Sandcastles replied to mimi2930's topic in LPN to RN
Hi Kendra,
I believe you couldn't send a message because if I remember correctly I think you have to post a certain number of posts or reply to posts for the message feature to become...
Sandcastles replied to mimi2930's topic in LPN to RN
It's been a while for this post but I figured I'd answer in case anyone was still looking for answers. I was part of the first Excelsior ADN class to do clinicals in Albany NY. If you have any...
This is very discouraging:eek: I am currently doing my pre-reqs then was going to apply for Excelsior.Well that was my plan.now what? I guess I will continue to do my pre-reqs and pray that a...
Sandcastles replied to NCIANurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC
This is the norm in LTC sadly.I work 11-7 and I have 30 patients each night with half of them being subacute post op from surgeries so Im popping them painpills all night,along with Gtube...
Sandcastles replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing
Get this.We got 50$ gift cards to Walmart also,then everyone noticed 50$ was taken out of our check on their paystub.Well what they did was tax us on the 50$ giftcards!! They pulled the 50$ out then...
Hi Lisa I am currently doing my CLEP exams for Excelsior as well.I was told by them (and also received an email) that we can CLEP the Humanities exam which is worth 6 credits.I plan to take this exam...
Bath and Body carries a mositurizing antibacterial cream in assorted scents.I love their stuff.It may be helpful to you.Good luck as I think all nurses have this problem.
Ughhh tell me about it.Last night I could barely chart (there was no room)as the nurses station was filled with boxed chocolates,candy,cakes ect.The junk food is taking over! I have been trying to...
My job is similar to yours.I used to work 3-11 and was referred to as the charge nurse down my hall.I now work 11-7 for the past 5 months and am considered the nursing supervisor for my wing.I found...
Sandcastles replied to luvbug080688's topic in General Nursing
I suppose this could and can happens.Reminds me of an episode of Army Wives where Denise (a nurse) had an affair with one of the patients -a wounded soldier and the hospital fired
Sandcastles replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing
I have no advice but can totally relate.I work at a place where we NEVER have supplies to do our job properly.But yet we need to sign the Tars we used this this and this when we basically scrap...