Drysolong

Drysolong

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  1. AK BSN or LPN?

    Drysolong replied to Alaska04's topic in General Nursing

    Of course, the final decision is yours. I am an LPN, going through Excelsior for my RN. My concern for you is that if you go for the LPN, will you really stick with it and be determined to earn...

  2. What class teaches all the medical terms and abbreviations?

    Drysolong replied to nurturer's topic in General Nursing

    Like The Commuter, I had a 2-credit hour course titled "Medical Terminology. It is a very worthwhile course. There are a number of good interactive textbooks, if no course is offered or

  3. Poll: Hand Washing

    Drysolong replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a dedicated hand washer with sanitizer and soap and water. sanitizer entering and exiting room, interspersing with soap and water

  4. starting the ball rolling again

    Drysolong replied to Greenwolf77's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a choice of more than one nursing institution? Have you considered going straight to

  5. I Did It!!!!...........

    Drysolong replied to yuyu75's topic in General Nursing

    congratulations! the cna & phlebotomy training will be very helpful to

  6. Last night made me realize

    Drysolong replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in General Nursing

    While attending clinicals, I worked with a few cancer patients. I was surprised at how muchg satisfaction I derived from caring for them. I am also contemplating Oncology and/or Hospice nursing in...

  7. I need advice on what to do I am scared..

    Drysolong replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    LPN school is not a "piece of cake". For most, many hours of study are needed. If your 8-5 schedule is strictly Monday-Friday, if necessary and possible, you can work each weekend. For myself and...

  8. Unit clerk job while in NS

    Drysolong replied to Hoping4RNin2010's topic in General Nursing

    I think unit clerk experience would be invaluable. I wish I would have worked in that position. It would have helped me a lot. To OP: I wish you much

  9. Excelsior - New Requirements

    Drysolong posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi. Has anyone had any experience with the new Excelsior exams, "Essentials of Nursing Care" rather than the "old" nursing concepts, and the new 3-part assimilations

  10. Passed NC1

    Drysolong replied to TIN65RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    congratu[color=yellow]lations!!!!!

  11. Excelsior - New Requirements

    Drysolong replied to Drysolong's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well I notice that the textbooks are different. From what you know of the old nursing concepts, is there much difference. Do you think the textbooks for nursing concepts will suffice for the new...

  12. Currently Enrolled Excelsior Students

    Drysolong replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi. My story is I graduated from LPN school in March of 2006. Took and passed NCLEX May 2006. Started first (1 week) and second job in LTC June 2006. Work now on a hosp med-surg unit for about 5 mos....

  13. Similarities/Differences of Hospital vs LTC Nursing

    Drysolong posted a topic in General Nursing

    For LPN's (especially) and RN's and Techs, can you tell me some of the similarities and differences of the duties when working at a hospital, LTC, doctor's office, clinics, etc.? I currently work in...

  14. Morphine question.

    Drysolong replied to StrwbryblndRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient two weeks ago who said basically the same thing. The morphine seem to worsen the

  15. Getting Flack from "real nurses"

    Drysolong replied to Mcbrello's topic in Online Distance Learning

    congratulations!!! i hope to follow in your footsteps

  16. So I am not liking hosp. nursing,...

    Drysolong replied to momthenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am very sorry you are having this experience. Are other areas of nursing feasible for you? Such as clinics, school, LTC, private duty, etc.? You will find a solution and I hope it is

  17. Has anyone taken A&P 1&2 at Excelsior???

    Drysolong replied to cherry_bomb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I passed with a B. I studied about 6 months (working full time, studying as much as possible, but not everyday). I considered the studying and test rather difficult. Study the Excelsior content...

  18. Passed NC 3

    Drysolong replied to qtgirl4u04's topic in Online Distance Learning

    congratulations!!!!!

  19. Absolute No-No's

    Drysolong replied to Drysolong's topic in General Nursing

    Today was the first time I'd had a chance to read responses to my question. This information is SO VERY HELPFUL!!! Thanks to all of

  20. Has anyone taken A&P 1&2 at Excelsior???

    Drysolong replied to cherry_bomb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior provides ONE TEST for A&P. I'm not sure how they'd credit for your completed A&P I. Side Point: Excelsior's A&P test is w/o labs, in case you go to another school or program...

  21. What Do You LIKE About Being an LPN?

    Drysolong replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am glad to be an LPN. I am in a learning stage as I'm new to hospital Med-Surg. I know my experience as an LPN will make me an excellent RN, my next

  22. What do RNs do that LPNs can't?

    Drysolong replied to TiggerBelly's topic in LPN to RN

    The LPN's at my facility (hospital med surg) don't hang blood, don't sign off on initial assessments (but do them) and a few other things. LPN's do the IV pushes and starts. For the most part, the...

  23. Verbal Abuse and Neglect--What Should I do???

    Drysolong replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

    if it is as bad as you describe, (and i don't doubt that it is), perhaps you should report the situation to the

  24. Yet Another New Grad Question

    Drysolong replied to krazy_coconuts's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm not in NYC, but I would tend to think that there isn't that much difference in getting nursing jobs there than elsewhere. I think you have a good

  25. A story I wanted to share. (Long)

    Drysolong replied to mslinzyann's topic in General Nursing

    Yes!!!. And both experiences re-emphasize to me that NURSING is more than just a