RNBearColumbus

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  1. What are my chances? Advice from experienced LPN/LVN appreciated!

    RNBearColumbus replied to juwajulia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Experienced LPN here. My advice: Don't do it. If you are already about to graduate with a BA or BS degree, and you are interested in nursing, I would suggest looking into an accelerated RN...

  2. What is a typical day working in a nursing home?

    RNBearColumbus replied to Life22feb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OK. I've been a SNF/LTC nurse for 11 years, so let me try and give an actual answer to your question OP: As a nurse in a SNF/LTC facility you will be responsible for a larger group of patients than...

  3. Excelsior ADN to OU BSN

    RNBearColumbus replied to RNBearColumbus's topic in Ohio University

    That will be great! Looking forward to hearing what your experience is.

  4. Excelsior ADN to OU BSN

    RNBearColumbus replied to RNBearColumbus's topic in Ohio University

    I'm looking at WGU as well. I really won't be making any decisions on my BSN until fall. (Going to enjoy having nothing to study for a few months before I jump back

  5. SNF/ALF challenges with Hospice providers?

    RNBearColumbus replied to HazelnutCream's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a LTC/SNF nurse, I think the biggest challenge we face when dealing with hospice providers is that not all of the nurses that work the floor understand the role of hospice for patients in a LTC/SNF...

  6. Excelsior ADN to OU BSN

    RNBearColumbus replied to RNBearColumbus's topic in Ohio University

    All of my gen ed classes were done at brick and mortar schools. I had a lot of transfer credit when I started EC. Only thing I had to take at EC was the nursing

  7. Picking a CPNE Ready Date

    RNBearColumbus posted a topic in Excelsior College

    So I'm filling out my CPNE application, and I'm wondering what a good guideline is for picking a ready date. The school says 3-4 months, so that puts me at August 1 - September 1. I'm curious how...

  8. Being an LPN in Ohio

    RNBearColumbus replied to runnerdoug87's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Another Columbus LPN here. Ohio is a great place to live, relatively low cost of living, diverse communities, big cities and rural areas to suit your taste. Columbus is the 15th largest city in the...

  9. chancellor's learning system

    RNBearColumbus replied to Freddie75's topic in Excelsior College

    Before I realized that I could get all of the materials I needed directly from Excelsior, and before I knew about Study Group 101, I signed up with Chancellors. I had no problems dealing with the...

  10. Help: Which states allow an LPN to Determine death?

    RNBearColumbus replied to sposator's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm also in Ohio, and LPNs are not allowed to "pronounce" death. The facility where I work also requires that a RN verify the absence of VS. ( The explanation is that doing so is an assessment, and...

  11. CPNE prep overwhelmed!!!

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

    Bumping this up, for all of us who are just starting the CPNE study process. Found some good ideas in this

  12. Picking a CPNE Ready Date

    RNBearColumbus replied to RNBearColumbus's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks for the responses! Looks like I'm going with Aug. 1. Will be testing someplace in NPAC, so want to hopefully get it done before the worst of winter weather sets

  13. Passed FCCA!

    RNBearColumbus replied to RNBearColumbus's topic in Excelsior College

    The FCCA is a timed 60 question exam. When you finish the last nursing theory exam, you will be sent instructions on how to register for and study / prepare for the FCCA. Because of EC policy, no...

  14. LTC nurses, what does your day look like?

    RNBearColumbus replied to Lmomma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    OK, here's a typical day on my 33 resident LTC unit: 7a-7:30 AM: Get report, count narcotics. 7:30A - about 10A: Morning med pass, including Bps for BP meds, and a couple of accuchecks for residents...

  15. Career Change

    RNBearColumbus replied to Usmcwife925's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    With your BA and previous associates degree, you might look into an advanced placement RN program. The programs are designed for people just like you, and usually take only 12-15 months to complete,...

  16. Passed FCCA!

    RNBearColumbus replied to RNBearColumbus's topic in Excelsior College

    If you click on the link to the test, and you passed, it will tell you that you got a passing score of at least 70%. It goes on to say that the final grades will be posted the day after the term ends,...

  17. Passed FCCA!

    RNBearColumbus replied to RNBearColumbus's topic in Excelsior College

    Don't let it get you down! I had trouble with that one too. Only passed by 2 questions. You'll get it next term for sure! Good luck on the 2nd

  18. Good Luck to the FCCA students

    RNBearColumbus replied to Nibbles1's topic in Excelsior College

    Don't underestimate either exam. :) They are doable, as long as you are prepared and take your

  19. DONE! (With exams at least....)

    RNBearColumbus posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Took LS3 today and passed with a B on the first try. All done with exams! Now just FCCA and CPNE to go. But more importantly: I can play World of Warcraft for the next few weeks and not feel guilty...

  20. DONE! (With exams at least....)

    RNBearColumbus replied to RNBearColumbus's topic in Excelsior College

    As far as LS3 goes, I would highly recommend taking the practice exams. They were a big help in knowing what kind of information might be encountered on the real thing. This exam is kind of all over...

  21. RN-BSN The College Network

    RNBearColumbus replied to AaronCancino's topic in Excelsior College

    Short answer: NO ONE has gotten an ADN through College Network, but MANY people have obtained their degrees from Excelsior College. Longer answer: As other have pointed out, The College Network is...

  22. When entering orders, please remember....

    RNBearColumbus posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That It's a pommel cushion, not pummel cushion. A pommel is the part of a saddle that prevents a cowboy from sliding forward, while pummel means to beat something repeatedly, usually with ones fists....

  23. Male LPN Marketability

    RNBearColumbus replied to Thujone's topic in Men in Nursing

    I siad, yes, BUT, I would encourage you to explore going right into a RN program. You will be more likely to find a job as a RN. LPNs most places are limited to Drs offices and

  24. Med pass practice

    RNBearColumbus replied to saraaileen76's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility holds or takes messages for the nurses during morning med pass. No calls from 7am until 10am. STNAs/CNAs know to hold information or write it down (unless it's an emergency) until nurses...

  25. Falls at shift change...

    RNBearColumbus replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would have handled the investigation part, the documentation, etc, since I was the nurse that was actually in the building at the time of the fall. However, i would have asked the other nurse to...