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crazdmomof4

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  1. RN--TO LPN

    crazdmomof4 replied to shynurse's topic in General Nursing

    We are having just the opposite problem where I work. A bunch of new RN's have been hired and there is rumors circulating it has to do with the way our facility is billing medicare for nursing costs...

  2. Ethical dilemma at work?

    crazdmomof4 replied to ok2bme's topic in General Nursing

    There is also the ethical dilemma of saving or preserving the life she is possibly carrying. Can you hesitantly broach the subject with her by being vague? Just to see where her thought process is at?...

  3. I finally scheduled my first exam

    crazdmomof4 replied to nuprospect2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Don't feel bad, I put mine off until I couldn't stall anymore. I took it today, and was pleasantly surprised. I used studygroup 101 and fundamentals of nursing review by prentice hall, and only had 2...

  4. Calcium Alginate Rope with silver

    crazdmomof4 replied to RNhbaggenstoss's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    You seem very informed, so I have a question. I normally work in a nursing home, but recently decided to do home wound care. I am an LPN and have experience in the nursing home with wounds, but I am...

  5. Phasing out LPN's.

    crazdmomof4 replied to BJ, LPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think nurses wouldn't be so outraged if CMA's were not referred to as "NURSES" in the doctors offices. I cannot begin to tell you how many times my kids pediatrician office calls their MA a "NURSE"...

  6. Upset...

    crazdmomof4 replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I feel for you. Some times, just the smallest things seem like the largest hurdles. I spent 3 years jumping through hoops at my local community college just to try to get into their nursing program....

  7. just scheduled NC1 and need advise on studying

    crazdmomof4 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey all need advise and input. I just bit the bullet and scheduled my first NC1 test for 10/30/08 and am not feeling extreme anxiety. There is so much to study!! I have study group 101 notes, the EC...

  8. 16 month old nurse needs advise / help on managing aids

    crazdmomof4 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    sorry for the post, I very obviously gave the wrong impressions and am sorry to have upset and

  9. just scheduled NC1 and need advise on studying

    crazdmomof4 replied to crazdmomof4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    did the ATI supplements help you. I used them in my LPN class and some of the books had errors on labs and pathophys if I remember

  10. Disrespectful Nurse aids

    crazdmomof4 replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    OMG are we working at the same facility. I went to my DNS about the same problem and got the same lecture. I truly hate being the bad guy / nagging nurse. But I am at a loss as to what else to do. I...

  11. 16 month old nurse needs advise / help on managing aids

    crazdmomof4 replied to crazdmomof4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do put residents to bed, toilet, answer call lights etc. I was an aid for 10 years and know how hard and unappreciated their job is. I always start with "if you have time" or "if you need help let...

  12. 16 month old nurse needs advise / help on managing aids

    crazdmomof4 replied to crazdmomof4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    obviously I gave the very wrong impression. I have dealt with these issues for over 3 months. I have also worked 36 hrs in the last 3 days. I have been called a good nurse by most of the aids I work...

  13. 16 month old nurse needs advise / help on managing aids

    crazdmomof4 replied to crazdmomof4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am not on a power trip or do I need to get over myself. I have tried encouragement, my aids normally only have 7-10 residents, which is below most LTC standards. I have warned, encouraged, helped....

  14. 16 month old nurse needs advise / help on managing aids

    crazdmomof4 replied to crazdmomof4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They are getting training however, the problem is they aren't being trained well enough or long enough. Which, I have told the ADNS, tomorrow I approach it with the DNS. I would have no problem not...

  15. What do you do when....

    crazdmomof4 replied to Carla25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I try to remember I still know more than the average bear. However, that backfired on my when inserting an iv on an icu nurse's dad recently. I still shake like a leaf on a tree when doing that. But...

  16. Had it with Ga and EC both! Not worth my health!

    crazdmomof4 replied to Lorie P.'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am so sorry to hear about your health problems. Take care of yourself and the rest will come. As riled as the nurses on the board are, I am sure the great state of Georgia will resend their ignorant...

  17. just scheduled NC1 and need advise on studying

    crazdmomof4 replied to crazdmomof4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There is no wait list for excelsior, which is why I chose this route. There pre reqs are similar to traditional schools, with the exception of chemistry. You pay the fee for the tests which for me was...

  18. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    crazdmomof4 replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    There are other threads regarding this problem. The states that I know of not accepting excelsior are California Georgia Virginia is trying to pass this same stipulation There is another thread on...

  19. taking my first exam

    crazdmomof4 replied to toby4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Don't feel like you are alone with this procrastination thing. I have put off scheduling the test for a year. I just scheduled the first nc1 test and will be taking it 10/30. I even made my husband...

  20. It shut off at 75! :)

    crazdmomof4 replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just wanted to say congratulations. I am using saunders for the excelsior classes. I have yet to get the nerve to actually test. I used Saunders for the PN and passed with flying colors. I know what...

  21. Petition for RN's in support of EC Graduates!!!

    crazdmomof4 replied to gradyrn2b08's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just did to all of the yahoo excelsior groups I belong to. Hope it helps. I only saw that there were just 70 signatures so

  22. Petition for RN's in support of EC Graduates!!!

    crazdmomof4 replied to gradyrn2b08's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CONSIDER IT SIGNED. This is the following comment made "I am an LPN with a DNS who is an Excelisor graduate. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this DNS and think that your state will be...

  23. 14 months and I should have never become a nurse

    crazdmomof4 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok, I have worked 40 hours in the last 4 days, one of which was a double on a medicare, subacute unit in LTC. I love my job, and until yesterday thought I was good at it, but I am again questioning my...

  24. 14 months and I should have never become a nurse

    crazdmomof4 replied to crazdmomof4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your story trumps mine I can't imagine the nightmares that left you with. Not to mention losing the person. That would be so much worse, the hindsight of wondering what could have been done...

  25. 14 months and I should have never become a nurse

    crazdmomof4 replied to crazdmomof4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you all for your replys. Fortunately a nurse I went to school with was working the other hall, and while I freaked, she so held it together. Applied pressure, kept her calm. Everything I should...