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  1. what should i have done.

    I wrote that in regards to the OP mentioning that the patient was refusing all vitals/labs/assessments. Patients can only refuse if they have the capacity to do so. If psych deems the patient...
  2. what should i have done.

    If his CIWA score was 23 he should have already been getting PRN ativan along with a librium taper. Usually facility policy is to notify the MD for 2 consecutive CIWA scores greater than __ (we use...
  3. Med-Surg v. Telemetry/Step-down

    I am going to answer this question, give some advice, and vent a little... My answer: By definition med/surg should consist of patients that are stable but require IV antibiotics, IVP pain meds,...
  4. Suffolk Community VS BOCES

    I am a graduate of Suffolks RN/ADN program but was never an LPN. What I have learned through some of my co-workers is that although both Suffolk and BOCES offer an LPN program, when you are ready to...
  5. New here. Ltc or CCU? Help!

    I am just over here trying to figure out where LTC pays more than
  6. How has Obamacare affected you and your employer?

    On long island it has been a nightmare. I am currently a nursing student but have worked in a local hospital in billing for the past 6 years. I was laid off, along with about 320 other employees at...
  7. SCCC Fall 2014 - Suffolk

    Is anyone else feeling defeated and and nervous after yesterdays orientation? I am looking forward to the program itself but I have no idea how this is going to financially happen. Between ATI and all...
  8. SCCC Fall 2014 - Suffolk

    All that were accepted have until the 26th to accept their seat and put a deposit down on their tuition. You had to be right on the borderline with your gpa, you still have a
  9. SCCC Fall 2014 - Suffolk

    I would call the campus that you are waitlisted for and ask. Find out how many people on the wait list and how many seats in the
  10. SCCC Fall 2014 - Suffolk

    Anyone else going to Grant Day
  11. SCCC Fall 2014 - Suffolk

    Congrats to all of you. Which campus will you all be
  12. SCCC Fall 2014 - Suffolk

    I just got my acceptance letter
  13. SCCC Fall 2014 - Suffolk

    At Suffolk, A&PI is a lecture/lab combo class that is worth 4 credits, you get 1 grade. Same with A&PII, Micro and all other
  14. SCCC Fall 2014 - Suffolk

    I just finished a CNA course. I was employed at a local hospital in the business office for the past 6 years but I was recently layed off. I am now looking for CNA jobs and I am very disappointed at...
  15. A&P 2 in a 8 week summer semester??

    I personally felt A&PI was easier but the majority of my classmates disagreed with me. I think that the summer sessions are a blessing. It is an intense few weeks but it is very possible to get it...