bsrn0523

bsrn0523

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  1. Proud Moms

    bsrn0523 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    my father tells anyone who is in earshot that i am a nurse. he constantly tells me how proud he is of me, and how my late grandmother would have been so proud (she was a nurse, passed away when he was...

  2. Critical Healthcare Registered Nursing Services?

    bsrn0523 replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    i am curious about them as

  3. Skilled Nurse Visits

    bsrn0523 replied to athomemom56's topic in General Nursing

    I do, what can I help you with?

  4. Do you/ did you have a Nurses Cap? Pin?

    bsrn0523 replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    i have both caps and pins (lpn and rn) from my respective schools. the lpn pin was dark blue with gold edging and a white enamel lamp in the middle. the cap was in the old style (flying nun) with one...

  5. Question about Excelsior and CPNE

    bsrn0523 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi everyone, I just signed up here, and I have to say- this seems like a great forum! Very informative. I have been an LPN for 9 years now, my experience is based mostly in LTC, home...

  6. Question about Excelsior and CPNE

    bsrn0523 replied to bsrn0523's topic in Online Distance Learning

    hi everyone, i actually finished the program september of 2007. i took the nclex-rn in december of 2007 and have been working as a rn ever since. thanks so much for all of your replies re: excelsior....

  7. Uniforms and your appearance

    bsrn0523 replied to sassysteph7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i suppose i am a bit "old school"- i wear whites with white polished nursing shoes during shifts- hair pulled back, minimal jewelry, no nail polish, minimal makeup. when i do visits (home care), i...

  8. If you weren't a nurse what other job would you like to do?

    bsrn0523 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    honestly i would do something therapeutic, like teach swimming. i could swim laps during the down time to exercise and get rid of stress. i used to do this and i loved it.

  9. NYC- common Nurse to patient ratio's

    bsrn0523 replied to fawnsternurse's topic in New York Nursing

    i worked med-surg days on li where the ratio was 1:8, not going to lie, it was tough, even with great

  10. Field Supply Question

    bsrn0523 posted a topic in Home Health

    hey fellow home healthers! i work as a field rn for a local home health agency, and i am a little perturbed about something. i came in and asked for gloves and a few cotton tipped applicators and was...

  11. I need encouragement.....

    bsrn0523 replied to charlottegirl's topic in General Nursing

    i honestly believe you already know the answer. if you truly feel that being a nurse is what you want to do, then by all means go for it. you have to follow your bliss and make yourself happy. listen...

  12. Home Health Pre-Employment Testing

    bsrn0523 replied to Wendy_RN's topic in General Nursing

    i took two exams prior to being offered a position with my current agency. the first was a general med/surg exam- lots of drug questions and iv calcs. the second was geared towards peds, specifically,...

  13. Home health Palm software, GPS

    bsrn0523 replied to IntoTheUnit's topic in Home Health

    i have the rn skyscape software package installed on my os, and it is invaluable. i use it at least twice a day, sometimes more. as for gps systems, i have been mapquesting it for now but i am...

  14. I Need Your Opinion...both Lpn

    bsrn0523 replied to UnclearFuture's topic in General Nursing

    i was an lpn for ten years before becoming an rn. honestly, i am so glad that i had those years of experience as an lpn first, as it made the transition to becoming an rn so much easier for me than...

  15. What nursing school did or are you attending?

    bsrn0523 replied to Ari RN's topic in New York Nursing

    rn- excelsior college, 2007 lpn- eastern suffolk boces, 1997 bs- st. joseph's college- 2003

  16. NCLEX For 38 minutes

    bsrn0523 replied to Ramzeneger's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It took me probably 45 minutes from start to finish, with 75 items. I didn't change any answers though, which could be part of the reason.

  17. December Test Takers Support Group

    bsrn0523 replied to wizard100's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    so excited! i checked the state's webiste today and my license number was up! i can practice! thanks again to everyone for the prayers and well wishes! jenn

  18. NCLEX done...

    bsrn0523 replied to mauroberrio's topic in New York Nursing

    hey, i just found out that i passed this morning. i took the test on tuesday, dec. 11th, hopefully i too will have a license number by next monday. congrats!!!

  19. December Test Takers Support Group

    bsrn0523 replied to wizard100's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thank you so much for your prayers, just wanted to let you know that i found out through quick results this morning that i passed!!!! good luck to all of you, your hard work will pay off!

  20. NCLEX done...

    bsrn0523 replied to mauroberrio's topic in New York Nursing

    congrats mauro! how long did it take for you to find out through the new york state website that you passed? i just sat for the nclex this morning! thanks and congrats!!

  21. December Test Takers Support Group

    bsrn0523 replied to wizard100's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    iel21, the experience itself wasn't bad, i went through excelsior's program and many of the tests given through the college are very similiar in style to the nclex- critical thinking based. i didn't...

  22. December Test Takers Support Group

    bsrn0523 replied to wizard100's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thanks so much! i just got back, the computer shut off at 75, don't know if it's good or bad! luckily in new york you can find out within 24-48 hrs through the state nursing board's website. i will...

  23. December Test Takers Support Group

    bsrn0523 replied to wizard100's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey everyone! I am testing 12-11. Been studying Saunders Q&A and Comprehensive reviews with discs, as well as Kaplan's med cards for a few months now. Right now I am averaging about 100-200...

  24. NCLEX Jitters

    bsrn0523 replied to massou's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Massou! I just scheduled the NCLEX for 12-11, two weeks from now. I have been studying Saunders (both questions and review guides), as well as the Kaplan med cards for three months...

  25. Considering Home Care....

    bsrn0523 posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi everyone! I am a new RN grad who is interested in home care nursing. I did shift work with a local agency a few years back as a LPN, and I really enjoyed it. Because I have three children (the...