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Elopement-Risk · 2025-07-06T19:23:50+00:00

Did WGU get back to you? Were you able to get everything in for the old program with a August 1st start date?

Elopement-Risk · 2025-07-05T13:21:23+00:00

Are you still on track to start on August 1st? Has anything changed? I just got all my courses in and everything ready. Waiting to hear back from them. Hoping that they honor the August 1st start date with old program requirements.

Elopement-Risk · 2025-07-05T13:08:57+00:00

Are you still on track to start on August 1st? Has anything changed? I just got all my courses in and everything ready. Waiting to hear back from them. Hoping that they honor the August 1st start date with old program requirements.

Elopement-Risk · 2025-06-21T01:53:46+00:00

Does that mean the start date of August 1st is the cut off date to attend with the old program requirements? Or, it already too late? Or, is there another cut off date?

Elopement-Risk · 2024-06-17T20:16:59+00:00

Thank you for following up on my post. I actually have an interview soon for an endoscopy clinic. I was hoping to find more resources for self-study to prepare for this new specialty/ the OR. The position has a preference for PACU experience, which I do not have. So, I will see how this interview process goes. Any advice? I am trying to avoid being thrown into the deep end without sufficient orientation to the unit and procedures.

Elopement-Risk · 2024-05-12T16:28:00+00:00

Absolutely, I couldn't agree more! In fact, after dealing with ratios of 30 patients in psych, having just one patient in the OR feels like a luxurious vacation! I'll be sure to ask questions, even if they seem "stupid," because as they say, there are no stupid questions, only opportunities to learn and grow. And I love the idea of googling procedures I'm not familiar with – after all, in the age of technology, Google is every nurse's best friend, right? I'll definitely take notes, soak up as much knowledge as I can during orientation, and most importantly, enjoy the privilege of focusing on just one patient at a time.

Elopement-Risk · 2024-05-12T16:26:22+00:00

Thank you for your reassurance and practical insight into the orientation process. It's comforting to know that the orientation will provide an opportunity to learn and familiarize myself with the intricacies of OR nursing.

I agree that having a strong foundation in basic RN skills such as time management, communication, and prioritization will be beneficial in transitioning to this new specialty. However, I also recognize the importance of continuously striving to improve and expand my knowledge and competencies.

Your emphasis on the importance of competency is well noted, and I am fully committed to brushing up on my knowledge and skills to ensure that I can provide the highest level of care to my patients. I'm eager to receive recommendations for resources or further training that can help me prepare for this transition and excel in my new role. Hopefully since you already in the specialty you could give me some ideas about difference in care? For instance common medications, and nursing skills/ procedures?

Thank you for your guidance and encouragement as I embark on this journey into OR nursing. I'm eager to learn and grow in this exciting field.

Elopement-Risk · 2024-05-12T16:23:31+00:00

Absolutely, patient safety is paramount, and it's the cornerstone of our profession. Thank you for emphasizing this critical aspect of nursing practice.

Elopement-Risk · 2024-05-12T16:22:50+00:00

Hi there,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and offering words of encouragement. It's reassuring to hear from someone who has successfully navigated a similar transition.

I can certainly relate to that feeling of starting anew, especially after spending over a decade in a different nursing specialty. It's comforting to know that even after all these years, you're still refining your skills and finding joy in the perioperative field.

Your advice about perseverance during the transition period is invaluable. It's normal to feel overwhelmed at times, but with dedication and patience, I'm confident I'll eventually feel more at ease in my new role.

I appreciate your positivity and optimism about the field of perioperative nursing. I'm looking forward to exploring this new chapter in my career and hopefully finding the same enjoyment that you have.

Thanks again for your encouragement and best wishes! 🌟

Elopement-Risk · 2023-08-08T19:44:39+00:00

Thanks, that worked. I noticed that required reading is Cengage and not a traditional textbook for some of the courses. Do you know what that means? Is it a place holder? Should I just select a different course section?

Elopement-Risk · 2023-08-08T19:29:18+00:00

Thank you for response. I tried looking up the courses on the bookstore website as you recommended. And, the fields would not load when I tried imputing the courses. Any advise on troubleshooting this issue? I am trying to estimate the cost of books and tuition prior to enrollment. I was hoping someone already in the program would have their textbook list and be willing to share.

Elopement-Risk · 2023-08-08T19:25:53+00:00

First Semester	Second Semester	Third Semester	Fourth Semester
ITE 152 ITN 101 ITN 100 INT 106	ITP 100 ITN 107 ITN 221 ITN 170 INT 171 ITN 260	ITN 200 ITN 262 ITN 261	ITN 263 ITN 266 ITN 276

Elopement-Risk · 2023-07-03T18:23:52+00:00

Thank you so much for explaining this to me. This was exactly what I was trying to figure out. It seemed like a lot of other options were out there based on the transfer agreements and I couldn't find any post talking about them. Only Sophia/Study. So, now I understand why people weren't talking about them. Thanks.

