mamac0805

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1. moving to CO. is a BSN necessary?

   mamac0805 replied to mamac0805's topic in Colorado

   I currently have 6 years of acute experience in Missouri. It's not strongly emphasized here (yet), however I think we are slowly staring to become that way. I have heard the job market is push though in northern Colorado so just want to be as "desira...

2. moving to CO. is a BSN necessary?

   mamac0805 posted a topic in Colorado

   Hello. My husband and I are relocating to northern Colorado in a year or so. I currently have an ADN only. Is it necessary to have my BSN when looking for jobs in CO? Is there a strong emphasis on this in the hospital systems in Colorado?

3. AOCs?

   mamac0805 replied to dslpninla's topic in Excelsior

   Thank you so much! Every little bit of info helps.

4. AOCs?

   mamac0805 replied to dslpninla's topic in Excelsior

   would you mind if i also received a copy of the grid? [email protected] Thanks!

5. cpne mnemonics

   mamac0805 posted a topic in Online Learning

   i am going through my study guide (18ed of course) and have started on unit IV which are the critical elements. I am having a hard time coming up with clever mnemonics that are catchy. Any one have any good ones that have really stuck or know of any ...

6. Getting Ready for CPNE Checklist?

   mamac0805 replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior

   I do agree with that. to me its all about the fear of the unknown. I also am only going to do this once, there is way too much riding on this. I just have to keep thinking (r/t the cost of things) that is will pay itself off very quickly with an RN s...

7. Getting Ready for CPNE Checklist?

   mamac0805 replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior

   it sounds as if we are in the same place. i have bound my study guide and am about 1/2 way through. I have all of the iv and wound stuff (borrowed everything from my work--god love them). I have everything ready for the application and will submit it...

8. Printing CPNE Study Guide ?

   mamac0805 replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior

   i did mine at staples, i belive it was $.80 a page but was lucky enough to find on their website a 30% off coupon and had the whole thing printed, hole punched, and bound for under $40. is definately worth it, i needed something tangible that i could...

9. Sheri Taylor's CPNE online workshop

   mamac0805 replied to joy1's topic in Excelsior

   i also am just starting to prepare for the cpne. After paying for the test itself, i do not have much left for preparation. i live in missouri, so going to a workshop would cost pretty close to the actual cost of the cpne. I have heard great things a...

10. studying for CPNE on a budget??

    mamac0805 posted a topic in Excelsior

    I am beginning to study for the CPNE and have quickly realized that I do not have extra money to attend a workshop. Just coming up with the CPNE fee is difficult, let alone the transport, lodging (yikes, best not to think about it.) I work for a hosp...

11. Instacert???

    mamac0805 posted a topic in Online Learning

    I am planning on taking the sociology CLEP test shortly and after reading the reviews have just signed up for instacert. I am now a little concered, its just fill in the blank flash cards?? Maybe I jumped into buying it too quickly. How is it suppose...

12. CPNE eligible. MPAC anyone??

    mamac0805 posted a topic in Excelsior

    I am officially CPNE eligible and am SO EXCITED!! Due to proximity, I think i am going to chose any of the OH or Wi locations w/i the MPAC. Does anyone have any advice on these locations, how long did it take for you to get your date. Is there any of...

13. OK I gotta vent for a minute about Excelsior exams!

    mamac0805 replied to nurse_bear's topic in Online Learning

    Felt that exact same way with Repro. I am not much of a studier, I usually just take the first practice exam then skim the material then take the second practice exam and that's it. I have scored B's on all of my exams. Now for repro, I was a little ...

14. Rehab work day....how to get it all done?

    mamac0805 replied to Allison RN's topic in Rehabilitation

    I also work at a similar acute rehab unit, we avg 8-to patients with a staffing mix of 2 nurses and an aide. This is an ongoing struggle we have as rehab nurses that I fear is only going to worsen as CMS increases their regulations for getting "aprop...

15. Rehab Nursing advice please...not a real nurse?

    mamac0805 replied to leolomb's topic in Rehabilitation

    whoa, whoa, whoa. Let me tell you, I also have worked as a surgical nurse on a med/surg floor and have now specialized in rehab. I have relied MORE on my nursing skills as a rehab nurse than as a surgical nurse. I feel that as a rehab nurse, more res...