OldITgeek

OldITgeek has 5 years experience.

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1. Nursing Informatics...once there, no going back?

   OldITgeek posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

   Howdy... Need some input from some seasoned Clinical Informatics nurses. Background on me first: Prior military, BS in Info Systems, tech analyst for the military, and private sector for 15 years...

2. PACU opportunity...need advice

   OldITgeek replied to OldITgeek's topic in PACU

   brownbook, As a LPN, I do start IV's, administer IV meds, PCA, etc as long as it is through a pump. Can't do IV pushes (MS, Dilaudid), nor can I do anything but flush PICCs/ports. I believe there are...

3. PACU opportunity...need advice

   OldITgeek posted a topic in PACU

   Hi nurses! OK...so I got a call from a private hospital that I have interviewed with before, and have kept in touch with. Their DON is rediculously intelligent, passionate about her work, and driven....

4. Just when you thought you'd heard it all

   OldITgeek replied to mizfradd's topic in General Nursing

   Mmmm...PoxPops! "Tastes like chicken!"

5. Nursing Skills you've used outside of work

   OldITgeek replied to sergel02's topic in General Nursing

   The most important nursing skill/experience I learned today. How to spot a Foley catheter at 100 yards. Picture this: A beautiful fall day in Idaho, picking up a few things at the local Wal-mart (I...

6. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

   OldITgeek replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Some nights in the E/R I like to put a stethoscope around my neck and call myself the Charge CNA... Here's the "Firefighter vs. nursing home" skit that I like that really puts the nurse/nurse's aide...

7. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

   OldITgeek replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Gracias! It's been a long road, but the prize is in

8. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

   OldITgeek replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   CNA school: 4-8 weeks, 40 or so hours clinicals LPN school: 12-18 month: Mucho hours clinicals RN/BSN school: 24-48 months: Mucho Grande hours clinicals No, you're not "the nurse". When people ask,...

9. LPN school August start...how to prep?

   OldITgeek replied to OldITgeek's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Thanks much for the

10. LPN school August start...how to prep?

    OldITgeek posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Howdy! So by some twist of fate, or bizarre planetary alignment, I am actually starting the Practical Nursing (LPN) program in August at the local CC. I've been knocking off pre-requisites for the...

11. Ever Killed Someone?

    OldITgeek replied to Bug Out's topic in General Nursing

12. ER being taken over by behavioral health patients

    OldITgeek replied to gentle_ben_RN's topic in Emergency

13. Help!!--CNA State Board Exam!

    OldITgeek replied to bluechick112's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Bluechick, When our instructor gave us the practice skills packet for our state test, it included all the skills we would need to know, step by step. The elements of the skills that were considered...

14. Help!!--CNA State Board Exam!

    OldITgeek replied to bluechick112's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    OK...maybe I can be of some help with some of the specifics of my test on Friday. (Idaho certification) So I was very nervous, and the test proctor knew it, but she was a 25-year retired RN, and...

15. Ca-CHING! Empty wallet for CNA class!!

    OldITgeek replied to OldITgeek's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well...I guess it is possible to teach an old dog a new trick or two... My February CNA class came to a conclusion Friday night with the successful completion of 4 skills + vitals, and a testing form...