phdeha777456

phdeha777456 has 44 years experience and specializes in psy.

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1. Can an LPN get GERO-BC certification?

   phdeha777456 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Have you considered the NAPNES for LPN long-term care certification? I completed the exam years ago when I was an LPN very informative. Good luck. https://napnes.org/site/certifications/long-term-care-certification/

2. Shift Differental

   phdeha777456 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all do your facility offer a difference in shift differential for evening and night shift. My facility pays evening shift more than night shift. I think this is unfair at least the same rate, yes evenings takes away the majority of your evening wi...

3. Night Shift Woes...When Do You Sleep On Your Days Off????

   phdeha777456 replied to BibleBarb56's topic in General Nursing

   For 35 years I have been working permanent night shift sounds like a very long time sometimes I can't believe it myself. I work 11:30pm-8:00am when I get home around 8:30-9:00am I usually go to be around 9:30am and sleep until around 12noon. I go bac...

4. The Clinical Performance in Nursing Exam (CPNE): what the heck is this madness?!

   phdeha777456 replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior

   This article is excellent taking me back to 2001 after completing my CPNE it sounds almost like a carbon copy of my experience. I wish everyone the best in their endeavors put your heart and mind into the CPNE and you will make it.

5. CPNE Pass @ Chambersburg !!!

   phdeha777456 replied to HemOnc's topic in Excelsior

   Congradulations I am so proud of you I know the feeling passed 12 years ago the experience remains with me today and always.

6. RN-BSN Program that doesn't require so many prerequisites

   phdeha777456 replied to Katniss88's topic in Online Learning

   I know I felt the same way I got my BSN through University of Dundee it was great I really enjoyed it check them out on the web wish you well also the price is good.

7. Disappointed, frustrated and slowly loosing my courage

   phdeha777456 replied to darkbeauty's topic in LPN-RN

   I feel your pain please keep up the fight I know at times it appears hopeless but do not give up. Have you checked into the Excelsior program I do not know what state you are from but look into it I am an Excelsior graduate due to working full time a...

8. How long did you study for the CPNE?

   phdeha777456 replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior

   Put it this way study, study, study, practice, practice and practice until you know it word for word and technique per technique. Set up a lab in your home take a practice clinical and give yourself plenty time. Practice any way to alliviate stress ...

9. Do Not Underestimate the Difficulty Level of Nursing School

   phdeha777456 replied to tenjuna's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Love your post I have printed this to share with my niece who needs the inspiration and motivation you are so right obtaining a nursing degree is stressful and hard but oh so rewarding. Good luck to you it is worth it in the end. :)

10. First time passers of CPNE?

    phdeha777456 replied to Mimi2bRN's topic in Online Learning

    i also passed the first time that was such a long time ago, my advice to you is to study, study study no your critical elements by heart. leave your fears at home keep your confidence act and look the part. i wish you much luck and prayers. tell your...

11. Am I Babysitting or Supervising?

    phdeha777456 replied to BSN_after_40's topic in General Nursing

    I applaud you for your tenacity in your efforts and your final departure my heart goes out to the patients because we are their voice and their life. If we do not have strong leaders in all facilities this will continue to happen as you know it star...

12. Passed CPNE in Albany (AMC) 1/17, No Retakes!

    phdeha777456 replied to EquuszARNP's topic in Online Learning

    Way to go:yeah:it brings back memories of my clinical in 2001 in Georgia I felt the same way I felt the atmosphere was inducive to us and supported all of us passing. Good luck with broads you will ace them:yeah:

13. A Lesson well learned "One size does not fit all"

    phdeha777456 replied to phdeha777456's topic in General Nursing

    That is awsome yes by all means please share this with your class and let me know their response. Psy nursing is so rewarding its experiences like this that has motivated and helped me grow over the years.

14. what do you do while sitting with the elderly?

    phdeha777456 replied to deewee's topic in CNA/MA

    When preparing for your next assignment one good thing to do is find out everything you can about the patient prior to the assisgnment, what the family expect, what are the patients likes and dislikes. Take your time when bathing, dressing and use it...

15. Much Older People Going Into Nursing

    phdeha777456 replied to MissMaryMack12's topic in General Students

    I know what you mean I hope that if I am able and willing that I will still be nursing at 72 how awsome, these are the nurses who should be applaued.:yeah::bowingpur