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  1. Mouth care for dying patient

    bellcollector replied to nettie01's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    In LTC I too have come across this problem frequently. I am absolutely anal about oral care. I cannot stand a dry mouth or lips so I believe it would be uncomfortable for anyone else. I don't think...

  2. What do you think???

    bellcollector replied to galaxy781's topic in General Nursing

    I really think galaxy is being misunderstood. I don't think (correct me galaxy if I am wrong) she meant to sound judgemental or critical. It sounded more to me like you are just concerned for pt...

  3. How many patients can I legally have?

    bellcollector replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was always under the impression that it is up to us to decide if we can safely handle the pt load. I realize that it could risk your job but if you accept an unsafe assignment aren't you held...

  4. National RN Salary Trends ADN or Diploma vs BSN

    bellcollector replied to Darcifly's topic in General Nursing

    What I wonder is why one would spend all the time and enormous effort to have more responsibility but no more pay. Really doesn't make sense. Though as someone else said I would imagine it opens...

  5. What do you think???

    bellcollector replied to galaxy781's topic in General Nursing

    I think your concerns are valid. I remember when I was first getting my chronic dx's and my MD was foreign. OMG how frustrating for me and probably him too. What I didn't and don't get (I have...

  6. 14 Hours: new TV Movie on 4/3/05, 8PM dealing w/ Hermann Hospital Flood & Evacuation

    bellcollector replied to szccdw's topic in General Nursing

    Drat now I read about it. I wonder if there is a way to get a copy of it on video. Anybody know? Maybe I could write to TNT. Probabably not the best movie but I would still love to see one with...

  7. Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

    bellcollector replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

    Snowfreeze just gotta say I LOVED your post. Wish I had been there in those days. Gomper wonderful post I agree with Fran, Steph and others. I think the show is good and improving with the neg...

  8. RN to BSN programs online with very little travel

    bellcollector replied to nuts4wdw's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi, I was just wondering after reading that you did u of p for your bsn and now msn could you share the differences in carreer options? Right now I am still working for my RN but I am thinking I may...

  9. excelsior cost

    bellcollector replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The prices mentioned sound accurate currently. What I like about the program is that I can pay as I go for the most part. I really like that I won't be left with a student loan like I was for my...

  10. LPN to RN Distance learning question

    bellcollector replied to Innurse78's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Rue is only a publishing company as melody said they do not give degrees. Excelsior is the actual college. With a couple of well chosen books bought at a discount through ebay or one of the yahoo...

  11. Took a UPS van to deliver my CPNE Study Guide

    bellcollector replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Keep us posted on how your preperations go. Good Luck.

  12. Excelsior.....(once again)

    bellcollector replied to gwlillith's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am no help. I am enrolled in the LPN to RN program. I didn't think they had a clinical component other than the CPNE for LPN to RN. I was hoping to go on for the BSN to so I am interested in any...

  13. CPNE Site in Phoenix

    bellcollector replied to suziwin's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't know anything about any CPNE sites other than Columbus. My EC advisor said that they are currently scheduling for July in Columbus and that most other sites waits are comparable. Most have...

  14. excelsior any advice?

    bellcollector replied to peedyER's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Believe me no one here will put you down for going strong and steady and doing your best. Some have been cautioned on their overly cocky and snide attitudes. No one wants to see a nurse start out...

  15. excelsior any advice?

    bellcollector replied to peedyER's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi there, Yes excelsior is very ligit and an excellent program. Make sure you check with your state board of nursing to verify that they are excepted in your state there are a few(very few) that do...

  16. conflict between pt & son

    bellcollector replied to dragon5282001's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Personally I think it is a shame. What is the point in having a DNR? I understand the need for someone to make decisions for me concerning my medical care for things such as emergency surgery or...

  17. The "Bath Wars"

    bellcollector replied to skd1019's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have to agree with both leslie and payo. Ultimately it should be the pts choice. If the ancillary staff do not want to do the job hired for they should seek employment elsewhere. It literally...

  18. I just officially enrolled

    bellcollector posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I officially enrolled in EC. I was going to wait about another month but they sent me an online offer to enroll now online and save $200 so I did it. Wouldn't it figure I was going along at a fairly...

  19. Anyone ever work for Optum???..

    bellcollector replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in Telephone Triage

    Ilovesnoopy, I do not work in telephone triage though it does sound interesting. My philosopy is that it never hurts to try. Even if they are sticklers for the 5yr thing you will get your name out...

  20. Woot!

    bellcollector replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Alright tweety way to get r

  21. Ethics

    bellcollector replied to sockov's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just took ethics in Jan. passed with an A. For me I just made sure I knew the different theories. IE: utalitarianism, egoism,kantianism etc.. Try to do a lot of scenerio's. If you have a good...

  22. Substandard care in asst living

    bellcollector replied to steelcityrn's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my goodness, I feel so bad for you but even more so for those poor residents. I agree with Karen this is something you MUST report YOURSELF. Each of us is responsible for what we see. I can not...

  23. Is anyone using RUE publishing

    bellcollector replied to javanurse2000's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My study partner purchased Rue and signed their contract before we realized everything we needed was free through excelsiors free content guide and info gleaned from the net. We do use her Rue...

  24. Excelsior's NSG concepts 1

    bellcollector replied to bethneyann's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have taken it and honestly if you just know the stuff on the excelsior content guide ie. ADPIE and theraputic communication you will do just fine. The content guide really is followed. Good

  25. I am taking NC2 on Saturday.

    bellcollector replied to kesneysmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Great work,