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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. Curry Info Session

    PennyS posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi all, I attended the Curry Info Session last night and it was very helpful. I thought I would highlight the info here for those that could not attend and are interested in Curry. Curry is...

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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...

  10. 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

  11. 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!

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. Oxygen depndent or independent nsg action

    PennyS replied to ggestano2002's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was told that in an emergency situation in NCLEX land, you ALWAYS have a standing order for O2 so I am giving O2. In real world land.....I am also giving

  18. Holy SATA!

    PennyS posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took the Nclex today. Very first question out of the gate was SATA and.....it.....never.....stopped. Shut off at 75 and I would say 60 were SATA! No other alternative format question. I literally...

  19. Holy SATA!

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

    Let me preface this by saying that I think that everyone has different thoughts and opinions based upon their NCLEX experience. I thought my Sata on the NCLEX were harder than Kaplan. Saunders were...

  20. Holy SATA!

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

    Congrats RN! Accurate for me too

  21. Quick results ??

    PennyS replied to grneyz083's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry...I meant I took it Thursday @ 8am so it truly is 48

  22. Quick results ??

    PennyS replied to grneyz083's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Check now! My quick results showed up this morning. Took it Wed at

  23. nclex sources

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

    I found these two books helpful, especially PDA by LaCharity. So if you only invest in one, definitely buy PDA. Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment: Practice Exercises for the NCLEX...

  24. NCLEX Question? READ THIS!

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

    Does not matter how many times you move it to the top.....the madness will continue...and yes, I too am guilty of it :) One thing I want to add....might not be the right place to put this...but I...

  25. Holy SATA!

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

    My husband is a firefiighter/paramedic and took his paramedic licensing exam through Pearson Vue. He got his results immediately at the testing site. Not sure why they cannot do that for