Christina1973

Christina1973

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  1. MSN Information please

    Christina1973 posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Good morning! I am seeking information / opinions regarding MSN programs (online). I have also posted this on the CARING listserv, but am seeking the wisdom of my allnurses colleagues, as well. My...

  2. A day in the life of ..............

    Christina1973 replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I was recently asked to write a "Day in the life" post for a new blog site. It just went live this week. I saw this topic and figured I would post it in case it is of any assistance to those...

  3. List your School Here if they do not Require the GRE's..

    Christina1973 replied to justme1972's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor,

  4. At what age do you plan on retiring from nursing?

    Christina1973 replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    I'll retire when I

  5. Help allnurses reach its Twitter goal

    Christina1973 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I love using Twitter and am there more than anywhere else in "cyberspace". I follow, and am followed by, numerous professionals with whom I have shared interests: OR nursing, health information...

  6. dress code of an informatic nurse?

    Christina1973 replied to linda2097's topic in Nursing Informatics

    My experience (and facility) agree with Angela's post, with the exception of casual Fridays. No casual days here as a rule. I keep a lab coat around for when I am spending time in clinical areas; it...

  7. Excelsior MS Nursing Informatics Program

    Christina1973 replied to heywazzupdude's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Is there any drawback to the Excelsior program not being CCNE accredited? I understood that CCNE was a "must" to have for nursing programs. I'm shopping for an MSN program myself, so am very...

  8. FW: [ANI] Request for AHIC Successor Nursing Representation

    Christina1973 replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I've been following this on the CARING ListServ. I am so dismayed at the lack of nursing representation. Thanks for keeping everyone

  9. Does anyone belong to the ANIA?

    Christina1973 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Just wanted to mention that there is a good chance that ANIA and CARING are going to merge in 2009. Not that that should impact your decision, just an

  10. We go into Pre-install on our new Patient Care Module on Monday

    Christina1973 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hang in there....I'm sending good vibes for a successful, minimally stressful

  11. ok, tech geeks, PDA?

    Christina1973 replied to rokidog's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I am a long-time Palm user, but have recently switched over to the Palm Treo with Windows Mobile. It was nice to combine my phone and PDA; it synchs with my work Outlook email and calendar, and has...

  12. Does anyone belong to the ANIA?

    Christina1973 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I am also a member, for pretty much the reasons so eloquently stated by Angela. I hope you join!

  13. Question for OR Nurses???

    Christina1973 replied to playbanjogood's topic in Operating Room

    I am putting on my asbestos scrubs and giving my opinion on this subject. I went straight into the OR upon my graduation from nursing school (diploma program...I'm old). There was never any question...

  14. Is an unmonitored sterile field considered sterile?

    Christina1973 replied to buck70's topic in Operating Room

    I tend to view things by how I would want my loved ones cared for if they were the patient. I want that room/sterile field monitored. The high physical, emotional, and financial cost of a surgical...

  15. CNOR exam

    Christina1973 replied to nursinadream's topic in Operating Room

    Good for you in seeking a CNOR! I purchased the training materials from AORN, which included a book, a reference list, and a CD with practice exam questions. I swear some of those practice questions...

  16. Surgery hats are KILLING my hair!

    Christina1973 replied to Justme123's topic in Operating Room

    I had a similar problem when I started in the OR (a million years back). I experimented with cloth hats, bouffant disposable hats, and every combination thereof. I finally found that my hair did the...

  17. Am I too old to be going to school for BSN?

    Christina1973 replied to ladyloca45's topic in General Nursing

    Short answer? NO Long answer? I am a Diploma graduate (Class of 1973) who graduated with a BSN two years ago at the age of 54. This fall I will be starting on my MSN. I will finish up when I am 58. Am...

  18. SINI Blog

    Christina1973 replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Thanks, Angela, for the SINI blog link. I am attending via the SINI webcast and will enjoy the blog site, as well. Of course there is nothing like being at one of these events in person, with the...

  19. New Job

    Christina1973 replied to Christina1973's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Thank you so much for the comments, Brown and Azor! It's good to know, Brown, that you have found the move to IS a positive career move. I am counting on having the same feeling! Challenges? Bring 'em...

  20. New Job

    Christina1973 posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    I'm pretty darned excited about the new Clinical Informatics position I just accepted and figure I will be coming here to learn as I get acclimated to my work. I have wanted to move into the...

  21. Looking for Comfy Shoes

    Christina1973 replied to sg6307's topic in Operating Room

    I have tried tons of different shoes in my 30+ years of OR nursing but I have found my dream shoe - Quarks. They come in a variety of colors (I have two pair..white and navy) and they are the lightest...

  22. Come, All You Nurse Detectives

    Christina1973 replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    My mother complained of a metallic taste in her mouth and was found to have end stage renal disease. She's in her 9th year on dialysis and doing amazingly well. Keep in mind there were other symptoms...

  23. New Job

    Christina1973 replied to Christina1973's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Thank you both for the welcome. I really appreciate the tips you gave me, Angela....great advice included there! I am so looking forward to the new challenges I face, though I am eager to try to...

  24. Making money just by taking call

    Christina1973 replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

    Another thing to remember is that, by only working "on call", you might find it difficult to keep your competencies up-to-date. We require folks to work a certain amount of their hours during...

  25. OR nurse managers, let's talk!

    Christina1973 replied to druse's topic in Nurse Management

    I would also love to discuss some issues with this group. 30+ years experience in the OR, currently OR and Central Supply Nursing Director. Challenged with productivity measures, turnover times (as...