I frequently have dreams I am working. There will be a call bell going off, with a patient I can't find. I spend the whole night looking for the patient but can't find them, trying to answer the call light. I wake up so exhausted..Ugg.. I hope I don'...
LOL...I was at Walmart last week and after working two double shifts I pretty much reacted the same way! I also never found out what a code 100 was. Gonna have to ask them next time I am shopping... Thank God I'm not the only one :)
CrissiQ replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Humor
Nobody is allowed to say the "Q" word. If they even dare to do it, I will knock 2 times on anything wood, to make the bed mojo go away! Can anyone tell me way I must do the knock?? Had a mother and sister, two aunts that are all nurses. They all kno...
CrissiQ replied to trinitymayy's topic in Excelsior
I actually went to Tina Logan's workshop in PA. She was the best but from what I have heard she no longer is teaching I wouldnt really know who else to recommend with certainty.
CrissiQ replied to DesireeBeyerGreen's topic in LPN/LVN
Well, I can only give you my thoughts... I also came from little and worked my way up. Started as a bedmaker (not sure they even have them anymore), then a CNA , to an LPN , onto an (ASN) RN, now a (BSN) RN looking into and masters program to become ...
Forget the IQ! It really doesn't matter what degree you have LPN, ASN, BSN, MSN, or even a DNP. Nursing demands a lot of common sense, hard work and dedication.
CrissiQ replied to trinitymayy's topic in Excelsior
Studygroup 101 sells notes for the exam of Ebay. I personally found them the most helpful. It's cheap 60 bucks for all the exams and can be downloaded right away. Please look them up on ebay
CrissiQ replied to trinitymayy's topic in Excelsior
I used Chancellors study guides three times for exams. Used it for the A&P exam and Microbiology during the ASN and the community focused exam for the BSN. I passed all the exams with a B. I liked the guides and the audio CD's but they were REALL...
CrissiQ replied to BLAKEY2005's topic in Excelsior
Keep looking at the stuff and it will slowly come together. Two things you MUST know are how to set up a grid and your mnemonics. Set up a lab and fake patient in a spare area of your house and practice everyday. Incorporate your family and friends, ...
CrissiQ replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior
Awesome work Tasha! I am currently a BSN student with Excelsior. I am taking the capstone and 2 of my last general core classes. I am expected to graduate in April/May of this year. I was an LPN for 16 years, completed my ASN with excelsior in 2010 a...
I can remember one evening having to give report again to (that) one in a long term care facility. I got so annoyed from her constant interruptions and little remarks about every patient. How disappointed she was because ABC nurse forgot something an...
Nerdtonurse about Pennywise picture: OMG! I totally thought the same thing and closed my eyes quick. I looked away to find the next page button. Hate clowns thanks to Steven King and that picture is really creepy!!!
There was no way to tell, what was causing the patients discomfort. Was it pain causing anxiety, or anxiety causing a pain? Most likely both were at the heart of the problem. You did the right thing and were written up by a dumb a*$ who was looking t...
CrissiQ replied to BeachieRN84's topic in Excelsior
Wow, I had no idea about the videos no longer being needed. I am currently taking nursing research and professional transitions. The next classes I was dreading because of the much heard about horrid video component. SO HAPPY :w00t:I will not have t...
I took the regular statistics with Excelsior. The class wasn't that bad at all. The instructor understands that you are gonna be stressed out. He was very understanding and given the way the class is graded, it is almost impossible to fail it. I wish...
Yes, I would still work in health care. I would open a clinic that was free, safe and compassionate health care for all that needed it. I would make sure I had enouph money for my life and my daughters life. The rest could be spent on others in nee...
I'm in eastern Connecticut. Supervising 3-11 this weekend. Our facility has a generator and 3 days worth of supplies for all. My husband will be home with the 5 year old. I'm hoping for the best. Wasn't told what to do if I can't get to the facility?
Connecticut here...If you look at the hospitals web sites you would think we need a ton of nurses...Those are just open positions that are not being filled....If you have experience in acute care you can work in the hospitals here....If your a new gr...