Mudwoman

Mudwoman

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  1. About to start EC

    Mudwoman replied to valadam's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It took me 3 years to finish. I did take off for about a year because of what all was going on in my life and there was a 6 mo waiting list to take the CPNE at the end. If you work full time, this...

  2. Calling all CPNE testers!!

    Mudwoman replied to dslpninla's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I passed CPNE in 2007 with no repeats. The BEST thing I did while preparing for the test was to time myself on everything. I could do every one of the of simulated labs in 5 minutes without being...

  3. Help on how to get required hours for CDE.

    Mudwoman replied to Mudwoman's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I am at least glad that I'm not the only person out there having the problem. I read all this stuff from the government about how they are allotting more money for diabetes education, but there seems...

  4. Help on how to get required hours for CDE.

    Mudwoman replied to Mudwoman's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Thank you for the nice cheer! Keeping my fingers

  5. Help on how to get required hours for CDE.

    Mudwoman replied to Mudwoman's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Just wanted to update you and thank you both for replying. There is one person in my area that is CDE certified. I have called and left a message and emailed her. She works for the same...

  6. I give in to drug seeking patients

    Mudwoman replied to Raidernurse's topic in General Nursing

    We have a board in each room that we can mark on. I put the times they can get their meds on the board. I tell them that I also have the times written down and will bring their meds to them when it...

  7. In need of some advice Please!

    Mudwoman replied to OOklahomaGal's topic in General Nursing

    I read your post several times. I may be wrong, but what stood out for me in reading what you wrote was the compassion you seem to have for the patients you have cared for compared to the disdain you...

  8. Is APN realistic at my age?

    Mudwoman posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am 57, and in good health. I am a RN with 97 hours towards a BSN and can realistically finish my BSN working full time and going to school part time in 2-3 yrs. However, that puts me at around 60...

  9. Is APN realistic at my age?

    Mudwoman replied to Mudwoman's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm sitting here smiling. Thank you all for the encouragement. The RN-MSN is a really good idea. I had thought about that some, but you have reinforced it. Can't thank you all

  10. Okay so now i'm FINALLY ready to begin the EC RN program...

    Mudwoman replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you go to the EC web site, then click on the "exams" heading, then click on the "arts/sciences" and you will find A & P and Micro both listed with exam or course details. If you are an LVN/LPN...

  11. Okay so now i'm FINALLY ready to begin the EC RN program...

    Mudwoman replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You study Lifespan, A & P, and Micro and go take the test and if you pass, you get the credit. No class. After I took the CPNE, they told me that it would take approx 4-6 weeks for them to get...

  12. Okay so now i'm FINALLY ready to begin the EC RN program...

    Mudwoman replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Do Micro and A & P. Then do the nursing exams. After you have completed the CPNE, do the Lifespan Psych while you wait for everything to be posted to your transcript. I would sit with a...

  13. discouraged again...

    Mudwoman replied to jennrose_03's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I started at a hospital in 2004 as a LPN. I mentioned the EC program and I was told that 3 nurses at this hospital had attempted the program and failed and that they would not recognize my degree...

  14. staying motivated

    Mudwoman replied to sassy_cassie's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would schedule and pay for a test. Then I knew that I had to study "x" amt of time and go take the test. I also had a husband that insisted I stick with this and pass. We needed the extra money...

  15. Brain storm with me.

    Mudwoman replied to Mudwoman's topic in Holistic

    I think you suggest they research some of the benefits of "X" herb or "X" tea such as green tea. You might even have some info that you can give them, but you are not necessarily recommending that...

  16. Correctional Medical Services

    Mudwoman replied to eliandrock's topic in Correctional

    I worked under **** ***** at

  17. Correctional Medical Services

    Mudwoman replied to eliandrock's topic in Correctional

    I worked in the Arkansa contract as well. My boss yelled at us and treated us like dirt. The schedules were changing all the time. Compared to the local hospital here, the pay was a lot less. I...

  18. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    Mudwoman replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but I work in a "Right to work" state which means that my employer gives me the right to work or not. They can fire me for NO reason. I don't want to commute another 60 miles one way to...

  19. What would you change about Nursing to make it better?

    Mudwoman replied to RNman09's topic in General Nursing

    Get rid of

  20. What would you change about Nursing to make it better?

    Mudwoman replied to RNman09's topic in General Nursing

    YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  21. No Lunch Break

    Mudwoman replied to barkandwag's topic in General Nursing

    Med-surg that specializes in Neuro and

  22. No Lunch Break

    Mudwoman replied to barkandwag's topic in General Nursing

    It is common. Here is why. We have only 3 minutes to answer a patient's call light. With a patient load of 6-7, there is always someone on the call light. We have a beeper and we have a portable...

  23. Grr! "Customer Service" Nursing Gone Crazy!

    Mudwoman replied to KaseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    My co-workers and I do it because the hospital we work at is the only game in town. The next place to work is a long, long drive away. I already commute 32 miles one way. If I don't work here and...

  24. Correctional Medical Services

    Mudwoman replied to eliandrock's topic in Correctional

    I worked for them 1 1/2 years. I did not have a good experience. My manager was horrible to work for and there was never any PRN staff to cover for when someone was out sick or on vacation. My...

  25. Staying late to complete your work

    Mudwoman replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    We are staffed via our "grid" on the pt count at shift change, regardless of whether we are getting admits or discharges. Then at 1400, we have to call staffing with the number of pts we have and 99%...