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  1. Penn Foster Information Literacy?

    lisamc1RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Does anyone know if Excelsior is still taking this as a transfer credit? I have a request in to take the class, but haven't heard back from Excelsior yet. I really just want to sign up for the class...

  2. 2 interviews-2 opinions

    lisamc1RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey everyone! I was formerly lisamc1 but graduated from Excelsior this summer and passed boards! YAY! So now it's lisamc1RN, woohoo! Ok, I've been on 2 job interviews and it was amazing the...

  3. Nurses, Clients and Power

    lisamc1RN replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    Being busy may not seem like a good excuse to the patient who hears it, but to the patient who I just spent 30 minutes with trying to control a bleed which took precedence over your need, it has a...

  4. Penn Foster Information Literacy?

    lisamc1RN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Tasha, I called my advisor at excelsior, who gave the approval to take the Penn Foster class. I called up Penn Foster (credit card in hand) and paid $90. Two days later, I received my student ID...

  5. Penn Foster Information Literacy?

    lisamc1RN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks everyone! I called both Excelsior and Penn Foster and I'm getting my material hopefully soon! My advisor said to get it done and even if I miss the deadline by a day or two, she would make sure...

  6. Passed CPNE!!!

    lisamc1RN replied to christy78's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You know I'm so happy for you! And I'm tickled about the stuffed possum! (Read her journal on the EPN. ) We call them speed bumps here in Ohio, too!

  7. Staying motivated for CPNE?

    lisamc1RN replied to GCmomRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I agree with Lunah. Take a week off. It sounds like you are doing great! Make yourself get back at it after that week, though.

  8. I passed my CPNE!!!

    lisamc1RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm so happy and I can't stop smiling. My cheeks are beginning to hurt. LOL. I'm going to type up a journal and post it to the EPN later if anyone is curious about my experience. :) :)

  9. I'm having a bonfire

    lisamc1RN replied to DebanamRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wooohooohooo! That's so wonderful! Congratulations, Deb! My mom went with me, too! LOL! It was a great day for both of us! *dancing a little

  10. I passed my CPNE!!!

    lisamc1RN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you all! Megan, yes, I was at York, Pa and I thought that the CA and CEs were great and I really thought the site was great as well.

  11. CPNE question-other AOC

    lisamc1RN replied to Addie74's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oy. I have learned mnemonics for all AOCs except drainage and specimen collection. I just haven't come up with anything and have not even looked at it in about a month! Thanks for the heads up...

  12. Daytonite has passed away...

    lisamc1RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    My condolences to the family. Daytonite was inspirational and will be

  13. Is med-surg really the best place to start as a new grad?

    lisamc1RN replied to Valerie916's topic in General Nursing

    I think you will find that opinions go both ways. There are nurses out there who firmly believe in Med-surg as the first place to work as a new nurse, and others who feel that it is just fine to enter...

  14. Should I wash my hands before I pee????

    lisamc1RN replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    You should be washing your hands all the time. When you go into a room, when you leave a room, before and after doing a treatment. You should be gelling all of the time, too. In between patients,...

  15. Thank you food from nursing students

    lisamc1RN replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I know I'd love a fruit basket or veggie tray! I work in a place that is inundated with cookies, cakes, and doughnuts. I've lost 15 lbs out of sheer iron will. It would be nice to indulge in a nice...

  16. Those that prefer to work with men

    lisamc1RN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Men gossip just as much as women. They just tend to do it with other men. People are people. *there's a song in there somewhere* Although I believe there are fundamental differences between men and...

  17. Should nurses with long hair be required to wear it up?

    lisamc1RN replied to dura_mater's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we are required to wear long hair back and no false fingernails. I wear my hair short now, but always wore it back when it was long and keep my fingernails

  18. Who does this stuff? Really, you can't make it up!

    lisamc1RN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's time to get your social worker and your DON involved. Your patient is actually not safe and her relatives are the ones who are creating the problem. Be a patient advocate before she ends up in...

  19. To take a break or not take a break

    lisamc1RN replied to ellee1977's topic in General Nursing

    I'm close to graduating, too. (God willing and the creek don't rise.) I would love to just keep on a goin', but I need to take a break to spend time with the kiddos and hubby and just enjoy my...

  20. Trying to challenge RN boards

    lisamc1RN replied to krispynurse's topic in LPN to RN

    OP, I've been an LPN for almost 4 years now and am getting ready to take the CPNE through Excelsior (next month. Yikes!). I highly recommend it. I found that the most challenging part of doing my...

  21. Trying to challenge RN boards

    lisamc1RN replied to krispynurse's topic in LPN to RN

    Is it those world history classes they make you

  22. The Patient in Bed 519

    lisamc1RN replied to LifelongDream's topic in General Nursing

    We recently had a long time patient of ours pass away. He had always had the tv on and was always on the call light. We adored him. He was one of those guys who loved to chat and loved to eat. When...

  23. GOT MY CPNE DATE !

    lisamc1RN replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yay! Congrats! Scoot on over to the EPN. There's lots of good info and great people that are going through exactly what we

  24. What's in your pockets?

    lisamc1RN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    Wowzers! I think I'd have back problems after lugging all of that around all day! LOL. I'm a minimalist, I guess. I use the 2 pockets in my scrub top. I keep my 2-3 pens in the right pocket, along...

  25. A Nurse who doesn't wash hands

    lisamc1RN replied to GFzalez's topic in General Nursing

    You are, unfortunately, going to be the example to her. Always wash your hands and put your gloves on when appropriate. Heck, I've entered the room with some people and handed them the gloves myself....