FeliciaRNCPN

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  1. Med-Surg Certification

    FeliciaRNCPN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Any advice on preparing for my med-surg certification exam? Any specific study material you

  2. Med-Surg Certification

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to FeliciaRNCPN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Unfortunately I don't have a good answer for that. I looked up CMSRN first and I found a lot of resources to help guide my studying. I saw a lot more support and ways to get

  3. What do they teach these days in school?!

    FeliciaRNCPN posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I confronted a nurse who was looking up her previous patient who had been transferred to a higher level of care. Her was response was "whatever, I don't even care!" I then explained to her that it was...

  4. Med-Surg Certification

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to FeliciaRNCPN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I did the CMSRN. Good luck on yours! Usually the best was to study is to use recommended study guides by the organization, it can be expensive but at least the hospital will reimburse

  5. Med-Surg Certification

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to FeliciaRNCPN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yes! I used the book and review questions recommended by amsn.org. They have a 600 page review book that I read through and a booklet of review questions. I've studied pretty consistently 2-3 hours a...

  6. Med-Surg Certification

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to FeliciaRNCPN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    What exam are you taking? Med surg? I taking my exam in about 2 weeks I’ll keep you

  7. I really want to do the right thing and I need help!

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to HRCRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was accused on diverting due to some erratic behavior and one inappropriate phone call made during my time off to my manager. It was absolutely warranted. I had some issues with alcohol at the time....

  8. I really want to do the right thing and I need help!

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to HRCRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Also if the nurse is giving more narcotics than other nurses, pharmacy is able to see that as

  9. Therapy Animals to help with Addiction

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to Goodlife29's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Having a puppy gave me an extra responsibility and something to sort of be accountable for. The first few months were absolutely horrible. I cried many nights because my very vocal puppy kept me up....

  10. What do they teach these days in school?!

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to FeliciaRNCPN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    We do online modules about it yearly but i'm guessing most people just skip through it to get it

  11. SCRN Experience

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to MurseJJ's topic in Neurological

    I tested this past December and passed! I used the AANN book, review book and fast

  12. is CNRN appealing for neuro pediatric nurse recruiter?

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to obitouchiha's topic in Neurological

    Do you have the option of getting pediatric certification? That would probably be the best

  13. Med-Surg Certification

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to FeliciaRNCPN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I just purchased the app! Hoping it will help I also have book recommended by the AMSN and i want to finish that as well. I applied for the test yesterday so I have to get myself in gear. But this...

  14. Returning to work after incident

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to Monkies's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I rarely share on this specific forum. But I almost lost a job I loved. Was forced to take some time off to take care of myself and returned almost three months later. I learned no one deserves to...

  15. Lewis or Loyola? Cant decide.

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to Zachmat's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I graduated from Lewis quite a few years ago. Their program was difficult but I thought they did adequately prepare me for the NCLEX. PM me if you have any specific

  16. chemistry minor while BSN program?

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to nursetobequestionmark's topic in General Students

    I thought of doing a psych minor when I was in school for my BSN. I still took many extra psych classes but actually getting a minor was not doable. Just concentrate on your degree and take some extra...

  17. Outpatient New Grad Opportunity

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to Nursekaty19's topic in General Nursing

    I say go for it! I worked outpatient pediatrics for 3 years right out of school and when I started applying for adult inpatient jobs I was offered one within a few months. For me it was not my ideal...

  18. Do I have time to take 'fun' classes when in nursing school?

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to PresentPerfect's topic in General Students

    I always took "fun" classes nursing school. Mostly to keep my GPA up. My fun classes were 3, 1 credit seminar classes per semester and senior level advanced Psych classes which were surprisingly my...

  19. Desperate and need advice

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to injured1's topic in General Students

    I get that taking a benzo will not go over well with an employer, but

  20. School nursing?

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know a nurse, in Illinois though, who is in a monitoring program and has been in school nursing for the duration of her program. Good

  21. Med-Surg Certification

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to FeliciaRNCPN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Congrats on your

  22. Med-Surg Certification

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to FeliciaRNCPN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks! I currently work on a Neuro/tele/med-surg unit but unfortunately we don't see a lot of surgical patients. I know I have a lot to study. Congrats on

  23. Since when is it okay to be late ?

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The chronically late nurses drive me nuts! Especially when they arrive with starbucks or dunckin

  24. Is a plastic surgery office a good choice for a first job?!

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to Elissa.'s topic in Nursing Career

    I'm an RN and my first job was at a Pediatrician's office. I stayed there for 3 years and I ultimately moved on to a Hospital setting. While not the most exciting I learned a lot and worked on my...

  25. Recent hire... feeling trapped in current position

    FeliciaRNCPN replied to 0ldsoulss's topic in Nursing Career

    My advice is keep up the job for 6 months. Until then work on your resume and be ready to apply when that time is