KrysyRN

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  1. # of calls per hour

    KrysyRN replied to beach48's topic in Telephone Triage

    for my call center, it's not about number per hour, but the length of each call, which they like to keep around 12 minutes or

  2. nclex application/reciprocity

    KrysyRN replied to gmh_usa's topic in International Nursing

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  3. Re: Utilization Review ??'s

    KrysyRN replied to mgerardo's topic in General Nursing

    I am not altogether sure that there are any resources out there to study. I worked in this area for years (years ago), and all of the training, at two different Fortune 100 companies, was on the job....

  4. Ca RN license

    KrysyRN replied to nicunewgrad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You should be able to take the California NCLEX at PearsonVue in NH, if you want. To start the process, go to the CA board of nursing website to find info about applying for their NCLEX exam. They may...

  5. blood sugar monitoring w/o doctor's orders..

    KrysyRN replied to kels764's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would never do [routine] accu checks (which is what your supervisor is having you do) without a doctor's order. Your supervisor is using bullying tactics to get you to do something that requires an...

  6. How do I not go insane during Nursing School??

    KrysyRN replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    I agree with Jules advice. While going thru school, I taped a calender to the front of my refrigerator and crossed off each day with a big black X. When it got hard to put one foot in front of the...

  7. BNE Website

    KrysyRN replied to browneyes21's topic in Texas Nursing

    While I was waiting for authorization to test from Pearson Vue, I called Texas BNE to ask when I'd receive my temporary grad permit. The BNE said that they issue the temp permits at the time the...

  8. Pediatric Nursing Paper

    KrysyRN replied to quick2k2ecotec's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How about the impact of obesity, such as diabetes, high BP, etc, on pedi patients? I did a paper on this and found lots of current info. Sometimes browsing thru pedi nursing journals will give you...

  9. LPN Question.

    KrysyRN replied to jbjints's topic in LPN to RN

    Some schools will allow you to do this after the first year of nursing studies. Some won't allow it. A good person to ask would be your nursing school's director or

  10. UTHSCSA - UT Health Science Center at San Antonio

    KrysyRN replied to BrittRN2b's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am not or have not been a student at this school, but UTHSC students used to come to my floor for clinicals at the hospital where I worked. We used to see students from just about every local...

  11. Post traumatic stress disorder from nursing school

    KrysyRN replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    100% yes, I have PTSD from nursing school, and I graduated in December 07. I will not even go near the side of town that my school is located. It brings on the old feelings of fear and anxiety....

  12. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    KrysyRN replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? approx 150 2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course? purchased Kaplan and Sauders review books, but spent very little time...

  13. Waiting on ATT letter...

    KrysyRN replied to Aedana's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are there any other December 2007 grads that are still waiting for their ATT? I am still waiting for mine from PearsonVue, even though the state BON gave me the green light 18 days ago. I called...

  14. Drugs and the Autonomic NS

    KrysyRN replied to GeauxNursing's topic in General Students

    I think that was the only chapter in Pharm where I made flashcards, flowcharts, and diagrams to understand the material. It may be alot of extra work, but it helped me to do well on the test....

  15. If You Had To Do It All Again Would You Go Straight For RN Instead?!

    KrysyRN replied to Batman24's topic in LPN to RN

    I so agree with this. I have been an LPN for 18 years and just completed an LPN to RN bridge program. I wanted to kick myself for not going the extra 2 semesters to get the RN. Working side by side...

  16. Any LPN >10 yrs-in RN program? Help!

    KrysyRN replied to RbLegend's topic in LPN to RN

    If your med-surg book doesn't have a rationale down to the cellular level, try looking for the answer in a physiology or pathophysiology book. I had to do that for a few nursing care plans in...

  17. Waiting on ATT letter...

    KrysyRN replied to Aedana's topic in First Year After Licensure

    uggghhh....I have to do some major venting. I'm so upset that it is taking so long to get the ATT letter!!! I graduated on Dec. 18. My school did not submit paperwork to the state until Jan 13. I...

  18. RN shortage.. LPN, I think not!

    KrysyRN replied to Thedreamer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It depends on where you live. Usually in the biggest cities, you will find jobs for LPNs in hospitals, physician offices, and nursing homes. Anywhere else, the majority of jobs will be found in...

  19. LPN's are giving IV Meds?

    KrysyRN replied to riverrose's topic in General Students

    i'd like to add iv admixin as well. yup i got to do it all in texas, except hang

  20. License by Endorsement from MA to TX

    KrysyRN replied to abcd123's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello....I am also moving to Texas, and I called them a few weeks ago to ask them about the same question you have regarding verfication and Nursys. The TX board stated that they only use Nursys for...

  21. Hipaa test

    KrysyRN replied to JentheHen's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I agree with caliotter...you probably don't need to study for it. You could try googling HIPAA privacy laws though if you wanted to read up on the topic... Some types of the questions you are likely...

  22. new grad, first interview, few questions

    KrysyRN replied to gaylordfocker2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it's a really positive sign that you were called right back in! wow...It's impressive. I am very curious about the questions you asked that you were complimented on? I always struggle to...

  23. New grad resumes

    KrysyRN replied to chfhosa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You may want to call your school's student service center and see if they have resume writing seminars or people that you can talk to one-on-one about writing your resume. I've used services like...

  24. San Antonio college

    KrysyRN replied to myrose's topic in Texas Nursing

    Before I got my ADN from a nursing school in Ohio, I must have applied at SAC at least 6 times and I never ever got a response. I went thru the entire process, including talking with a school advisor...

  25. Where will you be working when you pass NCLEX????

    KrysyRN replied to CareBayer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I probably won't be I'm moving South and will be immediately applying for licensure by endorsement in my new state after passing NCLEX here in Ohio. So I've decided to wait a bit before job...