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  1. Time allowed for medication administration changing.

    kenzy replied to veegeern's topic in General Nursing

    In Pa we also have the 1hr. window, but as of last week our hospital policies have also changed to 30 minutes

  2. RueEd or Excelsior College

    kenzy replied to Brina01's topic in Online Distance Learning

    quick note, before you start contact your State Board of Nursing to see if Ec is a recognized program in your state. I live in PA. and EC is the only home study program recognized to sit for the...

  3. Clep Tests

    kenzy replied to tobrea's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was really lucky and had all but 1 gen ed left that I was able to clep out of for EC. It was Life Span and Developement(clep "Human Growth and Developement". I went on line to the official CLEP...

  4. suggestions to docs

    kenzy replied to creature's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if this will help but my mother has been fighting a UTI for 4 months (Ecoli). When it was first DX. they put her on Cipro without a C&S, so of course the Cipro did not work. She ended up...

  5. How can one go about becoming a cna while already in nursing school

    kenzy replied to breeqt's topic in General Students

    When I was in school around about the 2nd semester all we had to do is get a form from the DON stating that we completed the state hours needed to take the CNA test. Save yourself the trouble of...

  6. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    kenzy replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. 83 ?, but left room after the first 15? to go outside and cry LOL 2. NCLEX cd received with books in nursing program 3. No 4. 2 Days 5. 100% knew I failed, wondered if I really did learn...

  7. Waking up at night to worry about patients

    kenzy replied to missninaRN's topic in General Nursing

    YOUR NOT ALONE! When I was in nursing school and yet 2 years later (tonight) I get up in the middle of the night thinking about my pts. Maybe thats why its 2:39am and i'm up right now. We had a...

  8. salary rate

    kenzy replied to kathykaye's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Medsaint, Could You Tell Me How To Inquire Or Who To Contact About The Dialysis Cruise Ship Or How To Go To A Third World Country To Help Open These Clinics. What A Great

  9. Dialysis LPN

    kenzy replied to msngrad's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Great Career Choice! I Also Am An Lpn, I Went Directly Out Of School To The Dialysis Unit That I Now Have Worked At For Two Years. I Have Found That In Pa They Do Hire Lpns, But Not Very Often...

  10. Can LPNs be Hospice nurses?

    kenzy replied to ninipanini621's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have looked into hospice and that is my long term goal after getting my RN. However I do know in PA. its based on the county you want to work in. I know in Erie county you must be a RN, in Warren...

  11. Stupid things your school does/did

    kenzy replied to MountainMan's topic in General Nursing

    I cant even imagine having to do this in school. We never had to do such things with our classmates. And I can assure you I would not have done so. I understand the lesson that they are trying to...

  12. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!Please look here and offer up any info you can....

    kenzy replied to LPN Colorado's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats to all!!!!! self doubt is our worst enemy!!!!!! good luck and welcome to nursing!...

  13. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!Please look here and offer up any info you can....

    kenzy replied to LPN Colorado's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey another quick note I just saw on this site where two others found out in 12 hours by the INTERNET. I know either by the INTERNET or phone the way you used to be able to tell if your results are...

  14. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!Please look here and offer up any info you can....

    kenzy replied to LPN Colorado's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do not spend your weekend worrying it wont doyou any good anyways. :smackingf So go have some fun you earned it!!! I can tell you this my computer shut off at 85 questions and I felt the same way...

  15. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    kenzy replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    When giving the flu vac I would go through the standered questions with all my pt's. Are you allergic to eggs?, ever had an allergic reaction? and any chance you might be pregnant? I would always...

  16. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    kenzy replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    One quick note on Excelsior I have done the research in my state PA., and the are the only at home or on-line program recognized by our State Board of Nursing. Hope this

  17. Does anyone know ?????

    kenzy posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am a LPN working in a dialysis unit going on 2 yaers. My question is does anyone know what the law in PA. is with LPN's giving IV push meds?? Is there any exceptions because in the unit 90% of...

  18. So How Long Does the Misery Last?

    kenzy replied to HardworkinRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hope this helps. I can remember when I was in nursing school and did my clinical rotation in the dialysis unit, I was never so sick and horrified aT what I saw. Dont get me wrong I felt that was...

  19. Has anyone taken the CLEP test for Human growth and Development for Excelsior College

    kenzy replied to kenzy's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks To

  20. Has anyone taken the CLEP test for Human growth and Development for Excelsior College

    kenzy replied to kenzy's topic in Excelsior College

    What is REA and I'm really computer illeterate waht do you mean instracert google it? Hey thanks so

  21. Excelsior?

    kenzy replied to KimmieKoo72's topic in Online Distance Learning

    oh my!!!! I just started EC and am really upset to hear all this, now I dont know if I should continue with another class or what!! I sit for human growth and Dev. CLEP on Jan 31, any one that has...

  22. Does anyone have puppy or kitten that they care for while in Nursing school?

    kenzy replied to atwtrn's topic in General Students

    Maybe this will help maybe not? When I was in nursing school I had two elderly dogs and 1 cat. It was really hard being able to give my animals the attention that they once received when I started...

  23. What was the WORST thing a patient has been brought to ER for?

    kenzy replied to SteveNNP's topic in Emergency

    way to go ER Nurse's takes a special person to be in that field, BRAINS, STRENGHT, COMPASSION, OUT SIDE THE BOX THINKING, AND GREAT INNER PEACE AND FORGIVENESS. KEEP MAIKING THE DIFFERENCE....

  24. salary rate

    kenzy replied to kathykaye's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Are you sure this rate is for LPN and not RN's? If so I'm in the wrong area!! Thanks for the reply and happy New

  25. LPN - IV therapy class

    kenzy replied to charebec65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I gaduated from a school in NY where we were required to know drip rates and so on. A fellow student after grad. while working in NY was required to take a class apon completion was able to do all IV...