Rbeck911 BSN, RN

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    Shadow DOT NP

    Rbeck911 replied to masafnp's topic in Occupational Health

    Reach out to local Occupational Health Centers. They will likely allow for this as many are trying to recruit good
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    need advice on proposal

    Rbeck911 replied to fish_dealer's topic in Occupational Health

    Well, this is interesting. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, the pitch will come naturally. Identify all of the requirements from the state and fed that a nurse could positively affect....
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    Occupational health nursing graduate degree or certificate anyone?

    Rbeck911 replied to Jess793B's topic in Occupational Health

    There is not really a school of occupational health. Occupational health is a nursing position that entails many extra certifications that you attend classes for. These can be:. COHN or COHN-S,...
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    need advice on proposal

    Rbeck911 replied to fish_dealer's topic in Occupational Health

    Can you give a bit more information? What type of industry? Are you a nurse yourself? I would be happy to discuss this in more detail with you, as it is what I do for a
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    Suture Training for Nurses

    Rbeck911 replied to Rbeck911's topic in Emergency

    Haha I like where your head is at. We are an on-site clinic, so there is no reimbursement, but rather cost savings. If anyone has an answer for me, I am still watching the thread.
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    Suture Training for Nurses

    Rbeck911 posted a topic in Emergency

    My manager has asked me to seek out a suturing course for RNs. Is anyone here familiar with a good course? Location does not matter, as long as it is in the US. Thanks in
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    Suture Training for Nurses

    Rbeck911 replied to Rbeck911's topic in Emergency

    Problem is, we are actually an Occupational Health Clinic, so we don't really have a suture rep. Really looking for a workshop or training, but I appreciate your suggestion. I figured if anyone...
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    Is OCH nursing right for me? Advice needed Obi-wans

    Rbeck911 replied to Bunnybop's topic in Occupational Health

    Do you have to have a BSN to apply for these positions? No I read you need Get at least 3,000 hours of experience in occupational health to become certified. Many of the jobs I was looking at said...
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    Passed Health Differences 1

    Rbeck911 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Well, I passed Health Differences 1. I was fully expecting a C, at best, and ended up with a B. I really had this exam built up in my head as something extremely difficult. Similar to advancing...
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    Caption Contest

    Rbeck911 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Doctor: "What are you doing?" Nurse: "This is the only way I can make a value
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    EXCELSIOR LPN-RN?!

    Rbeck911 replied to Natiigreeneyes's topic in Excelsior College

    I am about 3/4 of the way through. I have been very happy with the program so far. You have to be motivated to study, of course, if you are taking the exam route. My advice is just take your time,...
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    Random Drug Screens

    Rbeck911 replied to Saxynurse's topic in Occupational Health

    To each their
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    Do women find male nurses attractive?

    Rbeck911 replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    Dude, I ride my Harley Davidson with my scrubs on past construction workers and give them the bird! Bahaha, well, I don't give them the bird, but it doesn't bother me at all. They probably just...
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    Random Drug Screens

    Rbeck911 replied to Saxynurse's topic in Occupational Health

    Anyone can sue for anything. It depends on your process really, in how well that protects you. Is the associate ever separated from the sample before it is sent out? If so, his initials mean...
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    Random Drug Screens

    Rbeck911 replied to Saxynurse's topic in Occupational Health

    We also test in house. If we have a non-negative drug screen (legally compliant reference) we sent them to an occ health clinic to provide another sample. Sending off the same sample doesn't really...
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    How to start OCC Health program?

    Rbeck911 replied to sara567's topic in Occupational Health

    Reach out to the clinic/hospital that you send your bad injuries to. They should be able to help you at a very negotiated
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    Employee Health Nurse duties

    Rbeck911 replied to thekidisback's topic in Occupational Health

    I have only worked on site, and prefer it to hospital, but I deal closely with hospital Occ Health. They spend a lot of time case managing and scheduling. Depends on what your role will be though....
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    How to start OCC Health program?

    Rbeck911 replied to sara567's topic in Occupational Health

    Hi Sara, I would proceed with caution. Occ Health nursing is very different than an EHS specialist. A lot overlaps, but just be careful. That is not to say don't do it, but effective occ health...
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    Do you feel hospital experience is a must?

    Rbeck911 replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in Occupational Health

    If your simply looking for critical care experience, get your emt cert. You don't need hospital experience as occ health is nothing like hospital
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    Passed Transitions Exam!

    Rbeck911 replied to Molemedic's topic in Excelsior College

    I barely studied for this exam and used only the SG101 and practice exam A. Ended up with a B. Not tooting my horn, I just didn't think it was that hard. A lot of common sense I thought, if you...
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    Excelsior Exams

    Rbeck911 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    My Wife and I are about to start at Excelsior. I am looking for a bit of feedback on studying from those that have completed or are currently enrolled. I looked at the overwhelming material that...
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    Can I accomplish becoming an RN at 26?

    Rbeck911 replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in Men in Nursing

    You eat an elephant one bite at a time. You can do it! I
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    Sexy male scrubs

    Rbeck911 replied to Betenhauser's topic in Men in Nursing

    You know what, I feel you bro. What's wrong with trying to look good in your scrubs?! The dudes say, "Their only for function" probably look like goofballs. Check out iguana scrubs. They are...
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    Got a job offer as a Safety Technician at a cannery

    Rbeck911 replied to Wrestler133's topic in Occupational Health

    As 42 Pines has said in the past, try not to appear too overzealous in this position when it comes to rescue. Certainly respond appropriately, but he is right to say that the EMS adrenaline junkie...
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    Don't like to clean pee & poop: Can I still be a nurse?

    Rbeck911 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    2 words: Occupational