DebanamRN

DebanamRN MSN, RN

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  1. NAME CHANGE; lpnmaura is now MauraRN

    Congrats! Very
  2. CPNE Utica

    Great journal - I printed it and put in the binder where I keep such
  3. CPNE Utica

    excellent!
  4. Do you regret getting your LPN-BSN or RN online

    No regrets here - I've been an LPN in the ER for 2 years, so my clinical should stand up just about anywhere. Since I doubt I'll ever leave the East coast, I'm not worried about it. I just regret the...
  5. Excelsior Nursing???

    :wlcmghrt:I use studygroup101 and whatever books I have lying around here. If you must buy books, search the net for the cheapest you can find. Also, if you buy the practice tests, then you will have...
  6. What was your score...

    I got a 63 & 75 and an A on the actual exam. So, you should be fine if you study the stuff you missed on the practice
  7. NCLEX!!!!

    :ancong!:
  8. Im back .....and have conquered the NCLEX Beast

    congratulations!!!!
  9. Tips from my CPNE experience

    Excellent! I have a binder where I put tips, and this is definately going into
  10. passed in utica

    :hpygrp:congrats!
  11. I failed again, I'm done!

    Take at least part of the summer off from studying. Sometimes we just burn out and need a break. You can make this
  12. I really need your help with these guys!!

    Telehealth (or Telepsych in my hospital) is where the pt is placed in a private room and talks to a crisis worker or some other form of health care provider over the television. It is two way, kind of...
  13. How did you like excelsior?

    Being an LPN, and doing EC, I feel very well prepared for the NCLEX. The format of EC exams are the same for NCLEX. I also notice that the areas that NCLEX loves are the areas that EC stresses. Having...
  14. One year ago today ...

    Happy Anniversary! Time sure does
  15. CPNE Excelsior Wound Needed

    Wow, you made the wound? I'm impressed. Post a picture, if you
  16. velvet pelvis

    OMG! I love
  17. A dial-a-flow works very well, but are only used in the ER at my hospital. But for straightforward rehydration, it's a good
  18. CPNE Excelsior Wound Needed

    I'm actually gonna buy the real one. I'm not crafty - I'de probably cut my finger off making the darn thing and have a real
  19. Guess who is a new GN?

    :hpygrp::urck::ancong!:
  20. CPNE Excelsior Wound Needed

    If you're crafty, you can make your own:
  21. Do you carry malpractice insurance?

    I would not work without my own malpractice. NSO + $100 = peace of
  22. Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  23. ADENOSINE ??

    I was taught to raise the arm. I agree with having a hold of the pt, sometimes they get very frightened when the adenosine hits. I assist the RN or MD with the procedure, and if the IV is in the hand,...
  24. Cost of Online classes at EC

    I'd go for the Penn foster class and save some
  25. Unofficial Evaluation

    It's a total no brainer. I didn't study and passed. Unfortunately, you must take it, there is no way around