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rnlately

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  1. Finally ready to talk about my CPNE experience 3/25/2011

    rnlately replied to MissingMyErica's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations!!! Confidence really is the

  2. Passed CPNE 3/25/11!!!

    rnlately replied to MissingMyErica's topic in Online Distance Learning

    love the online workshop and the ability to watch and rewatch the skills and lectures as much as

  3. Losing my motivation

    rnlately replied to BetterMeRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have the CPNE pending; actually I already have a date but I need to reschedule because I want to test at a different facility. I think I'm the opposite of you; I'm motivated even more; especially...

  4. Lpn to rn online programs approved by georgia

    rnlately replied to latasha021782's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Visit this link in regards to Excelsior; http://www.sos.georgia.gov/plb/rn/ . View the rules/law tabs about non traditional education. Legislation from 2008 and pending legislature as we speak about...

  5. RN of 12 years passing meds in nursing home? S L O W..

    rnlately replied to veolai37's topic in General Nursing

    I was S L O W when I started in LTC 4 yrs ago. Like someone else stated before; start with the walkie talkies; there are always a few that camp out around the nurses station close to med time. Take...

  6. What's next?

    rnlately posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just checked the MyEC portal and it shows all of the required documentation that I submitted as "Accepted". So what's next, my long/short wait for a CPNE date? Gosh I'm getting nervous; like I'm...

  7. What's next?

    rnlately replied to rnlately's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks Nicolina; it's becoming more real for me now. I've been on this journey since 2007 and have endured many ups and downs; I'm just glad to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel and am...

  8. Ga senate bill 187 was passed today!!

    rnlately replied to MSNMPHPhdNMD's topic in Excelsior College

    If my understanding is correct it has to be approved by the House also before it goes to the Gov. If this is in fact the case then as we know some sort of "compromise" will probably be made. If I'm...

  9. Night shift and Sleeping

    rnlately replied to jaznia15's topic in General Nursing

    Where I'm from, sleeping on the job is grounds to get booted. Besides, it's been my experience that just because it's night time doesn't mean that the patients will sleep. Many times we have chronic...

  10. "I'm A Good Nurse" Syndrome

    rnlately replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    It's weird because I'm just the opposite; I don't think I'm good enough and even when people tell me that I'm a "good nurse" I just blow it off as flattery and keep it moving. My personal motto is...

  11. Ga senate bill 187 was passed today!!

    rnlately replied to MSNMPHPhdNMD's topic in Excelsior College

    Welcome to GA Lunah!!!! You are about a little over an hour away from where I

  12. Ga senate bill 187 was passed today!!

    rnlately replied to MSNMPHPhdNMD's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm praying for it as well as have my fingers and toes crossed. If it does pass that means no preceptorship for me. It's hard not to get prematurely excited

  13. Ga senate bill 187 was passed today!!

    rnlately replied to MSNMPHPhdNMD's topic in Excelsior College

    Okay gnjoy: I've read the bill but give it to me in laymen's terms; by your excitement I know this must be something very good. I only have the CPNE left and I've submitted all of the documentation;...

  14. Loving my new job in LTC...but...

    rnlately replied to nursingcares's topic in General Nursing

    More than anything, I miss the hugs and skills are like riding a bicycle; once you've done it before you never forget; it just takes

  15. Loving my new job in LTC...but...

    rnlately replied to nursingcares's topic in General Nursing

    I got a job in acute care after working in LTC for over three years and my nursing experience was counted as guess what??...EXPERIENCE. You will find that many ltc residents are hospitalized at any...

  16. MAGNET STATUS - LPNs - defined roles

    rnlately replied to crazy lucy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not fooling myself and no real concern on my part and I know it may sound naive. The old saying goes; "you don't know what you've got till it's gone". Once upon a time the hospital in my town thought...

  17. MAGNET STATUS - LPNs - defined roles

    rnlately replied to crazy lucy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Are you kidding me???? Phase out LPN's in LTC??? When I worked LTC the LPNs were the only nurses that charged and worked the floor. All of the RN's had M-F, 8-4 admin jobs. I'm sure if this comes to...

  18. You know it's going to be a crazy night at work, when

    rnlately replied to JennRN65's topic in General Nursing

    Here's more: When a patient arrives at shift change(1900) and he has been in the ER since 1000 and report was called to the floor at 1300.... When all of the patients on your team are full code and...

  19. You know it's going to be a crazy night at work, when

    rnlately replied to JennRN65's topic in General Nursing

    On your team of 6 patients you have 3 empty rooms; the 3 patients you do have are total care, there is no aide, and the ER is full

  20. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    rnlately replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Things I'd love to be able to tell patients AND families: Dear Family Member: I am not going to overmedicate pt for pain because YOU think YOU know better than the pt what her condition is. As long as...

  21. How do you make potassium tolerable?

    rnlately replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    Dissolve pill form in water or

  22. how do you fit in working out with working?

    rnlately replied to missdeevah's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't had time to work out either since starting work full time; but the walking I do during my shifts must count for something. There are some nights that I'm walking for 11 1/2 of the 12

  23. what do u say to pts when they ask where u live?

    rnlately replied to JadeRN722's topic in General Nursing

    It's creepy that they would want to know your exact street. I live in "Mayberry" and have a very common/well known maiden and married name. Not to mention that my family has strong genes so my face...

  24. Merry Christmas to the nurses who will be working today

    rnlately replied to nicenurselpn's topic in General Nursing

    I will be clocking in at 1830 also. No biggie for me; weekend/holiday work is the norm. Merry Christmas,

  25. Gotta be finished with EVERYTHING by end of April...

    rnlately replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm in the same situation. I still have micro and A&P, then the CPNE. I hope I/we can do it. Best of luck to