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  1. 4-way Stopcock for Central line blood draws?

    sKris posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    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...

  2. 4-way Stopcock for Central line blood draws?

    sKris replied to sKris's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    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

  3. 4-way Stopcock for Central line blood draws?

    sKris replied to sKris's topic in Patient Safety Issues

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

  4. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    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....

  5. MedStar Georgetown Residency Feb 2014 Hopefuls!

    sKris replied to BlueJays2013's topic in General Nursing

    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

  6. It's midnight--that means im taking the NCLEX today!

    sKris replied to sKris's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

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

  7. It's midnight--that means im taking the NCLEX today!

    sKris posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  8. It's midnight--that means im taking the NCLEX today!

    sKris replied to sKris's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  9. It's midnight--that means im taking the NCLEX today!

    sKris replied to sKris's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  10. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

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

  11. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

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

  12. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    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....

  13. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    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...

  14. Nursing school burnout.

    sKris replied to mr cooper's topic in General Students

  15. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

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

  16. Just ended my first semester but...

    sKris replied to lalamcd's topic in Advanced Practice

    Sorry, I missed that this was in the advance practice forum. Hopefully next semester will be better and you will have instructors who are actually interested in teaching. If professors are...

  17. Just ended my first semester but...

    sKris replied to lalamcd's topic in Advanced Practice

    I would suggest making an appointment with your professor to go over your exams one on one. The feedback will really help you target your weaknesses and improve your test taking strategies. There is a...

  18. Just ended my first semester but...

    sKris replied to lalamcd's topic in Advanced Practice

    Did you go over the exam afterwards? What types of mistakes are you making? Are you over thinking? Bringing extra info into the question? Hard to say without

  19. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    You will be at multiple different sites throughout the program. So far I have been in four different hospitals, although some people in our group were at Fairfax more than

  20. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yes there are extra immunizations. They provide a physical form, but you are not required to use it. Some requirements also have a designated time frame, so if you jump the gun you'll have to do it...

  21. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I would suggest NOT attending the May orientation. The nursing school had very little information to pass along at that point. If you wait until June you will likely get more of your questions...

  22. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Communication is not their strong suit. I'd expect some general info in the next few weeks, but don't expect to know clinical site placements and stuff until a week or two before the semester starts....

  23. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Call the nursing office. 703-993-1926. The administrative assistant is super nice and helpful and will either answer your questions or get you to the right

  24. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    There is a preview including the lab facilities on April 21st from 10:30-2:00. I'm sure you could call the nursing office for more info. Good luck with your decision and let me know if you have...

  25. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Congratulations!