londonflo

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  1. Potassium IV hack

    londonflo replied to atlnurse7's topic in Critical Care

    Precisely is following the usual method of administering an IV medication. Which you did not do. You added a filter. Does your hospital procedure manual or manual textbook on your nursing internet...

  2. Alverno College Direct Entry into Nursing (DEMSN) 2022 Arizona

    londonflo replied to AZBoy's topic in School, College Programs

    Or may be weren't prepared? Are those SN to RNs who did not have basic knowledge now thinking they can move to an advanced practice role? Wait until you are done with orientation before...

  3. Alverno College Direct Entry into Nursing (DEMSN) 2022 Arizona

    londonflo replied to AZBoy's topic in School, College Programs

    I can tell you from working in Milwaukee, Alverno's program was a standout. But these statements question the current sate of affairs there: Are they not creating exams that require the...

  4. Alverno DEMSN 2021

    londonflo replied to Guest1142305's topic in School, College Programs

    Since you asked.... I don't agree with the program speed that is touted now....but as Mildred Montag showed with ADN programs, a competent graduate can be achieved (not in the two years she...

  5. Alverno DEMSN 2021

    londonflo replied to Guest1142305's topic in School, College Programs

  6. Alverno DEMSN 2021

    londonflo replied to Guest1142305's topic in School, College Programs

    I just looked up the pass rates for Alverno that was updated to 8/22. 87% passed so you are in good hands for passing. Sometimes we hear the most from those who fail...always attributing it to the...

  7. Alverno DEMSN 2021

    londonflo replied to Guest1142305's topic in School, College Programs

    I wonder why you have not taken NCLEX yet if others from your cohort have. I have always respected Alverno from the graduates I knew from there. I remember how surprised I was in my MSN program (at...

  8. Alverno DEMSN 2021

    londonflo replied to Guest1142305's topic in School, College Programs

    This is so true...at least it was when I went to Marquette for my

  9. Alverno DEMSN 2021

    londonflo replied to Guest1142305's topic in School, College Programs

    You of course, do not have to answer this, but I see this comment "we teach ourselves" many times here. Does that mean the faculty just give you book chapters, pertinent articles from nursing journals...

  10. Alverno DEMSN 2021

    londonflo replied to Guest1142305's topic in School, College Programs

    Alverno College Graduation rate 61% Acceptance rate

  11. A Deep Dive into NCLEX Next Generation 2023

    londonflo replied to Payton RN Writer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Critical thinking is not part of nursing education/training? Critical thinking can not be best measured on a paper and pencil test. This why your school needs to submit your ability to take NCLEX!...

  12. Middle Aged New Grad ADN Not Getting Hired

    londonflo replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I was always happy to write "To whom it may concern letters" for students. I sent several copies on the college letterhead to the graduating student. I touched on points such as the graduate...

  13. Illinois dealing with IDFPR

    londonflo replied to Nursingthings1992's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You may get more attention if you call your state representative or state senator. Illinois moves slowly on everything - but I have found that seeking out a politician gets things done (When I moved...

  14. A Deep Dive into NCLEX Next Generation 2023

    londonflo replied to Payton RN Writer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A school/college curriculum is an important part of NCLEX. But is is NOT the only part of a curriculum. A new graduate's ability to practice, their interest in continuing education, their interest in...

  15. A Deep Dive into NCLEX Next Generation 2023

    londonflo replied to Payton RN Writer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Repetition doesn't help. But I am glad when you agree to my quote

  16. A Deep Dive into NCLEX Next Generation 2023

    londonflo replied to Payton RN Writer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    be·lief /bəˈlēf/ noun 1. an acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists. "his belief in the value of hard work"...

  17. A Deep Dive into NCLEX Next Generation 2023

    londonflo replied to Payton RN Writer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Silly you, Get back to us when you are able to construct a curriculum and write a good test

  18. I don’t report everything as a CNA … is it okay to let my nurse assess

    londonflo replied to Anxiousandafraid's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked where someone would assess an IV site as 'healthy'. When I asked about the meaning of this, I was told 'there was no inflammation, redness or pain at the IV site.'. This, of course, was...

  19. LPN to ADN at age 64

    londonflo replied to Cnalpn's topic in LPN to RN

    You do know you will have to do 'in person'

  20. I don’t report everything as a CNA … is it okay to let my nurse assess

    londonflo replied to Anxiousandafraid's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ummm. may be sleep apnea is occurring? Documenting the rate prior to waking them up is

  21. I don’t report everything as a CNA … is it okay to let my nurse assess

    londonflo replied to Anxiousandafraid's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    From what I read the OP is doing her/his job. Being conscientious. I have worked in hospitals where one CNA will say to another ..."just chart 16 or 18 , that is what I do." 1) hppygr8ful: you...

  22. Frequent Bathing is Harmful to Health: 17th Century Pilgrims

    londonflo replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I lived in Milwaukee at that time and I remember the

  23. Does it matter if I get my nursing degree at Capella vs another school?

    londonflo replied to DeLynn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    This is the usual norm. Occasionally a 'C' will put you on probation. 2 'Cs" and you are out. This is the result of grade

  24. A Deep Dive into NCLEX Next Generation 2023

    londonflo replied to Payton RN Writer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When can we know your beliefs are involved and when are they not when you use the words "my beliefs" ? I am done here. The concept of curriculum theory, construction, implementation and evaluation...

  25. Any RN to BSN programs that don't require shadowing?

    londonflo replied to PsychRN940's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't appreciate you using derogatory and undermining labels to describe me! Maybe you accept it when it is used to and for you........, I do not. You cannot expect someone to interpret...