pbds testing

[colemanchris26]

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

[cougarnurse]

Hi, Colemanchris! There was one thread regarding the test; here is a link to what is covered: http://www.clinicalone.com/c1/career...enttesting.asp Hope this helps!

'Cat'

[tnurseg]

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.

[patricew]

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!

[Kdog]

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.

[villagetraveler.1]

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."

[nancy_rhae]

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."

:rose:

Can you tell me any great travel co. towork with?

[nancy_rhae]

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!!

:rose:Nancy:rose:

[darlonna]

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:

[cougarnurse]

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.