Matka

Have any of you been asked for provide a resume for a preceptor? Do you tailor it specifically to the preceptorship or just use your regular RN resume?

Did you need a 95% of the exam, or a 95% chance of passing the NCLEX? Because a 95% on the exam is a ridiculously high score, especially considering that 69% is the "Level 2" score for this test.

Is it 2000 hours experience to be accepted, or do you just need 2000 before the start of the clinical courses? Based on the website, it seems to be the second, but you are saying its more of the first?

Where can I find the applIcation deadlines for Ball State? I'm interested in the RN-MSN FNP program.

Where can I find the application deadlines for Ball State? I'm interested in their RN-MSN (FNP) program.

Hi all, I'm a brand new LPN interviewing for my first LPN position on Monday at a subacute facility. The written application had a 75 question test attached to it, if that gives you an idea of how this place operates! Anyway, I'm prepping for the interview and I feel fairly confident with the standard interview questions: tell me about yourself, why this facility, weaknesses, strengths, etc. I'm having a little more trouble prepping for situational questions that may arise, such as: what would you do if you found a patient not breathing, what would you do if you made a drug error, what would you do if 2 CNA's were arguing loudly, what would you do if a CNA was insubordinate, etc. I feel like I could answer what I would do if a patient is found not breathing (determine pulse, call for help, initiate rescue breathing) as well as what to do with a drug error (admit the error, determine if harm is caused, notify supervisor/physician, document), but I'm not sure how to handle CNA insubordination or fighting. Thoughts? Any additional tips and help before Monday would be appreciated! I would love to get into this facility as I hope to continue here once I get my RN next May!

I'm applying for a position as a CNA at Presence. Does anyone know what they start their CNA's at? Does it change depending on the hospital? I'm hoping this will be a foot in the door for trying to find a job after I graduate from nursing school in 2014.

I would think they would all suck up to you because you are such a valuable resource, because you've been through it before. We have a repeating student in my current semester, and we were all super quick to make friends with her, ask her to join our study group, etc., not only because we are a super nice bunch of students, but because she is such a great resource as to what to expect from the professors, curriculum, etc. Hopefully, the students in your class will come around.

My understanding is that the e-books do not have an expiration date. That is from both the Elsevier rep and the Elsevier website.

Hemorrhagic strokes require surgery, according to my professor (who just finished teaching us about strokes a few weeks ago).

My understanding is that we can sit for the CNA exam, but not until the semester is over. CNA licensure requires a certain number of clinical hours, and we won't complete all the clinical hours until the semester is over (they count our regular clinical hours for the nursing program as the clinical hours for the CNA requirement). Hope that helps!

I also do not have my CNA, so my schedule is like this: Monday 4:00 - 6:00pm - Theory 6:00 - 9:00pm - Nursing 140 (CNA class). This has already ended. It only lasted 6 weeks. Tuesday OFF Wednesday 4:00 - 10:00pm - Clinical Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm - Nursing 140 (CNA class). Already ended. 6:30 - 8:30pm - Clinical Topics (We have now moved this class to go from 4:30 - 6:30pm) Friday 4:00 - 6:00pm - Theory

I'm in the first semester now in the evening program, and 2 people in my clinical group were late admits into the program (they were notified just 1 week before the semester started), so keep your chin up, and you may very well be starting this spring.

Thank you!

Well, I did an assessment, and the only thing she complains of is pain (which I addressed with my first diagnosis) and not being able to sleep because her roommate is noisy. However, she does sleep at least 6 hours a night. She is not able to reposition herself in bed, and if the CNA's are too busy to help her, she may be sitting in a painful position for an extended period of time. Her vital signs are normal, and she does not verbalize any other complaints.

She's in LTC. Sorry I left that part out.

So, I've come up with this for a second priority diagnosis: Impaired bed mobility R/T neuromuscular impairment secondary to pareplegia from non-malignant tumor at C4 AEB impaired ability to turn side to side or reposition self in bed. How does that sound?

Her circulation in her lower limbs is fine. Bilateral pedal pulses present. No edema. No current pressure ulcers. No problems with breathing. Would impaired bed mobility be a priority diagnosis? I'm thinking that this patient has so few other things wrong with her, that I don't have many options. I actually did have impaired bed mobility on my short list of diagnoses, but changed it out for impaired mobility, because of the broader range. However, given my specific patient, I think I may be able to do more for her with impaired bed mobility, rather than impaired mobility. Thank you!

Thank you for your reply. She's generally, besides the lower limb pain, in fairly good health. I'm actually having a really hard time coming up with nursing Dx for her. Her skin is really good at this point, so risk for impaired skin integrity is an option, but being a "risk for", that is not a priority dx. She doesn't currently complain of constipation, but that is because she is on medication to take care of constipation. However, constipation is a concern, both due to her immobility and the pain medication she is taking. But I don't think I can use that for a priority diagnosis if she is not currently feeling symptomatic, can I?

For our first care plan, we need to utilize 3 nursing diagnoses (2 priority and one of our choice). My patient is a 72 year old female with a non-malignant tumor at C4, which is causing immobility and neuropathy. Priority Diagnoses: 1) Chronic pain in lower limbs R/T peripheral nerve injury secondary to non-malignant tumor at C4 AEB patient report of constant pain of 6/10 and burning in both legs. For my second priority diagnosis, I'm torn between two, and would love some opinions. Option A) Impaired mobility R/T neuromuscular impairment secondary to paraplegia from non-malignant tumor at C4 AEB (still need my evidence, but she can't move herself) Option B) Disturbed sleep pattern R/T noise level produced by roommate AEB patient awakening frequently through the night, patient statements of being tired, and unintentional naps during the day. I like the idea of option B, but can't decide if it is a priority over option A, particularly because my patient is sleeping at least 6 hours. Non-Priority Diagnosis: Risk for urinary tract infection R/T indwelling Foley catheter. Any feedback about the diagnoses themselves, especially the priority ones would be most appreciated.

We can't use a medical diagnosis as our related to statement. I would look at that part again.

I always have a positive skin TB due to the BCG vaccine as a kid. No big deal. I get a chest xray that shows all is fine, and I'm good for another year. It has never hurt my being employed in a clinic or getting into nursing school. A negative chest xray should be enough for your school.

So what about students who enter into a Direct Entry MSN program, such as Loyola University in Chicago? Will they not be able to get jobs because entered into a very competitive direct entry program? I think jobs will be out there, and I don't think you need an interim BSN, especially if you have a previous degree.

I'm accepted and will be going to the night program! I'm excited to get started. I don't have all the non-nursing classes completed quite yet, so I'll be taking 2 classes this summer and two next summer. But at least, during the year, I won't have to take any additional non-nursing courses.

I got in to the evening program. TEAS: 92.7% TEAS Reading: 91% Pre-Req GPA: 4.0 6 out of 7 Pre-Reqs completed (finishing HEAL 109 this semester). Ksenia