BonnieSc

BonnieSc

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  1. Outside Food in the Hospital

    BonnieSc posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just a quick question--I have a friend who is at Bellevue in New York recovering from hip fracture and she says no one is allowed to bring in "outside food". She isn't neutropenic, she doesn't have...

  2. Flushing with Sterile Water

    BonnieSc posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I am working as an educator at a hospital in a developing nation. I found early on that the nurses very seldom flush their IVs (not after giving medication, not after insertion with blood draw), but...

  3. New Grad Leaving at 1 Year

    BonnieSc replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    In my experience, two weeks may be the required notice, but it's really expected that nurses give four weeks or so. In particular, it's hard on everyone if you've been scheduled for the month and just...

  4. Walmart cashiers wearing gloves?

    BonnieSc replied to Misstika's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I wonder if it's to avoid touching receipts as well? Receipts have nasty chemicals in them that can lead to all sorts of problems. I wouldn't touch one while I was pregnant and try to avoid it in...

  5. CES report

    BonnieSc replied to Imreks2014's topic in Nurse Registration

    Is this for a facility where you work? I'm curious (though you may not want to say) whether most of your nurses come from the same place--the Philippines, for instance. People coming from countries...

  6. CES report

    BonnieSc replied to Imreks2014's topic in Nurse Registration

    Silverdragon, I'm curious about where you got the average of "4 months approximately". Is that something CGFNS has published? Since they are currently taking about a month even to log in all paperwork...

  7. Gloves? Is this acceptable?

    BonnieSc replied to medsurgRNCali's topic in General Nursing

    We have several places in each patient room that are DESIGNATED "glove free zones". If you put on gloves on entry, you'd be breaking policy. Unless you take off those gloves, wash, get what you need,...

  8. CGFNS-CES-clinical hours

    BonnieSc replied to van_rn's topic in Nurse Registration

    We are still in process. Yes, they add another 10-12 weeks on every time they receive the requested document (or anyway, they CAN do that). In our case, we paid for the ten day expedited review this...

  9. English exam...please help

    BonnieSc replied to MioseRN's topic in Nurse Registration

    Sorry, I don't have an opinion, though the study materials from Magoosh seem really good. My husband (who is a foreign educated nurse; I'm an American nurse) chose to do in-person IELTS

  10. Cgfns! Help!

    BonnieSc replied to Obiwan's topic in Nurse Registration

    CGFNS seems to say this to almost everyone, unless it's a school they work with frequently. Since it's very difficult to get information out of them, I'm not sure whether it's usually an actual...

  11. English exam...please help

    BonnieSc replied to MioseRN's topic in Nurse Registration

    Where are you from? Unfortunately even some people who were educated in English have trouble getting passing scores for the state board on TOEFL and IELTS. It's not only knowing English; it's knowing...

  12. How Does Foreign Trained Nurse Work in the States?

    BonnieSc replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I know you mean only to be complimentary, but when you describe the Indian nurses you work with as "kind and hard-working", IMHO that reinforces stereotypes about both nurses and immigrants. The...

  13. Request for transcripts Form - CGFNS

    BonnieSc replied to j.almeida's topic in Nurse Registration

    The minimum requirements depend on the state you're applying to. I don't know of any easy way to know whether CGFNS is going to consider your school's education adequate for that state, unfortunately....

  14. CGFNS-CES-clinical hours

    BonnieSc replied to van_rn's topic in Nurse Registration

    Yes, I've done two. I certainly haven't gotten the answers I wanted, but the person I spoke with had firsthand knowledge and understanding of the case and the process. Just to give you some...

  15. CGFNS-CES-clinical hours

    BonnieSc replied to van_rn's topic in Nurse Registration

    Do the "virtual consultation". The people who answer the phone don't know anything. The virtual consultation people are much more helpful (though not incredibly so). Frankly, your Washington state...

  16. CGFNS inquiry: CES NCLEX

    BonnieSc replied to Danihey10RN's topic in Nurse Registration

    Ask CGFNS to extend your time. I can't remember if they will do this before the time is up, but ask now, and they'll let you know. There's no guarantee that they will do it, but they do it at times....

  17. CGFNS waiting for approval help!

    BonnieSc replied to Flemishnurse's topic in Nurse Registration

    Yes, it can really take that long. Yes, it's from when they received all required documents. My personal opinion is that they want people to pay the expedite fee and make that as appealing as...

  18. Cgfns problem

    BonnieSc replied to Kath_08's topic in Nurse Registration

    A transcript usually can't be changed, is it what it is; if there's more information needed, it will be added to the form. They sent a copy of the transcript back (or claim they did) in case they need...

  19. Cgfns problem

    BonnieSc replied to Kath_08's topic in Nurse Registration

    I don't think you have to get another copy of the transcript. If you have an unofficial copy of it yourself, make a new copy and send it to the school with the other

  20. CGFNS HELP!!!!

    BonnieSc replied to Leahmax7's topic in Nurse Registration

    I always get through within five minutes if I call at their opening time (9:30 eastern). However, the people aren't very helpful 80% of the time. You may be able to get them to extend your application...

  21. Wants to be an LPN at 69, but School Costs 27,000

    BonnieSc replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I'm guessing she doesn't want to be a nurse volunteer, but a general volunteer with some useful skills. Probably a missionary? I agree with Beth's advice. Perhaps you could find a nurse friend who...

  22. Anyone Who Says They Don't is Lying: Medication Error

    BonnieSc posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Like most students, I thought the 5 Rights of Medication Administration were a little... bogus. I wasn't a kid; surely I could be depended on to have common sense. Weren't the 5 Rights almost...

  23. CGFNS PROBLEM!!!

    BonnieSc replied to richterbelmont's topic in Immigration Advice

    I commented above, way back in January, that both of my husband's transcripts were refused. What it took several calls for someone to explain to me is that ALL transcripts are refused as having an...

  24. CGFNS PROBLEM!!!

    BonnieSc replied to richterbelmont's topic in Immigration Advice

    Both of my husband's school transcripts (diploma and BSN) were sent back to Africa for not having a valid signature and seal. I was amused because in his country they are REALLY into seals and I'm...

  25. MSN--overwhelmed with options

    BonnieSc posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I've been thinking about going for the MSN in Nursing Education for years, but every time I look at options, I get overwhelmed. I really want a good education and I'm wary of all the online private...