PennyS

PennyS

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  1. Tell me it can be done?

    Yes you CAN do it! But organization is key. When I started my accelerated program, my children were 8, 7, 4 and 3. I will be honest and say that I could not have done it without the unwavering support of my husband. A lot of my study time was late at...
  2. Unsure of what nurse recruiter meant

    Not being snarky but reply to her email and ask her. Can't go wrong that way :)
  3. Going Back at 40 years old...

    Started my prerequisites when I was 40 with 4 children (3 months, 21 months, 5, and 6). Entered an ABSN at age 43. Passed the NCLEX at 44 and started working full time at a pediatric hospital. I love my job and have zero regrets. I am not going to sa...
  4. Sterile Water for Enteral Feeding Tubes?

    We only use sterile water in our immunocompromised population or if the parents request it. Otherwise, tap water.
  5. Orthos q shift.

    Orthostatic vital signs?
  6. Nurses Week 2015 Freebies

    I went into my local Dunks and they said they would be honoring this.
  7. I have had the most success using a pestle and crushing right in the packaging. I then pour into a medicine cup, mix with warm water and draw up. I've never had problems with tube getting clogged.
  8. Too old? Too young?? Career? Question:)

    I decided at age 39. Graduated from an ABSN program at age 44. Now working full time at a Boston hospital. Former litigation attorney. Considering going for my MSN in a couple of years. Trust me, you have plenty of time! And to the poster whose naysa...
  9. Snow & calling out of work

    You should plan accordingly and go to work if you are able. I live in the Boston area and we have been buried in snow this winter. Myself and my coworkers are essential employees and people have been sleeping at the hospital and nearby hotels so they...
  10. Hep-locking a PICC lumen - documentation

    I am wondering if OP meant to write 30units/3ml? That would make more sense.
  11. ABC's of Pediatric Respiratory Assessment: The Basics

    Thanks for the article! I am trying to download a copy and when I hit the printer-friendly tab, it keeps bringing me to a Mediterranean boneless pork chop recipe.....lol! [h=1][/h]
  12. PRN blood pressure medications??

    I do see PRN bp meds in my setting (pedi acute care) But there are always very specific orders with very specific parameters. Hydralazine is the one I see most often. I agree with PP and would address this directly with prescribing MD.
  13. Time management for sure and not trying to cram it all in before exams. Cramming is just not possible imho! I did my best to keep up with assignments/reading every week. I also utilized quizlet which I found extremely helpful. Studying all the time i...
  14. Curry College ACCEL Program 2016

    Hello! 2014 grad here. I will try and offer some insight. First, to BananaFish, I cannot comment specifically on someone failing out and then being accepted into an Accel program. Curry is extremely competitive because their cohort size is the smalle...
  15. Did I fail the NCLEX?

    I passed with 75. Majority of my test was SATA. My last question, too, was a softball and I walked out convinced I failed. Happily, that was not the case. Hope the same for you :)