MauraRN

MauraRN

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  1. Passed in Lubbock!!!!

    MauraRN replied to swifty1031's topic in Online Distance Learning

    AWESOME!!!

  2. Blowing the whistle on your facility

    MauraRN replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like an average day in my facility. No wonder so many LPN's are getting their RN and moving out of LTC/sub-acute. I have no faith in the state inspections

  3. Not giving up

    MauraRN replied to tbone641's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There is nothing wrong with a bit of chemical assistance to control increased anxiety, especially if that anxiety is so overwhelming that you can't think straight. Talk to your doc, or your NP and get...

  4. I HAVE A CPNE DATE!!!

    MauraRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am going to Syracuse, NY on Feb 27 - March 1, 2009. Anyone else going there? Anyone have helpful suggestions on this location? Sorry that I haven't been on the board lately, had a computer...

  5. Intimidation in the workplace

    MauraRN replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CapeCodMermaid, it was nice to hear that you find intimidation by management unacceptable. I live and work in the same area, southcoast of MA. I bring with me 30 years of business experience, college...

  6. I'm back from Racine

    MauraRN replied to Baloney Amputation's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Apple I am so sorry that it didn't go well for you. Take some time, no rush, decide what to do. The up side is that it is now a known entity that you won't be nervous for the next try. The money issue...

  7. "Nursing Home Mentality"

    MauraRN replied to ctm985's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CTM985, I agree with your post. However, I would like to point out that some of the nurses that you think are just not doing their jobs up to standard, they may be so beaten down by the "Management by...

  8. I HAVE A CPNE DATE!!!

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey GAnurse, I am driving to Syracuse, live south of Boston, MA near Cape Cod. It is about a 5 hour drive for me. I mapquested the hotel vs. the hospital, they are very close but I will likely take...

  9. Excelsior is NOT all about the Money

    MauraRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Suesquatch, sorry about your loss, she sounded like a spectacular

  10. I HAVE A CPNE DATE!!!

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for the travel advice SuesquatchRN and all of the good vibes from all. I am staying at the hotel suggested by Excelsior and am going to arrive on Thursday, get my bearings, check out the route,...

  11. I HAVE A CPNE DATE!!!

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I put my application in to NPAC on Nov 7th and took this date on a cancellation basis. I said I would go anywhere in NPAC with 3 days

  12. I now have a CPNE DATE!!!!!!

    MauraRN replied to KellyCCRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey GA Nurse!! I have the same date and place; Feb 27-March 1 at St. Joseph's in Syracuse. Got any information on the place yet? I will check EPN for input from any who have tested there lately and PM...

  13. NPACers:

    MauraRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey all! Just sent in my CPNE application with all attachments. I will post time frames, location info, lodging, road conditions and stuff on this thread. I asked for any location in NPAC with 3 days...

  14. NPACers:

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello NPACers! I am in week nine of the long wait for a date. I was offered a cancellation in Queens this coming weekend but I had already committed to working my hated sub-acute job, 36 hours in 3...

  15. NPACers:

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    They Passed Cpne This

  16. Passed in Utica. No Repeats!!

    MauraRN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Kim, I am so happy for you!!!!Thinking about you this morning about 7am, watching the snow fall. Thought the snow was a good omen for your final day at Utica, knowing how much you love snow, ha, ha....

  17. NPACers:

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    NCGIRL AND FIREGRRL are in New York right now and preparing for lab testing tonite!!!!!! Good vibes to you ladies. You don't need "luck" because you have worked and prepared for this. Post when you...

  18. CPNE this weekend in UTICA

    MauraRN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Send Nc Girl and Frrgirl all your best wishes, prayers, thoughts, karma, whatever they need to pass this CPNE. Post when you get home so we all can breathe a big sigh of relief for you. Good Luck!!!...

  19. Took my 1st exam...FINALLY!

    MauraRN replied to jenniferlynn98's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Jennifer, Look at EC website for installment payments for exams. You could, for example, register for 2 at a time and make the payments over a few months. I did this for the last 3 exams. You can't...

  20. NPACers:

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I spoke with NPAC this morning. I applied the first week of NOV 2008 and I was told that she is booking May and June. I hope that is the worst case scenario. March would be good. I will keep you...

  21. NPACers:

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    HELLO NPACers!!! Anyone going to CPNE in the next few weeks? Perhaps you NC

  22. NC #4 for Excelsior

    MauraRN replied to erlissy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    From another pasty white girl, red hair, freckles, etc....GET ON WITH IT!!! If I remember correctly, Abnormal Cellular Growth is 50% of NC4. Get some study guides like studygroup101 on ebay or Lisa...

  23. Ex nursing students

    MauraRN replied to tbone641's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am a former RN brick and mortar student and truly hated it. I have a BA in another area, didn't need anything but NURSING. I have been an LPN for 2 years and altho that sounds like an advantage...

  24. CPNE prep

    MauraRN replied to determined1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    go to her website at http://www.clinicalprepexam.com or east coast Tina's workshop at

  25. TB Exposure

    MauraRN replied to toonces73's topic in General Nursing

    I was in nursing school 4 years ago when my PPD came back positive for the first time in my life. I was 47 years old and had many PPD's for teaching, traveling, adoption of international child....