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  1. Case Load Home Care

    sillypuddy143 replied to ocdstacy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    In Massachusetts, right now census is super low and I have 9, I've seen us go up to 22/23 when short staffed, I'd say average is

  2. Questions

    sillypuddy143 replied to The_thinker's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The day before a storm, like today for example here in the northeast, we "tuck in" all our home patients, make sure they have meds, back up and emergency oxygen etc, and inform them no visits will be...

  3. Anyone take NCLEX recently who used NCLEX-RN 10,000 - Powered by PrepU?

    sillypuddy143 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Has anyone take the exam recently who used NCLEX-RN 10,000 - Powered by PrepU for studying? Our school recommended this program as it does similar adaptive style quizzes. I really like the program...

  4. Failure is an Option: A New Grad Story

    sillypuddy143 replied to elixRN's topic in General Students

    I'm really curious as to how exactly that happened, and were there any repercussions for the instructor? I know as a nursing student I had to show every med before I gave it, and you are technically...

  5. Need expert advice on how to pass 39 patients' medication in a 2-hour time frame.

    sillypuddy143 replied to OneMurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Im now working on very busy LTC floor, I have 20 patients and the morning med pass takes me three hours most days. I have no Idea how you could possibly get that done. I also consider myself "quick"...

  6. Anyone take NCLEX recently who used NCLEX-RN 10,000 - Powered by PrepU?

    sillypuddy143 replied to sillypuddy143's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took it today and got the good pop up! Fingers crossed :) finished in 75 questions, and I felt the same way as you, pretty similar to some of the harder prep-u Questions. Thanks again for the...

  7. Took the NCLEX.. what am I allowed to disclose?

    sillypuddy143 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took the exam today, finished with 75 questions and got the good pop up! I feel pretty good about it but won't be 100% sure until I see it in writing haha. Now my question is, I know I can't tell...

  8. Took the NCLEX.. what am I allowed to disclose?

    sillypuddy143 replied to sillypuddy143's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That was my thought too.. thank you for your input!

  9. Anyone take NCLEX recently who used NCLEX-RN 10,000 - Powered by PrepU?

    sillypuddy143 replied to sillypuddy143's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you Anna772 thats exactly what I wanted to know!!! Ive maxed out a lot of the content with a 6.2 overall at the moment and have done about 3500 questions, I will do more before I take my test. A...

  10. Didn't get accepted into first of three schools...advice?

    sillypuddy143 replied to danedsel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It certainly won't hurt you to apply for many schools (other then application fees) But the biggest thing is making sure you have ALL of the requirements and pre-reqs. You also need relatively decent...

  11. Help! I've Fallen Behind in Reading and I Can't Get Up

    sillypuddy143 replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    The only time I ever read the books was if there was a topic I didn't understand or needed clarification on. Otherwise I stuck to the power points/notes from class and for the day or two before an...

  12. Fairly Unique Situation

    sillypuddy143 replied to Drstrangelove88's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'd also like to mention another alternative.. I am finishing my ADN this month, and have a previous batchelors degree. This was the right choice for me (and it sounds like for you) because I was able...

  13. Fresh from Orientation: iPads are required equipment!

    sillypuddy143 replied to daisygarten's topic in General Students

    Our school had a similar pilot program as well, we all got free Itouches that came with several text books, nursing skill texts, and drug guides. It was fantastic to have during clinical, any time I...

  14. What is included in your course grade?

    sillypuddy143 replied to Chilled1121's topic in General Students

    we have 4 exams including a cumulative final that count for 90% of our grade. A paper worth 10%. Clinical and lab are pass/fail. We must finish the semester with a 77% overall to

  15. STCC Nursing 2013 applicants

    sillypuddy143 replied to iheartbruins's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi! This is in response to sh0722.. sorry I never got an email saying anyone replied.. First off congratulations for making it into the program! It's a lot of hard work to just get in, but now the...

  16. STCC Nursing 2013 applicants

    sillypuddy143 replied to iheartbruins's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi and welcome! I am currently in the STCC program graduating this May. First If you have any additional questions feel free to ask me or private message me. I will try to clear up some questions for...

  17. Nursing student grants

    sillypuddy143 replied to kristimariewells's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I do work, and take out loans as well. You can work if you have to, you just need to find a job that's willing to work around your school schedule if you can. Apply for scholarships/grants.. and take...

  18. What's the first thing you'll buy when you're officially an RN?

    sillypuddy143 replied to mssjez's topic in General Students

    A bottle of wine.. maybe even

  19. Retake a class that I got a B in?

    sillypuddy143 replied to buttons93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't bother, they are going to care much more about your grades in nursing.. and any recommendations from faculty then they will about one B in a pre-req

  20. STCC 2011 Hopefuls?

    sillypuddy143 replied to bahamilton's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi! You May want to start a new thread, you will probably get more responses since most of us here are already in the program, but feel free to ask any questions if you plan on applying! Good luck

  21. STCC 2011 Hopefuls?

    sillypuddy143 replied to bahamilton's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Ahhh ok I didnt realize they did two orientations.. I believe they do two waves of acceptance letters, so I guess that makes sense that they would do 2 orientations. Many of us went to one back in...

  22. STCC 2011 Hopefuls?

    sillypuddy143 replied to bahamilton's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    congrats! I assume since you just got the letter you were not at orientation? If you have facebook you should join our group.. there is a lot of helpful information up there already and we can answer...

  23. Do I have a better chance getting into nursing school by applying to 10 schools?

    sillypuddy143 replied to AspiringRNofLove's topic in General Nursing

    Apply to as many places as you'd be willing to go! As others have said the competition these days is crazy! Give yourself the best chance possible, and if you can, take some extra classes to make sure...

  24. Pre nursing student needs advice

    sillypuddy143 replied to ldm2484's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would also maybe check around nearby facilities.. and see if they are even hiring CNA's. I got my CNA license last year for basically the same reasons, to get my experience in and make sure nursing...

  25. To Make a Career Change of Not?

    sillypuddy143 replied to JM229's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I agree that it can be done and I think you have the right Idea of the way to go about it. I too already have a lot of debt from my first degree I've worked for 5 years and know this is not the...