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  1. How to get into Periop Nursing

    rnkv posted a topic in Operating Room

    I've been a nurse for 3 years with experience in med-surg & psych! I'd love to hear how you got into the OR with no previous Periop experience. Tips.

  2. Uncharted Water

    rnkv replied to ALNeuroNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Travel! You will regret not going! With your experience it shouldn't be too hard! And keep in mind when u get back from your trip, there are also accelerated online BSN programs you can finish in less...

  3. Failed with 75 questions

    rnkv replied to hm1987's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hurst is good if u need a content review. However, I think Kaplan was very helpful in that it helped me learn HOW to read and answer the question by using strategies. I used both programs together and...

  4. Declaring Medical Emergency

    rnkv posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had an scenario at work where a patient refused an important procedure and the docs decided to declare a medical emergency on the patient. (FYI pt has been own decision maker.. No guardian etc) What...

  5. Declaring Medical Emergency

    rnkv replied to rnkv's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly why you should never do something JUST BECAUSE THE DOCTOR ORDERED IT! GOt a call from my manager stating I was right in not forcing treatment. The manager spoke with the hospital...

  6. Declaring Medical Emergency

    rnkv replied to rnkv's topic in General Nursing

    Pt was alert and oriented! There were so many factors that the doctor didn't consider so I refused to go thru force meds and give treatment despite them declaring him a med emergency. This happened so...

  7. What can I do to become an ER nurse?

    rnkv replied to firefly101's topic in Emergency

    Something I've learned since my 3 yrs of nursing: Always remember that ANY experience you get will be valuable wherever you end up in Your nursing career. LTC was the hardest nursing I ever did, but I...

  8. New Operating Room Nurse in Need of Advice!

    rnkv replied to AReyes87's topic in Operating Room

    Congrats! I'm currently a medsurg nurse hoping to get into the OR soon! Were u just able to transfer? Keep us

  9. How to get into Periop Nursing

    rnkv replied to rnkv's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for the feedback everyone! I applied to a Periop 101 program at a hospital. It it was so competitive I didn't get in. Would my other options be to find an outside program and pay out of pocket?...