SweettartRN

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  1. NCLEX eligibility question

    SweettartRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    So I understand that once the CPNE is passed, then you get to pay another $500 to Excelsior, so that they can "graduate you." How soon can I get my final transcripts sent to the board? With my...

  2. Less than two weeks to the CPNE

    SweettartRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    And I am not the least bit frightened. I can do ALL my labs in less than 5 minutes from start to finish, and I have the AOC down pat. I am ready for this, and I am ready for it to be over. I want to...

  3. NCLEX eligibility question

    SweettartRN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was under the impression that she had extenuating circumstances that prevented her from taking it. I really hope I don't have to wait. I could call the BON I guess and get a straight

  4. Do you all think med aides are bad idea?

    SweettartRN replied to blocp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think med aides are just a bad idea all around. They do not have the pharmacology training, most of them are hired right in off the street, and I don't want anyone doing that under my license that...

  5. Less than two weeks to the CPNE

    SweettartRN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks all! The car is packed except for my lab items and toiletries, and I am ready to get the heck out of here. I plan to spend most of Thursday night and Friday day reviewing everything ONE LAST...

  6. Less than two weeks to the CPNE

    SweettartRN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    thanks dragon i am packing my bags right now. i went to the dollar store this morning to buy snacks and pens and a calculator! :) long

  7. A couple of CPNE questions

    SweettartRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    The nightmares have officially begun. I had a dream that one of my old (favorite) clinical instructors walked me through my first PCS and I failed it because the patient stole my paperwork and flushed...

  8. A couple of CPNE questions

    SweettartRN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks

  9. A Word to the Wise

    SweettartRN replied to KateRN1's topic in General Nursing

    Kind of sad that we live in a county of free rights and free speech, but have to receive reminders like this. I feel that whatever I do in my own home on my time, is my business and they can go fly a...

  10. I got the JOB!

    SweettartRN replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

    Not to rain on your parade here, but you could end up costing you employer a lot of money. Most agencies have a clause that says that they will not hire you outright without a huge fine by the hiring...

  11. Your dumbest financial mistakes

    SweettartRN replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    Can't afford the divorce! Trust me, it has been my #1 option for a while. But when I can't even afford groceries, I don't know how I can afford a $2500

  12. Wait time for the CPNE

    SweettartRN replied to brenan's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I applied for my CPNE on a Thursday and had my date by the following Tuesday for about 7 weeks out. I could have gotten a sooner date if I wanted one. I leave next Thursday to drive to Syracuse,

  13. Your dumbest financial mistakes

    SweettartRN replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    Getting married. I married someone, we combined finances, I became a nurse, and now he doesn't want to work and thinks that I should support him since I bring home "the big bucks." I have never been...

  14. A couple of CPNE questions

    SweettartRN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Lunah, I knew I could count on you. I leave a week from

  15. A couple of CPNE questions

    SweettartRN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm on the EPN board as well I just like the feedback from here

  16. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    SweettartRN replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That's a great idea! What do we do with the nurse aides?

  17. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    SweettartRN replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    A CENA isn't even licensed. They are certified nursing assistants and there is a big difference between a license and a

  18. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    SweettartRN replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I wish it would become a federal felony. Then if we heard it, we could report it immediately. Or give them one "get out of jail free" card, remind them that what they did is in violation of the law,...

  19. Less than two weeks to the CPNE

    SweettartRN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Syracuse Oct

  20. Less than two weeks to the CPNE

    SweettartRN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have both the DVDs and the study guide from Rob. I read verbatim off of the checklists into my voice recorder on my IPhone. I have also read my mnemonics as well and have listened to those as well....

  21. Less than two weeks to the CPNE

    SweettartRN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have been studying since August 20th when I got my date. I have a gal pal that I have been Skyping with and going through the labs with. The biggest thing that I have done has been to record the...

  22. Any Ideas to make fake arm for fake IV site for CPNE practice?

    SweettartRN replied to lsilva7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I went the cheap way. I took one of my husband's old shirts, cut the sleeve off, stuffed it with a towel, found a glove and made a fake hand, and attached a needle hub to the hand as if it were an iv...

  23. cruelest thing I heard a nurse say

    SweettartRN replied to work67's topic in General Nursing

    There are two nasty things that I have heard that were downright cruel. One nurse was constantly saying "Well no one died..." when anyone called her on not doing her work. In one case a guy did die,...

  24. Older versions of TCN study guides

    SweettartRN replied to k3104's topic in Online Distance Learning

    With all due respect, I didn't find that to be true at all. I purchased the old ones, and for the most part, they were verbatim with the new material. Just my

  25. I took the Excelsior CPNE Workshop

    SweettartRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I applied and less than a week later I had my date. Literally. I applied for my CPNE on a Thursday and by Tuesday the following week I was offered a spot, exactly when I wanted to take it too.