

    Welcome, As the above post, all great suggestions. I have only been in the OR for the last couple of years...boy...I am still getting used to it. I myself, purchased a text called "Perioperative...