RyanCarolinaBoy

RyanCarolinaBoy ADN, BSN, MSN

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  1. "Completing a BSN" ...or, "The Great Revenue-Generator."

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to Guttercat's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Slow down.....lets don't start the Lpn vs r debate.i think that u are taking what the precious poster said out of context. And to the op, having been an Lpn, now an rn adn and in rn to bsn progra, a...

  2. Would you take the higher or lower stress job?

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to mystory's topic in General Nursing

    Go prn on the med surg job and keep it on ur resume :) then work the laser clinic full time. No

  3. What is the physical exam requirement prior to CPNE?

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to ctcpete's topic in Excelsior College

    It depends on which testing site you choose. I went thru spac for my cpne and yes I had to do an extended physical which included a urine drug sample along with a physical exam from my MD. Just...

  4. Sabbath Observing students of Excelsior?

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to anrnshubby's topic in Excelsior College

    While I am all about observing your religion, if your religion creates obstacles for your work life-choose a different field. I have never understood nurses that go into nursing and then say they...

  5. The Excelsior College Distance Learning ADN Program: Facts, Answers, and Links

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior College

    Lunah: Hey, would you be willing to make your article into a sticky so it's always available for us to refer future excelsior students

  6. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    shakin my head... I get so tired of STUDENTS coming onto the site, and telling those of us who have been in the trenches for years how/what we need to do and say...it's the same mentality with new...

  7. lynn frederick's cpne workshop

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to united32809's topic in Excelsior College

    North Carolina here...love living in these

  8. what is the average wait time for CPNE?

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to RyanCarolinaBoy's topic in Excelsior College

    yeah, appreciate the info. Getting my documents together now to submit. Been a long time coming I can tell you. And now that i've reached this point, I want to get it

  9. lynn frederick's cpne workshop

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to united32809's topic in Excelsior College

    check out sheri taylors workshop. Google it. I have heard great things about it, and that is the route i'm taking to prepare. She has a 96% pass rate on the first CPNE attempt according to her...

  10. getting my prerequisites done?

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to brandi45805's topic in Excelsior College

    Of note, however, is that EC is NOT currently accepting the Penn Foster Info Lit...check with your advisor before paying the money to take this

  11. this is a true story ..vent .. wowzers .. crazy

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hmmm, well all I can say is, that as a floor nurse, I would have a HUGE problem with the charge trying to take one pt and give me three. On our unit, we play fairly! If i have two, so will you. Sounds...

  12. I am struggling with patient families lately.

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to jennilynn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hmmm, while I understand nursing frustrations with family, I also have seen families catch things that nursing staff were too busy or just plain didn't care to notice. As a nurse, I don't mind family...

  13. Dear Nursing Students/Orientees: A Love Note from the Preceptor from Hell

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Students

    Actually I found no sarcasm, anger, or hostiliy in this posting. I found brutal honesty. We need more preceptors like the OP in our hospitals to help these new grads "get" the picture. Because all too...

  14. Are LPN's allowed to draw blood from PICC lines?

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Totally incorrect. I work and live in NC and LPN's can draw blood from a picc or any other central/peripheral access. If you are going to answer questions like these, please at least know the RIGHT...

  15. Noc Nurse perspective...

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    While I understand your frustrations, I think that this could easily become a day vs. night shift spat. I have worked in my hospital night shift for several years, and around one year ago switched to...

  16. How to handle lazy LPN's on the team

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First off, I would like to say that I hope this doesn't become an "RN vs. LPN" thread. The fact of the matter is, RN, LPN, CNA, ect...if you have a problem dealing with that person, then you need to...

  17. So...you've had a bad day?

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to Been there,done that's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    to the OP-it is NOT all about the patient in MOST healthcare institutions. It would seem that the private sector these days is more about the MONEY. The system appears broken from that

  18. Va hospital clearance

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to itsalifestyle's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey- I currently work at a VA hospital. Clearance is a federal background check. It is very in depth, but if the "booboo" was b/f your nursing license and you passed the state board check, then odds...

  19. My boyfriend's ex is a drug seeker/substance abuser/narcotic pill popper

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to Queenofhearts_'s topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Seems simple to me. Stay out of the drama. The fact that she's a nurse is irrelevant. You didn't SEE her take/abuse narcotics, so really it's none of ur business. I find it really interesting that she...

  20. There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    While I could see how the MD's comment would offend the OP if taken the wrong way, there is something to be said about the meaning behind the MD's comment. I understand that medical...

  21. Difference between a graduate nurse & a experienced nurse

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I don't find it rude or insensitive. I find it to be all too true. These sayings listed above are definitely accurate descriptions of the two. (and yes, for those who ask, I am experienced!) Loved...

  22. Passed LS3

    RyanCarolinaBoy posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hey all...i'm so excited/happy this morning. I passed LS3 this morning. That was my last exam that I needed. I'm now officially FCCA/CPNE bound. It seems as if there's a few of us right there...

  23. Iv site labeling, instant removal for no date

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    Well, in my facility, we actually just researched this issue. According to the CDC, there is no inherent increased risk of infection from a PIV being left in >72 hrs. We actually just re-wrote our...

  24. 100k salary?

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to pilot833's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on your location and employment within location. Where i'm located, it is absolutely possible for a RN to make 100k/yr without overtime. (Government job, Union

  25. I found out my nursing school wasn't accredited, is my degree worthless?

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to rngilchrist's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    simply not true. i work for the va system as a nurse, and many of my coworkers only have their adn. it is true that the school must be either nlnac or ccne accredited, but there are many associate...