rose_njarvis

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1. Pradaxa

   rose_njarvis replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient Medications

   Another thing to remember is that patients should not have pradaxa for 2days prior to any invasive procedure (at least that's what's recommended). There is no lab to test for pradaxa - PT/INR won't...

2. FUNNY Nursing Notes~

   rose_njarvis replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

   How many patients do you have?I got rid of 2. (transferred one, and discharged one). No? Oh well I

3. help with first RN job resume and coverletter

   rose_njarvis replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Looks promising. Being nit picky, I think you must have the name of the hiring manager. Take the time to research the web, or call the facility and ask for the name. That is my

4. Nurse with Shingles caring for patients

   rose_njarvis replied to #1Nurss2care's topic in Michigan Nursing

   Shingles is contracted through direct contact of the lesions, and contigious to an individual who hasn't had the chicken pox. Individuals Are encouraged to refrain from work if open lesions cannot be...

5. Work or study or both?

   rose_njarvis replied to Guest382916's topic in Nursing Career

   During these times, we're lucky to have jobs. I would stick it out with work and school if you can tolerate

6. Cath lab recovery

   rose_njarvis replied to tdncRN's topic in PACU

   It depends on the facility. Our hours are similar to that of the unit (12hrs, 8hrs and lunch coverage), no call. Some facilities, no nights, some nights, or weekends since there is a 23 hr stay for...

7. New to Nursing Informatics

   rose_njarvis replied to behiggins's topic in Nursing Informatics

   Being. Super user is a start. If your facility has meetings that communicates software or computer related updates, you should volunteer to represent your unit. There are many informatics programs...

8. Walden University MSN Nursing Informatics

   rose_njarvis replied to jitteryj's topic in Nursing Informatics

   Am enrolled. It is also my first online learning environment. A bit challenging for me, because there is a fair bit of reading required, and I am not an avid reader. But it is highly related to...

9. Walden's MSN in Nursing, June 2012

   rose_njarvis replied to Rose_Queen's topic in School, College Programs

   Am enrolled for a Master's in Health Informatics. Online with many resources. I think you'll like it. Good

10. Questions r/t information systems

    rose_njarvis replied to mmm cdiff's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I think no responded because it's so long, but I'll try to help you. Our facility is soon switching over to EPIC, but used a legacy system (despite name changes and upgrades) for 10yrs. This system...

11. Free Nursing Informtics CEUs

    rose_njarvis replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    There's also pearls review which I think is affiliated with gannet. It is something like $65./yr for unlimited

12. EPIC Application Coordinator

    rose_njarvis replied to mom4josh's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Congratulations! Dress

13. Epic Medical Record Failure

    rose_njarvis replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Funny stuff. Our facility just purchased EPIC. Have you used