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  1. Schedulewise...any advice??

    PomPomRN replied to lbt88's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It is as you say: continuous ALL day patient turnover and that leaves very little time for anything other than assessments and passing medications. I do believe there is more change on the horizon...

  2. Shortened TXs, elevated HRs and Hypertension - what to do?

    PomPomRN posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I work in a clinic where pts and PCTs pretty much run the place. Wanna leave 15 minutes early? No problem, the PCTs just take the pt off tx and when I ask why they just say because the pt wanted to be...

  3. CHN Certification with BONENT

    PomPomRN replied to lanceeessse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Which Dialysis nurse certification is actually more useful for an ASN Dialysis nurse, the CHN - BONENT or the CDN -

  4. Davita Ddialysis Nurse

    PomPomRN replied to mkrw's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Well, unfortunately, I happen to be one who can testify as to how extremely difficult the techs can make your life. I had an episode where I witnessed something very unsafe and pointed it out to the...

  5. Why do you love Dialysis?

    PomPomRN replied to Mr Sacdiff's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm seriously trying to like it. I am finding it hard to stay positive in a negative place. The people I work with generally do not like where they are and have no trouble talking badly about each...

  6. New to Dialysis - What's the deal?

    PomPomRN posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Just recently started working in a chronic care dialysis clinic. I really want to like this job. Why do they tell you that your training will be blah, blah, blah and then you show up and there is no...

  7. New to Dialysis - What's the deal?

    PomPomRN replied to PomPomRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks everyone for you comments and advice. Clodcat, you hit it right on the head. That's my experience to a tee. I try real hard to be wherever I can be to help out as much as possible. I'm still in...

  8. New to Dialysis - What's the deal?

    PomPomRN replied to PomPomRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    @allaboutfun, I sent you a pm. I too feel it is not the company but the clinic I am in. This particular clinic was recently purchased by one of the big companies and I feel that the employees have...

  9. Passed nclex!!!

    PomPomRN replied to pebbles049's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Whoot Whoot!!

  10. I DID IT! I'M DONE!

    PomPomRN replied to Mrsladysoul83's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations!! And also Congrats to everyone that is going to school for any level of nursing training! The field needs good, caring, respectable nurses!! Just a thought for all: Do not let anyone...

  11. NCLEX Review

    PomPomRN replied to larry429's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello again. I did not receive the email with the review info. Would you please be so kind to attempt again? [email protected] Thank you so much for your help! Good Luck to all

  12. NCLEX Review

    PomPomRN replied to larry429's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Is it possible to also receive an email with the review information? [email protected] Thank

  13. Indiana State affiliated with College Network

    PomPomRN replied to ambereyes1987's topic in Indiana State University

    It is true that TCN is not affiliated with a college, any college. They are strictly a publishing company, they print the learning modules and sell them to students that purchase them through their...

  14. CPNE FEELING LOST

    PomPomRN replied to BLAKEY2005's topic in Excelsior College

    I just tested the end of January, and passed. First, know your mnemonics like the back of your hand (they were key to my passing). Take the ones in Sheri's and compare them to EC's critical elements...

  15. Excelsior BSN students? =)

    PomPomRN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior College

    I just passed my CPNE, the weekend of Jan 25 - 27th. I am hoping to be an Excelsior RN-BSN student soon. Waiting for my graduation packet so I can pay, take the NCLEX and get moving on to BSN. Good...

  16. EC English Comp

    PomPomRN replied to delarmer's topic in Excelsior College

    I took my English Comp through U-EXCEL. It is a 3 credit course and it wasn't as stressful as preparing for a 6 credit Eng Comp. I don't know what additional course or courses will be required if you...

  17. Bad news, worse news (Utica CPNE)

    PomPomRN replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    I can not believe you had such bad luck on the way to your CPNE. I can't wait to see your post when you go back and pass. You must have been so shaken up after being hit from behind like that - I...

  18. CPNE Workshops

    PomPomRN posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I was hoping to take Tina Logan's workshop in PA when I finally became CPNE eligible, but we all know that can't happen. : ( I even knew where I was going to stay, I have a friend that lives 5...

  19. CPNE in Utica

    PomPomRN replied to k3104's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi scmitchell_04, Hi there. That's great that we will test the same weekend. What are you using to study? Inbox me,

  20. Current CPNE date turn around 2012

    PomPomRN replied to thebuffychicken's topic in Excelsior College

    I passed the FCCA in August, it took me a while to get my paperwork in (procrastinating). I got everything together and submitted it on a Friday and I thingk it took 2 weeks total to get my date, and...

  21. CPNE in Utica

    PomPomRN replied to k3104's topic in Excelsior College

    To tnmarie, I did wind up getting the weekend before you. Don't know how that happened, just want to be finished. And I can't wait to be congratulating you when you pass!! Study and pray, we can do...

  22. CPNE Workshops

    PomPomRN replied to PomPomRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Found the Tina Logan website, added it to my

  23. CPNE in Utica

    PomPomRN replied to k3104's topic in Excelsior College

    I just got my date this past week, I am testing in Utica the last weekend in Jan 2013. Good Luck to you tnmarie. It's nice to read good things about the site where we will be

  24. CPNE around the corner

    PomPomRN replied to MMAnurse's topic in Excelsior College

    Just got my date the other day, I am testing in Utica the weekend of Jan 25th. Looking through the study guide, watching the Excelsior CPNE DVD and now I am nervous as all getout!! I felt like I was...

  25. CPNE - Roll Call - Please respond

    PomPomRN posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I got all my paperwork together - Finally! Application process completed and now the waiting begins, I know it takes awhile, so I will have to be patient and start reading the CPNE Study Guide - UGH!...