agldragonRN

agldragonRN

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  1. LTC problem getting assistants to respect me

    agldragonRN replied to NurseSuzann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i was 25 years old when i started working as a nurse in ltc. i am still the youngest now (27). the cnas can definitely make the job harder. i was "tested" numerous times by some of the cnas. it was...

  2. New LPN in excelsior program

    agldragonRN replied to k3104's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i have 2 years lpn experience and definitely gained "bad habits" by working ltc. but when i was at the cpne and during my preparations, i knew and told myself that only do things the ec way and i was...

  3. Any Ideas to make fake arm for fake IV site for CPNE practice?

    agldragonRN replied to lsilva7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i did not use a fake arm. i used that "iv extension" (exactly in the pic on the above link) and attached it to a regular iv tubing that drains to a foley bag. i "borrowed" some supplies from work. i...

  4. cpne

    agldragonRN replied to crazywoman's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i bought rob's videos, ecs flashcards and audio as well. the audio was totally useless to me because i could not listen to the speaker. i just did not like it. i listened to it for less than 5 mins...

  5. Wound packing method

    agldragonRN replied to cheltoe's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i did "modified rope" and passed. i learned it from my workshop. actually mine was not even close to being a rope because it was all fluffy so i was able to cover the whole wound fluffly (haha is that...

  6. 36hrs left Before I give this big exam

    agldragonRN replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    don't study any more. relax for the whole day. watch a movie and eat out with hubby. good

  7. How do I get an additional nursing license in another state (OR to WA)?

    agldragonRN replied to MsoccerRN's topic in General Nursing

    it is called endorsing your rn license to washington state. here is the link for the applications. http://www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/professions/nursing/forms.htm click, print, and read all the forms under...

  8. nclex-rn about to expire...doesn't have a SSN...PLEASE HELP ME!!!

    agldragonRN replied to ph.cdn.us.rn05's topic in International Nursing

    okay found the link in california brn for the instructions and fee so that they will verify your license and send it to nevada. board of registered nursing - verification of

  9. nclex-rn about to expire...doesn't have a SSN...PLEASE HELP ME!!!

    agldragonRN replied to ph.cdn.us.rn05's topic in International Nursing

    try endorsing it to nevada state board of nursing. it seems like they don't need ssn to process it but won't issue you a license until you show proof of your ssn. i just used google to find the...

  10. Would you have reported this med error?

    agldragonRN replied to IowaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    i would have not reported it. what if she borrowed it from another patient or if she got it from the pyxis? i know we are not supposed to borrow but for pepcid i "think" i will if i cannot find the...

  11. CPNE this weekend...

    agldragonRN replied to TLSpaz's topic in Online Distance Learning

    congrats!!!!!

  12. paracentesis

    agldragonRN replied to pawandeep's topic in General Nursing

    let me google that for you. click the link below. let me google that for

  13. Does anyone here passed the exam by just answering more than 5k Q and A?

    agldragonRN replied to jtanga's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    good luck on your nclex!! i did not really answer that many on my nclex-pn because all i wanted to do was get used to nclex-style questions and see if i could apply my textbook knowledge critically....

  14. nclex-pn

    agldragonRN replied to kh2929's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    see this for the trick: pearsonvue trick part 2 - nursing for nurses good luck on your result. you can check the trick now to ease your mind a little bit. the number of questions has no bearing...

  15. Im in my final year- and incompetent.

    agldragonRN replied to LR_C's topic in General Students

    correct! real world nursing is ojt (on the job training) supported by textbook

  16. What to do when you have two answers left on an exam?

    agldragonRN replied to AllThingsPink's topic in General Students

    use priority. abcs, maslow's..... edit to add: i also recommend you buy the book by lacharity. i am using it to study for my nclex and it is extremely helpful in situations you have problems

  17. Passed Transitions tonight!

    agldragonRN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    good job tasha!! keep knocking these exams out. can't you see the light after the tunnel yet? maybe too soon but at this rate, you'll see it very soon.

  18. cpne failures

    agldragonRN replied to moodychick's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i'm sorry for the fail. i heard a lot of people fail on little things. now, you know what to expect and hopefully will be successful on the next try. good

  19. Chronicity help!!

    agldragonRN replied to brenan's topic in Online Distance Learning

    hey diana i have not seen you in a while!!! don't worry about those practice exam scores. i never got anything above 70 in them and as you can see i just did fine. good luck with chronicity. like...

  20. Can you understand this? Board of Alabama re this program

    agldragonRN replied to snowiebella's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i was going to mention foreign education also but stopped because i didn't want to criticize it as i have aunts and cousins who got their bsns from the philippines but how sure are these boards that...

  21. Can you understand this? Board of Alabama re this program

    agldragonRN replied to snowiebella's topic in Online Distance Learning

    umm...because i am an lpn who did x number of supervised hours of clinical rotation that were concurrent with didactic instruction. yeah and i know some people from their rn (adn/bsn) programs who...

  22. Can you understand this? Board of Alabama re this program

    agldragonRN replied to snowiebella's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i am not in alabama, the op is. the garden state (nj) has no problem with ec so i am lucky. i know we are lpns/lvns and we did actual nursing clinicals in med-surge, ob, psych, peds, and geriatrics....

  23. Excelsior Help Please

    agldragonRN replied to AzMom81's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i don't think you are eligible because you do not have the required credentials to be accepted in their rn program. i do not think there is an "online" lpn or rn (generic) program because the...

  24. Can you understand this? Board of Alabama re this program

    agldragonRN replied to snowiebella's topic in Online Distance Learning

    thanks for your support of excelsior college. i believe only california and maryland are the ones who won't license ec rn after their deadline. the other states will let you endorse in after x amount...

  25. Can you understand this? Board of Alabama re this program

    agldragonRN replied to snowiebella's topic in Online Distance Learning

    https://www.excelsior.edu/excelsior_college/school_of_nursing/accreditation_and_licensure/state_board_requirements this is the link from excelsior college website that has the extra stipulations in...