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nursemomma11

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  1. 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

  2. Grady journal July 2011

    nursemomma11 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    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.

  3. 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

  4. Grady journal July 2011

    nursemomma11 replied to nursemomma11's topic in Online Distance Learning

    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

  5. Grady journal July 2011

    nursemomma11 replied to nursemomma11's topic in Online Distance Learning

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

  6. Grady journal July 2011

    nursemomma11 replied to nursemomma11's topic in Online Distance Learning

    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...

  7. Grady journal July 2011

    nursemomma11 replied to nursemomma11's topic in Online Distance Learning

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

  8. Grady journal July 2011

    nursemomma11 replied to nursemomma11's topic in Online Distance Learning

    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...

  9. Grady journal July 2011

    nursemomma11 replied to nursemomma11's topic in Online Distance Learning

    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...

  10. Grady journal July 2011

    nursemomma11 replied to nursemomma11's topic in Online Distance Learning

    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...

  11. Grady journal July 2011

    nursemomma11 replied to nursemomma11's topic in Online Distance Learning

    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...

  12. Grady journal July 2011

    nursemomma11 replied to nursemomma11's topic in Online Distance Learning

    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

  13. Grady journal July 2011

    nursemomma11 replied to nursemomma11's topic in Online Distance Learning

    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....

  14. "Leavin' on a jet plane"

    nursemomma11 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm headed to the airport. Please all you prayer warriors, think of me this

  15. "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....

  16. "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

  17. Rob's CPNE videos

    nursemomma11 replied to k9kabs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have heard a lot of complaints about this same thing (especially people with Mac's), which is why I opted out of using him. I loved the workshop I did! Don't know what I'd do without

  18. Excelsior HELP

    nursemomma11 replied to deremith's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oh ho ho yeah! Better yet, CLEP your pre-reqs ($77 and your advisor will give you a list of what can be clep'ed) and for information literacy, contact Penn Foster for their course ($105 and can be...

  19. Solve this plz- 155/hr to gtts/ml

    nursemomma11 replied to dslpninla's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ooop, just saw above where you put this was all the information you were given. Was it in the study guide or some other source. I don't understand why this problem was given to you, it's not...

  20. Solve this plz- 155/hr to gtts/ml

    nursemomma11 replied to dslpninla's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hmmm....What was the med order? Was it 155 mL to be administered over 1 hour with a 15 drop set? That would be an odd order, but if that was the case then the calculation would be 39 gtt/min. Would...

  21. Does anyone elses brain hurt??

    nursemomma11 replied to brenan's topic in Online Distance Learning

    He truly is! I tell everyone I got the very last good one out there. Sorry

  22. Solve this plz- 155/hr to gtts/ml

    nursemomma11 replied to dslpninla's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It appears that you are trying to convert an ICD setting into a gravity flow. ICD settings and gravity flow are calculated in two different ways: ICD = Volume to be admin. (mL) X 60 (min. in an hour)...

  23. Question about shift differential

    nursemomma11 posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I was wondering, if base pay for a new grad is $18 an hour and shift differential is $3.50 for nights and $2.50 for weekends; let's say you work weekend nights, would that be $18 + $3.50 + $2.50 for a...

  24. Does anyone elses brain hurt??

    nursemomma11 replied to brenan's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sure am! I can't believe what all I was missing out on just by studying the study guide

  25. TTC - Hohenwald LPN

    nursemomma11 replied to rarestdays's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Oooops! Sorry about