Nursing
What type of RN is primarily used in an ER Holding Unit?
Med Surg
This position primarily specializes in X-Ray, but may also utilize a broad range of scans (depending on the hospital)?
Radiology Tech
Aside from job duties, what is the major factor that would prevent an ICU RN from applying for a Med Surg role or wanting to float to Med Surg?
Nurse/Patient ratio
True or False - NIHSS must be obtained via the American Stroke Association or Apex Innovations for UNC Health?
False - We can only accept Apex Innovations
Name at least 3 types of nursing floors that would utilize a Med Surg RN?
How does a Scrub Tech (OR Tech) differ from an OR RN Circulator?
Circulators are primarily responsible for preparing the OR before surgery, positioning/preparing the patient, monitoring the surgical team and patient during surgery, and documenting and maintaining patient records.
Scrubbing (OR Tech) mainly consists of instrument preparation, sterilization, passing instruments and supplies to the surgeon during surgery, and post op clean up/sterilization.
Note: Most OR RNs will be Circulators, but some hospitals have their RNs also scrub.
What are the main differences between a Level I Trauma Hospital vs Level II?
Level I Trauma centers deal with a higher acuity of patients and have better capability to perform lifesaving services. Level I Trauma centers typically have technology/equipment that Level II Trauma centers don’t (such as ECMO machines). Level I Trauma Centers also typically provide more medical outreach education and are more likely to be teaching hospitals than Level II.
What certifying boards are used for credentialing Imaging specialists (Sonographer, MRI, CT, Rad Tech, etc.)?
What are the main differences between an RN and an LPN (outside of education)?
What is ECMO, and what types of roles may have experience in it?
ECMO is a therapy used to treat people with life-threatening heart and lung failure. ECMO involves the use a machine to replace some of the functions of a patient's lungs or heart, or both simultaneously.
Respiratory Therapists and RN would typically be the roles that may have experience with ECMO.
What are 2 certifications that all Rightsourcing suppliers must have to be on the UNC Health account?
If the state that issued an RN's Driver's License does not match the state that issued their Nursing License, what document(s) do we need to complete the Primary Source Verification?
Either of the following:
Renewed Driver's License issued by the same state as the Nursing License
OR
Most recent w2 to validate residency
Name at least 3 types of conditions that a Neuro RN may treat?
What is the difference between a Vascular Tech and a Cardiovascular Tech?
Both Vascular Techs and Cardiovascular Techs assist with diagnosing and treating cardiovascular issues. Vascular Techs specialize in imaging and procedures related to blood flow, veins, and arteries. Cardiovascular Techs deal with a broader range of cardiovascular treatment including ECG, catheterization, pulmonary, valve blockages, etc.
Name at least 3 ways that a Rightsourcing CSC can attempt to increase submittal flow on a requisition?
The North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry is used to validate credentials for which roles?
Nurse Aide
Medication Aide
What is the difference between Cardiovascular ICU and Cardiothoracic ICU?
CVICU focuses on patients with critical heart conditions (examples heart attacks, heart failure, recovery from stent placements). CTICU cares for patients who have already undergone cardiothoracic procedures (examples include recovery from open heart surgery or Lung resections).
Additional Info:
Name at least 3 things that CT scans are used to diagnose and 3 things that MRI scans are used to diagnose?
CT: Internal injuries, tumors, vascular diseases, cancer detection, blood clots, aneurysms, internal bleeding.
MRI: Brain tumors, spinal cord injuries, joint disorders or injuries, torn ligaments, cartilage damage, multiple sclerosis.
Name at least 5 hard stop items on the UNC Health Compliance Matrix?
An ONCC Certification through ONS would certify a nurse in which 2 specialized areas?
Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy