How did you REALLY become proficient in this specialty?

Hello I'm going to try this again ... I recently posted a thread about accepting a wound care nurse position at a SNF. I have what I call a small amount of experience (wound care on the weekends and of course wound care while working the floor). I d

Priorities Can Kill: When Passing the Buck Gets Dangerous

you sound like supernurse, and to remember all those details, I applaud you! I hate to say this, but I'm glad to see more and more hospitalists LOSING their jobs, they are as useless as TITS ON A BOAR HOG! ANd I applaud you for your quick action, yo

Fun with charting.

16 I review charts. Here are a few things that caught my eye over the last few weeks. Houston, we have a charting problem...or a transcription problem. What are some of your favorites that you have seen?

agreeing discontinues artery toe would keep her

Preparing Slides

Can anyone tell me if biopsy slide preparation is within the nursing scope of practice? Any info, articles or input related to this topic is appreciated. What kind of slide biopsy? Usually yes they do

Moving from case management to FNP

Hello everyone! I am new to the boards here, but I have been coming here for advice since the beginning of nursing school a couple years ago.

Before I get into my question, a little bit of background. I have my BSN, and I have been working in a float

Is taking 10 patients too much

I recently interviewed at a rehab facility and they tell me they can give you up to 10 patients. Where I work now I typically will take 5-6, 7 patients when we are really busy, and this is taking care of patients who just had surgery or post op day 1

Pre-Nursing Study Tips?

Hi Everyone,

I've been accepted to attend an accelerated BSN program starting this summer and I want to get a head start on studying. I am already reviewing my A + P notes, and I'm planning to learn some medical terminology too. Is there anything e

Kaiser PBDS for advice RN

Can anyone tell me how to prepare for the Kaiser Advice RN version of the PBDS? I'm stumped! Thanks!

ALERT: Nonsterile IV saline sent to facilities

5 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that Wallcur's simulated IV saline solution, Practi-0.9% sodium chloride solution, has been inappropriately sent to medical clinics, surgical centers, and urgent care facilities in several state

Accrediation Question

So, I'm thinking of applying for an accelerated BSN program. I see the one from Marian University advertised on here and it looks good. But I'm a little concerned, if a university spins off a satelite and the main university is accredited, that doe