lisamc1RN

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  1. My age is showing, or 'No texting, please"

    lisamc1RN replied to mamamerlee's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mind minor spelling or grammar errors. I make them myself. I also have a tendency to make run-on sentences. But if I have to work hard to understand what someone has posted, I end up getting...

  2. Submitted CPNE documents, now what!

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

    Did they have York and Chamberlain as choices now? They didn't have them when I applied in February, so even though they gave me a date quickly, just 3 days after applying, I called them immediately...

  3. Totally Gross! Had to share...

    lisamc1RN replied to Bumashes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I snorted out loud. Good thing I didn't have a drink in my

  4. Would you go to the ER for this?

    lisamc1RN replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    My answer is yes, and no. LOL. Yes, I'd be embarrassed to go for a simple cold that just needs time to resolve itself. I wouldn't feel embarrassed to go if I literally couldn't breathe. I actually...

  5. Communication and Critical Thinking

    lisamc1RN replied to number49's topic in General Nursing

    During my first clinical, I had an elderly man who I assessed to have respirations of 38 while on 2 liters of oxygen via nasal cannula. The gentleman was struggling to breathe and I was getting...

  6. New grad upgrading her skills by working on scenarios--need your help

    lisamc1RN replied to rinks2010's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to check her medications for blood thinners, and her chart for any recent falls, run ins with wheelchairs or tables, etc. Also, keep the family in the loop (if they have the right to...

  7. New grad upgrading her skills by working on scenarios--need your help

    lisamc1RN replied to rinks2010's topic in General Nursing

    What do you think you should do? I'd be glad to help you, but I'd like your input first.

  8. How do you stay proud of the job despite some things...

    lisamc1RN replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't be ashamed of yourself over this. Most nurses have something that gets to them. For me, a messy trach gets me. I can feel the gag response coming on just thinking of it. It's ok to...

  9. LTC Job Offer-but can't shadow RN???

    lisamc1RN replied to elprup's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, they even let high school students shadow nurses. HR has them sign a confidentiality form,

  10. Healthcare Reform-ER

    lisamc1RN replied to latebloomer74's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There seems to be a shortage in my area. We are a moderate sized city, and I've called many of times with a sick child and been told that I need to go to the ER if things get worse because they...

  11. Healthcare Reform-ER

    lisamc1RN replied to latebloomer74's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is just a thought, but it could have the opposite effect. Right now, my family physician refers people to the ER if he is overwhelmed and can't see someone who needs to be seen, but it isn't an...

  12. out of work again

    lisamc1RN replied to lyrisnox's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry. As Tweety said, reflect on changes you need to make, but don't beat yourself up over this. It's always so frustrating to hear that nurses are getting fired over med errors. The...

  13. Associates in Nursing vs Bachelors?

    lisamc1RN replied to twinboys's topic in General Nursing

    If you can afford the time and money, go for the BSN. I am a proponent of the most education that one can afford at the time. Yes, you can most likely get a job with the lesser education, but if a...

  14. Watsons theory of human caring

    lisamc1RN replied to qt2168's topic in General Nursing

    Have you taken a look at the thread at the top of this page? I haven't read the whole thing, but they may be something you can get from there that can point you in the right direction....

  15. I need CPNE help!!!!

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

    Congrats! Don't let it overwhelm you. (I say after being overwhelmed several times. lol) It's a lot to know, so take it one bite at a time. After you read it the first time, you are going to...

  16. FCCA Bound :)

    lisamc1RN replied to achilleas's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I had my FCCA packet withing a week of qualifying. I'd be suprised if it actually took a month to get your packet to

  17. FCCA News

    lisamc1RN replied to JulesRN10's topic in Online Distance Learning

    LOL. I'm not surprised. It keeps getting bumped back. I was so glad that I didn't have to do the computerized version. I'm not sure how that would work,

  18. My pcs runthrough

    lisamc1RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Would anyone who has passed or is testing for the CPNE mind taking a looking at one of my pcs runthroughs? I have submitted a couple to Dr. A, but I haven't heard back from her yet and I feel like I...

  19. My pcs runthrough

    lisamc1RN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you both so much! I forgot about not being able to use two assessments. And I'm definitely trying to come up with some diagnoses that are easier to do. Txspadequeen, you are right. I need...

  20. EC RN-BSN? Yes or no?

    lisamc1RN replied to happydrunkcat's topic in Excelsior College

    It's the same here in Ohio, Erin. Everywhere I turn, more postings for BSN preferred. I want to give myself an edge in the hiring department. LOL. As far as kids go, I've got 5 of them and it is a...

  21. EC RN-BSN? Yes or no?

    lisamc1RN replied to happydrunkcat's topic in Excelsior College

    Suesquatch mentions a couple of the reasons. The other biggy is, they have additonal required classes that I don't feel like taking. LOL. I already have quite a few prereq's done for my BSN, and EC...

  22. EC RN-BSN? Yes or no?

    lisamc1RN replied to happydrunkcat's topic in Excelsior College

    Erin, I'm already looking at several different colleges and universities, too!It won't be EC, that's for sure. I haven't applied yet, because I'm not sure whether I want to go on for my MSN, or just...

  23. I have a CPNE date!

    lisamc1RN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I actually am going to York. Have you asked around on the EPN? It seems there aren't a lot of us at the beginning of May,

  24. I have a CPNE date!

    lisamc1RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's June 4, in Syracuse NY! I'm a little disappointed that it's so far out (and that it's my son's birthday), and might just call the NPAC tomorrow about getting in at York earlier. But at least it...

  25. PASSED CPNE IN RACINE - No Repeats and no workshops!

    lisamc1RN replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm so happy for you! I can't wait to read your