nursewithskills

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1. In need of practical steps to start studying for CPNE

   nursewithskills replied to nursewithskills's topic in Excelsior

   Thank You! I'm in PA and will look into Tina's workshop. Had no idea there was a workshop within PA. I'll be in touch too!

2. In need of practical steps to start studying for CPNE

   nursewithskills replied to nursewithskills's topic in Excelsior

   Thanks everyone, I've gotten encouraged reading each reply and will enjoy reading anymore to come. I know it's not about how I "feel" but sometimes that play a big factor in getting started. I was so motivated with the nursing theory exams but starte...

3. In need of practical steps to start studying for CPNE

   nursewithskills posted a topic in Excelsior

   Hi everyone, So I have the CPNE material to study and have NOT gotten started yet (I got it in Sept '12) I need some help. If you have started studying or have completed the CPNE, can you give me some pointers on how to began this study journey pleas...

4. What's the deal with this Information Literacy course?

   nursewithskills replied to nursewithskills's topic in Excelsior

   To everyone who posted above a huge THANK YOU!!!!!!!! It feels great to know there is another option and a cheaper one too! I will be contacting Penn Foster asap. Any other suggestions will be considered! Again, thanks. (So glad I posted this questio...

5. What's the deal with this Information Literacy course?

   nursewithskills posted a topic in Excelsior

   Information Literacy... So the nursing advisor is telling me that everyone has to take this class because, most likely, most college courses do not cover the material in this information literacy course. I'm a little disappointed because out of my MA...

6. "You look tired"

   nursewithskills replied to nickel78's topic in Med-Surg

   That comment irritates me as well. Another nurse told me this one day and the funny part was she looked even more tired than I, her eyes looked like she just work up, really. They don't need to know your business. Like one post said, don't give them ...

7. MDS Nurse burned out and going back to the floor

   nursewithskills replied to LTCNS's topic in MDS

   Thanks for sharing. I'm a floor nurse working in LTC/Rehab center. I actually am burnt out from the floor work and dealing with difficult residents and family members. What you say you're burnt out from is actually what I'd prefer (at least the sch...

8. I quit! :(

   nursewithskills replied to Stoogesfan's topic in General Students

   When studying while in nursing school, my place was not spotless. Every minute to study was needed. I just used my days off to catch up with the mess. I gave my young son something to do while I was studying. Please don't quit, it's worth it. Just ma...

9. Nursing Medical Symbol: What is it about?

   nursewithskills posted a topic in General Nursing

   (The two snakes around the rod with the wings is misused...it's suppose to be a single snake around the rod with no wings) Either way, I would not wear this symbol because of what snakes/serpents represents. It's just my choice, not trying to convinc...

10. Can I vent? Just a little... you can vent too if you want, I won't tell...

    nursewithskills replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't have said it better myself, ha!! Thanks for putting some humor in it, made me smile.

11. Stress management for nurses

    nursewithskills replied to Istone's topic in Stress 101

    I just had to read this article since this is a major area that I've been dealing with lately. I've actually tried all of the suggestions you listed. My problem is the patients who are NEVER SATISFIED NO MATTER WHAT. I'm grateful to work in an enviro...

12. does anyone regret this career?

    nursewithskills replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

    I'm actually looking for Data Entry job positions currently. It would be a huge decrease in my income, but for the sake of my sanity I'm willing to do it. Just give me a computer and some data to type in and I'm good. No one in my face, no skin check...

13. does anyone regret this career?

    nursewithskills replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

    Right now I regret it because I'm not currently working with the demographic group that I went to school for which are neonate. I'm wondering after obtaining the RN license along with the experience if I'll still regret it. My guess is that I would...

14. The New Face of Healthcare

    nursewithskills replied to Joe V's topic in Rock

    why do some of the babies have the nose of a pig, lol

15. To BSN or not to BSN

    nursewithskills replied to J.D.'s topic in LPN-RN

    RNs who have their BSN are "preferred" by major hospitals, if not all hospitals, because the hospitals want Magnet status. The way I understand it, magnet status = more money for hospitals. Why? Because RNs with BSNs have more exposure to researchin...