NC Girl BSN

NC Girl BSN

Psych, LTC, Acute Care

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  1. This is where i am suppose to be,,,,,can u help?

    Welcome to allnurses! I will try to answer some of your questions or steer you in the right direction. I see that you are starting from scratch. Many of us have been where you are now and know how the...
  2. Need Advice

    Lunah I see your part of the staff at allnurses! Congratulations your VIP! Tiffany. Getting a 69 is pretty good. Like Lunah said. Take form B and see what you get. From what I can tell most of the EC...
  3. Could Excelsior be my answer? Need advise

    Good Luck on your LPN exam! Make sure EC is accepted in your state. Its an attainable degree but not easy. I really hate that your not passing but its still early in the semester for you to throw in...
  4. Married the Beast! In Chambersburg Pa.

    Dawn, Words cannot express how proud I am of you! You deserved this pass because you worked your butt off everystep of the way. You preservered when things got tough for you in UTICA. Enjoy your day...
  5. I was thinking the same thing. If you are interviewing for a position where you would have to care for someone with alzheimers, maybe you can share your experience with your father in the interview....
  6. Ec dvd/audio/workbook

    Hope you can get the EC video. Have you tried going to the EPN to see if someone can sell it to you for a discount rate? Try to get Robs video too. Below are the links to Vannessa Manteaus's lab...
  7. CPNE date - already!

    Congratulations on a date. Get you some good mnuemonics and practice those labs till you know the steps with your eyes
  8. Update on FCCA 9/2009

    Good luck on retaking the test. I had to retake it myself and was scared to death. I used College network. Studygroup 101, practice test and Minnay. Don't worry about the FCCA. For some reason they...
  9. possibility that my dream job might be available

    What everyone else
  10. N106 Chronicity

    You have to be enrolled in the program for it to show up. Meaning that your $895 has been paid and your transcripts are
  11. Excelsior Package Pricing Option to be Discontinued

    IMO is a publicity stunt. When they first introducted it this summer, I was very envious because I spent $7500 to complete the program. They should have said for a limited time only. The excuse in the...
  12. Finally passed Lifespan 2!

    Congratulations Donald!!! I failed this exam the first time too.Betterme is awesome!Good luck with the
  13. Am I a backstabber or just a concerned co-worker?

    I agree. Stay out of it. She will destroy her own self in the end. It is not your battle. Concentrate on your duties and
  14. Studying for NCLEX RN, and............

    Congratulation! I too was told how tough the job market was in my area and feeling the pressure. I got offers at 3 hospitals in my area. EC grad rock! I think being a LPN helped your situation
  15. Congrats! You did an awesome
  16. Well, I am 5 months into my first hospital job as a RN. I think that you have to show alot of intrest when interviewing and make great eye contact. You MUST be flexible. I work 7p-7a and I never once...
  17. Continue to review and pass the test on Friday. Self doubt is not an option. If for some reason you fail, call the school immediately and ask for permission to take it again before September 30th....
  18. What's the best option

    It really depends on you. EC is a more practical option but its not for everyone. You have to be motivated to study on your own.If you decide this route, go directly through EC. ISU is a good option...
  19. Hey!!!!

    Congratulations! I didn't see it
  20. How long should I stay?

    It really depends on your market. I suggest to work in LTC and continue applying for a job in a hospital. If you get the job then take it and put in your resignation. I worked in LTC as a LPN before I...
  21. Prayers for HD2...

    Wow! You knocked it out the
  22. Night differentials

    It depends on your hospital. When I got my employment letter, it just showed my base pay. It did not have the shift differential. Call them tomorrow and
  23. How to get your CNA's respect

    Well, thats it takes time. First you have to prove to them that your a competent nurse and know how to handle your end of the job. Then you have to trust them to do their job and try to communicate...
  24. How did you know you wanted to specialize?

    I kinda have an idea about specializing in psych but you need 1 yr of expereince. I want a fun and exciting atmosphere so that area sparks my attention the most. My second pick is nursing education. I...
  25. When to send a chest pain to the ER

    I worked in a LTC facility almost 2 years and most if not all have some type of cardoivasular hx. I would do all the assessment you describe and see if they have nitroglycerin ordered PRN. If so,...