yvonnemuse

yvonnemuse BSN, RN

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  1. patient satisfaction

    yvonnemuse replied to RNLex's topic in Emergency

    Ah the make the patient happy at all costs even your sanity hospitals seem to abound.I am feeling like a waitress-babysitting-hostess-masseuse-concierge-tech support-of a nurse. It will not change as...

  2. I'm going to probably open a can of worms here, but I want your opinion

    yvonnemuse replied to dspring's topic in Emergency

    I have found this thread to be quite interesting and previously knew nothing about the origins of heparin.If I knew a patient was vigilant about their religious observations I would most likely ask...

  3. Would you consider a home birth?

    yvonnemuse replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I had a wonderful homebirth with my elder son and planned one for my second.I had a thoroughly prepared,very experienced CNM who actually delivered MORE babes in this particular county than the local...

  4. Any Rochester area nurses?

    yvonnemuse replied to CaterpillarGirl's topic in New York Nursing

    I am a NY native and I think Rochester is grand.Yes to museums, parks and culture!!! There are many festivals as well as nearby nature, lakes and even skiing in a reasonable distance. It is a forward...

  5. As a patient, do you disclose your qualifications?

    yvonnemuse replied to lisalau's topic in General Nursing

    I have always had treatment at the facility I work. I wish for anonymity at times though. I want to rest ,and not have a stream of folks from central supply,the lab and nursing coming to

  6. Question about PRN Ativan...

    yvonnemuse replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    I have gritted my teeth before when a Patient pre orders ANY PRN.HOWEVER, post hysterectomy when an old school battle axe nurse decided that I really did not need the Demerol 8 hours post op and had...

  7. hospitals paying for Excelsior??

    yvonnemuse replied to KrisRNwannabe's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My facility happily paid all fees up front but books,which was fine because I scrounged those from wherever...in exchange for one year of paid servitude upon graduation. I passed My CPNE 3 weeks ago...

  8. Still Breastfeeding

    yvonnemuse replied to tigress_8207's topic in General Nursing

    My oldest had a difficult time weaning ,but we needed to as I was expecting his brother! He was 3 1/2 and very attached to nursing. I ended up putting alum on my nipples. He said " Milk yucky" We made...

  9. I'm Done! So done!

    yvonnemuse replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I feel like I need to be debriefed from the CPNE. I have been exhausted all week after this experience. I am still having CPNE dreams and anxiety. I was the calmest student tested and worked on...

  10. I'm Done! So done!

    yvonnemuse replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I passed my CPNE in Syacuse with no repeats!In fact our entire group of 5 passed!! Attitude is so much of this experience.Use the studyguide as your authority.I did NOT take any workshops.Study how...

  11. EC Micro,is it passable?

    yvonnemuse replied to nurse2boys's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You do not need to wait to take this before you take the Concept exams, just before you take the CPNE. I recommend studying micro around the time you take Concepts 6. They have much of the same info...

  12. I'm Done! So done!

    yvonnemuse replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I take my CPNE in a few days in Syracuse. ALl prayers are welcome! I will post when I

  13. Lupus

    yvonnemuse replied to katheriner's topic in General Nursing

    I thought I was losing my mind for about 2 years. I had such severe pain I would lay on the floor and just cry because nothing worked. At times I have taken 8000 mg of ibuprophen a day with only a...

  14. For those with Nursing caps, please answer asap

    yvonnemuse replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Nursing

    In my area the placement of the stripe depended was designated by the school we were enrolled in.We had a sister school and they had a different placement.My cap now sits in my curio cabinet. I have...

  15. Excelsior College

    yvonnemuse replied to Ali8155's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Talk to your advisor at Excelsior to see what is accepted. I used CLEP for many of my generals and they are great, cheaper than ECs and accepted.I took Analyzing and interpreting Lit and got and A. I...

  16. "Natural Cures"

    yvonnemuse replied to seeking33's topic in General Nursing

    We have the book. I found it arduous to read. I am an optimistic skeptic when it comes to natural remedies. I would rather practice prevention and to treat minor ailments myself. Yes, medically we...

  17. looking for some friendly advice about CPNE

    yvonnemuse replied to hcheerio's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I too thought NC 5 was the hardest! I have my CPNE in one month. I know my critical elements and even dream them ..I am working on my labs and careplans now. All in my world is eclipsed by this CPNE.I...

  18. Squeamish folks

    yvonnemuse replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    It has to be a GI bleed that icks me out hands down. I am not fond of mucus or colostomies but I can smell the GI bleed as soon as I step on the unit.

  19. "I'm going to sue you", What do you say?

    yvonnemuse replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I have been told I would be sued, out of a job, or that I worked for THEM and needed to be at their whims call. In all these cases it is frustration that is driving them.Frustration ends up being...

  20. Just finished Excelsior

    yvonnemuse replied to ryoung0302's topic in Online Distance Learning

    EC is Excelsior College.....CPNE is Clinical Nurse Performance Exam....A weekend od having all your skills observed and evaluated in person with actual patients in an acute hospital. As far as the...

  21. How long did you breastfeed?

    yvonnemuse replied to Graciegirlienurse's topic in General Nursing

    #1 2 years and 10 months.. I had to wean him because I was3 months pregnant . It was quite a battle to convince him to give it up.When his brother came along he looked longingly while his brother...

  22. Is a suit appropriate for the interview?

    yvonnemuse replied to mtn_aire's topic in Nursing Career

    I actually bought two very nice suits yesterday for upcoming interviews. I want to make a good impression and somehow my clothes coordination gene was never activated.This way I can be...

  23. Pet Peeves

    yvonnemuse replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    1)long nails on a pt who is supposedly in someones care 2) belly button boogers 3)the previous shift leaving their drink containers and cafeteria trays for me to deal with 4) garbage cans without...

  24. Anyone have a coworker like this?

    yvonnemuse replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think anyone who has been in the field of nursing for long has worked with a less than desireable person who has no social etiquette. I always have a better shift when I work with someone I like...

  25. Is a suit appropriate for the interview?

    yvonnemuse replied to mtn_aire's topic in Nursing Career

    I second, skipping the heels for you. Better to overdress on an interview than underdress any day..unless we are talking the suit you own is a tux and cumberbund..then we need to