msrosebud28

msrosebud28

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  1. How Much Does a Hospice Nurse Make?

    msrosebud28 replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Well I recently had a third interview with Hospice for a RN Case Manager position. They said it is between me and one other nurse. I only have LTC experience however, that was the position...

  2. Major career and life crossroads

    msrosebud28 replied to dthfytr's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I was gonna say was insurance company. Try humana, blue cross blue shield, Aetna, and the list goes on. Most do ask for BSN but also request hospital experience. Good Luck and don't throw...

  3. Burnt Bridges

    msrosebud28 replied to Vossome's topic in General Nursing

    I recently burned my bridge however I wasn't given much choice rather than getting used for a couple of weeks and then let go.Well, I decided to let them go without notice. Otherwise if this company...

  4. Turned in my Resignation

    msrosebud28 replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Yes, teamwork in a LTC facility is necessary. I don't mind helping out as long as it isn't excessive. However, I'm wanting overtime and don't frown upon it.. I really feel like I can enjoy doing MDS...

  5. Turned in my Resignation

    msrosebud28 replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I agree that MDS coordinators should be given their time to do the work. I have been worried at work about getting overtime, well not anymore. I will make sure the job is done correctly from now

  6. Turned in my Resignation

    msrosebud28 replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I also am on call for a week out of every month. However, I don't mind it due to the fact that I am the last person to go in because there is a floor nurse on call during her shift if someone was to...

  7. How long did Excelsior take you start to finish?

    msrosebud28 replied to zmealey's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I used all the recommended text from

  8. How long did Excelsior take you start to finish?

    msrosebud28 replied to zmealey's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took my first exam on 9/18/08 and just passed my NCLEX_RN

  9. Now that I have taken and passed NCLEX......

    msrosebud28 replied to SugarNSpiceX2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wondering the same thing here in NC. I found out my quick results Monday from Pearson Vue but NCBON hasn't listed my license yet. I am anxious to start my new job ! I put my 2 week notice in on Monday...

  10. Do you regret getting your LPN-BSN or RN online

    msrosebud28 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just passed my NCLEX-RN and completed my RN degree with less than a year. I was an LPN for 7 years. I went through Excelsior and no I HAVE NO REGRETS . Although, the program isn't for everyone, you...

  11. Should I take it again?

    msrosebud28 replied to sunnyskiesRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try it again, don't give up. Remember the abc's and maslow hierarchy of needs. Sounds like you have test anxiety? ask DR for some ativan! it helped

  12. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    msrosebud28 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OK THE TRICK WORKS! SO FOR ALL THOSE NON BELIEVERS IT IS TRUE. Found out quick results today I am officially an RN! WOOHOO! The NCBON doesn't have it listed yet but hopefully soon so I can start my...

  13. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    msrosebud28 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When it says successfully completed on your original

  14. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    msrosebud28 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took my NCLEX_RN today it shut off at 75. I came home after 2 hour drive and the trick is saying contact board members for further information, So, that is a pass right? Sure hope so, I already have a...

  15. How did you know?

    msrosebud28 replied to Future-AZ-Nurse's topic in General Students

    well, kinda sad but true I didn't know. I had went to school first to get degree in human services. When I did my clinical rotation at a child advocate center it turned my stomach. So I transfered to...

  16. melted down in my Clinical Lab today... left crying

    msrosebud28 replied to CeilingCat's topic in General Students

    Yes, I agree with post above go online and look on youtube. I am a recent excelsior grad and had to be creative in my own home. Made my own lab room had a fake pt with a hanging drip and even...

  17. really struggling with my decision...chewed out by another rn!

    msrosebud28 replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    ok so if this nurse was so concerned all it would have taken was to initiate tele and all the other things? So, what was wrong with her arms were they broke is she that incompetent herself? Did the pt...

  18. Cussed out and disprespected by CNA

    msrosebud28 replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    I have dealt with CNA's like this and even worse ones who eat you up to your face and are stabbing you in your back. I know they have a hard job in LTC they are our back bones. But our backbones can't...

  19. MAs are better than LPNs and RNs?

    msrosebud28 replied to SPN-RC's topic in LPN to RN

    Lets see I have been an LPN for roughly 7 years and make 21.92 and hour. Now that's with 4 dollar shift diff pay. But I have never made less than 16.40 an hour even when I was fresh meat off the...

  20. I'm being reported to the state over a joke...

    msrosebud28 replied to CaLVN530's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sounds like pt needs to receive some medication for his urges or provided with a tool and some privacy. Management by the physician seems to be

  21. Failed 5 times...losing confidence in myself

    msrosebud28 replied to lilang's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NEVER GIVE UP you've come too far. Do you think it's test anxiety? Maybe you need a script from your DR? Ativan? Something I believe alot of people just have test anxiety. Good Luck! Study hard. I'm...

  22. How long til you received your ATT?

    msrosebud28 replied to TNUp2Jen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Anyone still lurking around here that can answer my question pertaining to this ATT thing? I recently graduated from Excelsior and my transcripts were sent yesterday expedited! I sent an email to the...

  23. Excelsior LPN to A.S RN in four months, do-able?

    msrosebud28 replied to chyke's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just completed my ASN degree through Excelsior and it took me about 11 months. That's including 2 month wait time for CPNE. I am now playing the hurry and wait game to take boards in which can't...