MauraRN

MauraRN

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  1. I haven't forgotten you guys

    MauraRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    All good things will come to you this time around. Remember that the CPNE does not measure your intellect, your compassion, or even your nursing abilities. It only measures your ability to take this...

  2. I Passed The CPNE

    MauraRN replied to TheBecoming's topic in LPN to RN

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

  3. Why the high drop out rate of nursing students?

    MauraRN replied to newhere_noname's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    MY STORY I was 47 years old, had a BA in Political Science with a 3.75 GPA from a great university, some grad work, parent of a special needs child, experience in a special needs school as teacher and...

  4. can a CNA do LPN online?

    MauraRN replied to alive69's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Why do LPN? With a BA in another field, you are eligible for an accelarated Master's in Nursing. I don't know which university/colleges in Georgia offer it, but you could check the GA nurses forum...

  5. Lunah Passed In Mansfield 6/13-15

    MauraRN replied to LEN-RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    YEAH LUNAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION. STAY IN TOUCH WITH THOSE OF US WHO ARE FOLLOWING IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS. HAPPY...

  6. CPNE Notes From An EC grad

    MauraRN replied to ivanh3's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks Ivanh3 for all of the effort you put in to post your CPNE info. I have the edition 14 study guide. WHEN I pass CPNE, I will post updates to your info and pay it forward. Thanks again.

  7. I just got written up for the first time...agh..

    MauraRN replied to november17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Getting "written up" just feels like high school. Yes, we must be accountable for our own nursing practice, but "written up" is a huge morale problem for nurses. For the record, I have been written up...

  8. Rob's CPNE DVD

    MauraRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Rob's dvd is so worth the $40!!!!! I am not usually a visual learner. My usual study techniqes of reading textbooks but covering up all of the junk on the pages that just distracts me. I was having a...

  9. Suesquatch cpne

    MauraRN replied to calliesue's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Go Suesquatch!!!! You can and will do GREAT!!! Let us know when it is over and

  10. I Need As Much Prayers As I Can Get.. Pleaseeee!!!

    MauraRN replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If the computer shut off at 85, you most likely passed. If you were struggling the computer would keep shooting out questions until you proved that you bombed. In order to shut off at 85, you would...

  11. CPNE Workshop

    MauraRN replied to nberry255's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am going to Lynn's workshop in Charlotte on August 14 &15. Anyone out there going to

  12. Nurses Past Their Prime

    MauraRN replied to dialysis12041999's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like a perfect fit for nursing school instructor at the Associate level. You have the requisite contempt and ego to succeed in that endeavor. I just finished three 14 hour shifts in a LTC...

  13. Older Woman Plans on Being a New RN

    MauraRN replied to GizmosMom's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi all, I am a 51 year old, been an LPN in LTC for 1 year, am enrolled to become an RN (already have a BS in another field). I will be moving to Bradenton in 3 years when my son graduates high school....

  14. Currently Enrolled Excelsior Students

    MauraRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi to all EC students; Just checking in today, needed a break from studying NC3. I have been picking up extra shifts at the LTC so that I can pay for more courses and the mortgage too, LOL. Keep it up...

  15. Currently Enrolled Excelsior Students

    MauraRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello to all EC students! I took the NC1 in December and am finally getting back to study mode. Just scheduled NC3. I went straight to EC, no need to give The College Network my money. If you download...

  16. Best shoes ever?

    MauraRN replied to redraccoon's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I swear by RYKA sneakers. I alternate 3 pair and I work 12 hour weekend shifts. I have a bad R ankle ( 2 sprains, 1 fracture) and s/p L knee repair and lumbar scoliosis. These are the only shoes that...

  17. Need Help w/my Sociology Paper

    MauraRN replied to jman21050's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC. Sometimes the confused/demented ladies won't take a med, shower, allow a treatment or even eat a meal because they want to talk to the "doctor". I have observed other nurses grab a male...

  18. Any nurses here with a lawyer/legal background

    MauraRN replied to ilovenursing1's topic in General Nursing

    Post your question. Lots of midlife career changers here with past legal

  19. Quincy College LPN program

    MauraRN replied to MeganS9's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Megan, I graduated Quincy LPN in June 2006 and am working LTC. Massachusetts LPN's do not get hired in hospitals. I did the LPN program and immediately applied and was accepted to Excelsior...

  20. pros and cons of nurse paralegal jobs

    MauraRN replied to BulkyMonster's topic in Legal

    I started working as a civil litigation paralegal and real estate broker right out of college 25 years ago. Now I am a LPN in LTC working on my RN. If you are truly interested in the legal side of...

  21. PASSING THE CPNE: tips from my experience

    MauraRN replied to anticoagulationurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you anticoag

  22. Diploma + BA/MBA = Anything?

    MauraRN replied to Pack RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Matt, I am a mid-life career changer. I am 50 years old, mom to a 15 yr old boy. Have my BA in political science and have been a commercial real estate and civil litigation paralegal and real...

  23. LPN's with a four year degree in another field get paid more than regular LPN's.

    MauraRN replied to moon30's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have a BA in Political Sciences and have my LPN. It matters not at my LTC job, but I got my school nurse job, which is unionized with the Massachusetts Teachers, and I got top level LPN pay which is...

  24. No Respect for LTC nurses?

    MauraRN replied to bshaw96's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I loved working with the elder population, alzheimer's included. However, the trend here in eastern Massachusetts has been corporate takeover of most of the LTC within the past 3 years. Diagnoses of...

  25. What meds do you see the most often?

    MauraRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The favorite for sundowners everywhere? TRAZADONE. Some of the nurses that I have worked with actually called it "send them to trazadonia". Sad but