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  1. CPNE preparation for Excelsior clinical

    gradyrn2b08 replied to mariemell's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That very Sweet of you. Wish I lived in Ohio.

  2. Anyone here an RT?

    gradyrn2b08 replied to rrt_thats_me's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey RRT thats me, Just to let you know, I have studied with two RRT and they have been wonderful. BOTH of them took their CPNE last OCT and passed with no repeats in any area. They both worked very...

  3. CO nurses-is Excelsior to get an RN OK???

    gradyrn2b08 replied to daisymay07's topic in Online Distance Learning

    EC college has been a wonderful experience for me. i have 2 kids and a spouse as well as all the stuff that goes along with adulthood. I did the EC program in less than 2yrs and am waiting on my CPNE....

  4. Low-back pain in a 4hr case...

    gradyrn2b08 replied to mcknis's topic in Operating Room

    I have been a scrub for 8 years and I had an anterior lumbar fusion 4 years ago. I can tell you that the Dansko shoes have been a true life saver for me. I can be scrubbed in for hours up to 8hrs...

  5. When do you count ?

    gradyrn2b08 replied to OR male nurse's topic in Operating Room

    Something I was taught by an older tech. Actually if you do not let the drape fall past the front or back side of the table and just roll it towards the side where the drape is past the edges, nothing...

  6. CPNE Roll call

    gradyrn2b08 replied to TraciRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats and Best

  7. When do you count ?

    gradyrn2b08 replied to OR male nurse's topic in Operating Room

    We set up two small tables. One for laproscopic and one for open belly. Count open stuff ,cover with sterile drape and push aside. Start with Lap table, if you have to convert to open, empty mayo...

  8. What Is An OR Tech?!

    gradyrn2b08 replied to Batman24's topic in Operating Room

    I was an OR tech for 8 years and i just about to finishan RN program. I love my job as a scrub but I always dreamed of being a nurse. I work at a busy level one trauma center in the inner city and it...

  9. Hi, I'm Twinmommy+1 and I am on day one no smokes

    gradyrn2b08 replied to twinmommy+2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Keep up the good work. I am a 20 year smoker and I recently started the stop smoking process. My father was in the hospital twice after Christmas w/ COPD and lung disease. He is 78 and has smoked...

  10. CPNE Roll call

    gradyrn2b08 replied to TraciRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Applied October 07 for Atlanta. Still waiting!!! Spoke with the CPNEcenter on Thursday last week. They have given dates to applicants whose applications were received up to Aug 07 and they are booked...

  11. CPNE study resources besides a workshop--opinions wanted

    gradyrn2b08 replied to Baloney Amputation's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have purchased the ARM off of E-Bay for the IV Push and other supplies for the lab simulation part. I also bought Lisa Arends CPNE Cd which contains alot of information. Mostly just studing the...

  12. CPNE Wait Time Update

    gradyrn2b08 replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    DITTO!! I have studied so much I dream about Critical Elements and the pneumonics. I just wish it was over!! I am so scared but I know I can do

  13. CPNE Wait Time Update

    gradyrn2b08 replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My bad Lunah I missed the message where you included that information. Just to add to it, I spoke with the folks at the SPAC in Atlanta Thursday. They have given dates to the people whose application...

  14. CPNE Wait Time Update

    gradyrn2b08 replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just to add to Lunahs message regarding more CPNE test dates. According to the e-mail this currently only applies to those folk in the Midwest or Northeast. The SPAC has not commited to adding more...

  15. CPNE Wait Time Update

    gradyrn2b08 replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I live here in Georgia and like many others I am waiting on the dreaded CPNE date. It has been 4 mths since i submitterd my application. I have a number of friends that have taken the test here and...