PennyS

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1. Tell me it can be done?

   PennyS replied to ashleyhall619's topic in General Students

   Yes you CAN do it! But organization is key. When I started my accelerated program, my children were 8, 7, 4 and 3. I will be honest and say that I could not have done it without the unwavering support...

2. Unsure of what nurse recruiter meant

   PennyS replied to EP10's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Not being snarky but reply to her email and ask her. Can't go wrong that way

3. Going Back at 40 years old...

   PennyS replied to kjkolesar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Started my prerequisites when I was 40 with 4 children (3 months, 21 months, 5, and 6). Entered an ABSN at age 43. Passed the NCLEX at 44 and started working full time at a pediatric hospital. I love...

4. Sterile Water for Enteral Feeding Tubes?

   PennyS replied to med_geek's topic in Critical Care

   We only use sterile water in our immunocompromised population or if the parents request it. Otherwise, tap

5. Orthos q shift.

   PennyS replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in General Students

   Orthostatic vital

6. Nurses Week 2015 Freebies

   PennyS replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

   I went into my local Dunks and they said they would be honoring

7. Crushing medications and administering via Peg tube

   PennyS replied to mugs's topic in Patient Medications

   I have had the most success using a pestle and crushing right in the packaging. I then pour into a medicine cup, mix with warm water and draw up. I've never had problems with tube getting

8. Too old? Too young?? Career? Question:)

   PennyS replied to SML456's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I decided at age 39. Graduated from an ABSN program at age 44. Now working full time at a Boston hospital. Former litigation attorney. Considering going for my MSN in a couple of years. Trust me, you...

9. Hep-locking a PICC lumen - documentation

   PennyS replied to lwandel's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I am wondering if OP meant to write 30units/3ml? That would make more

10. ABC's of Pediatric Respiratory Assessment: The Basics

    PennyS replied to ElizabethStoneRN's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for the article! I am trying to download a copy and when I hit the printer-friendly tab, it keeps bringing me to a Mediterranean boneless pork chop recipe.....lol!

11. PRN blood pressure medications??

    PennyS replied to AREED12's topic in Patient Medications

    I do see PRN bp meds in my setting (pedi acute care) But there are always very specific orders with very specific parameters. Hydralazine is the one I see most often. I agree with PP and would address...

12. What was the most helpful thing you did to successfully pass your nursing degree?

    PennyS replied to Zyrv's topic in General Students

    Time management for sure and not trying to cram it all in before exams. Cramming is just not possible imho! I did my best to keep up with assignments/reading every week. I also utilized quizlet which...

13. Curry College ACCEL Program 2016

    PennyS replied to BanannaFish's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hello! 2014 grad here. I will try and offer some insight. First, to BananaFish, I cannot comment specifically on someone failing out and then being accepted into an Accel program. Curry is extremely...

14. Did I fail the NCLEX?

    PennyS replied to beksRN14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed with 75. Majority of my test was SATA. My last question, too, was a softball and I walked out convinced I failed. Happily, that was not the case. Hope the same for you

15. Saunders SATA

    PennyS replied to playas09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think it is useful for practice and also helps with content review but I did find the SATA in Saunders easier then