CraigB-RN

CraigB-RN MSN, RN

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  1. Good Press Ganey for ER. Possible??

    CraigB-RN replied to 5n2_is4u's topic in Emergency

    Having been a CNO in the past and spent many an hour listining to press ganey breifings, I can tell you it is possible. But suprisingly the one thing that actually works, is the thing that most...

  2. NCLEX in different state than graduation state??

    CraigB-RN replied to jrlh4421's topic in General Nursing

    If your never going to work in FL then just get the NY license. Send NY your application, you can still physically take the exam in

  3. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    CraigB-RN replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I'm not sure that the DNP would be the best way for you to go at this time. When dealing with trauma and Emergency pt's you have to look at the state your planning on working in. In some locations...

  4. RN in 2 states?

    CraigB-RN replied to wlb06's topic in General Nursing

    http://sos.georgia.gov/cgi-bin/plbforms.asp?board=38 Download the license by endorsement form and send it in along with your $$ and wait. Depending on time of year, month etc, you'll get your GA...

  5. Rosseta Stone? Anyone ACTUALLY use it?

    CraigB-RN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Very few people actually learn a language by memorizing translations. In order to really learn a language you have to use it. When I was trying to learn german from my german wife, we didn't...

  6. South University

    CraigB-RN replied to macsmith777's topic in Post Graduate Students

    And sometimes pushy sales

  7. Passed the CEN today

    CraigB-RN replied to Oldnavy1988's topic in Emergency

    Congradualtions

  8. Do you keep your license(s) in your wallet?

    CraigB-RN replied to phoenixrn's topic in General Nursing

    Nope they are all locked in the

  9. Where did you get your license, KMart

    CraigB-RN replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ahh the old Dr Amoset. I had forgotten about those. I remember running those sick calls with the notebook in front of me. :) I also rememberd the first time I had a female patient and there were...

  10. Technology in Nursing Staff Development

    CraigB-RN posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm begiing work on my Nursing Ed Capstone project on tech in nursing education. Just trying to expand what people are thinking to help me develop the surveys. Im looking for anecdotal comments on...

  11. PA vs. ACNP

    CraigB-RN replied to ILoveIceCream's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Your correct in most things. One of the other differences is that each states scope of practice and nurse practice act is different. Another problem is that medical staff does'nt understand NP's....

  12. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    CraigB-RN replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Go right to the AACN web page and download the new information. The biggest change is probably going to be the behavior questions. Look under certification news....

  13. BCEN - to do or not?

    CraigB-RN replied to htrn's topic in Emergency

    Having been the DON for a couple of CAH's I'd higly recomend taking the CEN exam. I'd even suggest that you push for the hosptial to support and pay for the exam and the study

  14. TNS or CEN?

    CraigB-RN replied to TZRNER's topic in Emergency

    I passed it the first time and all of my co-workers past it the first time. The CEN exam is a pretty straight forward exam and despite what people will tell you, it's not geared for someone who has...

  15. Planning for 2010

    CraigB-RN posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hey all and you to Brian. It's to late for a concurrent session, but how about an Allnurses sponsored exibitor session on technology in nursing. Discuss podcasts, listserves and the like, and how it...

  16. TNCC

    CraigB-RN replied to ECRN4's topic in Emergency

    The 6th edition just came out and in some places they only just now completed the instructor update. And there has been no mention of any other changes in my course notes. But stranger things have...

  17. D-Dimer Scare!!!

    CraigB-RN replied to kcb007's topic in General Nursing

    This is going to sound condescending but, Take a valium and chill out. In my ED only about 10% of the elevated D-Dimers have DVT's or PE's. There are so many reasons for high levels. Things like...

  18. TNCC

    CraigB-RN replied to ECRN4's topic in Emergency

    The 6th edition is the new

  19. Six Blood Products available???? HELP

    CraigB-RN replied to tavo_80816's topic in General Nursing

    Remember this is the world were the girl trapped in a storm drain, didn't call 911 she posted it on facebook. I see a psych paper on the topic.

  20. Medical Screening Exam at triage by RN

    CraigB-RN replied to RNinED's topic in Emergency

    Ordering CT's is outside the realm of the MSE. The MSE is to establish whether an emergency condition exists. It's not part of Triage. IF the patient needs a CT then they are an ED patient and...

  21. ENA Conference Baltimore

    CraigB-RN posted a topic in Emergency

    Hey to those of you haven't made any decisions or plans, Keep the ENA annual conference in OCT in your plans. WIth the current economy, it's a great way to network and sneak in the back door of some...

  22. What do you guys think of this?

    CraigB-RN replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    I know I'm older than dirt, but some of you may remember that we actually used to use Dilantin as an antiarythmic. It was one of the meds that we used to use in dig overdoses. You CAN give it push...

  23. 72 hour per pay period RN contracts....popular?

    CraigB-RN replied to lab211's topic in General Nursing

    The 72 hour pay period is from the 12 hour shifts. It's hard to schedule someone to come in for 4 hours each week to make up the

  24. Do you need a MD order for IS?

    CraigB-RN replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    In order to code it right to get the most reimbursment, you should have a doctors order. In some places Resp Therapy starts and they can bill for it. Coughing and deep breathing on the other hard...

  25. is nursing theory important to nursing practice

    CraigB-RN replied to precious nikz's topic in General Nursing

    1. A few of those nursing theories aren't actually origional. Benner just took an already established education theory and put it in nursing context. Johnson's theory is many thousands of words to...