george57

george57

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  1. GI Tech/associates pay scales

    george57 replied to Tia*Rae's topic in Gastroenterology

    Suggest you take the GI associate course to increase your value as a tech. Then there's the advanced course also. This will increase your value as a Tech. and also increse your wages because your...

  2. Anyone familiar with Miralax prep?

    george57 replied to NewWayofLife's topic in Gastroenterology

    Many of our patients do the Miralax prep and do well with it. Ask for the Osmol Prep next time. It's in pill form and may be better tolerated for

  3. can gallstones return?

    george57 replied to DianeS's topic in Gastroenterology

    yes, they can comeback or occur in the bile duct. An ERCP can be preformed to get rid of the

  4. Horrible experiences with laxatives

    george57 replied to iwanna's topic in Gastroenterology

    Did anyone suggest a bowel regime that would keep you regulated and less constipated? You need to talk to your gastroenterologist or family practice about something that will work for you. Suggest...

  5. Removal of Metal for Endoscopy Procedures

    george57 replied to L's in a jam's topic in Gastroenterology

    We request that our patients also remove jewelry with the potential that we might use cautery. Did not think of partials with metal but we have them remove dentures or partials for EGD's

  6. Propofol

    george57 replied to czipp's topic in Gastroenterology

    Anesthesia has been giving Propofol for about a year in our department. After watching several resp. depressions that included bagging, I know I don't want to give it. I trust they are well trained...

  7. Gastroenterology certification

    george57 replied to debliv's topic in Gastroenterology

    I have been certified as CGRN, since 1992. Yes, it was a difficult test because I am not a good test taker. SGNA has a Certification Prep course that tells you how to study. CBGNA has a Study Guide...

  8. BSN requirement for all RNs

    george57 replied to cindylousmith's topic in General Nursing

    "We're all needed". I am a diploma nurse with a BSA(obtained some years later). I have practiced for many years. There is room for everyone and we need AD, Diploma, BSN, etc. for now and in the...