StarofLifeRN

StarofLifeRN has 3 years experience and specializes in Transplant & HPB Surgery, Heme/Onc, LTC.

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1. UVM MEPN program for 2013

   StarofLifeRN replied to Tessss's topic in Post Graduate

   UVM has transitioned from a master's entry program to a direct entry doctoral program so there have been changes to the curriculum. Although I withdrew after starting the NP studies, I did complete the RN year - if you read my earlier posts in this t...

2. Need expert advice on how to pass 39 patients' medication in a 2-hour time frame.

   StarofLifeRN replied to OneMurse's topic in Geriatric

   We do a BID med pass as well. Unless there is a good reason to deliver a med at a certain time (cardiac, insulin, # hours between admin), AM meds can be given at any time on the day shift, and PM meds can be given at any time on eve shift. We also fa...

3. Why can't I do everything a RN does as a LPN? We should be equal.

   StarofLifeRN replied to SweetPoo's topic in ADN/BSN

   If you're feeling incompete and believe more training is the answer, then why not consider taking the next step and becoming an RN?

4. Question for LTC nurses

   StarofLifeRN replied to PierceTheVeil's topic in Geriatric

   I can't help gagging a couple times when it comes to vomit or a particularly smelly BM. I even did it with my own kids! I carry a small tin of Altoids in my pocket - I find that having one in my mouth and breathing through my mouth helps get me over ...

5. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

   StarofLifeRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   Worked for me on Monday (8/19). Took the exam at 8:00, done by 9:00, checked from my phone before I left the parking lot and got the "good popup." By 10:30 the Vermont BON had my license # posted!

6. UVM MEPN program for 2013

   StarofLifeRN replied to Tessss's topic in Post Graduate

   Although the first semester of the second year looks really intimidating (advanced everything!), it's only 12 credits and it's scheduled so that there are at least 2 free days. We're all hoping to work as RNs this fall!

7. UVM MEPN program for 2013

   StarofLifeRN replied to Tessss's topic in Post Graduate

   Blizz, I wouldn't give up yet. Some of my classmates got later acceptance letters - like April or May later. Congrats on Simmons in the meantime! Tess, here's a link to a resource at UVM about off-campus housing that will give you an idea about the k...

8. UVM MEPN program for 2013

   StarofLifeRN replied to Tessss's topic in Post Graduate

   Hi Tess! This is a career change for me - I worked at a small college here in Burlington for 21 years before deciding to make a mid-life career change. I am enjoying the program so far. There are 15 people in my cohort (we started with 18). My classm...

9. UVM MEPN program for 2013

   StarofLifeRN replied to Tessss's topic in Post Graduate

   Hi guys! Congrats on your acceptances! I am in the current MEPN class at UVM and would be happy to answer any questions about my experience.

10. You know you've been a nurse for too long when..........

    StarofLifeRN replied to NO50FRANNY's topic in General Nursing

    I had the opportunity to view an autopsy and the pathologist let me stand right next to her and be hands on. It was like being in the coolest A&P class ever. My hubby called an hour later to find out how it went.Him: What are you doing now?Me: Ea...

11. The "one thing"

    StarofLifeRN replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    It's vomit for me, too. Cleaning up after my own kids or even hearing someone retch on tv makes me dry heave. I have worked on an ambulance for three years and although I haven't overcome the response yet, I get through it by chewing on a strong piec...

12. I would give anything...

    StarofLifeRN replied to nurseinthemakin's topic in Pre-Nursing

    It's disappointing but it doesn't have to be the end of the line. I only applied to one program last year (MSN) and was denied. I hounded everyone I could find at the program to get advice on how to improve my chances for the next go-round. For this ...

13. How can I gracefully and tactfully say No?

    StarofLifeRN replied to pongtipRN's topic in LPN-RN

    Although it's uncomfortable to respond to these types of things, being direct is the best way to get the point across and establish boundaries with your classmate. Tell her, "Sharing work could get us both in trouble, and I'm not willing to do that."...

14. How many much older (40+) students out there starting classes? (I'm 47)

    StarofLifeRN replied to nursingstudent3109's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm glad to be in such good company! I'm 46 and left a 21 year career in higher education last fall to focus on my prereqs. I was accepted to a master's entry program (adult nurse practitioner track) for this fall and am very excited for the chance a...

15. EMT Starting RN program anyone else go down this road?

    StarofLifeRN replied to Deuceswild1's topic in Men

    I have been a volunteer EMT for two years and that inspired me to make a career change to nursing. I was a college administrator with an MBA, so it's a big change! I've spent the past three semesters doing my prereqs, and am starting a master's entry...