Paula C

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1. Where Should I Begin with Training

   Paula C replied to Paula C's topic in MDS

   Hi Kelzo, I took the course to be able to prepare for the future. I am not ready yet to settle down into the MDS position and love the place where I work. Because of that, I am not actively looking for an MDS position because I don't want to leave my...

2. Where Should I Begin with Training

   Paula C replied to Paula C's topic in MDS

   Thank you Eldragon and Nurse Mellie for your advice and input.

3. Where Should I Begin with Training

   Paula C replied to Paula C's topic in MDS

   Hi Kelzo, I joined the AANAC and looked into the certification. I signed up for the first class and printed the material. This is something that I plan on doing very slowly because I have a full time RN position, working over 50 hrs a week at times (...

4. Where Should I Begin with Training

   Paula C posted a topic in MDS

   Hello, I am now an RN and am interested in an MDS position. I interviewed for one where I currently work and although I do not have any experience the interview went well for the simple fact that I know most of the residents. Due to other circumstanc...

5. FCCA Finals

   Paula C replied to KitkatPRN's topic in Excelsior

   Congratulations kitkat and nolee!!! I passed both my FCCA's last night, too.

6. Pimp my (CPNE) lab!

   Paula C replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior

   Hi These are all great ideas and I just thought of an IV pole idea as I was reading this post. I am starting the FCCA tomorrow so starting to prepare my mind for the CPNE. I thought of using those hooks you hand out in your yard that you use to han...

7. Sheri Taylor's workshop - how soon after CPNE eligible?

   Paula C replied to Sviolette6's topic in Excelsior

   Congratulations Sue!!! I just passed the last nursing class yesterday and will be planning on taking the FCCA in Nov. I signed up in June for Sherri's workshop for Dec 7-9. I wanted to take it so I would have a basis to study so that I would know ho...

8. First test with Excelsior-Microbiology, Nervous!

   Paula C replied to pdxmedic's topic in Excelsior

   I find that i don't get much higher than the 60's ans low 70's on the practice exams and still pass with an A or a B. Congratulations!!! paula

9. Repro test tomorrow

   Paula C replied to jessica.brading's topic in Excelsior

   Thank you for your insight. So far, I feel that Repro is the easiest of them all. I also have 2 kids and tool 2 differnt repro classes in LPN school, as well as have always been interested in reading up on women't health. I can relate to the info ...

10. Passed LS3

    Paula C replied to jessica.brading's topic in Excelsior

    I definately agree with using either college network or rue. How did LS 3 compare with LS 2 and LS 1. Did you do Repro? Paula

11. I passed LS 1 yesterday

    Paula C posted a topic in Excelsior

    I passed....Ihave LS 3 and Repro left. Would like to finish both by 10/30 so as to take the FCCA in November. I am signed up with RUE and like the study system they have in place, but would like to finish faster. How does Repro and LS 3 compare with ...

12. Repro test tomorrow

    Paula C replied to jessica.brading's topic in Excelsior

    Congratulations!!! How does Repro compare to the Lifespans. I have LS 3 and repro left. I passed LS 2 yesterday. Paula

13. Passed LS3

    Paula C replied to jessica.brading's topic in Excelsior

    Congratulation!!! I passed LifeSpan 1 yesterday. I am going thru RUE but would like to step up my study to finish Lifespan 3 and Reproduction (which I just started this week ) to be able to finish to take the FCCA in Nov. How does 3 compare to 1 an...