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 give a bolus feed Check availability of a med Rea...
JustNursn replied to bgriffin32's topic in Excelsior
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 time.
JustNursn replied to bgriffin32's topic in Excelsior
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 CPNE and it's looking like a pretty accurate esti...
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 families.
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 battles to fight ie: nurses doing things incorrec...
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 agency).
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 endangering the patient. I agree the agency does nothing wh...
JustNursn replied to studentmom521's topic in Excelsior
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 process?
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 it's a year. Point being don't take it personal.
JustNursn replied to Brookshire92's topic in Excelsior
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 ??
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 answer 'when will you be done?'