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  1. I didn't accept the keys.....

    BerryHappy posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, I finally did it. I refused to take report/keys in a LTC/Rehab facility that is critically understaffed. Here's the deal. I was hired as a night shift RN supervisor. Almost immediately after...

  2. I didn't accept the keys.....

    BerryHappy replied to BerryHappy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the support you guys! Your words bring tears to my eyes. And YES, I feel as if I had accepted the assignment, I FOR SURE would have made a med error, and would have felt even worse for...

  3. Let's talk $$ for hospice. (Idea lifted from Agency nursing)

    BerryHappy replied to SuzieVN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    When I was a LPN in Miami, FL: LPN, agency Bedside continuous care 12 hour shifts $20/hr federal mileage rate only over 15 miles travel time over 1 hour ($20) Don't forget people, Florida has no...

  4. bad bad deaths

    BerryHappy replied to NC29mom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yup, my worst have been hepatic related. Lung has been pretty bad too, but for some reason the hepatic encaphaly makes all palliative measures pretty much moot. Either we knock them out so they just...

  5. What is your Achilles heel?

    BerryHappy replied to cjdmomma's topic in General Nursing

    OMG you guys are HILARIOUS!!! I once watched a patient drink the VOMIT she had vomited into a cup!!! By the time I processed what I was watching, vomit was gone! Poof! Back to where it came from!...

  6. Maybe I shouldn't say this out loud but...???

    BerryHappy posted a topic in Excelsior College

    After completing DOZENS (feels like dozens anyway) of EC exams, nearly FAILING my FCCA, doing the CPNE TWICE, is it me or did the NCLEX RN feel...I'm only whispering this but...easy? I know, I know,...

  7. Excel Grads getting jobs? Clinicals questions?

    BerryHappy replied to chiromed0's topic in Excelsior College

    Hey ctcpete! I am in southwest Florida. Because of the "pete" in your online name, I actually have wondered if you might be in St. Petersburg, FL just a bit north of me. Are

  8. Low Census

    BerryHappy replied to tsunade's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Things have only been this bad since the end of last year. I worked as a night shift crisis/continuous care hospice LPN for many years. My first job was through an agency and I averaged 3-4 nights...

  9. How much did your EC degree cost?

    BerryHappy replied to mom2many2012's topic in Excelsior College

    A FORTUNE but it took me 4 years, and I had to take the CPNE TWICE !!! Now that I am finished, and have MULTIPLE RN job offers, it was worth every penny! THANK YOU EXCELSIOR!!! (btw, during those 4...

  10. Excel Grads getting jobs? Clinicals questions?

    BerryHappy replied to chiromed0's topic in Excelsior College

    Ok, I graduated from EC 5/17/13. Passed NCLEX 7/5/13. Just got my first job offer 7/12/13 making $30/hour as a night shift charge nurse at a sub acute facility. I have 2 more company's to call back...

  11. What are the chances of failing with 75 questions?

    BerryHappy replied to kwit412's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I KNOW!!! RIGHT!!! I felt EXACTLY the same way!!! 75 questions, 1.5 hours of my life and it was over? HUH? I am thrilled I passed but I guess this is why sometimes the journey is better than...

  12. How many months did you subscribe to Sheri Taylor's online workshop?

    BerryHappy replied to phengro's topic in Excelsior College

    I kept my online account active until I passed my CPNE. The most valuable part of having it, I think, was that on the night after I got my first PCS assignment (Fri night), I was able to go back to...

  13. Passed NCLEX but when to tell family

    BerryHappy replied to Sparkles1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Girl you passed! Go and scream it to the WORLD! Congratulations on all your hard

  14. EKG strips on NCLEX

    BerryHappy replied to 2bNdNurse84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had a ridiculously easy EKG strip. It was only 1 question and the question was which of the strips showed probable near death. And honestly 3 of the choices varied just a little bit and the 4th...

  15. quick results

    BerryHappy replied to rubysasha's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My link also came up about 40 hours after I finished AND that was over a Sat/Sun. Once you get past the 40 hour mark or so I would check the sucker every hour!!! And I agree, the PVT worked for me...

  16. Can I write to a deceased patients family?

    BerryHappy replied to Rn112389's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Omg no no no!!! Do not do it! You stated that the patient died unexpectedly so even though right now the family is feeling all kind and nice towards you that could change on a moments notice. What...

  17. Maybe I shouldn't say this out loud but...???

    BerryHappy replied to BerryHappy's topic in Excelsior College

    Yep ctcpete, the best thing about the EC program I think might be just that you become well conditioned from all the studying. The NCLEX is a final celebration of the studying. Kinda like the race...

  18. Finally got a job offer!

    BerryHappy replied to Scarlettz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for your advice! Please give us details of how you got the position. Did you apply online or go in person to HR? Did you create your resume, or use a service? What type of questions did...

  19. Maybe I shouldn't say this out loud but...???

    BerryHappy replied to BerryHappy's topic in Excelsior College

    UPDATE! I gave in and paid the $7.95...Pass! Oh heck yeah I studied like a fiend since one week AFTER my second CPNE. So I guess that means I studied 15 weeks. My actual graduation date was 2...

  20. Can anyone verify Pearson Vue "trick" April/May 2013?

    BerryHappy replied to BridgetE89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took NCLEX RN 7/5/13 at 1300 hours. Got the "Successful Delivery" and "Good Pop Up" at 2000. Got the PASS on 7/7/13. IT

  21. Testing Friday

    BerryHappy replied to philliesfinest's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Me too! This Friday 7/5/13 at 2pm! Sooo excited! Your scores look good. Too late to worry about that anyway! Let's work on memorizing our lab numbers and RELAXING! :sleep: Ommmmmmmm....that's us...

  22. Unable to access Sherry Taylor's online workshop today

    BerryHappy replied to phengro's topic in Excelsior College

    Just so you know, when I was using the online workshop it would go down usually about once per month. It drove me CRAZY because I had figured out a workable study schedule and if the site was down my...

  23. Suggestion for CPNE documentation course

    BerryHappy replied to phengro's topic in Excelsior College

    Here is my experience. During my FIRST CPNE, I passed on my care plan, passed my first patient, and then failed that patient on my nursing notes. I then never even got into the rooms of my second...

  24. How long for EC to send transcript to BON???

    BerryHappy posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Maybe I am being impatient but here's how ssslowwwwww things are going for me... I passed my CPNE on March 10. Applied to the FL BON on March 13. Submitted all my stuff including Level 2 and license...

  25. Passed my NCLEX-RN! My NCLEX Review Material Tips

    BerryHappy replied to IceStar817's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OMG this is soooo good! Thank