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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 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....

  3. 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...

  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 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...

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

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

    Thanks much 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. Old dog, new trick

    OldITgeek posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So I've got to say, I really enjoyed my CNA class...took the 'online' version of the class, which consisted of about 2 months of Saturdays (lab and clinicals) with online coursework during the weeks....

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

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

    OldITgeek posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    OK...bit the bullet today and signed up for the Community College's vocational CNA training...but now I am poor after shelling out the $550 (no books, scrubs, or supplies included) for the course! At...

  17. 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...

  18. Most Irritating Pt Award

    OldITgeek replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Too bad there isn't a way to record one of his more vocal tirades, then play it back for him...maybe shaming him into acting more his age. Have a little "come to Jesus" (no offense intended) meeting...

  19. What to do now???

    OldITgeek replied to nurseeB's topic in General Nursing

    Any decent recruiter/HR rep from the VA would have left you a message. You should still follow up with a phone call a few days after dropping off your resume to "touch base" with their HR department....

  20. Question for Any of You That Have Switched Careers to Nursing?

    OldITgeek replied to PhilaGuy's topic in Men in Nursing

    Best of luck to ALL looking to change careers to "something more rewarding". Although with IT, it doesn't take much to be "more rewarding". Question for the guys: I start CNA class in a week, and was...

  21. The Smell of Death!?

    OldITgeek replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in General Nursing

    Google "Neti Pot". It is an ancient practice for nasal cleansing. Also good if you have a cold. Sometimes after working with aerosol paints, I would come in and neti, and you'd be amazed at what is...

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

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

    Thanks! I found out at my orientation for my return to college life (the local CC) last night that I am A YEAR FARTHER AWAY THAN I THOUGHT for the LPN program. They do a "points mafia" kind of thing...

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

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

    Thanks for the clarification Sue. I thought the military had acronyms! Holy cow. I PREFER home study, so when I look for my bridge program, it may be of the online variety. The local CC here makes...

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

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

    Smart enough for another skill set, maybe. Smart enough to figure out what "rural CAH" is...evidently not :imbar Career path is like this: Retail Management Air Force IT Analyst... CNA/LPN/RN :) I...

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

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

    Just found out yesterday our contract negotiation and vendor billing portion of my job is being outsourced (at least to a firm headquartered in the US, not sure where the actual work will be done). So...