LaxNP

LaxNP DNP

PICU, ED, Infection Control, Education, cardiology

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  1. Schools over - stuck with 18 books

    LaxNP replied to Natingale's topic in General Nursing

    You can sell them back to websites just like you would sell them at school. I sell the books after the school year that I am given by the school and book reps due to the fact that I get new ones every...

  2. Is your hospital discontinuing isolation precautions?

    LaxNP replied to gypsyd8's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    All I can think of when reading your post was this amazing medication that was invented back in the day, remember those? They said it was the answer to killing all the bugs...funny how that turned...

  3. Has your alma mater ever mattered?

    LaxNP replied to Darjeeling22's topic in General Nursing

    From my employment status no. I have a stacked resume with different experience. I have worked at a level 1 trauma center for a few years. I just interviewed for a position as a nurse recruiter and we...

  4. What did you take away from your ADN to BSN program

    LaxNP replied to jennifers's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Unfortunately I have to agree with the others. I went to a state college for my RN-BSN also. It cost me roughly 15K and I wish I could have just given them the money. I can't say I didn't learn a...

  5. SUNY DELHI anyone?

    LaxNP posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was wondering if anyone here is doing SUNY Delhi's RN to BSN online? Chose not to go with excelsior for the BSN and SUNY schools are cheaper. I start in Jan of '08. It would be great if anyone else...

  6. Need ideas for PICU inservice

    LaxNP replied to eastbay08's topic in General Nursing

    How about physiological norms for vitals. Simple and very important in a PICU environment. This was the hardest thing for me when I switched to the PICU. In addition the cardiac kids have different...

  7. Life after Excelsior

    LaxNP replied to Medic15251's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I had no problems. I am at SUNY Delhi and they give you a lump number of credits for you assoc. I went with SUNY over EC due to money. Not a bad program, brand new. I finish in the fall.

  8. Anyone have trouble finding a job after Excelsior

    LaxNP replied to Amber07's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I saw a sign today and I did not really think about it until now. The sign was for a lecture at the hospital I work at. I was Switching from tradition to evidence. That is really true of how online...

  9. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    LaxNP replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    I graduated in September of 2007. Worked adult med surg for a few months and got bored. Currently working at a Level 1 Pediatric ICU. Love my job and wouldnt trade it for anything. I see the people at...

  10. New Hire Proces and Grades

    LaxNP replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on the facility and what you are applying for. Right out of school I applied to a large medical center and they wanted everything including official transcripts, although the looked...

  11. They taped the what to the WHAT!

    LaxNP replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I can say that from a guys stand point there are two things that should never be put near a mans groin: sharp things and tape Kenny I almost died when I saw

  12. Peds CCRN

    LaxNP replied to RaggedyRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I am new to PICU from med surg. Is there a seperate CCRN cert for Peds?

  13. IV drip troubles

    LaxNP replied to Firemedic7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I count for 30 seconds and then multiply by 2. If you get a pillow of -/+ 5 gtts. This way you will be off by 2 at the most (multiplied by 2). If you do it by 15 sec and multiply by 4 like you said,...

  14. Cpne

    LaxNP replied to sjk4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I past my first try and honestly it was not bad. You will hear a million times that you need to control your stress and that is so true. Remember to only do what you are assigned. By now you know that...

  15. CPNE Peds PCS?

    LaxNP replied to Firemedic7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sue it right. Compair the base line, although it is always good to know the norms. But, while it is good to remember the norms, don't fill your brain with info that you may not need as the study guide...

  16. Any EC/ISU students grads in VT or NH?

    LaxNP replied to vtgirl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I work in NH and was initially licensed there after graduating from EC. I live in VT right on the boarder so its nto a big deal living in VT and working in NH. There was no problems getting licensed...

  17. CPNE cancellation question

    LaxNP replied to Suzanneyoulike's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Here's the deal with the CPNE. EC will tell you that you need to have an official date when you apply and request a cancel date. This is not true at all. That may be their policy but when the time...

  18. Will my nursing book I used/kept for LPN school be enough

    LaxNP replied to starbucksnurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Half.com is a good website. I use textbooks.com for all my books. They offer great prices and a buy back. If you have a LPN level book, I would get a RN level med surg book. I never bought the EC...

  19. SUNY DELHI anyone?

    LaxNP replied to LaxNP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The program is actually really good. I am very pleased with it so far. I am wrapping up the first semester now. The instructors are great. There is a bit of writing but not to much. It is very...

  20. I think I already know the answer...

    LaxNP replied to Up2nogood RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I take it your looking to do an RN-BSN when you are finished. If so, schools will give you credit for the degree. I chose to go to a tradiational school after EC. The give all the RN to BSN students...

  21. Excelsior How fast can you have your RN??

    LaxNP replied to COLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Finished just shy of 8 months. Had NC 1-7, micro and CPNE. Worked my butt off. Good

  22. PICU or ED

    LaxNP posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    So, I interview for the ER and PICU at a large 700 bed hospital. I was offered both jobs and need to make a choice. My main concern is that PICU is a narrow specialty and the hospital that I...

  23. Law school

    LaxNP posted a topic in Legal

    I am an ADN nurse and have 2 semesters left for my BSN. I want to apply to law school and have been looking at law school. What is the average GPA for admission? All the websites just state a 4 year...

  24. PICU or ED

    LaxNP replied to LaxNP's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thanks for the reply. I have worked with peds on a med/surg adults/peds floor. The hospital has a NICU, PICU and peds floor that they require training on all and mostly on PICU as that would be my...

  25. nurse proof nursing station?

    LaxNP replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    The last place I worked had a similar issue. They felt people hung around to much. Thier remedy: take every single chair away. It is a long 12 hours with no chairs.