lisamc1RN

lisamc1RN LPN

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  1. passed CPNE

    lisamc1RN replied to melissakp's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations!

  2. Thorazine

    lisamc1RN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    We have a couple of residents who used to be in on it a long time ago. Occasionally, one of them will ask for it. I asked one gentleman what he liked about it and he said it helped him to sleep...

  3. Caught stealing drugs

    lisamc1RN replied to vonxojn's topic in General Nursing

    Several months ago, I did one of the hardest things I ever had to do. I reported my nurse manager, who I also considered a friend (we had spent time together outside of work and our children had...

  4. If pay was not an issue, would you still be a nurse?

    lisamc1RN replied to Elizabeth K.'s topic in General Nursing

    If money were no object, I'd go to school full time until I had my Master's (maybe even my PhD) in Nursing, then work part time in a hospital while teaching at a local college.

  5. NAME CHANGE; lpnmaura is now MauraRN

    lisamc1RN replied to MauraRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations, Maureen!

  6. CPNE

    lisamc1RN replied to Nursingchicka21's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Woohoo! Congratulations!

  7. long term care facilities..computerized charting yet?

    lisamc1RN replied to thekid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No computers where I work. I think I will jump for joy and do a little jig after they pick me up off the floor, if we ever go to computerized charting.

  8. Excelsior............a good choice??

    lisamc1RN replied to floridanursemom239's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The only little hiccup I've had with them is not their fault. It has taken a long time for my previous college to send them the transcripts so it's made my wait for enrollment a little bit longer. I...

  9. Excelsior A& P

    lisamc1RN replied to swater's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't think we can actually tell you what's on the test. As Lunah says, your EC exam content guide is very accurate as to what you need to know. I took the test in May and got an A. It's a lot of...

  10. I feel like I'm in limbo.

    lisamc1RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've taken A&P and Health Safety. Got an A in both of them. I'm almost done studying Chronicity and one of the colleges that I requested my transcripts from has still not sent Excelsior a copy. I...

  11. Help Chronicity! Excelsior

    lisamc1RN replied to kochertr's topic in Excelsior College

    omojo, I've read some very good things about studygroup101, but have no personal experience with them. I've been tempted to purchase their stuff, but so far, I've been successful with the material I...

  12. Help Chronicity! Excelsior

    lisamc1RN replied to kochertr's topic in Excelsior College

    Do you know anyone with TCN learning modules? that's how I'm studying for it right now. You can check on ebay or just ask someone from work if they know anyone using TCN. There are 4 or 5 nurses...

  13. Passed Chronicity

    lisamc1RN replied to toby4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations!

  14. Med Errors- would you report one?

    lisamc1RN replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    There was a time in my facility when it would make my stomach sick if I even thought that I had made a med error and I was definitely hesitant to report a co-worker. The reason is that we were...

  15. Off The Wall: Nurses & Sticks

    lisamc1RN replied to is5512's topic in General Nursing

    I can do needles all day long, but do not ever want to spend another night in a hospital bed! 2 years ago I ended up staying 9 days in the hospital and I was never so glad to see my own bed than after...

  16. I took my 1st practice exam for Health Safety

    lisamc1RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I wasn't sure whether it would be worth the $65 or not, but I'm so glad I did it now. I got a 78% and I know where my weak areas are now, so I will spend more time in those areas. I encourage anyone...

  17. What EC test did you take first?

    lisamc1RN replied to RNFinally12's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have all of my prereq's done as well. I'm studying for Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Safety. I'm not yet admitted to the school, so that's all I can

  18. Passed NC1 Today

    lisamc1RN replied to Raggedy Ann's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm preparing for Health and Safety. I haven't been admitted as of yet, so I'm doing what I can beforehand. Anxiously awaiting their approval. :) Congrats on getting NC7 down, too!

  19. Health Differences Across the lifespan 2 advice

    lisamc1RN replied to rmbt418's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Best of luck to you! Sounds like you are ready to rock it this time!

  20. Passed NC1 Today

    lisamc1RN replied to Raggedy Ann's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations! How exciting to have your first exam under your hat! I can't wait to be in your shoes! Now on to the next one!

  21. why don't experienced lpn's pass cpne?

    lisamc1RN replied to nurse47's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My mother was an LPN for 15 years before she did Excelsior (Regent's back then) and she passed! :) Keep trying! Asess what you did wrong and what you need to do differently next time. Be honest with...

  22. Are they being phased out?

    lisamc1RN replied to babygirl87's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in northern Ohio and there are jobs everywhere. In fact, another LPN school just opened this year. I have not had a problem finding a job.

  23. New nurse wanting to know how to deal with co-workers

    lisamc1RN replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully, with a brief explanation of the challenges you faced during the day, another nurse would understand why you are passing things on to her. Nursing is a 24/7 job and sometimes, the shift...

  24. What would you do?

    lisamc1RN replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Well, as much as I understand your desire to be with your family and to also get under the unit managers skin a little, if you can't find someone to trade with or replace you, I'd go in. The other...

  25. Are there ever days you HATE being a nurse?

    lisamc1RN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel that way sometimes. Especially when family and friends ask me questions that I don't know the answers to me. They look at me like I should know the answers, so what's my problem. Also, there...