Polly Dipcya

Polly Dipcya

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  1. MARS: electronic or paper?

    Polly Dipcya replied to hope3456's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I also work in a LTC facility, we have been told we are going to computer charting for at least two years. Gee I hope so. If I give a prn I have to chart in 5 different locations!! It's so redundant....

  2. Don't You Just Want To Scream?

    Polly Dipcya replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    the worst thing to me about LTC is the redundancy of documentation. I dont have time for all that bs. triple charting. I feel like a secretary. I've been a hospital nurse with standing order etc. LTC...

  3. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    Polly Dipcya replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i had the minimum questions on both my PN boards and RN boards. passed both. If a nurse has minimum questions- they pass with either flying colors:yay:yeah: or totally bomb. and it's hard to tell...

  4. Have you ever made a medication error- yes, no or almost.

    Polly Dipcya replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    hell yes..we're human. the key is not to make the same mistake again. I hooked up an IV piggy back of cipro and forgot to unlock or open the port and the patient did not get the abt until next shift....

  5. Are Nursing Jobs Plentiful where you Live ?

    Polly Dipcya replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    No...not all all. I live in Northern IN and it seems all med professions are on an all time low. New grads are having an especially rough

  6. New Grad RN job

    Polly Dipcya replied to Nrscass's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the support, I just needed to vent and/or feel sorry for myself..lol Indiana still has a pretty high un-employment rate and I do live in a rural area. Population 3500. I'm just glad I have...

  7. New Grad RN job

    Polly Dipcya replied to Nrscass's topic in General Nursing

    I also am having trouble finding a job as a RN. My 2 1/2 years as an LPN on the med/surge floor in a small hosp apparently means nothing. I've tried home-care, hospice, hosp within 30 mins away. (I...

  8. Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    Polly Dipcya replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No, no and no...It should be the individuals decision. We don't even know if the H1N1 vax is effective, the side effects etc. The vax was rushed in the making and the media is scaring the heck out of...

  9. Took NCLEX-RN Exam today (YIKES!!!)

    Polly Dipcya replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    type o from previous msg I meant to say best of luck on the NCLEX and peace during the eternity of waiting for

  10. Took NCLEX-RN Exam today (YIKES!!!)

    Polly Dipcya replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    HI All. I just checked IndianaSBN again and this time my name was there with my license# and the words REGISTERED NURSE..I took so much hard work and dedication, (6 Years) . I left pearsonvue...

  11. Took the boards this monday, no results yet :(

    Polly Dipcya replied to Ace587RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes i went to the Indiana BON and guess what...It was there. My name-registered Nurse and license# etc. Whew....So the peasronvue wasn't an answer for me. I received my results from the BON within...

  12. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    Polly Dipcya replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Ell......I'm not sure if the 'trick' works or not...took the nclex 8-5-09....went to the pearsonvue site @ 10pm to re schedule and it wouldn't let me because my results aren't in yet. My test...

  13. Took the boards this monday, no results yet :(

    Polly Dipcya replied to Ace587RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took nclex 8-5-09 and went to pearsonvue and it also said that my results are not available also....my test shut off at 75...I feel like i BOMBED that

  14. Took NCLEX-RN Exam today (YIKES!!!)

    Polly Dipcya replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My test also jut off at 75....I also have lots of select all that apply. I don't feel in my heart of hearts that I passed... I keek check the isbn q 15 mins. lol that wait is killing me. good luck...

  15. NCLEX-RN: 265 questions and PASSED!

    Polly Dipcya replied to LilNurse2b143's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What's a sata

  16. Is LPN school just as hard as RN school?

    Polly Dipcya replied to NICUplease's topic in LPN to RN

    HI, I'm in a LPN-RN bridge program..I"ve been a LPN since 2-07 and work med/surg at the local hospital for 2 years..I live in small town IN with few LPN-RN bridge programs available. I went to...

  17. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    Polly Dipcya replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Thanks u so much for ur kind words I replies 3x's but kept forgetting to reply to u....again read my other replies to u...Have great

  18. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    Polly Dipcya replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    I did finally reply to ur message but forgot to say

  19. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    Polly Dipcya replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Just read ur post about paying for school and the military...My question is: Is there an age limit to entering the service? I'll be 48 when i take the NCLEX-RN. I don't know if physically I can...

  20. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    Polly Dipcya replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    sorry it took so long to reply...I've been busy busy with finals....Passed my courses..thank god...was close to nervous break down..lol at least it felt that way...One more semester to go...Whew...I...

  21. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    Polly Dipcya replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    HI i've been an LPN for two years......In a bridge program at a small private college...Graduate in 5-09...Its hard as heck and sucks...Can't wait until I'm done...Never taking another college class...

  22. General Nursing Poll...What is the nurse to patient ratio at your hosptial?

    Polly Dipcya posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is the nurse to patient ratio at the hospital you work at? Do you feel its to high. Safe?? Is the hospital adequately staffed when the census is low? I work in a small rural hosp. on the...

  23. how are you paying for nursing school? or how do you plan to pay for nursing school?

    Polly Dipcya replied to mashamontago's topic in General Students

    Where and how to apply for scholarships????? any info will be helpful. LPN going for RN already owe many$$ in

  24. Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

    Polly Dipcya replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard pts refer to diabetes as having "sugar"......TIA's as a pertnear mini stroke. I said what is a pert near?? well southern for pretty near. ok... And once had an elderly lady explain to me...

  25. Do you think you are adequately compensated in your job as a nurse?

    Polly Dipcya replied to *TK8's topic in General Nursing

    NO! I'm an LPN (RN student) and work on the med/surg floor. I do everything the RN's do except they do have to initial my care plans and initial my assessment on new admits. They make $7 an hour...