I am traveling to a new assignment and I am required to take PBDS testing. I was wondering if anyone has taken ICU PBDS tests lately? If so could you describe some of the types of questions that I should prepare for. Any help would be appreicated.
Tanks Chris
There Was A Guide On The Rn Network Web Site Just Like The One I Took In Ohio. The Secret Is To Dx. The Patient And To Show What You Would Do To Help The Paient. Meds. Labs, Etc.
I have not had to take this test yet but sure don't like what I have heard about it-sounds like a lot of BS to me. Since when are nurse's supposed to make a medical diagnosis? I think I will refuse any assignments that require this. Make me MAD just thinking about it. My references and credentials should be proof enough that I am competent!
I've taken the test 3 times in Florida and passed, but I will never take it again.
It's a grueling 4 hour test that has a twist to it, that being: diagnosing the medical issue and writing a book of nursing care with rationales. So many nurses failed it this year at Southwest Regional Hospital in Fort Myers and they had to pack and leave.
It's ridiculous.
colemanchris26 wrote:I am traveling to a new assignment and I am required to take PBDS testing. I was wondering if anyone has taken ICU PBDS tests lately? If so could you describe some of the types of questions that I should prepare for. Any help would be appreicated.
Tanks Chris
Yeah. I know this is months late, but just refuse to work at a hospital that is using PBDS. I've taken my boards. This is just a money making proposition for one person. Unite! Refuse, refuse, refuse.
Hey Will,
Don't let that test or that hospital break your spirit.
Do you have any idea of how many nurse DO NOT PASS.. ALOT
If you are a travel nurse and you fail, the hospital cancels your contract and I've seen alot of nurses WALK while on assignment. It is wierd test. I've taken it 3 times and passed but studied 1st. I will not take it again.
Too bad the nurse educator was not more in the educating mood..
Move On
:33: I went to an inservice on tuesday of last week about PBDS. only 66% of people who took the test passed in 2007: 23% were new grads, 43% were experienced nurses and/or travelers. The numbers are looking better for 2008, but are not published yet.:27:
patricew wrote:I have not had to take this test yet but sure don't like what I have heard about it-sounds like a lot of BS to me. Since when are nurse's supposed to make a medical diagnosis? I think I will refuse any assignments that require this. Make me MAD just thinking about it. My references and credentials should be proof enough that I am competent!
I feel the same way. Passed boards, lots of experience, great assessment skills, but diagnosis is the physician's job, and I am not licensed to diagnose. I agree, that is what the pbds is asking for. I have refused several job offers during the interview process with Unit Managers when they bring up the pbds test at the "end of the conversation". One even hung up on me when I told her I refused to take the exam. As I say, "unite nurses: refuse, refuse, refuse."
I am thrilled to see pbds study guides/answers profile go online. Thanks for your efforts!
From previous posts on this websie, one can see I do not believe in the concept of pbds testing. I graduated from a university program, 75 questions on boards, but, as nurses, we are not licensed to diagnose.
I am disappointed in hospital administrators who are pursuaded to allocate/budget money for this useless enterprise. Personally, I refuse to even look at an assignment where pbds is required. I have personally seen the exam used as an immediate hiring/firing tool in the classroom where I took the exam. Too, I have gotten into the interview process only to learn from the Unit Manager that the pbds is required during hospital orientation. During that interview, the UM literally hang up on me when I told her that I refuse to take the exam and, furthermore, do not believe in this testing format.
Due to the exaspiration continuously read from online replies concerning the exam, I would only remind you to say: "I refuse to take the exam."
AmandaWIRN wrote:I have a study guide for the PBDS- if you PM me with your e-mail address, I can e-mail it to you.
Can you please email me the study quide and any other info you may have that would be good for new travel nurses, My fiance and and I are looking to travel together, do know what travel agencies are good...or preferably..GREAT!!!
Thanks in adance for any ifo you may have Happy Holidays!!
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villagetraveler.1 wrote:I feel the same way. Passed boards, lots of experience, great assessment skills, but diagnosis is the physician's job, and I am not licensed to diagnose. I agree, that is what the pbds is asking for. I have refused several job offers during the interview process with Unit Managers when they bring up the pbds test at the "end of the conversation". One even hung up on me when I told her I refused to take the exam. As I say, "unite nurses: refuse, refuse, refuse."
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Can you tell me any great travel co. towork with?
hello to all. now about this test.. i think if they.. want to improve nursing care, well then why dont they do something to help i can name a couple examples.. do something about the nurse /pt ratios in nursing homes.. do they really get quality care... and why allow hospice pts in nursing homes, im sorry but the patients deserve quality pain control,how can dignity and pain control be adequately provided when the nurse has 30 patients.. im sorry but a hospice patient gets better care in the home or hospital.. and it makes the nursing staff feel so bad to not have the time that both hospice patients and nursing home patients deserve.seems as tho healthcare has gone 2nd to the all mighty dollar.Im not reaally sure how much longer i can work as a nurse, i went into the field to help not rush..
i REFUSE to be submitted for any assignment that requires the test - if all travelers stood firm and refused to be part of this then these hospitals would have to let it go - i was told recently that hospitals use it as a "learning tool" for their own new hires but as an "elimination tool" for travelers - i have never taken the test but i think 30 years as an RN and several state RN licenses is more than enough qualification - :42:
I hear ya on that, Darlonna! Experience does help.
As for the bit about dx-ing, Nursing Diagnoses is a whole different ball of wax.
ATTENTION:
Click on the following link to download the Med/Surg version of PBDS study guide.
Free PBDS Study Guide
I do NOT have study guides for any other versions of the exam, so please do not ask.
