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Does your facility allow you to start work as an ADN as long as you get enrolled in a BSN program within a certain time period? I am aware of a few facilities that have that policy in place. That allows ADNs to work but be committed to obtaining a ...

Every place I have worked always interviews patients outside of the OR suite unless it is a true emergency. During my interview I try to keep it unrushed and as informative as possible. Meaning, I try to explain what the patient should expect upon...

athomas2244 I PM'd you also. Good luck. Concept analysis is an abstract and often difficult topic.

I'm glad I can help. I will try to send the article a different way. Also, I will PM you a couple of the other papers for other ideas.

Hopefulapn, I PM'd you. Let me know if you aren't able to get Pm's or if you can't read it.

Ok. I know where my paper is but I'll need to look for the other article. Is there an email where I can send it or??

Like a concept analysis for a theory class? If that's what you are talking about I can give you the paper title of the example my professor gave to my class. I wrote one on autonomy. I'm also willing to let you look at that if you'd like. Just no pla...

I would take your receipts to your tax preparer and ask. I was shocked at everything that I could deduct when I was traveling.

I am currently in an FNP program. Haven't graduated yet, so I can't speak to difficulty of getting a job. I can, however say that my OR experience has brought a different kind of experience to my cohort. Sometimes it is a unique view that comes from ...

Definitely not a wire cutter! But I see the resemblance. Like Sop said, it is made by OnQ and is specifically for lifting off the metal vial tops. Super easy and quick to use. Too bad they aren't allowed here anymore. Although , I wonder if some peop...

My facility doesn't allow the use of these anymore, but I found one the other day in a drawer and thought I'd post it.

I learned to love the OR because of some really great nurses who allowed me to do observation as a student and as a new grad. Therefore, I welcome all students, new grads, and experienced nurses that might be interested in OR nursing. I also encourag...

Many of the surgeons I have worked with hate them because of the added bulk the plastic smoke evacuator piece makes the hand piece. I don't think it's a horrible idea to use them. Gotta protect our health in every way we can. I just don't know if t...

It does have to do with AS or AI. Especially AS when it is severe. AS makes it harder for the blood to leave the heart to the body. So the body usually increases BP to help get past that aortic stenosis. During induction the medications given (especi...

My program prefers NPs. That is what we are aiming for and wanting to learn that specific role in conjunction with the nursing model right? BUT they will allow MDs or DOs for some hours. I'm not far enough to know how many Dr. Hours they will allow o...

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Every place I have worked Neuro they were counted.

I will definitely look into this. Thanks!!!

Refresh on APA formatting and citing basics for those dreadful theory and research classes. Remind yourself how to do literature searches. Research, reading and writing papers is all I've been doing this first semester of my NP program. I know th...

I just started my FNP/ACNP dual program and am 5 months pregnant. Just done with my first week and the amount of assignments and readings are insane! I have spent about 12 hours on homework in the last couple days and have barely accomplished anythi...

Congrats on becoming certified!

I started traveling after almost two years in my first OR. I was definitely a little scared of the experience but also excited and ready for the challenge! I am a very fast learner and was confident in my skills at the time as well as my ability to ...

Your terminology is slightly different that what I am used to for the last 8 years I've been doing open heart surgery as a nurse but it is still accurate. I would change medial to "median sternotomy" but everything else seems ok, just different like ...

Hearts, vascular and thoracic are my favorites! I love cardiovascular! I dislike urology or gyn the most even robotic cases. I enjoy doing general cases: appys, gallbladder, bowel resections, etc for an easy day and a change of pace. Trauma is al...

Dina, I have been accepted to this program for the 2013 cohort and would love to hear a bit more about it. I am considering this track because I'm not totally sure what I want to do with an advanced degree but I know I want to continue patient care ...