Nonick9700

Nonick9700

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Nonick9700 specializes in LTC, AL, hospice.


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  1. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    I'm glad I was in no rush to start classes! I applied on June 13th. My transcripts were received by OU within the next few weeks. I finally received the official email verifying my enrollment into the nursing program on December 22. That email said a...
  2. Extreme anxiety

    Our medical director was just telling us last week that new research is showing (proving?) Ativan/benzo's are either not effective or actually increasing the anxiety. I haven't seen this research yet, but the alternative we were told would be risper...
  3. Funny things lay-people say...

    the son of a patient on hospice for end stage dementia refused to allow us to start his mother on ativan, after numerous episodes of severe agitation. he googled the medication and learned about all its ‘horrible’ side effects. instead, he wanted a s...
  4. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    I must have been lucky enough to get into the new registration system. I sent my application in on June 13th and received an email notice that it was received, along with one of my two transcripts, on June 21st. I know there's been several requests ...
  5. It has officially been 48 hours. Where are my results?!?

    I checked bne.com and I'm not sure what that site is. Google your state board of nursing and check there. In Ohio we show up as pending once our paperwork is in, then our license shows up the day after we pass. Good luck!
  6. I think this would be very hard to appeal since (at least at my test center) you had to read and agree to the rules, which clearly stated no phone use at any time - including rest room breaks. Good luck.
  7. is checking BON site same as checking PEARSON VUE?

    In Ohio we can look up our license online. It shows up the next business day after passing. We no longer receive a paper license, employers view/print them online.
  8. How long to wait for license number?

    Yes, check your state site. Here in Ohio we can view our license online and they were posted the day after we took the NCLEX.
  9. Those who passed NCLEX: what were your practice test scores?

    Congrats malapata! I tracked my progress as a studied, as I did it on my own since I could not afford $350+ for a review class. I did 1,500 practice questions, most from Kaplan strategy book and Saunders Comprehensive. My average score on the 1,500...
  10. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Took the test Thursday, got the 'good' pop up about an hour later, which cut off at 75 questions. Found out on the Ohio Board of Nursing site Friday I passed! Thank God it's over! On to my BSN :) Good luck to all!
  11. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    I've found this thread very interesting! I just passed the state test for my RN and applied to OU. Unfortunately, my "enrollment specialist" failed to tell me about the deadlines. I am doubtful one of my two transcripts will be post marked by June...
  12. What is your response to lay people?

    I agree with you all - it's rewarding! I explain to them how rewarding it is to help someone get comfortable and stay comfortable. I also love that I can focus on one patient at a time and give them quality of life, not necessarily quantity. I als...
  13. What is your Hospice paying for mileage

    I'm in the Cleveland area, just raised it from 0.43 to 0.47
  14. appetite stimulants in hospice

    I feel it's benefitting the family in most cases.
  15. Advice needed

    I think you are rightfully concerned. Our medical director is wonderful - available 24/7 and approachable. Your DON and the aide are both doing things outside their scope. Why is the aide measuring anyways? What is she doing with the measurements...