cherryblossom88

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1. Need Help!!! Having hard time Passing EC...Gotta be done by April!

   cherryblossom88 replied to NurseMaryB's topic in Excelsior

   KNOW : The theorists, asn vs bsn role, and know all the legal terms (slander, etc). I hated this test and mananged a b.

2. What hurt worse back or feet

   cherryblossom88 replied to tishluvnc's topic in General Nursing

   ALWAYS get the correct amount of staff for a bath or transfer. I was working as an LPN in a nursing home....all the cnas were in a mandatory meeting and it was just me and another LPN on the floor. A very demanding 450 # bedbound patient demanded tha...

3. Trouble with lung sounds

   cherryblossom88 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am having trouble differentiating between the different lung sounds...such as rhonchi , wheezes, etc. Can anyone offer any advice?

4. Deathbed visions **UPDATED**

   cherryblossom88 replied to ag_man's topic in General Nursing

   Once I had an elderly woman (can't really remember what was wrong with her , but I do know we did not expect her to pass away) who kept telling the staff that her mother was at the foot of the bed and she was going to be "taking her away" soon. Every...

5. If you did not need the money...?

   cherryblossom88 replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

   I would work in a book store or bakery....or maybe just stay at home :). Wouldn't even think of going back to nursing. It is so stressful somedays.

6. R u guys running into bed bugs alot???

   cherryblossom88 replied to bestrn11's topic in General Nursing

   What in the world? Library books? Ahhh the library is one of my favorite places to go! I didn't know about that

7. Funny things lay-people say...

   cherryblossom88 replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

   So I was talking to some one about back pain and inflammation. I told them ..if it gets bad enough you might ask your doctor about a Cortisone shot...she replied "no no, I am pretty sure I need a steroid shot" LOL. And I was talking to the same perso...

8. Pregnant and job interview. Opinions?

   cherryblossom88 replied to cherryblossom88's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the opinions everyone. I will just be honest and tell them that I am pregnant and see what they have to say....

9. Pregnant and job interview. Opinions?

   cherryblossom88 replied to cherryblossom88's topic in General Nursing

   It is for a medical clinic on a military base

10. need tips how to measure BP on really obese patients

    cherryblossom88 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I once had a patient that was over 500 pounds and could never find a b/p cuff big enough. I would always end up using the wrist. Try that.

11. Pregnant and job interview. Opinions?

    cherryblossom88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a job interview coming up soon. I really want this job. I am 3 1/2 months pregnant. I won't be using the insurance and I don't plan on returning to work after the baby is born. Do I tell them in the interview that I am pregnant? I am not showi...

12. Passed Lifespan 1..thank goodness

    cherryblossom88 replied to cherryblossom88's topic in Online Learning

    I used the EC practice exams, an NCLEX PN review book (i got it at the beginning of LPN school and found it a few weeks ago ..it had never been used) and a Med surg book from LPN school. If you need any more pointers, you may PM me and I will help. I...

13. Worth Doing LPN in Richmond, VA

    cherryblossom88 replied to Beth0215's topic in General Nursing

    Im from rural TN and have never had any trouble finding a lpn job. Also , I lived near seattle and had 4 interviews within a month of moving there. I say go for it.

14. Passed Lifespan 1..thank goodness

    cherryblossom88 posted a topic in Online Learning

    I passed Life Span 1 today...with a "C" ...i'll take it. I hate cardio/resp..so I am so glad to get this over with.

15. CPNE workshop...

    cherryblossom88 replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Online Learning

    I am going to Sheri Taylors more than likely. She seems so positive and there is a money back gaurentee....and a 97 percent pass rate. I definatley need a review of IVs!