salpal92

salpal92

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  1. challenge cna exam.?

    salpal92 replied to methodticalz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If anyone in NC needs a quick course to learn skills to prepare to challenge the exam, send me an email, I can help

  2. Anyone here challenging the CNA state exam

    salpal92 replied to Mami.Melissa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Challenging is a great way to go when you already have some knowledge and experience behind you. It is wise however to take some kind of skills class or refresher to make sure you know exactly what...

  3. NC CNA reciprocity??

    salpal92 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know if SC will accept a NC CNA? Do you need to re-test in SC, or just pay a fee? Or take an entire new course? The SC board website is NOT at all helpful. Thanks in advance for any...

  4. How long can you use mdv and sdv?

    salpal92 posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I have been out of the hospital for a while, and I am in an outpatient infusion suite in a private doctors office. I am questioning when to get rid of single dose vials of NS, and Multi-dose vials of...

  5. How long can you use mdv and sdv?

    salpal92 replied to salpal92's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    No, we are drawing from 50ml vials, usually 30 cc at a time. Will go back into it within a short time frame, like an hour or

  6. Outpatient Infusion a good career move?

    salpal92 replied to knittingknurse's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I'm an infusion nurse, and I also work with rheumatology/arthritis patients. For me, I love it, it is not quite as stressful as hospital nursing, but has just enough challenges and technical skills...

  7. Where can I get my CNA certification?

    salpal92 replied to abe82's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi, you can challenge the CNA I exam in NC. Good luck with your endeavour into

  8. Can non-licensed person start an IV?

    salpal92 replied to carol72's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Absolutely!! Licensed nurses (LPN and RN) are held accountable for their own

  9. RN Programs in NC

    salpal92 replied to Adams_Mommy_07's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Anyone can sit for the CNA I state exam, even without training. NC will allow you to challenge the test. But after taking fundamentals would be the recommended amount of time. And after the first...

  10. Can non-licensed person start an IV?

    salpal92 replied to carol72's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I know in NC, they can pretty much do whatever the Dr. asks of them. They work under a doctor's license. I know of practices that have CMA's infusing IV meds like Remicade, which is known to...

  11. Drawing Labs from a New Start??

    salpal92 replied to Cored42's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    My understanding is that it will hemolyze if you draw from a small gauge catheter. Less than 22g. I do it frequently at my job as well. We give short term infusion in an outpatient center. So...

  12. "Looping" IV Tubing

    salpal92 replied to RN CRNI's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I did actually research this further after posting. And you are right, what I found was 3 minutes to dry on a surface and 10 minutes on the skin!:icon_roll I've never seen anyone wipe the port and...

  13. "Looping" IV Tubing

    salpal92 replied to RN CRNI's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    What about the idea that wiping with alcohol doesn't really do anything, except float the bacteria? ( I am against the whole looping thing, but in general I have been thinking about this, alcohol...

  14. North Carolina Roll Call

    salpal92 replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Good Luck RN in '10! Welcome to the field! There are definately many challenges, but just as many rewards! Keep up the good work! salpal92,

  15. North Carolina Roll Call

    salpal92 replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Yep! I know where that is. I am in Wesley Chapel. Love it here, but wish I had bought a horse farm! My family is coming down to look at a house in Marshville! Glad to "meet"

  16. NC CNA reciprocity??

    salpal92 replied to salpal92's topic in General Nursing

    I actually finally tracked down the right website today!! It is not under their BON, but their Dept. of health and human services. They actually do have an application for certification by...

  17. Can non-licensed person start an IV?

    salpal92 replied to carol72's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I'm currently in NC, and what I have been "TOLD" by people is that the CMA practices under the doctor's license and, therefore, they can do it, "b/c the doctor said so," I have not really investigated...

  18. "Looping" IV Tubing

    salpal92 replied to RN CRNI's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    OK, maybe I am old school, but I was trained, (and practiced), not to disconnect patients/clients from their IVs. I have threaded IV bags through arms of clothing etc. Then only way to maintain...

  19. North Carolina Roll Call

    salpal92 replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi! Been in Union County, NC (south Charlotte area) for 3 years now. Love it here! Just can't understand why CMA's in offices can get away with calling themselves "nurses"!! I know they are not...

  20. Looking for a fast track CNA course with clinical in Durham area

    salpal92 replied to Amy0413's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    If you want to take a ride to the Charlotte area, there are a few. PM if

  21. charlotte rn's, how do you do it?????

    salpal92 replied to taapple's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Yeah! It was a little depressing at first!!! But I finally found a private physicians office, where I do IV therapy and they pay more than cmc and presby. You need to get away from those 2 big...

  22. EMT to Nurse aide I, shortened Nurse Aide I class?

    salpal92 replied to tntbtng's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Yes, you can challenge the nurse aide exam in NC. IF you were to fail 3 times, then you would be required to take a state certified class before testing again. There are also a few companies out...