LookUp2Sky ASN, RN

LookUp2Sky has 8 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in Hospice, Oncology.

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1. What I Hate About Nursing In 2021

   LookUp2Sky replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   Now that I’m re-reading my previous post, I’m thinking….I should just give up & file for my social security (I’m single). There will be no pension since the majority of Ohio nurses are non-union. Oh yeah, there will be NO medical coverage eithe...

2. What I Hate About Nursing In 2021

   LookUp2Sky replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   This is exactly how I feel. I’m 64 years old & again looking for a new job, after working PRN for 2 years while caring for my mom in my home! I have 10-15 “electronic” resumes & applications out there! I’m baffled why no responses…nursing ...

3. On-call hospice nurse

   LookUp2Sky replied to lwheatley's topic in Hospice

   Hi HillieRN - I totally understand your concern! I was the first, full-time, on call nurse hired with a not-for-profit agency, with a census in the 50's. No rules, no boundaries, no back up, etc. After over 1 1/2 yrs, I am still there desperately,...

4. CHPN Exam

   LookUp2Sky replied to ajitamamasita's topic in Hospice

   Hi Stella - I am looking at my score report right now. There are 150 questions total, however only 135 of them are actually scored. There are 15 pretest items for future tests that are not included in the final score. Different questions may score...

5. Questions about Nicotine/Cotinine Tests

   LookUp2Sky posted a topic in General Nursing

   Today (Thanksgiving) I am so thankful for so many blessings! One of those blessings includes this site, where I have vented, been informed and asked so many questions over the past couple of years! Thanks to all who have supported and responded to ...

6. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

   LookUp2Sky replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

   Thanks and kudos to all of you for your ongoing updates and feedback. I have been contemplating OU for quite some time, then ran across this thread. Think I will move forward with the next step...thanks to all the positive nurses on this site!!

7. CHPN Exam

   LookUp2Sky replied to ajitamamasita's topic in Hospice

   Thank you so much Lykeen!

8. CHPN Exam

   LookUp2Sky replied to ajitamamasita's topic in Hospice

   Woo hoo Nursecheryl That is so awesome!! I am so happy for you. It's such a good feeling, isn't it? And, we don't have to do that for another four years!! Just think, we'll have to support each other again around the same time 4 years from now-l...

9. 10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

   LookUp2Sky replied to Brian's topic in Announcements

   Well, I'll be....put some tinsel on me and call me a tree!!

10. CHPN Exam

    LookUp2Sky replied to ajitamamasita's topic in Hospice

    Hi Nursecheryl - Just checking in with you to let you know that I said a prayer, and am wishing you all the best for your test tomorrow (Friday). You can do it. I'm sure all will go well. Go get 'em Let us know how things went!! Good luck.

11. 10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    LookUp2Sky replied to Brian's topic in Announcements

    Hey, do you think it could be a bowel obstruction? Four twelves, boss? No problem! What makes you think I'm jealous that you get to clock out and go home? Hang a few ornaments on me, and I'm all ready for Christmas! Now do you think I look like a Ch...

12. CHPN Exam

    LookUp2Sky replied to ajitamamasita's topic in Hospice

    Hi Nursecheryl - Thanks for the congrats. I am really glad to have it behind me. I think a lot of hospice agencies are starting to require certification within a certain period of time. Not ours...so far. I will try to send you the testing site ...

13. CHPN Exam

    LookUp2Sky replied to ajitamamasita's topic in Hospice

    Thank you so much, CannondaleRN!! So happy to have that behind me-lol. I have been looking on-line, and have been unable to find any information whether the certification qualifies for any CE's? Do you happen to know. I know NBCHPN is accredited b...

14. CHPN Exam

    LookUp2Sky replied to ajitamamasita's topic in Hospice

    Hi Nursecheryl - So happy to report that I PASSED the CHPN exam!! (Thank you, God) I have every faith that you can too, especially since you report feeling better about having studied a little more. There is a practice test available on the AMP ...

15. Advice from FL hospice RNs

    LookUp2Sky replied to CMLPNnowRN's topic in Hospice

    Hi CM - I think if you truly want to return to hospice, you can negotiate with them. For new grads (RN's) that may be comparable. However, I wish more credibility would be given once in a while, to LPN experience! If I were you, and you are impress...