KellyCCRN

KellyCCRN

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  1. Update from Syracuse

    :D I got so excited I had to start a new thread! Thanks Sue!
  2. Well the results are in..........

    :chuckle I actually called my boss a bit ago to let him know.....ha there for a minute I thought he was going to cry, he is so ready for me to be back at
  3. Update from Syracuse

    Newest update..........Ok so I have to repeat an adult PCS.......Passed the first one no issues at all. Second PCS looked I was like oh I got this.....well left out plantarflexion during the neuro...
  4. Update from Syracuse

    Ok so there are 4 of us testing this weekend......Maureen and myself who post here and the EPN and 2 other ladies. The CA was great made me feel completely at ease! Guess what!!!! PASSED all labs, no...
  5. Update from Syracuse

    HAHA:yeah: Denise that is hilarious! .........2 more hours to go and I'm getting antsy.......honestly think if I look/practice anymore I'll just confuse myself. Ordered room service a bit ago....had a...
  6. IV Push tips?

    Ok yeah seriously last minute stress. I live in one of the few states where LPN's can administer IVP meds, do it on a daily basis at work. So why am I having such an issue with this? Maybe it is the...
  7. It's CPNE time...Plano here I come.....

    Good luck
  8. IV Push tips?

    Ok so now that I'm here I'm going to try not to stress too much over the stupid cheap syringes that they sent in the skills kit:D I just pray that the ones they give us are
  9. question for endo, PACU, OR, OPS, and other nurses!

    I float to the vascular lab quite often and we always do a pre , Q5mins during procedure (conscious sedation) and post
  10. IV Push tips?

    I seriously think it's the syringes. I pulled a BD syringe out of my work bag earlier and had absolutely no issues.....perfect smooth push. Tried again with the one that came with the skills kit and...
  11. This has become completely asinine! More hoops to jump through. WOW I really wish I was in a position to move out of GA right
  12. excelsior graduates

    There are a ton on the distance learning forum.....Give them try they are a wealth of
  13. ATT Letter

    :yeah:YAY! Congrats!
  14. IV Push tips?

    Thanks for the reply. That's the thing that is getting me I'm doing the same thing I do in everyday practice but getting different results. We use BD syringes at work and the ones that came in this...
  15. FCCA ??

    Guess I'm doing it backwards:bugeyes: I'm actually getting my packet the day after I return from the CPNE. Since I got a cancellation date quicker than I anticipated I didn't want to have to focus on...
  16. CPNE THIS W/E

    I soooooo know the feeling. I'm finishing my packing tomorrow my flight leaves thursday at 11:20a and after a lay over I'm supposed to arrive in syracuse at 5p. The stress is absolutely
  17. Third time a charm

    don't feel bad about asking for the xanax.....i have had anxiety attacks for years and have had a rx for xanax for over 2 years actually scheduled 0.25mg bid. needless to say with this weekend looming...
  18. Third time a charm

    So glad to hear you are reapplying! The stress is insane and I haven't even made it to Syracuse
  19. I do have a call into Ed Rynders co-chair of the committee who also happens to be my represenative from my home town. I spoke to him at length before when all this started. We'll see what he has to...
  20. Ok I can't believe I am leaving for the CPNE in 11 days:uhoh3: The rational part of me keeps telling myself that I know this stuff and there is nothing to freak out about.....I just finished...
  21. Stressed! Needing encoragement!

    Thanks guys! I've been in constant contact with a friend of mine who graduated from EC 2years ago and she has been a huge help. I think the biggest thing is knowing this exam has cost me about $3000....
  22. CPNE Application

    YAY:yeah: I too applied for all of the NPAC sites. I applied 11/21, called and got a cancellation date on 1/21.....I test next weekend in
  23. Stressed! Needing encoragement!

    Thanks, no no time of before hand. I'm getting to syracuse on the 26th which is the day before of the exam but I work mon-wed the week I
  24. Stressed! Needing encoragement!

    ignore the typo's my brain is in
  25. Finally an RN

    :yeah::yeah:Congrats!