AKNursie

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1. Is it Advisable to Take NCLEX exam in philippines or in US?

   AKNursie replied to PrettyNurseOnline's topic in Immigration

   It's the same test everywhere, but please remember that if you are trained anywhere other than the US, you need a VisaScreen issued by CGFNS to be able to practice here.

2. Has Nurse's week been changed to "hospital week"?

   AKNursie replied to PICNICRN's topic in General Nursing

   Here in Juneau, we are celebrating Hospital Week next week. This week is all about the nurses. I'm not really sure what they're doing for us, other than the admin is giving away 2 $500 airfares in a raffle type draw, open only to the nurses. Our ma...

3. discontinued I/O??

   AKNursie replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

   It's usually standard procedure on my floor to d/c I&O 24 hours after the end of an IV infusion or catheter being removed. Of course, we don't do this on kiddos, or on CHF pts because they need to be monitored more closely. Otherwise, we I&...