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  1. Can't seem to get back on track

    dorrybnursing replied to NurseMae12's topic in Excelsior College

    End of May in

  2. Can't seem to get back on track

    dorrybnursing replied to NurseMae12's topic in Excelsior College

    I have been on this journey for 5 years, it is truly self-paced. Sometimes finances, sometimes fear and sometimes overwhelming subject matter got in my way but you can always pick it up again, at your...

  3. What is the physical exam requirement prior to CPNE?

    dorrybnursing replied to ctcpete's topic in Excelsior College

    The form for the exam is included in the CPNE application. I went to a walk-in clinic and they filed it on my insurance, which was good because of the cost of the lab work (titers for MMR and...

  4. MARS: electronic or paper?

    dorrybnursing replied to hope3456's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On my regular job we use EMARS (which I love) and paper charting (which I hate). The best thing about the EMAR is the medication orders. I also work in a facility PRN that has paper MARS and computer...

  5. A doctor needs to be present to draw blood?

    dorrybnursing replied to psu_213's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    When I worked as a PCT we did all the blood

  6. LTC Or Mental Hosp

    dorrybnursing posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is your long term care facility turning into a mental hospital? Our residents are coming to us younger and younger, and with all types of mental illnesses. Many are former drug abusers. Not only do...

  7. What is a typical night shift like in LTC

    dorrybnursing replied to Zergasaurus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Night shift is busier than you think, but the pace is much slower than the day shift. This gives you time to develop your skills without being rushed. We do lots of charting, process the pharmacy...

  8. Passed CPNE!!!

    dorrybnursing replied to christy78's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yay!!

  9. Messy-sloppy MAR's!!

    dorrybnursing replied to celticwoman61's topic in General Nursing

    This one is mine, the dosage strength for the Coumadin patients is constantly changing and the other nurses just put the new box in the drawer or worse turn the old box upside down ( you've got your...

  10. Help Me Work Faster

    dorrybnursing replied to mharrah's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As you get to know your residents you will get faster, however try not to compare yourself to how others are working. Work as fast as you feel comfortable working, and don't worry about when your...

  11. Think CNAs will pick up LPNs duties in hospitals?

    dorrybnursing replied to lina.561's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I was a CNA we did all the blood draws, we removed the INT's and Foley caths, the CNAs in L&D inserted foley caths, of course we did all the vitals, we did accuchecks, some of the nurses...

  12. Saved Chronicity for last...

    dorrybnursing replied to GCmomRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm going to jump right in here and say something that has been bothering me about the whole Excelsior experience. Either you guys are way smarter than me (and I have enough confidence in myself to...

  13. Study guides= too much info??

    dorrybnursing replied to GCmomRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have used Chancellors and TCN. The TCN books were given to me (thanks Holly) I always feel like it is way more info than I will be tested on. But how can it be too much info. You're studying to...

  14. Rue-What a scam!

    dorrybnursing replied to javanurse2000's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't think it is a scam either. It is what it is. It's best to know exactly what you are signing up for. I signed with Chancellors after trying it on my own and I don't regret it. It worked better...

  15. Passed Lifespan 1

    dorrybnursing posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    While I was taking the test I was figuring out how I would study better for my retake and lo and behold, I made a B. Some of the material was so unfamiliar I thought I had signed up for the wrong...

  16. Passed Lifespan 1

    dorrybnursing replied to dorrybnursing's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i used a college network book that a coworker gave me and an old med-surg book i got at a used bookstore. i also used some of the notes on yahoo

  17. I quit my job today!

    dorrybnursing replied to TrickieTam's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Here's what could've happened if you stayed. The state closed the LTC facility down where I had worked.I had been there for 5 years. I, too saw the warning signals but continued to work at this...

  18. Passed Chronicity

    dorrybnursing replied to toby4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm taking the exam on Aug 5th, just got a 72 on the second practice exam. How did you do on those? Do you think I'm good to

  19. Med Errors- would you report one?

    dorrybnursing replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP I assumed you also meant is the environment in the facility one that would see reporting a med error as a "gotcha" type situation. Or an opportunity to teach and avoid the error in the...

  20. I PASSED Health Safety today!!!!!!

    dorrybnursing replied to rdelo00's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've taken Lifespan Psychology and Health Safety and made an "A" on both. I think I'm ready to bite the bullet and

  21. Currently Enrolled Excelsior Students

    dorrybnursing replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I come and look a lot also. I'm so mad at myself I took the Lifespan test exactly one year ago and I have been waiting until I pay for this or that before committing the money that I need to get the...

  22. More sick calls on Superbowl Sunday? (Why was I not surprised to get a call?)

    dorrybnursing replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I got the call. I have all weekends off (thank you baylor shift), I just looked at the caller ID and laughed. They were even offering a $100

  23. I would like to know about jobs for cna's that can draw blood?

    dorrybnursing replied to nymia78's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I was a CNA in Tn the techs drew all the labs, most of the nurses were really bad at drawing blood because they hardly ever did it. It was scary because all the training I had was another CNA...

  24. Roll Call all EC...Newbies.....after Oct 1

    dorrybnursing replied to BetterMeRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I intended to enroll before Oct 1, but oh well. I am an LPN for 3 years in Tn. and I will be enrolling when I put a few dollars

  25. Ever see a real turnaround at a LTC?

    dorrybnursing replied to njbikernurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It sounds like you and I are working at the same facility. Every time some one comes along that tries to break the cycle of everyone doing whatever the heck they want to do they end up getting...