Sandcastles ASN, 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 active. ( correct me if I am wrong, something alo...

I am a current BSN student at Excelsior.

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 questions please let me know. I'd be happy to answer.

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 resolution will be made.

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 boluses,accuchecks,meds,treatments,oh and charting on all the ...

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 put it back in but it was taxed.Can never get anyth...

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 next.I hope this helps.:sstrs: Best of luck to you...

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I have nso.It covers the important stuff.You may want to check them out. http://www.nso.com

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 watch my weight and sadly this wasnt helping.I would ...

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 this out when I went to pick up insurance papers an...

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 her.

You should totally get your CNA! CNAs usually make the best nurses.Can you tell I was one for 7 yrs before I became a nurse:D:D:D

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 together whatever we can find!! Its fustrating believe m...

Hi there:specs: I had this surgery done 5 yrs ago when I thought I was having a heart attack.It was so painful I went to the emergency rm and found out I had gall stones.They operated a few hrs later.I have had no ill effect and my recovery was reall...

I am an LPN in Central FL and when I left agency to find a staff job 8 months ago the picking were slim.Mind you I have 7 yrs experience,some of it hospital. keep your head up and keep looking.A nursing home will be your best bet.Agency is ok but it ...

I absolutely love your story!! You are very inspiring.I believe you will be an asset to your patients and to the nursing field in general.I wish you the best of luck.Please keep us posted on your endeavors:yeah:God bless you! I will remember you in p...

Sounds like you are on the right track with everything:D The thing that helps me most is prioritising,organizing everything in your life.So you have the time and energy for whats important like your kids.Being organized takes work but in the long run...

Hi Susan I usually do not post personal info but want to encourage you on your journey.I had my daughter at 19 and went to school to become an LPN.I also worked full time as a CNA as well.I have been an LPN for the last almost 8 yrs.I went to school ...

Thank you LunahRN for your always informative and helpful posts.They always help me,as someone is always asking a similar question to what I want to know;).I am currently doing my pre-reqs and in the midst of deciding wether when Im done if I will be...

At my job we do it every sunday night 11-7.We change the 02 tubing,neb,and 02 humidifiers every week and O2 filters once a month.I know because I usually have to do it on my weekend on

Hi there I spoke to someone directly from the college yesterday and was told I do not have to use them.I asked if it was mandatory and she told me no.They do have a partnership with them but we dont have to go through them to do the program.I am curr...

Hi there! I have been an LPN for the past 7 yrs and want to persue my RN via distance learning.I am very interested in ISU LPN to RN route.Can anyone tell me what 10 classes/pre-requisites need to be done before applying and which ones I can CLEP?? I...

I was a CNA at 16 in NY,so it is possible.Like the poster above stated just check with you BON.Good luck to you! Elizabeth