Lisa1980

Lisa1980

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  1. Officially starting WGU tomorrow!

    I finished the EWB class... that was really simple. I started on the second course. And just got my first paper back after I had a revision to do. I didn't cite it properly. So had to fix that. I also have three other papers submitted and i am awaiti...
  2. I'm having difficult time starting a discharge plan. Not really sure how to write one. Any suggestions?
  3. CPNE study buddy

    Yes, I lived there before moving to south florida. Lived there for 3 years. There is a small town east of Pensacola called Crestview... I am originally from there. I have lived in south florida since August.
  4. CPNE study buddy

    Ursula, you can't PM yet because you have to have something like 15 posts before you can. I'll email you.
  5. CPNE study buddy

    PM me if you want help. I passed the CPNE with no repeats and flying colors on first try. I took it about a year ago. I live in Broward county. Coral Springs to be exact!! : )
  6. cool to know. thanks for sharing the info!
  7. I quit my first RN job....

    I quit my first RN job after 4 months. I couldn't take it anymore. I have never hated a job ever until then. It was absolutely horrible. I was losing my sanity. It was in a hospital setting... med/surg oncology. I love oncology... worked in an oncolo...
  8. Officially starting WGU tomorrow!

    Update: oh yeah I finished my first class already. Well with the exception of one thing but that's cause I can't do it until I talk to my mentor. Which she will be calling in about 45 minutes. So I am hoping to finish this first class today. Then... ...
  9. Officially starting WGU tomorrow!

    thanks caliotter3! You've always been so supportive even when I was going through Excelsior. It hasn't even been a year yet and I am ready to hit the books again. I like school, yay me!
  10. To Be a CRNP or Not to Be a CRNP

    Your not sacraficing anything. At age 21 I became an LPN. Then got married, then had my daughter. It took my 6 years to go back for my RN. I completed my ADN this past August and now on May 1st I start back for my BSN. After than I plan to take off a...
  11. CPNE wound; Any advice on how to make my own.

    my best advise BUY one!!!!!
  12. Question for Excelsior RN Grads

    Yes I felt I was prepared. Very thourough. Passed CPNE first try and no repeats! That's the most difficult part of the program. Good Luck!
  13. Anyone out there with advise? I'm so excited i can't wait to begin my program, oh that would be RN-BSN!! Any tips? pointers? How many hours a week do you put in? I work full time and have a family so I have a lot of juggling to do!
  14. Excited... starting WGU May 1st!

    i need to get a planner... i'll def have to schedule paper/study time in somewhere!!
  15. New nurse...hate my job...don't know what to do

    I quit my first RN job after only 4 months. It was in a hospital on a med-surg oncology unit. I now work for Hospice as a Case Manager and I absolutely love it! IT took me about 2 months to find a job and when they asked why only 4 months I told the...
  16. What is the difference between MSN in Education and MSN in Leadership and Management?? What job position can you hold with each degree? I need to learn more about it because I am trying to decide which one I should do? I am open to any opinions and a...
  17. MSN difference education vs. management??

    I have my Associates in Nursing. I was going to go for my BSN however I know I want my MSN but not sure which route to go as far as management or education.
  18. MSN difference education vs. management??

    thanks helps clarify my questions.
  19. Best decision ever! Did my Lpn to Rn with them. I feel that the price was a little high but over all I would do it all over again!! PM me if you have specific questions. I graduated in June 2010. Passed boards July 2010!
  20. Hiring freeze in south florida

    I live in broward county. I worked for an HCA hospital for 4 months. hated it!! I now work for hospice and i am a new grad. keep your chin up and have faith. The manager that hired me with Hospice told me that she like my self confidence!! Smile lots...
  21. How much MONEY do you make? (questionaire)

    1. ASN 2. South Florida (Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale) 3. RN Hospice Case Manager 4. Salary: 52,398 yearly 5. salary 6. I don't know yet; start on Monday!! So excited! 7. In general I dislike gossipy people and slackers, I also very much dislike no...
  22. It must be a pleasure to work with a doctor like this

    Loved the article!
  23. Hey I live in south florida. I already have a full time job but I know how it is being a new grad struggling to find a job. So if you live in South Florida or willing to relocate I found this in my area. It is a good hospital from what I hear. I have...
  24. How I got my (new grad) job...

    Congrats great story!!
  25. how to learn another language?

    I have been hired as a Hospice Case Manager and I live in South Florida. Majority of people here speak Spanish and Creole. I really want to be able to communicate with my patients. Obviously, I can only speak English. So.... I really want to learn Sp...