CraigB-RN

CraigB-RN MSN, RN

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  1. Questions on patients with Anthrax

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

    http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/edc/edrp/pdf/anthraxset.pdf

  2. when does your license expire?

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

    From what I found on the tx BON site Initial application feee with Temp license $200 Timely Renewal $65 Late Renewal

  3. when does your license expire?

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

    Depends on your state. You have to check with each Board of Nursing. I have one that expired on my birthday every year and one that is good for a couple of years at a time. Read the fine print and...

  4. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    CraigB-RN replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    The Web site says everything there is to say. There is no "Decision" to be made other than about your individual case when it comes in front of the board. Nothing is going to happen untill after...

  5. What is your incentive for obtaining your CEN?

    CraigB-RN replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    I've had my CEN for well over 10 years and I never remember a two year requirment. I know paramedics who took the exam within a month of getting their nursing license. There are and always will be...

  6. Tell me if this is the norm in your er!

    CraigB-RN replied to missnurse01's topic in Emergency

    I learned to suture as a military medic 30+ years ago. It's mechanical skill, easily tought, learned, and performed. I lost count of the number of sutures I've put in over the years. There are some...

  7. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Dream on. LOL. Still won't be enough

  8. CCRN Test

    CraigB-RN replied to luvmylab's topic in MICU, SICU

    For all the information go to AACN.ORG and look under certification. It has all the info you

  9. What is your incentive for obtaining your CEN?

    CraigB-RN replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    My incentive was my own ego. But asside from that our incentive here is having $$$ to go to conferences to keep certification. The amount goes up each year you have your cert. I just spent a fun...

  10. What states have a prehospital RN scope of practice??

    CraigB-RN replied to hopefullICUnurse77's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    THe two I know of are PA and IL. Both are different in how you get permision. Despite what's been posted, when your running pre-hospital, it's the EMS act that runs your scope of practice. No...

  11. Excelsior now accepted in Georgia?

    CraigB-RN replied to snowball33's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Go to the GA BON website. They have the current status posted

  12. Favorite exhibit booth (other than allnurses.com of course)

    CraigB-RN replied to RoyalNurse's topic in Critical Care

    Ok I guess now that I've thought about it some, the Blood Bank and learnign about TRALI and Acute Lung INjury. But then again I admit that I'm a

  13. Favorite exhibit booth (other than allnurses.com of course)

    CraigB-RN replied to RoyalNurse's topic in Critical Care

    I spent all my time taking to people who were actually hiring nurses. :) I didn't spend a lot of time on the floor looking at exipits this year. I've done a couple other conferences and have played...

  14. Paramedics as primary care givers in ED

    CraigB-RN replied to ntg's topic in Emergency

    First place to start is the various state boards that would have any say over this. I'd start with the board that licenses hospitals, then the BON and then the Board of EMS. each may have...

  15. Favorite session at NTI

    CraigB-RN replied to Brian's topic in Critical Care

    I"m not sure I could pick out a best session. I know finally getting to see faces to attach to the names I've been chatting with. As a budding auther I did get a lot out of the getting published...

  16. ER's Turn Non-Emergencies Away?

    CraigB-RN replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    There is more to it than the haves and the have nots. The medical screening exam has been around for a long time and if you search there are other threads here on the subject. Most hospitals who...

  17. Who's going to NTI 2009 in New Orleans: 5/16-5/21 ??

    CraigB-RN replied to icunurse36's topic in Critical Care

    I"m pretty much all packed and ready to go. I"m hitting the road early AM after I get the oil changed in the car. I'm making the 400+ mile drive and want to have time to nap and check out plces...

  18. New Graduate to Convention?

    CraigB-RN replied to kristenallene40's topic in Critical Care

    Plus it's a good way to start networking and learning how to connect with people. This will help you in your job search inteh future and give you people who you can talk to when you have questions....

  19. Nursing Student interest in AFR Flight Nurse

    CraigB-RN replied to paranurse125's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Your first problem is that your going to need a

  20. Who's going to NTI 2009 in New Orleans: 5/16-5/21 ??

    CraigB-RN replied to icunurse36's topic in Critical Care

    CD and stuff in the mail today. Got my calander printed out and working on my schedule. This is the only conference that I have to do this

  21. Too Old for Emory Nursing program?

    CraigB-RN replied to peachythenurse's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Age has nothing to do with the ability to get through the program. My ealier post was only directed at a cost/benifit/return ratio. Emory is a good school but at 50 will you actually get enough...

  22. Who's going to NTI 2009 in New Orleans: 5/16-5/21 ??

    CraigB-RN replied to icunurse36's topic in Critical Care

    Has anyone gotten their packet from AACN yet? I'm getting antsy and want to start planning my days.

  23. Kansas and Excelsior

    CraigB-RN replied to ivanh3's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I sitll maintain my KS license. I know from experience that over half the flight nurses in KS are EC grads. Fortunatly the hospitals there are able to recognize a good nurse when they see one and...

  24. Procrit FDA Warning: The Language Barrier

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

    Information for Patients Patients should be informed of the increased risks of mortality, serious cardiovascular events, thromboembolic events, and tumor progression when used in off-label dose...

  25. Too Old for Emory Nursing program?

    CraigB-RN replied to peachythenurse's topic in Georgia Nursing

    The biggest issue is the $$$ and your ability to recoup the expenses. Schools like emory are expensive and if you have to take out loans,remember you have to start paying them back 6 months after...