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  1. First job out of nursing school in LTC...any advice

    RNBearColumbus replied to NurseM2011's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One more thing: Over the years as a LTC nurse, I've realized that I'm not just the nurse to the resident in the bed, but in some ways, I'm the nurse for the family of that resident too. Families of...

  2. First job out of nursing school in LTC...any advice

    RNBearColumbus replied to NurseM2011's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Realize that in a LTC setting, you will not be able to give equal time to all of your residents. On any given day there will be one or two residents that will require more of your time for one reason...

  3. state is coming to ltc facility, what do i do!?

    RNBearColumbus replied to mrsevans9310's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The short answer is to do everything by the book. :) As one of the newer nurses on the staff, there is a possibility that they will want to watch you do part of your med pass. Just remember your "5...

  4. After Interview Email/thank you note

    RNBearColumbus replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    It should be more than just a thank you note or e-mail. The note you send should also re-summarize your qualifications for the position, as well as express you're interest in the position. ( A note...

  5. how many nurses....

    RNBearColumbus replied to mRpeNa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in a LTC / SNF mixed facility, I have mostly long term patients, but a few skilled that do require more meds, more detailed assessments etc. I work 12 hour shifts, so I get the great pleasure...

  6. how many nurses....

    RNBearColumbus replied to mRpeNa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do. I start my morning med pass (For 28 patients) at 8AM or so, and usually finish at about 9:30-9:45. But then, I've worked the same unit for a long time, know my patients well, and have my med...

  7. OK..Wonder what it means..Excelsior unofficial transcript review.

    RNBearColumbus replied to OSUFan1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yep, my review took just about 3 weeks from the date they received my last

  8. Excelsior Eval Summary Need help

    RNBearColumbus replied to Missy77's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This happened to me as well. On the unofficial evaluation, they did not accept a lit. course from a previous school. It wasn't until after I had enrolled that my transcripts were evaluated again by an...

  9. looking for lpn to RN school in ohio (columbus) area

    RNBearColumbus replied to TJZUNIGA's topic in LPN to RN

    Here are some places to begin your research (All of these schools have excellent websites with good information) Columbus Area LPN to ADN Bridge Programs: Public Colleges, with accreditation:...

  10. Older versions of TCN study guides

    RNBearColumbus replied to k3104's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Don't buy them. Excelsior updated the exams in 2007 and no longer uses the concept exams. Those concept 1-6 guides are VERY out of date. For a current list of required Excelsior exams and other...

  11. Nursing homes' bad reputation

    RNBearColumbus replied to luvmydogs84's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    it's not that working in a nursing home requires no skills, it's that the skill sets are different. i've worked in skilled care / long term care for 5 years and have used every one of the skills i...

  12. Nursing homes' bad reputation

    RNBearColumbus replied to luvmydogs84's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have found that most peoples discomfort with anything related to the elderly is usually a result of their discomfort with the fact that they themselves will be old someday. The five remembrances in...

  13. Who is to blame

    RNBearColumbus replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Let me preface this by stating that I agree that no one should be let go over this. I'm willing to bet that LPN #2 would be fired in this situation. Here's the management reasoning I'm going to...

  14. How to schedule test

    RNBearColumbus replied to jsnurse44's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Directions for paying for and scheduling your EC exams are available on the EC website, http://www.excelsior.edu. Look for the word EXAMS at the top of the

  15. Excelsior Pass Rates!!!

    RNBearColumbus replied to j1l4d's topic in Excelsior College

    Your friend DID "go through" Excelsior. Excelsior is the college that grants the degree. All TCN does is provide study materials for the Excelsior

  16. prep for excelsior exams

    RNBearColumbus replied to djbono's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Be careful ordering used study materials off of e-Bay or amazon. They are often outdated materials, and can contain incorrect information. Excelsior updates exams on a yearly basis, sometimes more...

  17. prep for excelsior exams

    RNBearColumbus replied to djbono's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i'm a current excelsior student, about 2 months into the program, 2 exams down, and taking my next one on september 20. you do not need to spend money with a third party company like rue, college...

  18. Nurses unemployed what is happening out there???

    RNBearColumbus replied to danursern's topic in General Nursing

    Couple of things are happening these days: 1: Because of the economy, and the effects on the stock market and everyones' retirement funds, nurses that might have retired over the last few years...

  19. do I have to take ALL lpn CLASSES OR DO i JUST TAKE CERTAIN FEW AND THEN DO THE NCLEX

    RNBearColumbus replied to 10ACGIRL's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No, in most instances you don't get any prior learning credit for being a CNA. So yes, you will most likely have to take ALL of the LPN

  20. Really?? A Farmer's Market in the hospital?

    RNBearColumbus replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I stand

  21. Really?? A Farmer's Market in the hospital?

    RNBearColumbus replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Oh noes! evil germ and bug infested vegetables are loose in our hospitals! I'm sure the hospital administration is smart enough to know where vegetables can be sold. It's not like they are selling...

  22. questions on wound care

    RNBearColumbus replied to fiffy's topic in General Nursing

    Might you be able to suggest a wound vac as treatment here? I've seen it used with tunneling wounds with positive

  23. What would you Do?

    RNBearColumbus replied to jamesmax45's topic in General Nursing

    The patient and next of kin have indicated that he is to be a full code. This should be documented in the patients chart. I would send him to the hospital anyway, and let the Dr. explain later why he...

  24. Excelsior Policy Change Re: ENC: Health Differences Exam

    RNBearColumbus posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I received my unofficial evaluation from EC this week, and there was an interesting note on the last page. Currently, EC waives the Essentials of Nursing Care : Health Differences exam for LPNs /...

  25. Got my Unofficial review and uggghhh

    RNBearColumbus replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You can take Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Safety and Transition to the Professional Registered Nurse Role prior to actual