simplybam LPN, RN

simplybam has 10 years experience as a LPN, RN and specializes in Geriatric; Psych Nursing; Travel Nurse.

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1. I failed the FCCA head to toe

   simplybam replied to Jenny Trivino-Zacconi's topic in Excelsior

   You're welcome Jenny, good luck again.

2. I failed the FCCA head to toe

   simplybam replied to Jenny Trivino-Zacconi's topic in Excelsior

   Hi Jenny, it's ok to be disappointed that you didn't pass it but you're not defeated. As a recent graduate from Excelsior, I definitely know how you feel. I took both classes together last year and tbh it's not hard but my belief is that Excelsior ha...

3. Fold and Mold Dressing Packing

   simplybam replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in Excelsior

   @Feral.Cat.Herder oh yeah definitely start on the POC because that takes the longest to grasp with the do's & don'ts lol, you need to work on pneumonic for all your AOC you will need it for your POC & Notes. To be honest with you, after readi...

4. Fold and Mold Dressing Packing

   simplybam replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in Excelsior

   I'll try to and I know how you feel! I spent so much time on getting it right as well including the PICC & CATH, I even took my wound model to NY with me because it's the easiest to fly with but I ended up with a PiCC during my test lol, thank Go...

5. Fold and Mold Dressing Packing

   simplybam replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in Excelsior

   @Feral.Cat.Herder "Just so I have it straight in my head, I do all the folding and molding and fluffing in my hand BEFORE putting it in the wound, correct?" Yes. And when its placed in the wound you can then pull/adjust the gauze to cover the areas...

6. Fold and Mold Dressing Packing

   simplybam replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in Excelsior

   The fold & mold method is basically when you soak the gauze (while in the boat/sterile container) and then you pick one out, squeeze the sterile water out, open it up laid flat in your palm (but not completely to a single thin ply) , start by fol...

7. Reproductive Health Exam

   simplybam replied to LPNDanielle14's topic in Excelsior

   I know this post is over a year but I'm wondering how you did on your test? I'm studying for it right now and trying to get some study guidance. I'm using SG101 and some textbooks at the moment. Is there anything else you would suggest?