lacnola

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1. Should I quit now in orientation?

   lacnola posted a topic in Critical

   I'm currently working at an icu and about week 3 in orientation. The first week was all fine and dandy, it seemed like my preceptor was going to be great and that I was really going to enjoy icu. (fyi- I've been a nurse for about 4 years) After that,...

2. post masters dnp vs bsn to dnp

   lacnola posted a topic in NP Students

   Hello!!! Im looking to get some insight on these 2 routes on getting a DNP? Is one route better then the other? Are the Post masters dnp programs easier to get in to?

3. where can i find care plan scenarios

   lacnola posted a topic in Excelsior

   Hey, Does anyone know where I can find some patient scenarios to practice writing care plans? Thanks!

4. For anyone that has done the cpne at Lubbock....

   lacnola posted a topic in Excelsior

   Hello!!! I recently tested in Atlanta and had a bad experience and will be retesting hopefully soon. I keep hearing from alot of people that Lubbock is a great site. I was looking to get some feedback from any one that has tested there and how was y...

5. Current CPNE date turn around 2012

   lacnola replied to thebuffychicken's topic in Excelsior

   I always see on here that you can call and ask about a cpne date... but who exactly do you call? Lol stupid question but i still don't have a date and want to speak with someone

6. Current CPNE date turn around 2012

   lacnola replied to thebuffychicken's topic in Excelsior

   Same thing for me too

7. hopefully cpne soon finally !

   lacnola replied to lacnola's topic in Excelsior

   how much did it cost at kinkos?

8. hopefully cpne soon finally !

   lacnola replied to lacnola's topic in Excelsior

   Im officially cpne eligible wahoooooooo!!!

9. hopefully cpne soon finally !

   lacnola replied to lacnola's topic in Excelsior

   I cant wait to actually apply.. it just doesnt feel real yet lol. its been a long and bumpy road and I cant believe yet that i am here :) the hardcore studying for the long awaited cpne will finally begin!!

10. hopefully cpne soon finally !

    lacnola replied to lacnola's topic in Excelsior

    I was the same way.. i took it yesterday to just get it over with. Im glad i did but now im in suspense til the grades are posted.

11. hopefully cpne soon finally !

    lacnola posted a topic in Excelsior

    Hello! I just took my fcca final yest, i am hoping to hear the good news that i am FINALLY CPNE ELIGIBLE! I had to repeat one of the fcca classes so i am more than ready, its been a longgg wait. :) any one else also at this point, hoping to be cpne e...

12. want some input on which job to choose!

    lacnola replied to lacnola's topic in General Nursing

    Yessss.. i think I'd really love to end up on peds/picu or even nicu. I do feel that I've been leaning more towards the hospital fulltime bc i only go about 1 shift a week or so so it doesnt sound that bad to me bc I'm not there alot. But when i was ...

13. want some input on which job to choose!

    lacnola replied to lacnola's topic in General Nursing

    I think i should definately be able to stay prn with the peds. but i feel bad because I was always begging for more hours and consistent hours. so i feel like a bad person if i just randomly am like ok.. i am only gonna work here sometimes because i ...

14. want some input on which job to choose!

    lacnola posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello!!! I have found myself in a dilemma and im looking for some advice. I have been an lpn for almost 2 years and my first job was on a medsurg/stroke/tele unit. I hate the floor im on and medsurg is not where i ultimately want to be. Im not sure y...

15. Dayshifters - do you take a breakfast break as soon as you get to work?

    lacnola replied to Snugglibumkins's topic in General Nursing

    I do all morning vitals, meds, assements etc first... then I do my morning coffee which is usually about 930ish unless it is an exceptionally crazy day