FutureRNArk

FutureRNArk

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  1. Is anyone else's ICU more like LTAC?

    FutureRNArk replied to ICUchick's topic in Critical Care

    Yup. I was just talking to someone about this the other day. I've only been a nurse 8 months, all in the same unit, and it just feels like we hold on to these patients way too long, providing care...

  2. Does your ICU use CHG wipes for bathing patients?

    FutureRNArk replied to fatrabbit's topic in Critical Care

    We do not do CHG baths at my facility, except for patients who are expected to have an orthopedic surgery or CABG, or with known colonization with MRSA or VRE. Studies have actually been mixed on...

  3. Being Ordered to Give Whiskey

    FutureRNArk replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an ICU and have seen it given as well. I had a fresh CABG patient come out with orders for beer with dinner and 30ml of brandy HS. The beer was sent up from the kitchen with his dinner tray...

  4. Resigned During Orientation - Advice Needed

    FutureRNArk replied to Bonnie007's topic in Critical Care

    I am so sorry that you had this experience, however, there are a couple of flags for me as far as your manager being correct in that maybe ICU was not the best fit for you. I may get some negative...

  5. Little Rock Hospitals

    FutureRNArk replied to ertrek84's topic in General Nursing

    I work at St. Vincent (SVI). It's a level 2 trauma center. UAMS is the only level 1, but they both see high acuity patients. SVI is the only Magnet hospital in the state. It's LGBT friendly, and the...

  6. UALR? UAMS? or Baptist?

    FutureRNArk replied to giltav22's topic in General Nursing

    UAMS has the more specific pre-reqs like Development Psychology and Nutrition that other nursing programs don't tend to require prior to starting. It used to have a more difficult Chemistry...

  7. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2016

    FutureRNArk replied to IGotThis86's topic in General Nursing

    They do not have an RN to BSN option, only diploma. For the BSN, you would have to transfer to either UALR or AR Tech I

  8. UALR RN Program Applicant 2015

    FutureRNArk replied to suzukichic01's topic in General Nursing

    Every class contains dosage calculations, including drips and critical drips, and

  9. UALR RN Program Applicant 2015

    FutureRNArk replied to suzukichic01's topic in General Nursing

    Classes are difficult. There is a lot of material and a very short amount of time to cover it. Once you get past the summer class and first semester, you pretty much have a test every other week. You...

  10. UALR RN Program Applicant 2015

    FutureRNArk replied to suzukichic01's topic in General Nursing

    This class is exactly that. It is designed to weed out those who aren't committed to putting in the hours of study, or practicing of clinical skills. A good number of people don't pass the class. It's...

  11. UALR RN Program Applicant 2015

    FutureRNArk replied to suzukichic01's topic in General Nursing

    Y'all should really get a Facebook group started for your class. We have one for our class and it has been super helpful as we post questions and get answers, share study materials, reminders about...

  12. UALR? UAMS? or Baptist?

    FutureRNArk replied to giltav22's topic in General Nursing

    UAMS is the only program in the LR area that offers a BSN only program, so if that's your main goal, then UAMS would probably be the best program for you. However, getting an ADN and then doing the...

  13. UALR RN Program Applicant 2015

    FutureRNArk replied to suzukichic01's topic in General Nursing

    It is not the same as a rejection letter. They do flat out reject some people, while some get wait listed. Here's how that process works: within the next couple of weeks, they will accept some wait...

  14. UR Setup at Your Hospital

    FutureRNArk posted a topic in Case Management

    I was wondering how your UR department was set up at other hospitals. In our hospital, we have a team of five RN's who do the Milliman reviews for all inpatients and OBS. Then we have 2 payor...

  15. UALR? UAMS? or Baptist?

    FutureRNArk replied to giltav22's topic in General Nursing

    My schedule does allow me to work. I work full time (40 hrs a week) and still attend school as well. It's difficult, but doable. My schedule this semester includes class for 2 hrs on Monday and Friday...

  16. UALR RN Program Applicant 2015

    FutureRNArk replied to suzukichic01's topic in General Nursing

    Have you been to the department advising for applicants yet? They explain there how they rank you for acceptance. Pretty much, they are only looking at how well you have done in your pre-requisite...

  17. UALR RN Program Applicant 2015

    FutureRNArk replied to suzukichic01's topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I am currently in the UALR program, and I started last summer. The application is somewhat comeptitive, as only about half of those who apply are selected into the program. The program is...

  18. NWA RN Pay?

    FutureRNArk replied to paradox1985's topic in General Nursing

    The Little Rock area hospitals start their new grad nurses off around $20-$22/hr. I'm not sure exactly how much it would be in NWA, but I imagine it's

  19. UALR? UAMS? or Baptist?

    FutureRNArk replied to giltav22's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in the UALR program and I love it. It is a lot of hard work, but you learn everything you need to be an excellent nurse. UALR has it set up so that you can get your ADN in 1.5/2years,...

  20. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2014

    FutureRNArk replied to ladyvp05's topic in General Nursing

    I don't feel as if it is disorganized, but just rushed. There's not a lot of time between when Spring semester ends and Summer starts. Couple that with trying to coordinate paperwork and information...

  21. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2014

    FutureRNArk replied to ladyvp05's topic in General Nursing

    @NutriRX we need a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope. The stethoscope doesn't have to be a Littman. They were recommending them at orientation. But all the nurses I talked to at the hospital I worked...

  22. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2014

    FutureRNArk replied to ladyvp05's topic in General Nursing

    If you do get a Littman, get it engraved. They have a tendency to "walk off" in the hospital setting. Allheart will engrave it for you cheap if you buy from

  23. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2014

    FutureRNArk replied to ladyvp05's topic in General Nursing

    If you go to Griffey's Uniform Store on Markham, they have the sphygmomanometers for $23. They have stethoscopes starting at $30. I got an ADC 615 stethoscope off Amazon for $50, and it works really...

  24. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2014

    FutureRNArk replied to ladyvp05's topic in General Nursing

    @urmandyjoy there wasn't a CD/DVD that I know of. The 4 skills that we will be tested on from what I understand are vital signs (BP, pulse, respiratory rate, temp), Foley catheter insertion, sterile...

  25. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2014

    FutureRNArk replied to ladyvp05's topic in General Nursing

    @NutriRX the chapters weren't listed in the Policy manual. I am guessing they are in the course manual, and the bookstore told me they didn't have those yet. I will check with them later in the week...