::Goodie:: RN

Cerified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse

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    EMORY Hospital WOCN PROGRAM

    ::Goodie:: replied to applepie2013's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Feel free to continue to ask questions - Good luck on your
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    All three certs necessary?

    ::Goodie:: replied to whain's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    The large healthcare conglomerate (family? goliath? planet?) of hospitals that I work for requires all three scopes currently, regardless that "Continence" is rarely used in our acute care setting....
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    WOC certification without a BSN?

    ::Goodie:: replied to Karlynn0619's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    The confusion may come from the fact that in 1985, the IAET began to require a BSN in order to become Board Certified as an Enterostomal Therapist. In 1991 the IAET became the WOCN Society, and that...
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    Emergency Bronchoscopy in middle of the night

    ::Goodie:: replied to Overtime Mom's topic in Gastroenterology

    I am a procedural RN in an endoscopy lab in a large hospital. We work with the gi and pulmonary docs m-f, as well as take call nights, weekends and holidays. We will come in and perform emergent cases...
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    Pathology Question

    ::Goodie:: replied to BklynHeightsRN's topic in Gastroenterology

    We use draw needles in most cases, and we have one particular forceps - the Moray - each which comes packaged with what is *probably* a dental pick. We usually run them through the DSD re-processor...
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    does this sound extremely unsafe or is this typical??

    ::Goodie:: replied to raindrop's topic in Cardiac

    At our world famous heart/cardiac centered hospital... Nights - most often 5 patients (4 is a luxury, 6 isn't unheard of...) regardless of drips or Sx prep/acuity; NO techs; frequent admissions;...
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    NCLEX success

    ::Goodie:: replied to greentealover's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi! Anyone have the link to the .pdf? Or, helpful cohort... would someone please send it to me at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX T I A edited to add: I found this link and there are two helpful docs to take a look...
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    When did wearing a stethoscope become popular

    ::Goodie:: replied to Katniss88's topic in General Students

    Our nursing program (I am a senior nursing student... Sooooo close to being done!!!) doesn't allow stethoscopes to be worn around the neck. Mine live in my cargo pants pocket - which drags down my...
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    Violation of the Traditions?

    ::Goodie:: replied to MizChelleRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well, an old saying goes: All you need to start a new meeting is a resentment and a coffee maker! Honestly, just stick to a format that you can all agree on for a few months (until you take a new...
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    To Swab or Not to Swab......

    ::Goodie:: replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Swabs are cheap, infections are
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    The "dirty" side of nursing...

    ::Goodie:: replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    I just realized I read this while eating
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    Littmann color question

    ::Goodie:: replied to Amaranthine's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i'm crushin' on the orange, too.... i've heard it's one of the colors that won't grow legs!!! and i *like* orange. we wear whites and have a dark green arm patch... so i'm thinking "personality" is a...
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    Inspiration for the Older Student

    ::Goodie:: replied to EyesForward's topic in General Students

    From another one of us who's doin' it "Old School"... it is SO SATISFYING to go back to school and have what it takes (the desire, the drive, the passion) to suit up and show up and succeed....
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    Happy Moment in the ICU

    ::Goodie:: replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    You are all angels on Earth. Wow. Just
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    RODP Micro Biology ?

    ::Goodie:: replied to deviousz28's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I'm so glad you asked this question. I need to take this next summer. I took A&P 1&2 in mini-mesters over the summer and it was intense, but the schedule doesn't work for me to take Micro IRL...
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    Vanderbilt Bridge Program: Can I take GRE without a BSN?

    ::Goodie:: replied to nurseman78's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Absolutely. The GRE assesses your suitability for graduate studies (so you should be able to take this at any time) and Vanderbilt relies heavily on this score (as well as pre-reqs, gpa, professional...
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    What a week!#$%$! But I'm still sober = )

    ::Goodie:: replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hugs to you - "Life on Life's Terms" can really, really suck. (And I hate that word, but couldn't find one that fit any better) It ain't all unicorns and glitter, is it? When I consider that I used to...
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    Warning about Columbia State.

    ::Goodie:: replied to LolaLola's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I got my letter of acceptance yesterday for Spring 2011 - I'm thrilled! FWIW, I have a BA in Art, Sociology minor; 24 ACT; 3.87 GPA - my A&P 1 & 2 grades were As. Good luck to all... and I...
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    People think you are rich because you are a nurse

    ::Goodie:: replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is very sage advice. And... difficult to do, but verrrry effective: If you want someone to stop bugging you for money (especially while they still owe you money!), ASK FOR YOUR MONEY...
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    Ancient nursing symbols

    ::Goodie:: replied to DrZaphod's topic in General Nursing

    I think Saint Brigid is the patron saint of midwives, etc... I've seen a Nurse/Midwife with the cross of Saint Brigid tattooed on her wrist. HTH **Just noticed how old this thread is - bumping for an...
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    CSCC Nursing School Uniform

    ::Goodie:: replied to loki3981's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I know it's been a few days, but I went into the Book Store yesterday to sell back my books and took a look at the shelves. I'm not sure about the uniform information, but what I *did* see were double...