Shuggahs

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1. 22nd Edition CPNE

   Shuggahs replied to NurseEffort's topic in Excelsior

   I have 7 more classes left. What are PCS packets, what labs, I guess I haven't made it to that yet, and where do I find this stuff on the website? Thanks in advance.

2. Excelsior student in VA

   Shuggahs replied to merubre's topic in Excelsior

   What restriction? I called the VA BON last year and there were no issues. What changed?

3. The Clinical Performance in Nursing Exam (CPNE): what the heck is this madness?!

   Shuggahs replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior

   I love this post. Now I have to figure out how to save it🤔

4. Preparing for the cpne via Excelsior ADN Program

   Shuggahs replied to Shuggahs's topic in Excelsior

   @emtpbill thank you for the break down. I'm gonna take my time and master the info I need to learn. I want to get into the CCU. In a few years I want to travel. I have office experience, ltc, and hh. I need that hospital experience to be around less...

5. Preparing for the cpne via Excelsior ADN Program

   Shuggahs posted a topic in Excelsior

   So I am almost done with A&P1. Next is 2 then 4 more pre reqs. Question: what should I expect and how should I prepare as much as possible for the cpne? My hospital is having a shortage of RNs so they have an externship where you can be hired for...

6. Excelsior Pass Rates!!!

   Shuggahs replied to j1l4d's topic in Excelsior

   I was saying the same thing!

7. home based work

   Shuggahs replied to tfree42's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have had no problems with Maxim. I tested them when the snow fell and called 24hrs before my shift....ahhh, yeah....I'm not coming and they had no problem. My kind of employer. (flexible)

8. home based work

   Shuggahs replied to tfree42's topic in LPN/LVN

   If you are looking for one on one patient care in the home, Maxim Health Care is nationwide and Hires Lpns and RNs!

9. Multiple jobs???

   Shuggahs replied to NurseBetty_RN's topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm such a job hopper that I decided to keep my foot wedged in one door, I work 6 days at home health (4 Friday's & q other Saturday). Just got hired at a nursing staffing agency doing corrections in the pharmacy. Looking to do 5 hrs a month or 8...

10. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    Shuggahs replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN/LVN

    Home Health Agency $17.50 Facility Staffing Agency $25.00 Nursing home always pays more. The 6 year plan is to get the RN, experience, then travel when the nest is empty! Virginia

11. How to eat on night shift

    Shuggahs replied to Birdy2's topic in General Nursing

    Plan a dinner menu for the week and cook before work. Take snacks and your good!

12. Hate Home health job

    Shuggahs replied to sistasoul's topic in Home Health

    I work home health. I prefer it over the nursing home. I get paid weekly and can pick and choose if I feel like working.

13. Nurses: What Helps You The Most?

    Shuggahs replied to 1life2love's topic in General Nursing

    Just had one Saturday night. He stayed by my side until it was time to do rounds. Answered all my questions and helped when I asked. I think I love how he did his job then came back to the nursing station where I could always find him. We worked on t...

14. Nursing students sue Excelsior College

    Shuggahs replied to ArmstrongLPN's topic in Excelsior

    @BSNbeDONE would you be more specific on how you mapped out your plan? I signed up for the self study, got the book and syllabus and in still on ch 2 because I need to sit in the class room. I want to do what you did, take pre reqs at the CC and clas...

15. Women's Prison

    Shuggahs posted a topic in Correctional

    So I had my first taste of correctional nursing the other day. That pat down was tough. I felt like play dough in a toy store. The women were on lock down so I never saw them during the finger printing. Monday, I orientate the men's prison- what shou...