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  1. 3 tests left...advice?

    PurpleViolet posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hi all! I am 3 tests away from beginning my nursing component. It has been a looooong road so far. Many obstacles but I am getting there. I deactivated my fb acct for the new year to try to focus on...

  2. 3 tests left...advice?

    PurpleViolet replied to PurpleViolet's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank you SO much for replying and your great insight. I will take this knowledge with me! Best wishes to you on your

  3. Accusing Hospice

    PurpleViolet replied to jeastridge's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    This is eloquently and beautifully written. Thank you so much for sharing. You summed up what I encounter very often myself. Love helping my patients in their last stage of life. Such an honor and a...

  4. clep help

    PurpleViolet posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Besides Human Growth and Development and Analyzing and Interperting LIterature what else can I Clep before officially enrolling? The advisor I spoke with had be going in circles and kept encouraging...

  5. clep help

    PurpleViolet replied to PurpleViolet's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank you for replying. I have no other credits except for being an LPN and the 2 CLEP exams I have passed. Just need to know what other one(s) I could take before enrolling that are

  6. CLEP exams and Excelsior

    PurpleViolet posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I have no prior credits besides being an LPN. I want to CLEP what ever I can before I officially enroll. I submitted my application and I know I need everything meaning all the pre-reqs but the...

  7. CLEP exams and Excelsior

    PurpleViolet replied to PurpleViolet's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi FancyLexLPN, Yes I actually just took my first clep exam last month and passed. I am now studying for my 2nd one. :) I'm on my way. Slow but

  8. New to Inpatient Hospice, ratios,skills, help!

    PurpleViolet replied to LaLaEm4's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi there! I am an LPN and work nights in an IPU. 12 hr shifts. I have anywhere from 4-6 pts per night. Ranging from babies to elderly. The acuity can be very high due to the severity of the pts...

  9. Can an LPN take the CHPN exam?

    PurpleViolet replied to tscoggan's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi there! I am a CHPLN :) (an LPN with hospice and palliative certification) Feel free to message me if you have any questions. Blessings on your journey of becoming certified.

  10. Study guide 101 To print or not to print?

    PurpleViolet posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hi All! Quick question if I may :) I am getting ready to schedule my first exam -Foundations of Gerontology. I purchased the 101 study guide on this. I see it is very lengthy. At almost 2000 pages it...

  11. Study guide 101 To print or not to print?

    PurpleViolet replied to PurpleViolet's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm going to see if I can send the pdf file to my Kindle. Thank you! I didn't even think of

  12. Hospice/Palliative care nursing certification

    PurpleViolet replied to Melnee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Just seeing this now. I highly recommend the practice test for 35$ on the hpna website, it is so worth it. It will let you know where your weaknesses are and give you a feel for the test. I passed...

  13. CLEP exams and Excelsior

    PurpleViolet replied to PurpleViolet's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank you all for replying to me! Much appreciated! :)

  14. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    PurpleViolet replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Blessed to of found this thread! I am a christian nurse. I work in the hospice setting. I adore my job. I work for a Christian organization however I take care of pts of all faiths. I do so to the...

  15. Hospice nurse and bullying manager

    PurpleViolet replied to hospicern030363's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Wow! I am sorry you are encountering this. At my job (hospice inpatient unit) We have standard orders and a fleets enema is one of them. Meaning we don't call the DR to get orders every pt has...

  16. Epic (Nursing) FAILS!

    PurpleViolet replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nursing Humor

    funny stuff! Loved this article! Enjoyed reading it

  17. Licenses in more than 1 state...

    PurpleViolet replied to deelpn85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have two nursing licenses in 2 different states.Commuter explains it well :) You also need to keep up with the educational requirements to maintain the licenses.I know with 2 it can be...

  18. What does the inside of YOUR car/trunk look like, LOL?!?

    PurpleViolet replied to mhowell's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hey there! Hospice field nurse here :) Crisis care nurse to be exact! I have a ton of supplies gloves,briefs,foleys,foley bags,dressings,syringes ect.In the beginning my trunk was a "hot mess"...

  19. Took the NCLEX got 85 ?

    PurpleViolet replied to jojo1985's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have been an LPN for 11 years but when I took mine it shut off at 80 and I had a good feeling I passed.My instructor at the time told me-when it shuts off at a lower number you either got enough...

  20. Has anyone done BOCES?

    PurpleViolet replied to sakiohma's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I graduated from Boces in 2002! Loved the school,teachers,the whole experience.Never had a problem finding a job

  21. COPD patient wanting to leave to smoke

    PurpleViolet replied to chris10lsuRN's topic in General Nursing

    I see this ALL the time.It is very sad.I have had pts with trachs,lung cancer ect demanding to be wheeled outside to smoke.Some demand to smoke with the 02! It is such a horrible addiction.And we...

  22. I hate being a nurse

    PurpleViolet replied to okthen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You my friend are burnt out as the others have added. I do not blame you one bit as I myself have worked in the same type of situation for years.I am now a hospice nurse and I absolutely love it.It is...

  23. crisis care nurse

    PurpleViolet posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Good evening all, I recently started in a new position as a crisis care nurse after 8 yrs of med/surg,rehab,ltc,agency,homecare,corrections.Im excited to learn more about hospice as this is my...

  24. crisis care nurse

    PurpleViolet replied to PurpleViolet's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    please disregard-.(so if anyone has the study guide/core curriculum to lend or sell please let me know.I would be interested) I didnt realize that was not allowd to post.I do apologize.Look foward to...

  25. Recommended Reading for Hospice Nurses

    PurpleViolet replied to introspectiveRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    New to hopsice,not nursing but grateful for this list! I have reserved my first book Final Gifts from the library.Cant wait to read it