BeachCathyRN

BeachCathyRN

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  1. Tips for IV push station?

    BeachCathyRN replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    I used the twist and rock method - like you I really didn't like any method and the twist just didn't work because I have allot of problems with my hands and control. So I kind of rocked the plunger...

  2. CPNE prep overwhelmed!!!

    BeachCathyRN replied to Jane Doe, RN's topic in Excelsior College

    I understand I got totally overwhelmed when I applied for CPNE finally decided I had to break it down or I would just dissolve in a puddle of tears. So I started with reading the CPNE study guide...

  3. CPNE around the corner

    BeachCathyRN replied to MMAnurse's topic in Excelsior College

    CONGRATS

  4. Got my CPNE Date! 3/1/13 in Utica

    BeachCathyRN replied to John SPN's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats on the date - passed in Utica in May of this year. Great place, small hospital with wonderful CA and

  5. Been to Utica for CPNE? I have questions:)

    BeachCathyRN replied to ssalulu's topic in Excelsior College

    Tested and passed at Utica in May on Mother's day weekend - great Mother's day present for me!!! We flew to Albany airport because I wanted to fly Southwest due to cheaper flights and they didn't...

  6. Pimp my (CPNE) lab!

    BeachCathyRN replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    Sounds great!! Also once you get to practicing your grid for careplans-I got this idea from Greg (he teaches at Sherri's workshop and took the CPNE-twice). Buy a dry erase board and dry erase...

  7. Pimp my (CPNE) lab!

    BeachCathyRN replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    Had always been a goal of mine. Got my LPN at 19 then a few years later married, kids and my husband owned a very successful business. Through the years I volunteered in free clinics and worked with...

  8. CPNE Workshops

    BeachCathyRN replied to PomPomRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Sherri Taylor's Online workshop is great - videos for all the labs and assessments you can watch over and over. Also order her CPNE workbook when you sign up it has great mnemonics for your PCS's and...

  9. Pimp my (CPNE) lab!

    BeachCathyRN replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    Yes Holiday Inn is within walking distance although it is 3 stories and no elevator. We stayed across town-my husband came with me and we had a rental car. I wanted to stay away from everyone...

  10. Pimp my (CPNE) lab!

    BeachCathyRN replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    Woo Hoo - Congrats!!!!!!!!!!! The IV pole looks great - by February you will have this down. E-mail me anytime if have questions and Good

  11. Pimp my (CPNE) lab!

    BeachCathyRN replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks but can't take credit for the lamp IV pole I read it on here back when I was setting up my labs. I just wanted something as close as I could get to the real thing. When I got there I wanted...

  12. Pimp my (CPNE) lab!

    BeachCathyRN replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    For my IV pole I went to Goodwill and got a $5 floor lamp took off shade and put 8" piece of wood across top and drilled holes in each side, then put shower hooks through each hole and IV Pole you can...

  13. Excelsior Pass Rates!!!

    BeachCathyRN replied to j1l4d's topic in Excelsior College

    Utica and I loved it!! Small hospital and everyone who worked there very friendly and helpful. I also took Sheri Taylor's online and in person workshop and definetly could not have passed without...

  14. Pimp my (CPNE) lab!

    BeachCathyRN replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    I used a swim noodle I cut up, one section I cut in half lengthwise so it would lie flat on table-I put IV cath in it and put piece of tape on end with name, birthdate and med rec # so I got used to...

  15. Excelsior Pass Rates!!!

    BeachCathyRN replied to j1l4d's topic in Excelsior College

    CPNE is very do-able and not nearly as hard as I made it in my mind. I took a workshop both online and in person, practiced labs, charting and careplans daily and came in so prepared that it was so...

  16. Cpne mnemonic 20 min check

    BeachCathyRN replied to North_TX_Nurse's topic in Excelsior College

    I passed in May of this year and I used WIGASED: Wash Hands ID Patient Glove Assess IV site, remove gloves, tubing and pump Skin Turgor Explain I&O Document Keeps it short and sweet. Wow can't...

  17. Sheri Taylor's workshop - how soon after CPNE eligible?

    BeachCathyRN replied to Sviolette6's topic in Excelsior College

    First of all Congrats-you are almost there!!!! I took Sheri's online workshop for 3 months then the in person workshop (only time I could go with work schedule) passed CPNE 3 weeks later. Never ever...

  18. PASSED CPNE at Albany Med 9/30

    BeachCathyRN replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats - so happy for you new

  19. Passed CPNE @ SRMC!!

    BeachCathyRN replied to nursenora1's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats

  20. Passed CPNE today at Northside!!!!

    BeachCathyRN replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    Woo Hoo!!! :cheers: CONGRATS GN!!!!!!

  21. CPNE next week !!!!

    BeachCathyRN replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    Relax- Breath & show them what a great Nurse you are!!! Good Luck will be praying for you next weekend!!!

  22. Flipping from Obs to Inpt

    BeachCathyRN replied to EllbellRN's topic in Case Management

    I am a Revenue Integrity Nurse and deny any obs to Inpatient orders without a signed MD order. According to Medicare and Insurance guidelines a patient is not allowed to be changed from obs to IP...

  23. Now committed.

    BeachCathyRN replied to PaParamedic's topic in Excelsior College

    Good Luck!! Save this site to your favorites-couldn't have made it through Excelsior & passed CPNE without

  24. Need CPNE direction, guidance etc.

    BeachCathyRN replied to mikesgirl1's topic in Excelsior College

    I passed in Utica on May 13th and yes it's wonderful site and uses the same CE's & CA's as the other sites in New York-one of the CE's told me they travel around to all the sites. The most...

  25. Sheri Taylors CPNE workshop

    BeachCathyRN replied to nursemami4's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks it's like a 100 pound weight lifted off my shoulders-now to pass NCLEX. :) Good Luck & listen to Sheri and you will do