GeauxNursing

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  1. applying to TX BON

    GeauxNursing replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Texas Nursing

    Right, right. The fingerprint place is one street over from my work, so I can go get that out of the way next

  2. applying to TX BON

    GeauxNursing replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Texas Nursing

    Cool, cool. I am corresponding with EC to make sure I have all the steps right. I have already sent in my app. to the TX BON. Once I finish all my requirements then I can request my graduation...

  3. applying to TX BON

    GeauxNursing replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Texas Nursing

    Agh, ok thanks. My lvn school did all this for me the first time. Thanks for the

  4. just disgusted with news story.

    GeauxNursing posted a topic in General Nursing

    Watching the local news just now and saw the preview about a segment related to the video taped evidence of abuse at a local nh. The family set up a camera. The healthcare "professional", a cna or a...

  5. Dialysis system in US?

    GeauxNursing replied to pineau's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    We fill syringes from the liter bag of normal

  6. r/t brain trauma?

    GeauxNursing posted a topic in General Students

    Doing a care plan. Pt had CVA so there is neuro impairment, confusion. I am trying to use Acute Confusion. Since we cannot use medical diagnosis as the R/T, do I say "r/t brain trauma"? Or am I...

  7. r/t brain trauma?

    GeauxNursing replied to GeauxNursing's topic in General Students

    Awesome. I appreciate the in depth answer, but that is too complicated for my needs. Really I just want to know if I'd say brain trauma instead of stroke. I need to be semantically

  8. Lubbock cpne

    GeauxNursing replied to RobinMurphy's topic in Excelsior College

    I am waiting for my date for lubbock. It's the only choice I gave. I applied beginning of may I think. I put august down as my ready date, but I'm not sure I'll be ready then! I've been...

  9. application for cpne

    GeauxNursing posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Soooo. Just received notice that my cpne study guide has been shipped. Once I get this, will I be able to pay for the fcca/cpne stuff, apply to get my fcca, start background checks and all the other...

  10. application for cpne

    GeauxNursing replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Online Distance Learning

    just an update as someone asked me what I ended up doing. I sat on my butt for too long ; ) I applied for CPNE a couple weeks ago and am currently waiting on my assignment date. My daughter is now...

  11. How to get out of dialysis nursing?

    GeauxNursing replied to Marisette's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Dialysis is all I know. I started out as a chronic unit PCT and worked for 4 years. I have now been an LVN in the same unit for 3 years. I am almost done with my RN (thru Excelsior) and am...

  12. CPNE eligible. MPAC anyone??

    GeauxNursing replied to mamac0805's topic in Excelsior College

    Hey loves, good for you! How long was it after getting confirmation of your passing fcca that you were able to apply for cpne? I'm gathering up my documents and stuff so I'm ready when they tell me....

  13. Finally took Micro....

    GeauxNursing replied to medic1282's topic in Excelsior College

    awesome, congrats! I have been putting this one off forever. Just had a baby, so now I think I'm ready to jump back in and micro is number one on my list. Will start studying for the exam soon. I...

  14. Excelsior Microbiology study tips

    GeauxNursing replied to medic1282's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm trudging through micro right now. It's awful! I'm not a science person. When I get home I am going to register for the exam and practice exam to better get an idea of what the questions will...

  15. CPNE in Lubbock??

    GeauxNursing replied to brenan's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Let me bump this. I plan on putting Lubbock as my first

  16. application for cpne

    GeauxNursing replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks, Lunah, thats a good point about the eligibility

  17. application for cpne

    GeauxNursing replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Online Distance Learning

    ok thanks. I'm so conflicted right now! Baby Girl is due in March. I want to get this done! But, I know it'll be near impossible to be travelling and succeeding at CPNE while 8+ months pregnant....

  18. Dallas Nursing Institute

    GeauxNursing replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    There is also North Central Texas College, y'all should check that one out. There is an LVN program there. Also, they have an online-hybrid bridge

  19. Dallas Nursing Institute

    GeauxNursing replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think DNI has stopped admitting students. They got bought out by ATI or ATT or somebody. And there are some charges of misreporting the employment success of graduates. I read something about it...

  20. Maternity scrubs

    GeauxNursing posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need a couple sets, where can I get some maternity scrubs? Having a hard time finding anything good on google. Thanks

  21. Maternity scrubs

    GeauxNursing replied to GeauxNursing's topic in General Nursing

    Yea, I was thinking about the flexibles line. Thanks for the input. I prefer Cherokee

  22. "How much do you want off today?"

    GeauxNursing replied to traumaRUs's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    We are in a pilot project using the Crit-Lines to monitor our fluid removal and the body's response. What a pain these things are! But it allows you to see how your pt is responding to the fluid...

  23. Difficulty with HDLS1

    GeauxNursing replied to czacLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just passed yesterday. I went through the whole exam thinking I was failing because I had no idea about these questions! I read the textbook (med surg) and used the study guide I bought off ebay....

  24. EC students!! What is every one doing?

    GeauxNursing replied to LPNcindylouwho's topic in Excelsior College

    studying (kind of) for LS1, which is my last one before fcca and cpne. Still have to tackle micro and info lit. Want to be CPNE eligible by end of the

  25. cpne eligibility

    GeauxNursing replied to alodocios's topic in Online Distance Learning

    yes thanks, that sounds like a better idea. I think I'm going to tackle micro first. I've been putting it off for