orrnlori

orrnlori RN

Member

  • Content

    549

  • Visitors

    5,719

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    5

All Content by orrnlori

  1. Question about Jackson Pratt Drains & retention sutures

    orrnlori replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

    I work in surgery. Just to let you all know, retention sutures are never part of the wound suture. They are placed separately, usually with silk or nylon suture. Also, most doctors cut the JP...

  2. Excelsior College questions

    orrnlori replied to NurseRatchet26's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, I could be wrong but I don't think you do the same kind of clinical evaluation at the BSN level you do at the ADN level. Check their website for a description ( and be sure to look at the cost!)...

  3. OR nursing possible?

    orrnlori replied to marshag's topic in Operating Room

    You just described all the reasons I work in the OR. Go for it. I love the technology, the teamwork, one patient, etc, etc,

  4. nursing vs. motherhood

    orrnlori replied to lesley_girl's topic in General Nursing

    Oh - okay you asked so I'll give you my opinion, and this is from a 48 year old working mom (and also a student) of a now college age son. GET YOUR EDUCATION!!!!! I'm not going to insult you by...

  5. New Job Advice

    orrnlori replied to mary761's topic in General Nursing

    So you've seen meg/surg, do you think you'd like being a nurse there? Having a built in support system is a great boost as a new grad. Have you thought about splitting the difference? Start nursing...

  6. How desperate is your state for Nurses?

    orrnlori replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My state has a "surplus" of 6000+ nurses. Hard to believe since my hospital has been paying (and begging) for nurses to refer other nurses to just work 3 months! I too have to believe that those...

  7. What would you look for in a nursing instructor?

    orrnlori replied to orrnlori's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all your replies. I have heard back from supervisors that my student nurses have enjoyed their preceptorship with me. I hope that's not the students just stating what they think the...

  8. CLEP exams for EC ASN general requirement

    orrnlori replied to AC439's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You may be right, I may be thinking of the BSN at EC. Sorry if I misled

  9. student question about entering nursing profession

    orrnlori replied to lesley_girl's topic in General Nursing

    I see a lot on this board about starting in med/surg. I understand why people say that but I don't necessarily agree with it. Go where your heart tells you to go. Nursing is hard work, enjoy what...

  10. I Had An Anxiety Attack In Math Class Today!

    orrnlori replied to Louisepug's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad I'm not the only one with discalcula.

  11. Where should you start as a new nurse?

    orrnlori replied to moninurse's topic in General Nursing

    I started in trauma step down, which was a fancy name for the place where they shoved the best of the very worst ICU patients when a boat load of new ICU patients got admitted to our level 1 trauma...

  12. CLEP exams for EC ASN general requirement

    orrnlori replied to AC439's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you are hitting a raw score of 65% schedule and set the exam. You will score probably in the 85th percentile. Good luck to you.

  13. What would you look for in a nursing instructor?

    orrnlori replied to orrnlori's topic in General Nursing

    ManEnough - I've read the posts here from some of the male students. Do you think that you have been treated differently in your (I'll assume) mostly female class? I think your post sums up many of...

  14. adn vs bsn

    orrnlori replied to lab2004's topic in Nursing Career

    At my hospital it's .52 per

  15. CLEP exams for EC ASN general requirement

    orrnlori replied to AC439's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, EC will accept it for general science credit worth 6 credits but you will still need the nursing sciences, anatomy and physiology. I don't know if they required a chemistry. You need a cross...

  16. What would you look for in a nursing instructor?

    orrnlori replied to orrnlori's topic in General Nursing

    I think tailoring the clinicals to the student is very necessary. I, too, think that putting an LPN to work with med/surg patients is probably not the best course of instruction for that student...

  17. Help me!!!

    orrnlori replied to jheath27's topic in General Nursing

    After six years, it's the smells that still get me. Blood, everything else, no problem, but

  18. CLEP exams for EC ASN general requirement

    orrnlori replied to AC439's topic in Online Distance Learning

    They require you have medical experience LPN EMT LVN etc. Look under prospective nursing student

  19. Get a clue!

    orrnlori replied to Sadie04's topic in General Nursing

    Some, not all, physicians focus on the disease and the treatment. The patient is only peripherally involved in there somewhere. This is expecially true of some surgeons. This is one of the things...

  20. Critical Equipment Allocation and Add-On Cases

    orrnlori replied to stevierae's topic in Operating Room

    I thought your question was very interesting because I've seen it happen over and over again where I work. I checked our written polices, etc. Nothing in writing about it. Basically when a case is...

  21. CLEP exams for EC ASN general requirement

    orrnlori replied to AC439's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Before you go further, please make sure that your state will allow you to sit the boards with an ADN from Excelsior. I think there may be a problem for Florida

  22. Why did you become a nurse?

    orrnlori replied to Tinuviel's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent analogy. I think you have the right attitude. I worry about those who think it's going to be all wonderful all the time. Being realisitc will make your journey much better.

  23. How 'bout breast reduction

    orrnlori replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in General Nursing

    The areolar only incision surgery cannot be done for massive excisions of breast tissue and fat at this time. Most people will in fact have the "anchor" type incisions. You can only get so much...

  24. How 'bout breast reduction

    orrnlori replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in General Nursing

    Insurance pays for breast reduction if you have a clinical reason, ie. back pain. A good surgeon will get the surgery covered by insurance for health reasons. Otherwise I would think you'd be...

  25. Humanities class at EC?

    orrnlori replied to Coldfoot's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Also, I see you are in Florida. I don't believe the Florida boards accept Excelsior nurses to sit the exam, same in California. You need to check this