Congrats to all of us that were accepted to the nursing program at either campus for Fall '06!!!! :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: I'm going to be at the NLC...
How did you do the AORN review course? Did you only read through the modules, and then take the one practice test at the end? How long have you been in the OR? I have done the AORN course, and...
(I posted this on the summer I micro club thread, but so many students are starting later....) I'm supposed to start tonight, but I'm going to miss the first day of class. lol (My daughter is going...
I am graduating from this program next week! I definitely recommend it! It took 13 months for me to complete it....not sure if it varies depending on when you start. I started Feb, 2009. There are...
AORN is big, and with AORN and ANA joining forces, I'm sure it will be a long time, if ever, that RNs are taken completely out. I guess you should always ask if there is a nurse in the OR if you have...
I got my AORN Standards book in the mail yesterday! I have about 3 weeks left to finish my BSN program, then I'll start reading the Standards... I plan to buy the questions CD later as well....
I'm getting my BSN for me...not for more pay. I'll register to take the CNOR exam after July for myself as well... Extra pay would be nice, but I am seeking the knowledge, etc for my own self-worth....
This is my concern as well. I am almost finish with my RN-BSN bridge, and would like to continue on later down the road. (I think I better take a break!!)
He has earned the right to have LPN on his badge, but should only be allowed to do scrub duties. We have an LVN who is a scrub. I give her the respect she deserves, she is a scrub nurse. However,...
I think the UnderArmor brand is suppose to be good.... Make sure you get the winter version, and not the 'stay dry' version. :) Sporting goods stores that sell clothing should have this. Also, you...
If you haven't already, go ahead and apply to any and all OR Internships you can! Many hire right out of school, and with you having other experience, I'm sure you'll find someone willing to train...
I'm not sure about an official mentor program for SNs, but if you have questions, I would be happy to help, as I'm sure many of us on here would be. I think going to the monthly meetings would be a...
During nursing school, you may find that the instructors read powerpoints that don't really help much. You have to study the material, find resources, etc. It's hard, but remember that it is...
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I think there are other threads on this topic that may help you out...just scroll through the titles. Be honest, and give your gut feeling on any question. Prioritize before answering....is cleaning...
PLEASE HELP!!! When someone says that 42% of a pt's arms and legs (each front and back), and 27% of the pts trunk (each front and back), do you multiply the percentages to the 36% noted on the Rule of...
See if you can get a copy of your facility's count sheets for some of the sets often used, such as a major set, minor set, etc... Then, you can either try to take pics of those instruments at your...