Up2nogood RN

Up2nogood RN RN

pulm/cardiology pcu, surgical onc

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  1. I got a 2nd job!

    Up2nogood RN replied to locolorenzo22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Luckily in Oregon we have med aides so all the routine meds are given by them on days and evenings, and I'm just responsible for PRN's and IV

  2. I got a 2nd job!

    Up2nogood RN replied to locolorenzo22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm doing the same thing as you. It's fairly simple; not many treatments & just PRN meds to give. It can get crazy when a patient is going south though since there isn't another nurse to back me...

  3. How long

    Up2nogood RN replied to cynditoksRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Mine should be coming soon then too, My date was Oct 17th

  4. Fcca

    Up2nogood RN replied to rmbt418's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You won't be done w/ EC til your "graduation date" so it's possible you might have to pay your annual fee. I finished all requirements in early September but my grad date wasn't til Oct 17. You might...

  5. Fcca

    Up2nogood RN replied to rmbt418's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I really don't know why you can't since it was designed to help guide your studies before the CPNE! Have you asked an advisor why you can't take it? I spelled it out loud and clear that since I...

  6. Fcca

    Up2nogood RN replied to rmbt418's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I didn't find it difficult at all but anything is easy after you pass the CPNE LOL. Umm I think it was $300 or so. It would have been helpful to take before the CPNE

  7. Fcca

    Up2nogood RN replied to rmbt418's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, I passed in Utica in August. They let me take the CPNE 1st b/c the FCCA wasn't close to being

  8. Fcca

    Up2nogood RN replied to rmbt418's topic in Online Distance Learning

    They sent me a paper and pencil version in September and I had 10 days to return

  9. CPNE 3 Questions

    Up2nogood RN replied to ougreene's topic in Online Distance Learning

    1) you do not have to describe the wound, not even signing that you did it 2)i used tenting or non-tenting 3)yes, that's correct but make sure you know your pt's baseline and only pump it up to no...

  10. workshops?

    Up2nogood RN replied to tbone641's topic in Online Distance Learning

    IMO I would go to Excelsior's workshop and get it from the horse's mouth. I went to Lynn's and she's a great person don't get me wrong but I didn't like paying money to hear her talk about her...

  11. I am so AFRAID about going to UTICA in December!

    Up2nogood RN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    NC Girl, THere are 2 ways to get to Utica from Syracuse. Either the more scenic way which I wouldn't call 'mountains' but rolling hills OR you can drive the toll thru way (or whatever it's called)...

  12. How long did it take you?

    Up2nogood RN replied to shannonFNP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I enrolled in January and my grad date is Oct

  13. Thinking about moving to Oregon

    Up2nogood RN replied to SuperGirlOf6's topic in Oregon Nursing

    The pay in the Portland metro area ranges from 17-25. But don't expect to get into a hospital around here you might be able to in a rural area though. Mainly only LTC and home health will hire LPN's....

  14. nursing school 4 me...?

    Up2nogood RN replied to ppmc's topic in Oregon Nursing

    You might want to look at how each school breaks down there points awarded. I know some give points for a prior degree but I've been out of the game for a few years so it could have changed. I didn't...

  15. Apollo College

    Up2nogood RN replied to carsonallen1's topic in Oregon Nursing

    No you can't use federal financial aid for excelsior. I took out a private student loan to cover the costs of the program including travel expenses to New York for my CPNE this past August. For...

  16. Apollo College

    Up2nogood RN replied to carsonallen1's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I didn't think it was too hard, I did all my nursing pre-req's at a CC and have been in healthcare for over 15 yrs. I was in the 1st cohort and it was a little disorganized at 1st, I think they've...

  17. Apollo College

    Up2nogood RN replied to carsonallen1's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Well gee, you're welcome. I graduated from Apollo 1 yr

  18. bi 231...? @ pcc

    Up2nogood RN replied to ppmc's topic in Oregon Nursing

    probably depends on the instructor, but you'll still need to take BI101,

  19. CNA pay?

    Up2nogood RN replied to The_Hutch's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'm making $19 in a hospital but I've been there 10 yrs. I think they start out about $12.50/hr but there's also shift differentials whereas LTC doesn't have diffs. They may also start you out higher...

  20. eBay Study Guides

    Up2nogood RN replied to Arnomedic's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The difference in the curriculum before 10/07 is that each exam was worth 4 credits. The new curriculum exams are 3 credits....so it's all the same info but split up a little differently. You could...

  21. CPNE doable?

    Up2nogood RN replied to JOLIEDAME's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The CPNE is very doable!! Just study the guide and memorize exactly how they want it done. Forget the way you would normally do things in your everyday practice and do all assessments the excelsior...

  22. Which hospitals are the best to work at in the Portland area?

    Up2nogood RN replied to tejon's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Just an FYI-it may be harder getting a job in a hospital as a new CNA without any LTC

  23. FCCA Update

    Up2nogood RN replied to Up2nogood RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's only 2 different areas that I'm aware of. I know it used to be 3 but I'm not sure what it entails just know it's open book so it can't be too difficult. I honestly don't even remember what NC 6...

  24. FCCA Update

    Up2nogood RN replied to Up2nogood RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was told that they just got the paper and pencil version ready to go yesterday, it's not even available to sign up for

  25. Finally have a Date!!!!!

    Up2nogood RN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Utica does have a peds unit but the weekend I tested we all had substitutes. Way to go getting a date! I thought Utica was a great place to test. The CE's I had for my labs and pcs's were really laid...