KitkatPRN

KitkatPRN

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  1. Here I go...

    KitkatPRN replied to jlynn167's topic in Excelsior College

    I did one exam every 3-4 weeks, while working 4 days a week, with no kids at home; that was hard enough for me. I can't imagine doing 5 exams in 13 weeks, that would be one every 2-3 weeks ... I...

  2. CPNE prep overwhelmed!!!

    KitkatPRN replied to Jane Doe, RN's topic in Excelsior College

    I organized the CPNE guide this way: bought a hanging file folder from Target that is open on the top and easy to get in and out of, printed the CPNE study guide, then I split it up like this, putting...

  3. Angry Nurse here!

    KitkatPRN replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm speechless !!! Once I took someone's lunch home by accident (after my dayshift) because it was in the exact same bag as mine AND I drove 30 miles back to the facility to put it back in the fridge...

  4. Jan fcca

    KitkatPRN replied to cjwilliams's topic in Excelsior College

    I just passed both right before Christmas and wanted to tell you guys, it is not tricky, just study and use your critical thinking skills !! I would read something and then think about how it apply to...

  5. Sent in CPNE application !!

    KitkatPRN replied to KitkatPRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats on passing !!!!! And thanks for sharing your success story !!!!!! You must feel like a million bucks !!!!! And it is well deserved !!!!! I, too am not use to failing & just keep telling...

  6. Sent in CPNE application !!

    KitkatPRN replied to KitkatPRN's topic in Excelsior College

    I was just going to practice taping with gloves on ... ha ha ... thanks for letting me know tnmarie !! I was waiting for my weekly phone call to ask !! I just checked my CPNE status and all of my...

  7. Sent in CPNE application !!

    KitkatPRN replied to KitkatPRN's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm planning on doing Sheri Taylor's workshop online as well, glad to her you liked it, tnmarie !! Makes me feel better about spending more money for studying !! @TjMiller: As far as my testing...

  8. Very high BGL .... thoughts?

    KitkatPRN posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I'm a new LPN (Jan. 2012) and I work LTC. I take care of a patient and his main dx is dementia. He had routine labs drawn and had a BGL over 800 (was never diagnosed with diabetes & is over 75...

  9. FCCA Finals

    KitkatPRN replied to KitkatPRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats Paula & Nolee !! Yipee .. we're getting there

  10. FCCA Finals

    KitkatPRN replied to KitkatPRN's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm exhausted but so happy !! Now to enjoy Christmas with my family !! Merry Christmas everyone

  11. Did I miss something?

    KitkatPRN replied to MimiLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been a nurse for 8 months and I've come to the conclusion that other nurses are always judging each other, I'd like to see more support & helping and less judging. I've decided that I will do...

  12. Why am I such a failure!!

    KitkatPRN replied to sondon's topic in Excelsior College

    In my opinion those were the two hardest tests !! I agree with the other posters that said you should look @ the content guide. Good Luck

  13. Passed my CPNE! I'm a GN!!

    KitkatPRN replied to medictorninfl32's topic in Excelsior College

    Great News !!!! Congrats

  14. Excelsior Grad Nov '12 New RN!

    KitkatPRN replied to nursenora1's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats !!!! I'm doing the FCCA & Micro right now, then on to the CPNE !!! I can't wait to be in your shoes !! I agree: Excelsior is NOT easy !! And I will never EVER feel defensive when people...

  15. Affordable Pre Req's Online for Excelsior College?

    KitkatPRN replied to masterchicken22's topic in Excelsior College

    My two cents: Math: ALEKS, Info Lit & English Comp(Writen English): Penn Foster, A&P and Micro: Community college and transfer credits (my opinion: these were too hard not to be "spoon fed"...

  16. How has being (becoming) a lpn changed your life?

    KitkatPRN replied to futurenurseOB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with what midwest said, keep your CNA job until you land an LPN job. I just graduated in Dec 2012 and was amazed how long it took all my classmates to find jobs. I worked as a CNA for MANY...

  17. Very high BGL .... thoughts?

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

    Thank you for the responses. This gentleman did pass peacefully yesterday. His care was comfort focused for the last week, with family and MD making this

  18. Getting patient information before shift

    KitkatPRN replied to AikoRN's topic in General Nursing

    AND... in 10 minutes you are ACTUALLY assigned to the patient ?? Ugh ... sometimes I feel like all I do is waste time to CMA & keep updated with the ever changing policies the facility makes to...

  19. Very high BGL .... thoughts?

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

    The dementia was diagnosed ten years ago and is lewy body dementia. He has only been drinking supplement drinks lately. NP saw him today, upped his sliding scale. He had a lot of his meds d/c'd today...

  20. Very high BGL .... thoughts?

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

    I'm thinking cancer, too. The family (wife, mainly) is wish-washy in regards to starting comfort measures, which has been brought up to her many times by the NP, MD & nurse manager. When I worked...

  21. Very high BGL .... thoughts?

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

    The MD is most definately aware and has been called almost daily with updates. In fact, I called yesterday twice d/t the high levels, outside of the sliding scale parameters. The Lantus has been...

  22. First test

    KitkatPRN replied to JustNursn's topic in Excelsior College

    Just stay calm & treat every question as if it were the "one" to get right to pass. If you studied for a month, you should be ready. I have to agree with the previous poster: the practice exams...

  23. Couldn't have done it without you.

    KitkatPRN replied to tater.jake's topic in Excelsior College

    I feel I have to defend myself at work all the time, when co-workers ask me "Where are you doing your LPN to RN?" I don't think Excelsior is for everyone but it really works for me. If you need to be...

  24. HERE I GO..AHHH...r/o

    KitkatPRN replied to jlynn167's topic in Excelsior College

    The tests don't take the whole three hours, more like an hour and a half at the most. They give you an erase board so you can write on it. You can "brain dump" once the test starts (write a bunch of...

  25. Patience with the New Doctor

    KitkatPRN replied to SaoirseRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for sharing ! I'm a new nurse and I feel slow a lot of the time, wondering what others are whispering behind my back as I try hard to do my best for the patients I'm caring for. I work LTC so...