MikeR26

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1. Perinatal CNS No Certification??

   MikeR26 replied to MikeR26's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

   Yes, I had found that as well. But I had thought in order to be considered an APN you had to pass a national certification exam. I know CNS is a APN role so it just doesn't make sense to me. And I'm...

2. Perinatal CNS No Certification??

   MikeR26 posted a topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

   I understand their is no national certification exam for perinatal clinical nurse specialists (CNS). Do they take the Adult Health CNS certification exam in order to obtain their license and practice...

3. RN won't give pain meds

   MikeR26 replied to Laught3r's topic in Pain Management

   You're right to want to give your patient's pain medication if they are in pain and there is a doctor's order for it. You are your patients' advocate so I recommend continuing to ask the RNs to give...

4. Night shift clinical

   MikeR26 replied to ashakya's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I had night clinicals last semester. Try to rest and sleep in the morning/day before the night clinical. I would always drink coffee before the shift started and then I would have more during lunch...