ACute RN

ACute RN

medical/surgical & oncology

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About ACute RN

ACute RN has 5 years experience and specializes in medical/surgical & oncology.


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  1. Continuing Education

    I'm not sure where you are from, but in Pittsburgh there are several RN to BSN programs that have very different requirements. The program I went through only required that you had a diploma or ADN, since most (if not all) programs require A & P...
  2. I have been a RN for 5 years. I graduated from a hospital-based diploma program, completed a RN to BSN program, and will be finished with a MSN in nursing education in 2 months. I have worked in medical/surgical and oncology, both inpatient and out...
  3. stress relief kit

    At the advice of a friend, I made a stress relief kit to keep in my locker at work. I have a bottle of lavender rosemary body spray and mini dark chocolate bars. Belief it or not, have a few whiffs of the body spray and pop a few chocolates... it ...
  4. Sharing prescriptions of non narcotic medications

    Legally, I'm not sure what prohibits this, but I am sure there is something... But ethically, it is definitely not right!
  5. acute care refers to hospital/inpatient nursing... this can be med/surg, telemetry, ICU, etc... if you have assisted living experience, I would consider this long-term care... even if a positon "prefers" certain qualifications, do yourself a favor...
  6. Direct entry MSN/CNL without nursing experience

    just a few comments on your post... "i fully expect and plan on workin for a couple of years as an rn to gain practical clinical knowledge." in this position, experience is a must!!! the staff will not take you seriously if you do not have an unders...
  7. What do you read to keep current?

    I like the journal Nursing 2011 (or whatever the year is!)... The section titled "Clinical Rounds" has some interesting information on current issues... If you are interested in staying in your specialty area for a while, it would also benefit you ...
  8. Should I bother to get my rn?

    An RN license opens the door to endless opportunities!!!
  9. Best places for new grad hires?

    Just FYI... There is a nursing shortage! I know it may not seem as though there is one, but there is a simple explanation for this... Withing the past five years, the economy began to plummet which heavily affected soon-to-be retiring nurses. Ther...
  10. I would imagine the documentation ?'s are going to test your knowledge of how to document assessment findings. Just remember keep it as objective as possible and do not make assumptions, such as "patient is depressed"... if you do need to write som...
  11. Nursing Faculty orientation on a medical unit

    I have been a clinical instructor for a year now... I was asked to have a group of accelerated BSN students over the summer for their "acute/complex" course clinicals... I was told that we would be on a monitored general medicine unit... I have no...
  12. No Oncology Lecture ADN Program

    I happen to be adjunct faculty in a BSN program and staff nurse working in oncology... I think the student presentations are an EXCELLENT idea and I am sure that you find them a lot more interesting then what your theory instructor would lecture on....
  13. Online class Vs traditional class room

    Many RN to BSN programs seem to be switching to the wayside of on-line learning. I know a few people who have completed the University of Phoenix program and have competitive jobs. Just make sure it is accredited!
  14. Nursing School Question. Please Help.

    I am from the Pittsburgh area and there are a few of those programs around... From what I have read/heard, you do receive credit for courses taken for your BA or BS. The pre-requisites generally need to be done before you start the program.
  15. IV Gauge for CT

    20G!!!