JustNursn

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  1. New vent, old topic

    JustNursn posted a topic in Private Duty

    I know it's been discussed a million times but I really don't understand why nurses who are on a vent/trach/gt case can't do: Vent circuit change Know how to respond to alarms Change trach ties How to...

  2. Madison CPNE sites

    JustNursn replied to knurse2b's topic in Excelsior College

    I saw a FB post on one of CPNE sites. Probably best to call Excelsior to

  3. Recent experiences

    JustNursn replied to bgriffin32's topic in Excelsior College

    For all excelsior exams I used the practice exams..worth every penny. Studied about a month for each LS exam and used SG101 and passed all 3 first

  4. Recent experiences

    JustNursn replied to bgriffin32's topic in Excelsior College

    Based on what I've seen on the excelsior boards it's almost a 6-8mth waiting list for CPNE. Some members advised me (based on a different question) that it would be about a year left once eligible for...

  5. how to peacefully resign from clients' homes without awkwardness?

    JustNursn replied to tinybbynurse's topic in Private Duty

    As soon as I get a start date I will let them

  6. how to peacefully resign from clients' homes without awkwardness?

    JustNursn replied to tinybbynurse's topic in Private Duty

    My status with them is currently per diem so that wouldn't change. I would need to be taken off my regularly scheduled

  7. how to peacefully resign from clients' homes without awkwardness?

    JustNursn replied to tinybbynurse's topic in Private Duty

    Is two weeks notice sufficient? I will be getting a new job also per diem. I would like to stay with the agency to do fill-ins when I can so I hope they don't lie to the client

  8. New vent, old topic

    JustNursn replied to JustNursn's topic in Private Duty

    I don't like the communication book and unless it's really important don't write in it. The agency should have guidelines to its use but they don't. The longer you stay in PDN the more you learn what...

  9. New vent, old topic

    JustNursn replied to JustNursn's topic in Private Duty

    I don't report to the agency. People I work with inadvertently report themselves by writing their mistakes in the communication book or telling the parents directly (who then tell the

  10. New vent, old topic

    JustNursn replied to JustNursn's topic in Private Duty

    For me it's why they aren't done correctly. My agency has a pretty decent training program. And if you don't know that's ok just ask for help/training...pretending you know when you don't is...

  11. New vent, old topic

    JustNursn replied to JustNursn's topic in Private Duty

    YES YES YES YES!!!!! It's crazy!!! The best is when they document the mistake in the communication book and it with

  12. CPNE study guide

    JustNursn replied to studentmom521's topic in Excelsior College

    I PM'd you

  13. CPNE study guide

    JustNursn replied to studentmom521's topic in Excelsior College

    I'll be applying to NY locations so I'd like to go 1-2 mths before so not sure exactly cause I don't have a date. Working on the documentation and hoping to apply next week. Where are you in the...

  14. CPNE study guide

    JustNursn replied to studentmom521's topic in Excelsior College

    Me too! I'm also considering Sherri's online workshop to use in the

  15. CPNE study guide

    JustNursn replied to studentmom521's topic in Excelsior College

    Do either of you plan on using a 3rd party workshop to help

  16. CPNE study guide

    JustNursn replied to studentmom521's topic in Excelsior College

    I found it...I didn't realize I had access to portal. Thanks studentmom for the printing

  17. CPNE study guide

    JustNursn replied to studentmom521's topic in Excelsior College

    Where did you get the

  18. Am I a bad nurse?

    JustNursn replied to smartypants22's topic in Private Duty

    I agree with vintagemother try to show more confidence. However unfortunately this is a downside to PDN. Sometimes they like you, sometimes they don't. Sometimes that dislike takes a day, sometimes...

  19. FCCA Practice Test

    JustNursn replied to Brookshire92's topic in Excelsior College

    The questions are part of the FCCA/CPNE packet...I haven't used it yet...really nervous about the finals...does week 8 start in Sunday or Monday next week

  20. Not about exams

    JustNursn posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I'm in the process of doing FCCA. Obviously I don't know when I'll be taking the CPNE, graduation and NCLEX. I'm applying for a new job...do I tell them I'm perusing my RN? I just don't know how to...

  21. Not about exams

    JustNursn replied to JustNursn's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks

  22. FCCA dates

    JustNursn replied to Kenzie1999's topic in Excelsior College

    LS3 is a piece of cake??

  23. FCCA dates

    JustNursn replied to Kenzie1999's topic in Excelsior College

    It's may

  24. FCCA dates

    JustNursn replied to Kenzie1999's topic in Excelsior College

    Call up excelsior once you

  25. FCCA 2015

    JustNursn replied to Brookshire92's topic in Excelsior College

    @brookshire92-- are you doing both sessions at the same time? After I pass my test on Friday I'll be registering for the May 4th start