nursemomma11

nursemomma11 specializes in Private-duty and Hospice.

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1. Grady journal July 2011

   nursemomma11 replied to nursemomma11's topic in Online Distance Learning

   nope. i have never worked anywhere but private duty and hospice, and that was 4 1/2 years ago. no hospital experience outside of clinicals back in 2004. it definitely can be done! hang in

2. Grady journal July 2011

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   all i did was the online workshop. no mock pcs or anything like that. i hit the study guide pretty hard as well as the workshop and that was about

3. Grady journal July 2011

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   I recommend doing anything through Sheri! If it weren't for her online workshop, I would have been totally lost throughout this whole

4. Grady journal July 2011

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   Those are my mnemonics: "scab" for safety S - siderails up C - call bell in reach A - Apply brake to bed B - Bed in low position "I think of a cow in a tie died shirt having a post traumatic stress...

5. Grady journal July 2011

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   AOC is Area Of Care. That is what the CE/Clinical Examiner will assign to you, to do for your

6. Grady journal July 2011

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   I didn't want a lot of flipping back and forth so I put all of my mnemonics for 20 minute check, safety, mobility, fluid management on the fluid management page of the kardex packet. Then on the back...

7. Grady journal July 2011

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   They will allow a clipboard, but it will be really awkward to carry around because there aren't many places at all that you may set your paperwork. It just worked much better to fold mine in half...

8. Grady journal July 2011

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   Oh, I forgot. At the beginning after I introduced myself and the CE and told them that I would be working with them for a little while, I pulled my paper out of my pocket and held it up to show the...

9. Grady journal July 2011

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   Definitely plan for interruptions, if you get through without interruptions then count your blessings because they are rare. The kardex will specify reposition, or abulate in room, or ambulate in...

10. Grady journal July 2011

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    I turned my application in on April 1st, and it was sometime toward the end of May before I was sent a date. It was the exact date I requested

11. Grady journal July 2011

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    I decided to do everything that could be done while the patient was lying in bed first, 20 minute check, safety check, IV check, PVA, O2 Man., anything that the pt doesn't have to reposition for....

12. Grady journal July 2011

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    Here it is. Sorry for the length, I tried to think of everything because I remember reading journals to prep for the CPNE and every little detail is helpful.

13. I passed at Grady this weekend!

    nursemomma11 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oh my goodness, I still can't believe it. I passed at Grady this weekend, first time with no repeats. I'll get a journal posted on here as soon as I am over my

14. "Leavin' on a jet plane"

    nursemomma11 replied to nursemomma11's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks so much to everyone! All your thoughts and prayers are so very much appreciated. I passed all my labs, no repeats. Passed PCS #1 & 2 today, no repeats. We'll see what tomorrow brings....

15. "Leavin' on a jet plane"

    nursemomma11 replied to nursemomma11's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow! You guys are awesome! Thanks so much. I'm in the process of setting up my lab stations now. I'll keep you