lisamc1RN

lisamc1RN LPN

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  1. So who do nurses marry or have as civil partners???

    lisamc1RN replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    I'm married to a pastor. 18 1/2 years and still going strong.

  2. NPAC or SPAC

    lisamc1RN replied to TiffanyRN!!'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've been trying to decide between MPAC and NPAC. I'm leaning toward the NPAC, as it seems to be moving faster. I really haven't heard much negativity toward any specific

  3. Which RPAC ?

    lisamc1RN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm going to call the MPAC soon. I'd rather make a decision before I apply, so that I don't have to pay the $100 fee to transfer the application to a different region if I change my mind. I've decided...

  4. Which RPAC ?

    lisamc1RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I live about 45 minutes from Mansfield, Ohio but according to Excelsior, right now it's faster to get in in New York or PA. I really would like to take this CPNE as soon as I can. I think I can be...

  5. Which RPAC ?

    lisamc1RN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Erin, is that you answering questions over at EPN?

  6. What should I do next?

    lisamc1RN replied to keepmovingrn's topic in Excelsior College

    I agree with Erin. I would definitely get your A&P out of the way. Then you could start your nursing courses if you don't feel in the mood for another humanities right now. Best of luck to

  7. No worse end to a night shift!

    lisamc1RN replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    I have done that before, too. It's the darndest thing. I hope you sleep well!

  8. Why is it so easy to get an LPN or ADN so easily riled up?

    lisamc1RN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Any time a person makes generalizations about a group of people, someone may get offended. For instance, the title of your post could be viewed as offensive to LPN's and ADN's because you appear to...

  9. CPNE eligible and lot's of questions.

    lisamc1RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    As of two days ago, I am CPNE eligible! Yay! I have to line up all of my documents and wait til the beginning of February for the money to pay for it, but then I'll be able to apply. I'm also going to...

  10. CPNE eligible and lot's of questions.

    lisamc1RN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks Boston. Thankfully, I have a wonderful husband and my older children (teens) help me with the little ones (7 and 2 yrs old). I also work the night shift and take my books with me for down...

  11. CPNE eligible and lot's of questions.

    lisamc1RN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for answering my questions, Erin. I really appreciate it! I'm starting to calm down now and am ready to move forward. There is so much to learn still! I'm excited and nervous all at the same...

  12. First Day in Nursing Home as a Practical Nurse

    lisamc1RN replied to funkynurse09's topic in General Nursing

    Great advice above. All I can add is this. Make sure you know who your diabetics are and when their next meal is. If you have a lot of insulins to give in a short amount of time, you need to organize...

  13. Should I head for the hills???

    lisamc1RN replied to LostLilOne's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't recommend nursing school, because you won't be able to completely avoid patient care, but as has been mentioned before, there are plenty of other careers that you may find are right up your...

  14. I'm bored!

    lisamc1RN replied to litebrightgirl's topic in General Nursing

    You've only been a nurse for a very few months and you are bored? What kind of facility is this? I was still learning how to do my job at that point in my career. Have you been assessing your...

  15. new excelsior enrollee...help

    lisamc1RN replied to debg's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats and welcome to

  16. I enrolled today

    lisamc1RN replied to agldragonRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats and welcome to EC. I've been able to successfully pass my tests with only about 2 1/2-3 weeks preparation. Sounds like you have a firm background in your subjects so far!

  17. if i decided to be a doctor, i would be.....

    lisamc1RN replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    A psychiatrist. I have yet to see one of our psychiatrists use therapeutic communication with our residents, yet they all adore him! He says things I only wish I could say!

  18. Extremely Upsetting!!!!!

    lisamc1RN replied to twinjeep97's topic in General Nursing

    I've been to the Cleveland Clinic website many times as I'm hoping to get a job there when I get my degree. It says right on their site that they welcome new grads. I checked out some of the jobs,...

  19. Verbal Abuse and Nursing

    lisamc1RN replied to JackTorsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work with psych patients. Those with borderline personality disorders are excellent at verbal abuse. It happens daily where I work. I ignore it after I've addressed the main complaint, if there is...

  20. Excelsior Package Pricing Option to be Discontinued

    lisamc1RN replied to WhiteStockings's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It may delay enrollment for some students who would rather take all their prereq's before enrolling because it's way cheaper to do it that way with the packaged pricing plan. Sounds like the school...

  21. Nurse pressured to admin IV lasix by DON w/o notifying MD

    lisamc1RN replied to karenesn's topic in General Nursing

    Um, no. No way. No how. It's even hard for me to wrap my mind around a DON who writes her own orders for IV Lasix. It's just as easy to call the doctor and get a real order for it as it is to get an...

  22. Excelsior Package Pricing Option to be Discontinued

    lisamc1RN replied to WhiteStockings's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well, they are right that it can delay enrollment, but dang it's so much cheaper than the Standard Package! I hope they can figure out something equally as inexpensive for those who will be enrolling...

  23. Job interview questions?

    lisamc1RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently have put my resume out and have had 2 facilities ask for an interview. My first one is the beginning of next week. It's been a while since I went on an interview, and I was a new nurse...

  24. Should Alzheimers Clients have the right to REFUSE medication ?

    lisamc1RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Is your facility making sure that these residents have guardians? When they become mentally incapacitated like that, they need someone to look out for them. Once they have guardians, you can ask the...

  25. Excelsior Practice Tests

    lisamc1RN replied to nursetisha05's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm the same as everyone else. I do worse on the practice tests but have all A's and B's. It sounds like you know the material just fine.