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  1. NursingABC.com- anyone know anything about it??

    finallyfound10 posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    have any of you heard anything about this program or gone through it to get some pre-requisites? it is only valid in nj, ny, oh, pa and va and only certain schools accept the credits. thanks!!...

  2. Keeping A Written Record Of The Patients You've Had: Good Or Bad?

    finallyfound10 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If the facility has a policy- it needs to be followed. Nothing the lockers then nothing in the lockers. HOWEVER.....we hear all of the time in this litigious society to "document, document,...

  3. At my wit's end with this nursing assistant...

    finallyfound10 replied to KSU-SN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Get out now. This is craziness. The NM has shown where her loyalty is- with the CNA. Go to to another floor or hospital ASAP. I totally and completely agree wth caliotter3 who said that once an...

  4. Learning to assert self with NCP's/PCT's

    finallyfound10 replied to tigrbuttrfly's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is most likely a leadership problem of the unit more than anything else. People (yes, us included.) will do what we are allowed to get away with. Either the boss doesn't know this goes on and...

  5. I have ADHD, am i 'fit' to practice????

    finallyfound10 replied to scapegoated RNA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    what happened?? i have add too so i am

  6. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    finallyfound10 replied to Metron's topic in Health, Stress Management

    There are also really good ADD/ADHD threads started on the 'Nurses with Disabilities' Forum. I discovered my ADD in my late 30's when I failed a nursing class. It makes so much sense why all...

  7. Anyone using VA VOC Rehab...

    finallyfound10 replied to AA012's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am not in VA but close to it and for me, voc rehab will pay for some books, diagnosis of my disability (which I had already paid for out of pocket but I'm trying to get reimbursed. It was $1,000!!)...

  8. NursingABC.com- anyone know anything about it??

    finallyfound10 posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Have any of you heard anything about this program or gone through it to get some pre-requisites? It is only valid in NJ, NY, OH, PA and VA and only certain schools accept the credits. Thanks!!...

  9. UPMC and the PSB (panic!)

    finallyfound10 replied to jlpsu's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    http://www.psbtests.com/psb-theme/images/site/RegisteredNursingSchoolResults.pdf More detailed info about the PSB http://admin.psbtests.com/Uploads/SiteResources/NSAEspecimenquestions2011.pdf PSB...

  10. Could use some advice or a listening ear...new RN, newly abusive husband

    finallyfound10 replied to seekinganonymity's topic in General Nursing

    (((seekinganonymity))) I have experienced verbal and emotional abuse in a dating relationship when I was in my early 30's so I can empathize with you a little. First, he isn't going to change. I...

  11. To Swab or Not to Swab......

    finallyfound10 replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in Patient Medications

    I was taught to swab. I even saw some of the dirt come off on the swab myself. I was surprised and grossed out and I know that some don't swab depending on who their clinical instructor was and what...

  12. needing good thoughts and prayers sent my way!!

    finallyfound10 posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am in real danger of failing the hospital (clinical) portion of my critical care rotation. I have 2 weeks left which is 2 more times at the hospital. I have ADHD and Anxiety which I am medicated for...

  13. Failed HESI A-2 Entry Exam & not allowed a retest. Please help!

    finallyfound10 replied to bobbleheadoll's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sadly, I don't think that you will be able to start in the Fall. BUT- you can use that time to take science classes at community college you'll need like Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology and...

  14. needing good thoughts and prayers sent my way!!

    finallyfound10 replied to finallyfound10's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    UPDATE!!! All is ok!!! Thanks for your good thoughts and

  15. Just curious

    finallyfound10 replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    No, But do know from a screen name that a fellow classmate is on here. 100% sure. It's fine though- she doesn't know I know and she doesn't know why my screen name is what it

  16. Accommodations for ADHD/Anxiety in clinicals?

    finallyfound10 posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Did anyone receive any accommodations in clinicals? What were they? Were they offered or did you have to be persistant? How did they help or not help?

  17. St. Margarets Nursing School

    finallyfound10 replied to carbon86's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I would stay at CCAC. Hospital-based nursing programs have more cons than pros. I won't get into all of it but the biggest one is that if stay at CCAC you can transfer ALL of your credits for a...

  18. St. Margarets Nursing School

    finallyfound10 replied to carbon86's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I would stay at CCAC. Hospital-based nursing programs have more cons than pros. I won't get into all of it but the biggest one is that if stay at CCAC you can transfer ALL of your credits for a...

  19. needing good thoughts and prayers sent my way!!

    finallyfound10 replied to finallyfound10's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Not so good. It doesn't look like I'll have the time left to be able to raise those numbers so I think that I will go through the appeal process to move forward. I am going to start a new thread...

  20. Aspie Nurse Wants To Get RN

    finallyfound10 replied to WinterpegLPN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Go for it!! Don't even give your RN school classmates one second of your time!! Go to class, take notes, study and have a repeat GREAT performance!! I have ADHD and I know that there are ADHD...

  21. ADHD/Anxiety issues at clinicals

    finallyfound10 posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    :eek:When I am the clinical part of my nursing training I literally feel myself getting anxious and "dumber" as I am walking in or talking to my instructor and classmates on the floor at the hospital....

  22. Gripes Galore...Need ADVICE!!

    finallyfound10 replied to TopSecret's topic in General Students

    I am betting money that the RN program is a hospital-based diploma program. Sadly, they don't operate in the same way a university or community college does at all. I know as I have a degree from a...

  23. undeserved promotion?

    finallyfound10 replied to rn865's topic in General Nursing

    If she was already hostile and spreading rumors she is going to totally lose her mind over you being promoted "over her." What the doc needs to do is 1.) Fire her, get an MA who insn't toxic to the...

  24. Nursing specialities and various attitudes ("not real nursing")

    finallyfound10 replied to purplesteth's topic in General Students

    I think about it like this is....... if my loved one were in a LTC, ICU, OB, or whatever, I think that most of the time the RN wants to be in that field b/c they like it, felt called, etc. I think...

  25. safe dose range question

    finallyfound10 replied to finallyfound10's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you to all who