dondk

dondk BSN, RN

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  1. POLST

    dondk posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today I have a Patient on CMO... although, the patient is on IV fluids, has daily labs drawn, on IV antibiotics. Someone placed a new IV before my shift. My interpretation is that this patient is NOT...

  2. POLST

    dondk replied to dondk's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry, poor choice of words. My frustration from this issue and it was uncalled for. When I researched this patient, they came from LTC on hospice, was "allegedly" on a pureed diet, although...

  3. POLST

    dondk replied to dondk's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, this pt was basically a nursing home dump on our ED door. Family is mostly absent, so there is little clarification. As I mentioned, my local management is also absent. I was just looking...

  4. CCAC Fall 2011

    dondk replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    you do not need three binders, one will do. Your binder will be mostly for lecture, maybe a section for lab. I don't know of any clinical that ever used/needed a binder. Although, folders are a must....

  5. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    dondk replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the EXACT same thing, and I have to agree that THIS system works. While I did not buy the Kaplan online tool, I can say the book is valuable. My school also used ATI as well and even gave us...

  6. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    dondk replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am going with the odd's... I got the good PVT pop up. edit: got the quick results.. confirmed I passed, you can count on the

  7. CCAC Nursing Program?

    dondk replied to Glowstix's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I recently completed the Fast Track program at Boyce, sure it can be done in 17 months. A few things should be mentioned. Being a Fast Track program it is a "set program", thus if you have a bunch of...

  8. CCAC Fall 2011

    dondk replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You really don't need the packet to start getting ready. The books you need are on CCAC central under 101. The books for day/evening at Boyce are the same. Since Boyce is big on lippincott and if you...

  9. CCAC Fall 2011

    dondk replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You don't need those

  10. CCAC Spring 2011

    dondk replied to kmoty01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I agree with *LIG, I fell for the 101 trap and bought the massive collection. I never used all the books even though they swore we would use them all. I am entering my last semester and agree 100% to...

  11. CCAC Spring 2011

    dondk replied to kmoty01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Books... ask around, there are some you really do not need (ie, they are ancillary) and you will NEVER crack them open. If you REALLY want them, I suggest renting them. The same goes for 102 and...

  12. CCAC Spring 2011

    dondk replied to kmoty01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The lottery system varies by campus. Allegheny there will be a list that gets posted across from M720, the early bird gets the better choices, last on the list gets what is left over. In 101 you...

  13. CCAC Nursing Program?

    dondk replied to Glowstix's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Over the summer, I had a clinical instructor that alluded that they are considering making it a REQUIREMENT to have all the pre-req's out of the way. Regardless, getting them out of the way is...

  14. Fall 2010 applicants for ccac

    dondk replied to rebecca6890's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Will the evening/weekend program work? It can, there are a bunch of "things" that can work against you though. To start, E/W (weekend only) usually is clinical only and not too many seats. So, if in...

  15. What date do you start Nursing school?

    dondk replied to healthstar's topic in General Students

    orientation tomorrow night, then class the next day... pass/fail drug calc the first night... talk about pressure! :) BTW.. Ipod touch.. best thing ever, saved my back from carrying those books and...

  16. CCAC Boyce Campus Review

    dondk replied to Bagle's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Sadly, I have to agree with everything. From the disorganization, condescending instructors, variances in clinical and the differences in material taught or allegedly taught. In my class, we actually...

  17. Fall 2010 applicants for ccac

    dondk replied to rebecca6890's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Anytime, good

  18. Fall 2010 applicants for ccac

    dondk replied to rebecca6890's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I was at golden living, your first place is LTC and you will be there for 6 weeks or so. If you have never been to a LTC facility, it will be a wake-up call. If you have been or work as an aide...

  19. Fall 2010 applicants for ccac

    dondk replied to rebecca6890's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    lecture and labs are school attire, dress comfortably that is most important. Clinical is scrubs, in addition don't bring ALL your books, for the first clinical or two a notebook is fine until you...

  20. Are A's really not practical in nursing school?

    dondk replied to PaperPencil's topic in General Students

    Practical versus realistic. Are A's practical? it depends on what you put into it to be honest. While the program does have SOME impact it comes down to the student. Realistic, now that is...

  21. GPA DILEMMA

    dondk replied to ST MeLa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Everyone has given great advice, while I can relate and appreciate the ultimate goal of CRNA. You are putting the cart in front of the horse. You primary focus is on becoming a RN, start there and...

  22. Lost job over HIPAA violation, what is employment potential?

    dondk replied to RockyMountainHigh's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    As many have posted, resigning does provide some coverage, but it is not complete. By the letter of the law, a prospective employer may only inquire into the past history of a potential employee....

  23. Fall 2010 applicants for ccac

    dondk replied to rebecca6890's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I don't think it has changed, but you may want to double check. As I recall, if you are coming in from outside the CCAC program your GPA from ALL post secondary schools will be counted. Ideally, you...

  24. Fall 2010 applicants for ccac

    dondk replied to rebecca6890's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    They use Landau (brand) navy blue They can size you at the store and you can save on shipping by picking them up

  25. Help! GPA problem - Starting off higher or lower? RN-MSN Likelyhood

    dondk replied to listentofindout's topic in General Students

    this is correct, that is how it works Any earned credits and its GPA do not vanish. Point being if you did crappy at school X and did not "transfer" the credits you could essentially "hide" that...