Sandcastles ASN, RN

Sandcastles has 22 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Volunteer Nursing.

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1. Excelsior college

   Sandcastles replied to mimi2930's topic in LPN-RN

   Hi Kendra, I believe you couldn't send a message because if I remember correctly I think you have to post a certain number of posts or reply to posts for the message feature to become active. ( correct me if I am wrong, something alo...

2. Any RN to BSN Excelsior University Nurses Here?

   Sandcastles replied to Kamilah Coney's topic in Excelsior

   I am a current BSN student at Excelsior.

3. Excelsior college

   Sandcastles replied to mimi2930's topic in LPN-RN

   It's been a while for this post but I figured I'd answer in case anyone was still looking for answers. I was part of the first Excelsior ADN class to do clinicals in Albany NY. If you have any questions please let me know. I'd be happy to answer.

4. FL have now problems with EC?

   Sandcastles replied to happydrunkcat's topic in Online Learning

   This is very discouraging:eek: I am currently doing my pre-reqs then was going to apply for Excelsior.Well that was my plan.now what? I guess I will continue to do my pre-reqs and pray that a resolution will be made.

5. How many residents do you care for Per Shift?

   Sandcastles replied to NCIANurse's topic in Geriatric

   This is the norm in LTC sadly.I work 11-7 and I have 30 patients each night with half of them being subacute post op from surgeries so Im popping them painpills all night,along with Gtube boluses,accuchecks,meds,treatments,oh and charting on all the ...

6. did your job give you a holiday gift??

   Sandcastles replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

   Get this.We got 50$ gift cards to Walmart also,then everyone noticed 50$ was taken out of our check on their paystub.Well what they did was tax us on the 50$ giftcards!! They pulled the 50$ out then put it back in but it was taxed.Can never get anyth...

7. Question for Excelsior students...

   Sandcastles replied to Lisa1980's topic in Online Learning

   Hi Lisa I am currently doing my CLEP exams for Excelsior as well.I was told by them (and also received an email) that we can CLEP the Humanities exam which is worth 6 credits.I plan to take this exam next.I hope this helps.:sstrs: Best of luck to you...

8. Hand sanitizer destorying my hands

   Sandcastles replied to itsmejuli's topic in General Nursing

   Bath and Body carries a mositurizing antibacterial cream in assorted scents.I love their stuff.It may be helpful to you.Good luck as I think all nurses have this problem. www.bathandbodyworks.com

9. Nursing Liability Insurance

   Sandcastles replied to jnrsmommy's topic in General Nursing

   I have nso.It covers the important stuff.You may want to check them out. http://www.nso.com

10. Holiday Season and Weight management

    Sandcastles replied to Katie5's topic in Stress 101

    Ughhh tell me about it.Last night I could barely chart (there was no room)as the nurses station was filled with boxed chocolates,candy,cakes ect.The junk food is taking over! I have been trying to watch my weight and sadly this wasnt helping.I would ...

11. What exactlly is "Charge Nurse"?

    Sandcastles replied to LuVnLpN08's topic in General Nursing

    My job is similar to yours.I used to work 3-11 and was referred to as the charge nurse down my hall.I now work 11-7 for the past 5 months and am considered the nursing supervisor for my wing.I found this out when I went to pick up insurance papers an...

12. Nurse/Patient Relationships

    Sandcastles replied to luvbug080688's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose this could and can happens.Reminds me of an episode of Army Wives where Denise (a nurse) had an affair with one of the patients -a wounded soldier and the hospital fired her.

13. I'm going to college for nursing. Should i get my CNA?

    Sandcastles replied to knikki's topic in General Nursing

    You should totally get your CNA! CNAs usually make the best nurses.Can you tell I was one for 7 yrs before I became a nurse:D:D:D

14. Frustrated

    Sandcastles replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I have no advice but can totally relate.I work at a place where we NEVER have supplies to do our job properly.But yet we need to sign the Tars we used this this and this when we basically scrap together whatever we can find!! Its fustrating believe m...

15. asking for some prayers

    Sandcastles replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there:specs: I had this surgery done 5 yrs ago when I thought I was having a heart attack.It was so painful I went to the emergency rm and found out I had gall stones.They operated a few hrs later.I have had no ill effect and my recovery was reall...