QuenymamiRN

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  1. Does this make any sense?!?!?!?

    QuenymamiRN replied to n_cole12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Lpns can percuss also. Percussion should be last. I wouldn't palpate then auscultate since texts always say to listen first. Always go with the text book first. I have seen numerous errors in...

  2. Does this make any sense?!?!?!?

    QuenymamiRN replied to n_cole12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Abd assessment: is position on back with knees flexed look listen and feel. LPNs can

  3. whats the best book to study meds?

    QuenymamiRN replied to nclexwarrior11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Please send me your notes, [email protected]. Thank

  4. FREAKING OUT!!

    QuenymamiRN replied to Ciomara88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated on March 16th as well. My honest opinion is that you should keep studying and reschedule. My exam date is June

  5. Help!!!CPNE scheduled in Utica 2/24/12!

    QuenymamiRN replied to NurseJenny:-)'s topic in Excelsior College

    I don't recommend doing the CPNE without doing a workshop. From what I am seeing a lot of people fail because they are not prepared well and did not do any

  6. Help!!!CPNE scheduled in Utica 2/24/12!

    QuenymamiRN replied to NurseJenny:-)'s topic in Excelsior College

    I am taking the CPNE in Utica, NY also. My test date is 1/20/12. I subscribed to Sheri's online workshop, and it is awesome! I highly recommend it. I don't really feel well prepared yet either and am...

  7. Frustrated and need to vent

    QuenymamiRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in a LTC facility which is very heavy. I work on a floor with 52 residents, all which need a lot of care, and quite a few are dying (not stable). Just for background there is one other long...

  8. Frustrated and need to vent

    QuenymamiRN replied to QuenymamiRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Then there are the orders for stool for guiac that go on for months, as if the Rt never has a BM . For some reason they think only nights can get a urine specimen. I don't mind when some things get...

  9. Do any of the nurses here working 40 hr weeks and going to school, have children?

    QuenymamiRN replied to Glowinthedark's topic in General Nursing

    I work 40 hrs a wk Saturday - Wednesday and I have 4 small children (17mo to 9 yrs old). I am going to school part time, sometime more or less credits a semester. I have been in the RN program for 3...

  10. insulin help!!

    QuenymamiRN replied to mandaaRN's topic in General Nursing

    There are certain meds that do interact with Lantus. Coreg is one and causes hypoglycemia. A Rt at my job takes coreg and Lantus we did hold his Lantus a few times due to hypoglycemia and the doc...

  11. Passed CPNE in Mansfield :) :)

    QuenymamiRN replied to EverNurseRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Congratulations!!

  12. insulin help!!

    QuenymamiRN replied to mandaaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with xtxrn, we had a Rt that would become unconscious with a blood sugar in the 90s. Another Rt needs oj and carbs if her blood sugar is below 130 because that is too low for her and she will...

  13. insulin help!!

    QuenymamiRN replied to mandaaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Follow the parameters on the MAR or if there is none follow your protocol. At my facility for one Rt it states hold if BS below 55 and call MD. However, for others it doesn't have a parameter and we...

  14. Knowing the worst and not saying a word.

    QuenymamiRN replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    My mother had a suspicious nodule on her lung. Me and the dr knew it was cancer, but the dr refused to tell her that it was suspicious until she had surgery and it was confirmed. She was angry that no...

  15. more meconium???

    QuenymamiRN replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My first 3 babies, were born between 38-39wks and I had no meconium. However, my 4th I was induced at 40wks 1 day and there was a mod amt of meconium. Thankfully she did

  16. serving alcohol to patients

    QuenymamiRN replied to mqurse37's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Where I work we must have a dr's order to give alcohol. We had patients in the past get alcohol. As long as the dr is aware and says its ok there is no reason to worry about your

  17. To those passing excelsior with consistent A's

    QuenymamiRN replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you have ample time to study you can do it. I got As and Bs. However, I got some Cs. I definitely did better in traditional school. I have to say though that sometimes you may be embarrassed or...

  18. New Grad nurse @SNF...now on verge of quitting.

    QuenymamiRN replied to iamNurse23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in a 5 star SNF. My nurse to pt ratio is 1:52. I would take 1:20 any day! Even if I worked on day shift when there are more nurses I would still be 1:52. There is one med nurse and one...

  19. CPNE - Utica, NY

    QuenymamiRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Has anyone taken their CPNE in Utica? If so how was your experience? I got my date today, and I am feeling overwhelmed and excited. Utica is pretty far from me (approx 4 hr drive) but I am going to...

  20. New grad woes: cannot get hired as a RN. Advice?

    QuenymamiRN replied to nutrexercus's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My advice: networking, and making sure you make a portfolio to take to interviews. I found that many places love portfolios and it's a great way to sell

  21. CPNE - Utica, NY

    QuenymamiRN replied to QuenymamiRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes it does! I better get my butt in gear. The strangest thing is I also got my FCCA exam in the mail today. Hopefully, it's a good sign for

  22. Question For Ya!!!

    QuenymamiRN replied to BBRANRN2013's topic in General Nursing

    I work 5 nights a week and am in school. While it is definitely hard it is very doable. I think you should try it out and then if it becomes too much you can always quit. I would try to work nights...

  23. Who Wants To Share Exp- LPN to RN with EC

    QuenymamiRN replied to sondon's topic in Online Distance Learning

    EC is Excelsior college. They offer an online program for LPN to RN, they also offer Paramedic to RN. and RN to BSN. RN to

  24. Who Wants To Share Exp- LPN to RN with EC

    QuenymamiRN replied to sondon's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I highly recommend studygroup101.com. Some people can rush through the courses, for me I found I did better if I took more time between exams. However, I work full-time, night shift 11p - 7a and I...

  25. New Nurse Issues the CNAs

    QuenymamiRN replied to NYLiz's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I wouldn't check up on anyone. If you notice something during rounds, med pass, etc... nice ask the CNA to do what ever it is "I noticed that Mrs. Smith needs to be turned on her left...