kranken_schwester

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1. I'm only 22 years old.

   kranken_schwester replied to oncologynurse77's topic in General Nursing

   To the original poster: 22 is an adult. Nursing is difficult, but you're not a kid anymore!

2. Very quick CPNE date!

   kranken_schwester replied to kranken_schwester's topic in Online Learning

   I'll be at the Faxton St Luke's location in Utica. It's a bit of a drive for me, but my husband is from upstate NY so it's a trip I've made many times before. :)

3. Very quick CPNE date!

   kranken_schwester posted a topic in Online Learning

   Hi everyone, I know that anyone who is waiting to apply for/get their date for the CPNE is probably nervous enough as it is, but I wanted to add this little note. I became eligible for the CPNE in early May, and of course all those references to the ...

4. Does A&P class in LPN school count towards Excelsior?

   kranken_schwester replied to akanini's topic in Online Learning

   The class I took for my LPN was technically "Intro to A&P", so it didn't count.

5. End of life questions

   kranken_schwester replied to nursemike's topic in General Nursing

   I've heard that dehydration induces a kind of euphoria in dying patients and that it can be preferable to administering fluids.

6. nurse

   kranken_schwester replied to grandmax1's topic in General Nursing

   If you have the narcotic keys, you're not supposed to leave the facility because you could theoretically be out making copies of the keys.

7. Excelsior and Massachusetts BON?

   kranken_schwester replied to kranken_schwester's topic in Online Learning

   I called the MA BON today and they said the same thing...they currently accept Excelsior grads and have no plans to stop doing so. It would just be nice to have something in print...but I guess this will have to do for now.

8. Excelsior and Massachusetts BON?

   kranken_schwester posted a topic in Online Learning

   I have been trying to find material online about the Massachusetts' BON and its attitude towards Excelsior. As far as I know MA is currently accepting Excelsior grads and has no plans to stop doing so, but I'd like to see something in print. Does a...

9. How does your facility handle low census?

   kranken_schwester replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

   My facility handles it with pay cuts, since the low census is becoming a chronic condition.

10. LPNs NOT Medicating??

    kranken_schwester replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN/LVN

    All nurses need to be able to assess their patients so they can provide the proper care--that's the bulk of what nursing is. LPNs absolutely assess their patients and give PRN medications.

11. LPN Starting Salary

    kranken_schwester replied to pat8585's topic in LPN/LVN

    First job as a new grad LPN: $23.50 during the week, $25 on weekends.

12. 18 Year Old Had Breast Removed due to Piercing

    kranken_schwester replied to BSNtobe2009's topic in General Nursing

    I have had my nipples pierced for about six years, as well as several other piercings, tattoos, and body mods. With a little common sense and hygiene, infections like this are not only preventable, but extremely rare. Please don't demonize an entir...

13. Nursing student freaking about BPs

    kranken_schwester replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    I'd also recommend making sure you're placing the stethoscope at the right point on the patient's arm. Palpate first to feel the pulse, then place the stethoscope at that spot and hold it firmly in place. Also don't be afraid to ask the patient to ...

14. Wrong reasons

    kranken_schwester replied to oldshoes's topic in General Nursing

    Was it for an LPN program or a medical assisting program? They aren't the same thing. Usually, those TV ads are for MA programs...I've never seen one for a nursing program.

15. Almost out of orientation, YIKES!

    kranken_schwester replied to RNLisa's topic in New Nurse

    That's not really a fair statement. Some nurses never work night shift; some do and love it. If someone doesn't want to work night shift, that doesn't mean he or she shouldn't become a nurse...there's room enough for everyone.