rjf59

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1. Chancellors Question...

   rjf59 replied to rjf59's topic in Online Learning

   Thanks for the info.

2. Chancellors Question...

   rjf59 posted a topic in Online Learning

   I know someone who claims that she doesn't buy textbooks and just studies the chancellors studyguides and passes her tests (including Micro) with A's and B's. Did any of you that are using Chancellors find this is so with you OR are you using texts a...

3. ec nerves

   rjf59 replied to calliesue's topic in Online Learning

   I don't work at a hospital either so I was really nervous about the CPNE also and when I told someone at EC, they set me up with a phone appointment with one of the testers. She set my mind...and nerves...more at ease about the test. If you are reall...

4. CPNE tips from workshop

   rjf59 replied to Mudwoman's topic in Online Learning

   Thanks for the info. I just signed with Excelsior and got my info for Micro BUT haven't been doing anything but stressing about the CPNE!!!

5. Is this the right decision?

   rjf59 replied to cancalbloop's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I was in the RN program and ended up with phlebitis and the doctor advised me to get out of the program at that point. I left the program with an A- average and I was so depressed for awhile. I planned to go back for the RN but ended up doing the LPN...

6. Do you think I can get through Excelsior???

   rjf59 posted a topic in Online Learning

   I've had my LPN license for about a year now. I now work in a Psychiatric Nursing Center and an Assisted Living. I worked in a LT Facility for one month but wasn't suited for that particular facility. I have no IV's, hardly any treatments. Do you thi...

7. LPN Starting Salary

   rjf59 replied to pat8585's topic in LPN/LVN

   I live in CT and make $21 at my current job.I've had my license for a little over one year now. I've made up to $25 at a job I didn't care for and left. I also have a job in Mass. and my wage there is $17.75 and that's after a raise from $17

8. Difference b/t LTC and Assisted Living?

   rjf59 replied to luv4nursing's topic in LPN/LVN

   I work in a LT psyc. facility and in an assisted living at this time although I did work in a LTC on rehab for a short time. At an assisted living facility, the residents there should be under the status of "chronic but stable" in condition... Not s...

9. A&P; Microbiology through Excelsior

   rjf59 replied to Drysolong's topic in Online Learning

   I think I read in the study guide that one of the recommended books was the Microbiology Color Book. I've been spending all kinds of time coloring the slides instead of reading the text. At this rate, it will take till Christmas to color the whole bo...

10. New LPN in Home Health?

    rjf59 replied to LPNMeg06's topic in LPN/LVN

    I live in CT and went for a Home Health job and they told me that after I've had my license for a year to go back and they would hire me.

11. What exactly ARE the wrong reasons?

    rjf59 replied to Lachrymologist's topic in General Nursing

    I agree about the $$$ reason for becoming a nurse. I have a friend who was a CNA and said she needed to go into nursing to "get more money for doing less work" (Less work, I said, are you paying attention to what the nurses are doing around us!!!!) ...

12. Getting CNAs to WEAR GLOVES & WASH HANDS?!?!

    rjf59 replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    I told the CNA's on my floor over and over to please not wear their gloves from room to room and to change them during care etc. They gave me a horrible time until I told them about a resident (un-named, of course) who had herpes of the eye. They got...

13. Delivering lab specimens...what do you think?

    rjf59 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a psyc center for vets and it's well out of the way. The facility has a CNA that they call on to come in (punch in), take the facility car, and not only drop off specimens but she also comes in to bring the guys to doctor appts. and such......