DebanamRN

DebanamRN MSN, RN

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  1. Leaving tomorrow for Racine

    DebanamRN replied to Baloney Amputation's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yoo-hoo! :hpygrp:Best of luck! Breathe deep - I'm rooting for you!

  2. I'm shy and need some tips

    DebanamRN replied to lorij7087's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You didn't pick the wrong career, but you need to develop the skill of talking to people. You're still pretty young, so give yourself a break. You will become more comfortable as you work with your...

  3. how can i get RN license in NJ

    DebanamRN replied to jinipatel31's topic in International Nursing

    The foreign-educated nurses at work tell me this is quite a long process, so here are some links to help you get started: http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/medical/nursing.htm http://www.cgfns.org/ for...

  4. License Reinstatement After Revoke Is There Hope?

    DebanamRN replied to robigayle's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Please call your BON. In NJ, the BON has a whole area devoted to helping nurses with addiction issues. It could be that your BON has the same. Good luck,

  5. Dear Boss....

    DebanamRN replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Please take care of me if I get

  6. RN program; not much credit given to LPNs!!!

    DebanamRN replied to amjowens's topic in LPN to RN

    I was fortunate to go to a very good LPN program, which actually set higher standards than the local CC RN program. Most of the instructors had in fact graduated from this same CC, so they...

  7. RN program; not much credit given to LPNs!!!

    DebanamRN replied to amjowens's topic in LPN to RN

    My local CC has suspended their bridge program on the ground that LPNs do not have sufficent knowledge to bridge. When they did have a bridge program, LPNs had to pay over $1500 in fees to test out....

  8. So is this economy hurting anyone else??????

    DebanamRN replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah - the hospital were I work laid off lots of low-paid workers, took away our banked earned time, is cutting our PTO time, wants us to buy new uniforms, and pay for parking, and the latest rumor, a...

  9. RN program; not much credit given to LPNs!!!

    DebanamRN replied to amjowens's topic in LPN to RN

    I would have gladly paid this to knock off a few semester. My local CC makes you repeat

  10. RN program; not much credit given to LPNs!!!

    DebanamRN replied to amjowens's topic in LPN to RN

    $10,000!!!! Wow. My program was $3000. Look into other venues. Lots of programs will be glad to have

  11. Well, I was spared being laid off but I'm still down

    DebanamRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our secretary at work had a good point about layoffs - If the country only needs one vice-president, why does the hospital system need so many?

  12. "End Stage" Untreatable Obesity

    DebanamRN replied to medgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Trauma, Best of luck to you:flwrhrts:I'm sure you will do wonderfully. I've seen these end-stage obesity pts. Its very sad. I was watching Animal planet the other day and saw special medical...

  13. Well, I was spared being laid off but I'm still down

    DebanamRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    :hngon:I'm glad to hear that you were

  14. Excelsior students - payments and length of program.

    DebanamRN replied to Apolli1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You can do CLEP and DSST. I had my GE credits thru the local CC, as well as my pre-reqs. As for EC, I'm on the payment plan. I just started by it's cheaper then my local CC and more flexible. CLEP:...

  15. Finally!

    DebanamRN replied to exnavygirl-RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :anpom::anpom::anpom::hpygrp::urck:

  16. RN program; not much credit given to LPNs!!!

    DebanamRN replied to amjowens's topic in LPN to RN

  17. HELP...Dosage calculation is confusing me

    DebanamRN replied to msteresa97's topic in LPN to RN

    I have the med calc book by Gloria Pickar. I'ts my math bible. It comes with a disk that you can work

  18. Layoffs will be announced at my facility on Monday

    DebanamRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sue, I feel your pain. I never know if I'll have a job when I go to work. I really like my job and lately have been picking up extra hours and putting myself on call, "just in case." I'm hoping you...

  19. Excelsior, LPN school, or WHAT!!!!

    DebanamRN replied to teacher08's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm a single mom, work as an LPN and am doing EC. I also did time at a traditional RN school. I got a better education at the Vo-Tech for LPN and EC is way better than traditional RN school. And much...

  20. Math Skills

    DebanamRN replied to jburkeg's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The med calculation book by Gloria Pickar is pretty good. Worthwhile to pick up and starts with a basic math

  21. Passed Transitions to Professional Nursing!!!!

    DebanamRN replied to Kelseyj79's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excellent!

  22. Yeah another LPN clueless about excelsior...Please Help

    DebanamRN replied to nursemindy1204's topic in Online Distance Learning

    As far as LPN vs RN books go, the only difference I see is in the assessment areas. If you pick up books cheap you will be fine. I bought "Assessment, Deligation and Prioitization" and it was the best...

  23. Yeah another LPN clueless about excelsior...Please Help

    DebanamRN replied to nursemindy1204's topic in Online Distance Learning

    scholarships-duh! thanks, i totally didn't think to look into ec scholarships. once again, youse to the

  24. Yeah another LPN clueless about excelsior...Please Help

    DebanamRN replied to nursemindy1204's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I use my LPN books. I did buy a book thru Amazon for the Lifespan psychology course, which cost 9 cents & s/h and the workbook which was 2.50 & s/h. Both in great shape. Other than that, use...

  25. Foley Catheter Insertion Tips

    DebanamRN replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I do this on elderly women, when their urinary meatus is somewhere inside their lady parts. It hasn't failed me either. I usually "fly blind" when cathing, due to our overwhelming senior population....