pielęgniarka

pielęgniarka RN

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  1. Send Off For Shanteau 3's Cpne Next Week In Racine

    pielęgniarka replied to Raggedy Ann's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I know, almost every weekend I'm thinking about people testing and wondering how it's going. To all testers, may your PCS's and care plans and mnemonics meld together without problems. You can do...

  2. Pocket Guides

    pielęgniarka posted a topic in General Nursing

    In looking for Christmas gifts, what are some of the best "pocket guides" that you nurses or nursing students

  3. I'm a Registered Nurse

    pielęgniarka replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Waaaaaaa-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Dang, that seemed quick (to me) to find out you passed!

  4. The Nerve!!!

    pielęgniarka replied to KellyCCRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Nice, Ivan. I will be interested in the response you receive. I hope you'll post it? I suppose with the holiday it might take a while though......

  5. Interesting Christmas Tales

    pielęgniarka replied to Shawana's topic in General Nursing

    Well my story isn't exactly touching but it occurred during the holiday season. I posted it once in the LTC forum on a thread a while back but I'll put it out here again. We had a little old lady with...

  6. book recommendations

    pielęgniarka replied to achot chavi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just found the book on my bookshelves: Big Fish is by Daniel Wallace. Other ones I saw on my shelves and thought I would mention are Sybil, could be a book or movie suggestion. Or... One Flew Over the...

  7. book recommendations

    pielęgniarka replied to achot chavi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What about Big Fish? The movie was made my Tim Burton, I read the book as well, out loud to my kids a couple years ago. Got a little choked up at parts.... :-) Can't remember the author but it would...

  8. CPNE/funk

    pielęgniarka replied to TLAandy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes... I would have a week or 2 now and then when I just couldn't study during my CPNE prep. Too busy, too scared, too burned out. So take that time off and then set a day that you will jump back in...

  9. Wishing Suesquatch Luck On Nclex!

    pielęgniarka replied to Raggedy Ann's topic in Online Distance Learning

    ummm spectacles for #1 and figure he'll get his own drink for #2 Lol. I thought these were actually questions on the exam until I read your other post! I was thinking... what in the world???? I'm...

  10. Lawsuit Against The College Network

    pielęgniarka replied to mdhammons's topic in Online Distance Learning

    A lawsuit, why? I avoided TCN like the plague... what a bunch of scam artists.... and after you sign that contract there's no turning

  11. CPNE coming up!

    pielęgniarka posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I test this coming weekend! 14, 15, 16th at Mansfield. I close my eyes and see my grid, I am constantly playing PCS dialog in my head. I feel confident in my labs. I feel ready, but I worry about...

  12. Go figure!

    pielęgniarka replied to KellyCCRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Argh, I know!!!! I feel for ya, and my reason for logging in there is not nearly as important

  13. How much did Excelsior program cost you total? For those that have completed program

    pielęgniarka replied to MereSanity's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I passed there last weekend! I think it's a good place,

  14. tales from the "charts" side

    pielęgniarka replied to achot chavi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Had a new RN that used to chart OU for bilateral. For instance "Res c/o pain in OU lower extremeties" or "drsg changed to OU heel ulcers" LOL used to crack me up! I finally sent her an email that...

  15. Nursing Mnemonics Etc

    pielęgniarka posted a topic in General Nursing

    For example: To remember the meds to always cross check with another nurse always think Did I Kill Her for (Digoxin, Insulin, K+ and Heparin) What are some of the mnemonics or little sayings other...

  16. *Weird* Patient Allergies

    pielęgniarka replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely! My brother had a severe allergic reaction to Benedryl when we were kids, hives all over and wheezing, he was rushed to the hospital and luckily was ok. Not all allergies are to the exact...

  17. PASSING THE CPNE: tips from my experience

    pielęgniarka replied to anticoagulationurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I wanted to post a few things that got me through the CPNE successfully: the following paragraphs are taken from a previous post of mine from after I PASSED! Tips: Make up a mad scientist lab in your...

  18. Passed CPNE in Mansfield!

    pielęgniarka replied to pielęgniarka's topic in Excelsior College

    Gosh Traci, let me see. It wasn't straight studying the whole 9 months I waited, that's for sure. I got my CD, printed it out and kind of pushed it out of my mind for the summer. I would review my nsg...

  19. Passed CPNE in Mansfield!

    pielęgniarka replied to pielęgniarka's topic in Excelsior College

    Ok I had nothing but time as I wait to go home tomorrow-- since I was out of the hospital by like 10:15 this morning! So as requested here is my very detailed journal. I'll post it on the EPN too, but...

  20. CPNE coming up!

    pielęgniarka replied to pielęgniarka's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'll answer that for you Sue-- I'm so excited to fly home tomorrow! I'm sitting here in the Mansfield Ohio hotel lobby to let you know I PASSED my CPNE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm out as early as I could...

  21. *Weird* Patient Allergies

    pielęgniarka replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Where's a 'little old lady emoticon' when ya need one? Had one that stated she is allergic to fresh air -- it gives her pneumonia so she keeps her windows

  22. Cpne Passed In Amarillo!!!!!!!!!!!

    pielęgniarka replied to ougreene's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Way to go -- it's a good vibe for me to take to the CPNE this

  23. CPNE Eligible!!!!

    pielęgniarka replied to Pipsqueak's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No you don't have to accept the date they give you! You can wait until the right one comes along. EC describes the process when they send you the papers to fill out after you get your

  24. CPNE Eligible!!!!

    pielęgniarka replied to Pipsqueak's topic in Online Distance Learning

    When you complete your application-- on EC's website-- you can select to be on the cancellation list and you can specify the time you wish to have for notice. For instance you select you are ready in...

  25. CPNE coming up!

    pielęgniarka replied to pielęgniarka's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you-- I'm actually shaky & nauseous today thinking about it! Or maybe it's that pot of coffee I've had so far...Think I'll go out and check into that "rescue remedy" spray that Dr. A...