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  1. Licensure in PA but live in OH

    vicarious posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi all, I am graduating this spring from a nursing program (RN) in Ohio. However, I plan to work in Pennsylvania. I am weighing my options and I would appreciate if anyone can give me any information...

  2. Pyxis as the problem? You decide.

    vicarious posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am looking for opinions on the following situation. Right now an entire hospital is using the Pyxis for the storage of all medications. For example, each unit has one large Pyxis for all meds for...

  3. MD order needed to double concentrate gtts?

    vicarious posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Does your facility require a physician order to double concentrate an IV drip? In my facility, we mix some of our own drips, e.g. 40 mg Neo in 1000 ml NSS (or 20 mg in 500 ml). We have no hard and...

  4. Keeping Glucometers Clean

    vicarious replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    If you do a finger stick correctly, if the patient never comes into direct contact with the glucometer itself, and if you aren't placing the glucometer on the patient's bed or sheets, I see no reason...

  5. Keeping Glucometers Clean

    vicarious replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    It has been my experience that the policy is to clean the glucometer between every patient use. In reality, I have never, ever seen this done. Just curious--how many of us sanitize our pens/...

  6. Licensure in PA but live in OH

    vicarious replied to vicarious's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Update- PA does require background checks in the state in which you reside if you reside out-of-state. I haven't been able to get a hold of anybody at the PA BON, but I've decided to apply for...

  7. Licensure in PA but live in OH

    vicarious replied to vicarious's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    But I am not licensed in Ohio and will not be when I apply to be a graduate nurse in PA. Thanks all. I am calling the PA BON about this one. I'll let you know what

  8. Licensure in PA but live in OH

    vicarious replied to vicarious's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks elk. http://www.dos.state.pa.us/bpoa/lib/bpoa/nurseboard/tpp-exam.pdf It states, "You may apply for a Graduate TPP if you have completed an approved nursing education program in Pennsylvania...

  9. Licensure in PA but live in OH

    vicarious replied to vicarious's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks for your response! It is my understanding that PA issues temporary practice permits to graduates of nursing programs before they take their boards as well. I have seen them refer to them as...

  10. Prescriptive Authority

    vicarious replied to RNinMA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    In Ohio, there has been some confusion on whether or not a CRNA can prescribe medications for patients..awhile ago I remember reading that in the nurse practice act, there was no mention of a CRNA...

  11. BSN Research Proposal Ideas

    vicarious posted a topic in Research

    Hello, I'm looking for a few simple--albeit good--ideas for a baccalaureate level research proposal. It has to be clinically significant (e.g. not whether or not nursing students are more stressed...

  12. RN's, what would you like to see from Student Nurses?

    vicarious replied to wants2BRN's topic in General Nursing

    Also, don't talk about your patients. It is so tempting when you are with your clinical group to start talking about your patient and all the things you did for him. But what if the woman taking the...

  13. RN's, what would you like to see from Student Nurses?

    vicarious replied to wants2BRN's topic in General Nursing

    Remember that you will get out of the experience what you put into it. DON'T be a know-it-all (nobody likes a know-it-all, especially one who isn't licensed) DO ask questions (when appropriate) and 2...

  14. No More Fingersticks for Techs!!

    vicarious replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I am PRO CNA's/assistants taking the blood sugars of their assigned patients. We are not asking CNAs to interpret or treat a high or low blood sugar or to teach patients, so I see nothing wrong with...

  15. Traffic in Pittsburgh?

    vicarious posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am just wondering if anybody has any information on the typical traffic conditions in and around Pittsburgh, PA, specifically when driving to Allegheny General from 279N to make the 7AM shift. It...

  16. Traffic in Pittsburgh?

    vicarious replied to vicarious's topic in General Nursing

  17. my first poop/ nasty experience... just wanna share

    vicarious replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    Just remember to breathe through your mouth, always wear gloves, and always ALWAYS wash your hands when you are done (not just the alcohol rub!). Oh and for the patient's sake, watch your facial...

  18. Pyxis as the problem? You decide.

    vicarious replied to vicarious's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks guys, I have to admit that I am new at this and I am very randomly pressing a "Thanks" button on some posts, although I am not too sure what it does! I hope it sends all of you some money or...

  19. Pyxis as the problem? You decide.

    vicarious replied to vicarious's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your thoughtful responses! They are great, please keep them coming. I think the "that's just the way it is and that's just the way it's going to be" mindset is almost a dangerous...