Tracy0924

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1. What is considered an acceptable length of new grad residency or orientation?

   Tracy0924 replied to CEMMDRN's topic in General Nursing

   I was in orientation for 10 weeks in psychiatric/med-surg as a new grad. Personally, I felt that it was enough for me, but management was very open with me and said that if I wanted more time, all I...

2. Demand for entry level psych NP versus psych nurses

   Tracy0924 replied to redbullz9's topic in Psychiatric

   The demand has been super high at our institution for more psychiatric nurses, but that appears to be due to the high turnover

3. Essential Oils

   Tracy0924 replied to janetpa's topic in School

   The biggest problem I've seen is people ingesting the essential oils. You should never do that...they are NOT edible. Therapeutic grade, what does that even

4. Scottsdale community college CEP

   Tracy0924 replied to lopezvivi's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Like I said, if you already work at a hospital and have "an in" it makes more sense this way

5. Scottsdale community college CEP

   Tracy0924 replied to lopezvivi's topic in Arizona Nursing

   My understanding is that the CEP program IS a bit more competitive. 3.0 GPA is required for them to even look at your application. NAU is the best route if you do CEP as they require the least...

6. TPN Bag Wrong in Practicum

   Tracy0924 replied to Tracy0924's topic in General Students

   Thank you very much as well. At least I only did this in my practicum and not in reality. I'm glad I asked about this

7. TPN Bag Wrong in Practicum

   Tracy0924 replied to Tracy0924's topic in General Students

   Thank you so much for this response. In the scenario, I was taking over for another nurse. I will definitely take this knowledge with me. Very much

8. Would a person like me have a chance to finish the nursing program?

   Tracy0924 replied to lyudmila777's topic in General Students

   Sure you can. You have the background (I don't know how people that have never worked in medical school pass these classes, I swear it), and you have the drive. You'll have days just like everyone...

9. TPN Bag Wrong in Practicum

   Tracy0924 posted a topic in General Students

   Hi all! Long time reader, first time sign up and post myself. Today I did my Block III practicum. I'm hoping someone can help me out here. The TPN bag on my acute biliary pancreatitis Sim-man did...