Soozul

Soozul has 19 years experience and specializes in med-surg, geriactrics, oncology, hospi.

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1. Passed CPNE at Grady on 05/04/2012!!

   Soozul replied to CMLPNnowRN's topic in Excelsior College

   Hi & thanks. I test next week in GA., 3rd & final attempt. Still studying after all this time. I started trying to pass CPNE Aug last year. I took a prep course in IN. but still failed. But...

2. Spouses being asked to leave the room

   Soozul replied to Indenial's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Some excellent explainations here, all I agree c. Care is about the PT first, spouse, family, etc. come after. Keep in mind, staff are thinking of your spouse' needs. Also, we all have to remember...

3. Need Excelsior CPNE Advice Please!!!

   Soozul replied to JAndrew's topic in Excelsior College

   I have a test date but haven't committed yet. Took 3 months & a week to hear, FYI. Advise for U? I have failed twice, I don't have any secrets to pass. I'm just going to prepare the best I can,...

4. Need Excelsior CPNE Advice Please!!!

   Soozul replied to JAndrew's topic in Excelsior College

   Thanks everyone. I have already applied for the 3rd/final test, pd. on card. Am reading ,thinking on what some of you have

5. Need Excelsior CPNE Advice Please!!!

   Soozul replied to JAndrew's topic in Excelsior College

   This is a new idea I can use. I copied your response. I'm adding, it is so nice to get ideas from someone who doesn't even know me.Of course, I am still emotional & would hug anyone who gave...

6. Need Excelsior CPNE Advice Please!!!

   Soozul replied to JAndrew's topic in Excelsior College

   Yes & thank U so much! I did use a grid. I know critical elements well, have mneumonics memorized.I took a workshop last year & learned that. My mistakes were 1. used "assess pain on a 0-10...

7. Need Excelsior CPNE Advice Please!!!

   Soozul replied to JAndrew's topic in Excelsior College

   Hello, I have took & failed the CPNE twice. Lots of preparation. Workshop in IN , purchased additional cards this time.I did well- 2 mistakes- but that still fails me.Paperwork is where I...

8. It shouldn't have happened this way....

   Soozul replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I'm going to add, it is obvious that this is done very differently in differant states, etc. I appreciate everyones input regarding their experiences. Some posting here are getting rude."Incorrect?"...

9. It shouldn't have happened this way....

   Soozul replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Where I work, the pt. is already in hospital, usually for an extended period. Then when it's time for discharge or the pt. condition is decided to be terminal, some can stay & become...

10. It shouldn't have happened this way....

    Soozul replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hospice pts. NEVER have tele- comfort care only. I have never heard of hospice care in the unit

11. It shouldn't have happened this way....

    Soozul replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Hospice, Palliative

    In response to Needshaldol, I also do these things- part of being a conscientious nurse.I always call family c a turn of status or events (not hospice pts,) but in this situation, the nurse probably...

12. It shouldn't have happened this way....

    Soozul replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Hospice, Palliative

    In light of what I've seen in my years of nursing, hospice should have never become an option in hospitals. Hospice was created for pts. to get nursing care AT HOME around familiar surroundings &...

13. Who's giving report, anyway?

    Soozul replied to Old and New's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, & it is required. Not a

14. Who's giving report, anyway?

    Soozul replied to Old and New's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    People that have run all PM want to give report & clock out. Some still have charting to do. It's just not nice to hold up & interrupt the nurse trying to give report. You could give them a...

15. Excelsior College- almost seems too easy

    Soozul replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Actually the tests are 3 hours, 160-180 questions. I usually need the whole 3 hours. Finished the A & P early (guess cause I was familiar c material from working so long in it) by 20 " but looked...