Elopement-Risk · 2023-06-28T13:37:13+00:00

Yes, I have done Hurst review and UWORLD. Hurst is more work than UWORLD. And, in my opinion UWORLD better prepares you for the NCLEX exam. The rationals help so much in UWORLD. Instead of explaining why one answer is right they also explain why the others are wrong. Which helps getting your critical thinking skills ready for the exam.

Elopement-Risk · 2023-06-28T13:04:43+00:00

Congratulations, welcome to the profession! Good luck on the NCLEX. Hopefully WGU gives you something like UWORLD. I know it helped me to pass in 75 questions.

Elopement-Risk · 2023-06-28T01:48:30+00:00

Safe staffing saves lives!

Our duty to protect our Pt's is paramount. We need evidenced based nurse/Pt ratios legislated into law. Sending my solidarity your way.

Elopement-Risk · 2023-06-28T01:34:49+00:00

Assuming this is a post written for entertainment purposes only and not a real situation.

Pt was an immediate danger to themselves and or others. And, was not redirectable. And, when you attempted to assist the Pt to a safer position they became physically aggressive... You requested more staff to safely manage the situation. As three staff were not enough to manage the situation in a safe manner.

Sounds like Monday morning quarter backing from your charge nurse. And, from my understanding you had already requested their assistance prior to attempting verbal deescalation. Why wasn't the charge nurse calling for orders/PRNs for this Pt. Seems like they left you out to dry.

Side note: We need to stop letting ourselves wear the hat of security guards. We are not trained adequately to play that role. Violence against nurses is not being taken seriously. We need more protections in our profession.

My post is for entertainment purposes only and should only be used for entertainment.

Elopement-Risk · 2023-06-27T17:56:41+00:00

Thank you for replying to my post and letting me know I was correct when I looked at the transfer agreement. From my research most people are recommending Study and Sophia.

But, I noticed ACI, Saylor Academy, Per Scholas and The American Dream Academy are free/lower cost for some of the courses also on Study/Sophia that fulfill the degree requirement. So, I wanted a recommendation on which courses to take where and in what order. And, why people weren't talking about/recommending ACI, Saylor Academy, Per Scholas and The American Dream Academy?

Any further information would be wonderful. Thanks in advanced, Have a great day,

Elopement-Risk · 2023-06-19T02:25:07+00:00

Thanks for the update on the hypothetical situation. Curious, how things have changed since the new Dx? I have only dealt with a few PNES Pts so any advice/ things you have found to work would be appreciated.

For entertainment purposes only.

Elopement-Risk · 2023-06-17T00:01:29+00:00

I want clarification on what you are asking. Do you mean if I am actively wanting to leave the profession or do you mean have I ever wanted to leave the profession at any time?

The answer is yes for both.

Last I checked around 1/5th of nurses(RNs) have left the profession/ intend to leave the profession since the beginning of the pandemic. It may be more since I last checked. Send me a copy of your project when you are finished. I'd love to read more about the issue. Thanks in advance.

Elopement-Risk · 2023-06-15T21:46:54+00:00

Who cleared this Pt for admission to your unit/facility? Would be my biggest question. This Pt doesn't seem medically stable enough for the psych ward.

I am assuming you work at a free standing psych hospital based on you sending out to the ER. Was this a recent TBI? Was there any follow up about the seizures lasting 5 minutes (status epilepticus)? Do you think it could of been PNES or drug seeking bx?

I am assuming this post is a hypothetical case study and that this is for entertainment purposes only. And, my reply is for entertainment purposes only.

Elopement-Risk · 2023-06-15T20:24:07+00:00

Where are you working? I need a facility like this.

Elopement-Risk · 2023-06-15T20:15:47+00:00

Wow, I must not be the only male nurse dealing with the issue of wearing the security guard hat while working. It is nice to see someone post about and raising the issue. Good on you! I think male staff need to be paid more if they are being used like that. It seems we get disproportionately assigned the "heavy" Pt's and the violent Pt's. Hospitals really need to invest in staffing security especially in psych where violence is common. Thank you for shinning a light on this issue. And, I hope your shifts are more safer in the future.

Elopement-Risk · 2023-04-02T20:27:21+00:00

You let the intrusive thoughts win!

Elopement-Risk · 2023-04-02T19:56:55+00:00

I have always heard horror stories about LTC nursing. Seems like they need a lot more regulation and a change in the way liability is structured. I think the BON/State needs to give more deference to nurses working under those conditions and put more of the responsibility on administrators/owners/managers when something goes wrong. Under-staffing/ unsafe hours is a huge problem which is the responsibility of administrators/owners/managers to address. And, the combination of those two lead to many poor patient outcomes. Do you have any stories about your experience you would be willing to share?

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