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I have seen SafeSets and they look really neat, but we don't have pressure/art lines. I think they would also be cost prohibitive for our purpose.

Thank you! I have literally spent hours trying to find these. I don't know why I didn't think to ask here sooner!

I currently work in a busy oncology unit and we have recently had an increase in CLABSIs. We are looking at possible ways to limit the amount of times we are accessing central lines. Right now with a typical blood draw there can easily be 4 or more access events (flush/waste, draw (possibly multiple syringes), flush, flush). in a previous hispital I worked in we used double stopcocks which allowed a closed flush/waste/draw system and allowed for only one access event for the blood draw. After discussing with my clin spec she is very interested, but I can't seem to find an example of a double stopcock to show her what I'm talking about. Anyone use this type of system and can provide me a manufacturer/part number?

We filled out a paper listing our first choice area and our least favorite area. Not everyone will get what they want, for example last year they had a total of 4 peds spots and many more requests. Instructor input is heavily weighed along with grades.

I spoke to one of recruiters yesterday and she said they should finish reviewing packets today or tomorrow and hopeful start making phone calls the end of this week. Good luck!

Good luck! You've got this! It's official--my name is now listed on the BON!!!! I'm a nurse!!!!!!

RN. It was either 13 or 14 SATA, which I thought seemed like a good amount for 75 questions. They were relatively hard, but I've never been good at SATAs. The 3 alternate format were all drag and drop in the right order. They were not as hard as the practice ones. Overall I thought it was pretty similar to the Kaplan practice, but perhaps a little easier.

Test turned off in 75 questions and I got the good pop-up!!!! I had 13 SATA and 3 alternate format questions. So happy that its over! Now just waiting for my name to show on my SBON (no quick-results here).

I decided on Saturday to move my testing date up by two weeks to today! I just need this to be over. I've done all the Kaplan QTs with good results (60-70s), but none of the QB. Hope I'm ready! I'm so nervous I've only told two people that I'm taking it tomorrow. Good luck to everyone testing!

Good luck tomorrow. It's going to be a crazy year, but it will go fast.

Good luck tomorrow! It's going to be a crazy year for you guys, but it will go fast!

We had some input on our clinical area for preceptorship. Some people got what they wanted, others did not which is to be expected. I must say my preceptorship has been the best part of the program. I was very fortunate with my placement and have had a wonderful experience. 6 shifts left!! Also be prepared that many are working night shift in preceptorship. As for books I sold almost all of mine back. The only thing I'm really keeping are the reference books (drugs, labs, etc) and pocket guides. There were definitely books on the list that I never really used. And others I I only opened to site for a paper. A lot depends on your learning style. Amazon has a great buy back program.

You really don't need a lab coat or sweater unless you want one. If you get cold easily then the sweater may be a good idea. I think the only time I wore my lab coat was when I was in L&D for two days and you had to wear something over the hospital scrubs to eat in the cafeteria, but the nurses had ones in the unit you could borrow. Either way, don't waste money on a patch for the sweater/lab coat if you do buy one. Also the patches are cheaper at NoVa uniforms.

We had orientation Monday and Tuesday of the first week. The previous class had an orientation week before. Apparently it changes year to year.