LilDKessler

LilDKessler

Ob/Gyn, Ped & PACU

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  1. Need Excelsior Clarification

    LilDKessler posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am trying to sort out the info for Excelsior & need a little help. Can I get study material from eBay, yahoo, etc & contact Pearson to schedule test dates prior to enrolling. Basically I...

  2. Pregnant and can't lift?

    LilDKessler replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    I must say that I am shocked & saddened over the anger & resentment in this post. I am currently 5 weeks pregnant and while I've had 2 miscarriages in the past, I would not have lifted...

  3. Any other new nurses slapping their heads saying DUH!?

    LilDKessler replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    I've been out 2 years this week & have "DUH" moments daily. I think NS killed some of my brain cells.

  4. STUDY strategies

    LilDKessler replied to KEL2BanRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In NS I always highlighted notes in my book, then typed them in outline format & read over & over & over the notes I had typed. However, for A&P this did not work for me. Instead, I...

  5. Did I do the right thing? (long)

    LilDKessler posted a topic in General Nursing

    Sorry in advance for the long post, but you need to know the events preceeding. Two days ago we had a Code Blue in our area & pt needed epi SQ. Myself & a fellow nurse were the first to...

  6. Did I do the right thing? (long)

    LilDKessler replied to LilDKessler's topic in General Nursing

    To clear a little bit of confusion, I work in a military facility, not a civilian hospital & the incident did not happen in an in-patient region of the hospital, but in an administrative area. I...

  7. Documentation Resources

    LilDKessler replied to Katydidit34's topic in General Nursing

    There are some really good threads in the student nursing section. Try looking in there for "charting". I just read some great examples yesterday so I know there are recent ones available. Good...

  8. LPN / ADN / BSN / MSN. Whats YOUR plan?

    LilDKessler replied to peacelovestar's topic in General Students

    I currently am LPN and have been out for 2 years now. I've just started the process of applying with Excelsior College for the ADN program. It is self-paced so I am guessing about 2 years so that I...

  9. Need a PACU tshirt slogan!

    LilDKessler replied to mothertucker's topic in General Nursing

    Check out cafepress.com They have lots of funny designs for the medical

  10. Nclex

    LilDKessler replied to SM1985's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took as many practice tests as I possibly could, studied/reviewed a different body system each week and had my husband quiz me from my class notes that I'd kept since school had started. Our school...

  11. Getting Frustrated w/ Classmates

    LilDKessler replied to Kathyz's topic in General Students

    I was in a very similiar situation when I was in school. The problem was with our group is the ones mainly asking for the notes were the ones that would not read the text & wanted to study only...

  12. Need to pick your brain....

    LilDKessler posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I remember in school learning about a condition where a "troll" type growth is found in a woman's uterus. After removal of this growth, women need to prevent pregnancy for 1 year due to increased...

  13. Nurse with hearing loss?

    LilDKessler replied to BoopRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have Meniere's disease with some hearing loss in the right ear. They do make some stethoscopes that are designed for those of us that are hard of hearing. Thankfully I have not had to get one yet,...

  14. LPN Distance Education?

    LilDKessler replied to summerdaze's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you are in the Beaufort / Bluffton area, Technical College of the Low Country has a good 2 year RN program (ADN). It is better to go that route if possible instead of wishing you'd put a little...

  15. Smile if you DON't HATE Nursing!

    LilDKessler replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I am a contracted nurse for the Navy, taking care of soldiers and their dependents. I absolutely LOVE what I do. Besides the fact I am helping to take care of our nation's bravest members, I just...

  16. Help telling co-worker to stop complaining!!

    LilDKessler posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a problem. A RN that I work with is getting out of the Navy in 41 days. (We both work at a military hospital) Since I have been here for the last 5 months, all she does is complain, about...

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

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

    1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? 75 2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course? CD full of questions (Mosby's) & yes, had class & our school 3. Did...

  18. Unable To Take The Nclex!!!!!!

    LilDKessler replied to RN 2 B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Not in the state of Georgia it is

  19. Melatonin?

    LilDKessler replied to samarooni's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I take melantonin every night to help me fall asleep. I am one of those that lays in bed thinking instead of drifting off. I take 1 tab 3 mg 1/2 before bed & it helps soothe me into sleep. Hope...

  20. CNA/LPN/RN Pay in Georgia?

    LilDKessler replied to chesara's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I did my LPN at Savannah Tech, but wish I'd done the ADN in Brunswick

  21. Any Ga LPN's starting Excelsior?

    LilDKessler replied to Lorie P.'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just started NC1 this past weekend & live in Ricon (just north of Savannah). I'd love to get in on a study

  22. CNA/LPN/RN Pay in Georgia?

    LilDKessler replied to chesara's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I've just started this weekend. How about you? I'm on NC1 & purchased Lisa's study notes for NC1 & Ethics on

  23. sniffing alcohol swab for nausea?

    LilDKessler replied to vickynurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I use it on a almost daily basis for post-op n/v. It works remarkedly well! I didn't know of it until I got to this unit & was told by a more seasoned nurse that learned of it herself in Iceland...

  24. Exit Hesi

    LilDKessler replied to skittles1933's topic in General Students

    Sorry about the misunderstanding there. ATI proctored all of our HESI testing, did not realize it was product of another company. Either way, ATI site has great practice tests for the

  25. CNA/LPN/RN Pay in Georgia?

    LilDKessler replied to chesara's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I went straight for my LPN & am now bridging through Excelsior to the RN. I've been out about 18 months. The office I started out at paid $11 hour for me to do EXACT same work as the RN I sat...