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  1. Need Help!!! Having hard time Passing EC...Gotta be done by April!

    cherryblossom88 replied to NurseMaryB's topic in Excelsior College

    KNOW : The theorists, asn vs bsn role, and know all the legal terms (slander, etc). I hated this test and mananged a

  2. Moving to fort campbell

    cherryblossom88 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am a military wife and we are getting moved to fort campbell in april..Which state should I have my lpn license transfered to? Also, if you are an excelsior student where are you driving to take...

  3. Trouble with lung sounds

    cherryblossom88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am having trouble differentiating between the different lung sounds...such as rhonchi , wheezes, etc. Can anyone offer any

  4. What hurt worse back or feet

    cherryblossom88 replied to tishluvnc's topic in General Nursing

    ALWAYS get the correct amount of staff for a bath or transfer. I was working as an LPN in a nursing home....all the cnas were in a mandatory meeting and it was just me and another LPN on the floor. A...

  5. Deathbed visions **UPDATED**

    cherryblossom88 replied to ag_man's topic in General Nursing

    Once I had an elderly woman (can't really remember what was wrong with her , but I do know we did not expect her to pass away) who kept telling the staff that her mother was at the foot of the bed and...

  6. If you did not need the money...?

    cherryblossom88 replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    I would work in a book store or bakery....or maybe just stay at home :). Wouldn't even think of going back to nursing. It is so stressful

  7. R u guys running into bed bugs alot???

    cherryblossom88 replied to bestrn11's topic in General Nursing

    What in the world? Library books? Ahhh the library is one of my favorite places to go! I didn't know about

  8. Pregnant and job interview. Opinions?

    cherryblossom88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a job interview coming up soon. I really want this job. I am 3 1/2 months pregnant. I won't be using the insurance and I don't plan on returning to work after the baby is born. Do I tell them...

  9. Pregnant and job interview. Opinions?

    cherryblossom88 replied to cherryblossom88's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the opinions everyone. I will just be honest and tell them that I am pregnant and see what they have to

  10. Pregnant and job interview. Opinions?

    cherryblossom88 replied to cherryblossom88's topic in General Nursing

    It is for a medical clinic on a military

  11. need tips how to measure BP on really obese patients

    cherryblossom88 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I once had a patient that was over 500 pounds and could never find a b/p cuff big enough. I would always end up using the wrist. Try

  12. Passed Lifespan 1..thank goodness

    cherryblossom88 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I passed Life Span 1 today...with a "C" ...i'll take it. I hate cardio/resp..so I am so glad to get this over

  13. Passed Lifespan 1..thank goodness

    cherryblossom88 replied to cherryblossom88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I used the EC practice exams, an NCLEX PN review book (i got it at the beginning of LPN school and found it a few weeks ago ..it had never been used) and a Med surg book from LPN school. If you need...

  14. Worth Doing LPN in Richmond, VA

    cherryblossom88 replied to Beth0215's topic in General Nursing

    Im from rural TN and have never had any trouble finding a lpn job. Also , I lived near seattle and had 4 interviews within a month of moving there. I say go for

  15. CPNE workshop...

    cherryblossom88 replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am going to Sheri Taylors more than likely. She seems so positive and there is a money back gaurentee....and a 97 percent pass rate. I definatley need a review of

  16. Are LPN's being phased out?

    cherryblossom88 replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been an LPN for two years. I am from rural TN but have also lived near seattle washington for a while. I have never had to go more than 3 weeks without a job. I even had a job interview for a...

  17. super sweet review website (it's FREE)

    cherryblossom88 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Nclexreviewers.com...go to the left hand side and click on which system you want to review. I think this will help me out with the life span tests that i have left. It gives you rationales too. Just...

  18. Coming to work after taking a narcotic?!

    cherryblossom88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    A CNA injured herself (not on the job) ...it was her hand. She comes to work ,sits down and says "oh man I need another Vicodin, my hand is hurting...I took one before I left and I am feeling sleepy...

  19. LPN goin beyond scope of practice

    cherryblossom88 replied to SweetheartRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yep. Read the entire

  20. LPN goin beyond scope of practice

    cherryblossom88 replied to SweetheartRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Why don't you mind your own business? I am an LPN and do stuff like this all the time, as long as there is an RN who cosigns within 24 hours. Seriously, don't you have more important stuff to worry...

  21. Is hospital work like an abusive relationship?

    cherryblossom88 replied to jimmy the P's topic in General Nursing

    I say find a job you really like even if it means a pay cut...then take some advice from Dave Ramsey and make yourself a

  22. What would you do?

    cherryblossom88 replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    If I were you I'd take the HH job for sure. I got really really burnt out working at a SNF. Im sure they both have there pros and cons. You'll probably learn a lot of skills in the SNF (they are like...

  23. Missed Med

    cherryblossom88 replied to Losingfaith's topic in General Nursing

    I once had a Levadopa in one med cup and a Lortab in another and gave them to the wrong patients! My heart sank in my chest when I realized what I had done. :uhoh21:. Everything was okay thank...

  24. RN still unemployed in Southern CA, I am really getting depressed

    cherryblossom88 replied to cuddly's topic in General Nursing

    Every job that I have ever gotten (except for 1), I would fill out the application / turn in my resume. Then if they don't call back in a 2-3 weeks I will go and talk to them in person, once I even...

  25. What to do by constantly asked to cover other shifts?

    cherryblossom88 replied to happyinillinois's topic in General Nursing

    Dont answer your phone, let them leave voicemail and if you want to pick up the extra hours, then call them back. Thats what I do. I NEVER answer my phone when it's work calling. They ALWAYS leave a...