beachcomber64

beachcomber64 has 17 years experience and specializes in M/S, ER, Geriatrics, Admit & Rec.

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1. Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

   beachcomber64 replied to RNPATL's topic in Med-Surg

   Any quick advice on a VAC pump...never used one before & I'm a little scared!! Just started on a new med-surg floor myself. Thanks anyone!!!

2. Excelsior College Clinicals

   beachcomber64 replied to beachcomber64's topic in Online Learning

   Kind of new to this site...how do I find this "sticky" to read the info. :yldhdbng:

3. Excelsior College Clinicals

   beachcomber64 replied to beachcomber64's topic in Online Learning

   Thanks for the info.

4. LPN or be retrained

   beachcomber64 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I would do the LPN route as well. Just in case u have to change jobs/locations/etc., you'll have this. Once u get this, start right away on your RN degree. Just a thought.

5. Your Fave Work Shoes

   beachcomber64 replied to frannybee's topic in International

   I have a pair of K-swiss walkers that I put gel soles in. Even bought the $100 pair of Dansko clogs....still makes my foot hurt underneath the arch after a 16 hour shift!!!! WASTE OF MONEY!

6. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

   beachcomber64 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN-RN

   Are you in the EC program or are you in a traditional program? I'm currently enrolled in a Comm. College taking pre-reqs and statistics is req'd and I am really terrified to take it.

7. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

   beachcomber64 replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior

   I was just wondering if u could tell me what exactly the CPNE's including when u had to do yours. I understand it's like 3 days of this, is this correct? Thanks for info is appreciated.

8. Excelsior College Clinicals

   beachcomber64 replied to beachcomber64's topic in Online Learning

   Thanks, I'll do that. I live in Louisiana....but, I'm scared that I'll start this program and before I can finish w/ it, our state will not accept it anymore. I'm currently taking pre-reqs @ a Comm. College right now, so I'm tossing the idea around...

9. Excelsior College Clinicals

   beachcomber64 replied to beachcomber64's topic in Online Learning

   Maybe a ditto response...Thanks for info..What exactly if you recall did u have to do for your CPNE's?

10. Excelsior College Clinicals

    beachcomber64 replied to beachcomber64's topic in Online Learning

    Thanks for the info....What exactly if you recall did the CPNE's include doing?

11. Excelsior College Clinicals

    beachcomber64 posted a topic in Online Learning

    I'm an LPN in LA considering starting w/ Excelsior for my RN degree. Can anyone out there tell me about the clinicals to pass? I know u usually have to go to another state to do them, but are they extremely difficult??:typing

12. Re: Assessing edema-1+, 2+, etc.

    beachcomber64 replied to beachcomber64's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for ya'll's replies on assessing edema. It will help a bunch.:typing

13. Re: Assessing edema-1+, 2+, etc.

    beachcomber64 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Could someone in an easy way tell me exactly what 1+,2+,3+, etc. edema means?

14. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    beachcomber64 replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior

    I'm sorry I can't help u w/ ur ? re: GA's laws, but I had a question about EC if u don't mind. What did u have to do with the clinical part to pass. I'm currently an LPN going to a traditional college for my RN degree. Just curious about EC.

15. Re: Holding a med d/t POA's request

    beachcomber64 replied to beachcomber64's topic in General Nursing

    The med was to help her sleep, but the POA stated when she took it in the hospital prior to her coming into the LTCF, it caused extreme agitation and sleeplessness. She stated the nurses did hold it and the pt. rested better. So her reasoning was t...