Boston-RN

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  1. For those using EC now...Fee to Pearson, too?

    Boston-RN replied to mimeduke's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Pearson is just the testing center. EC starting using them exclusively in Sept 06 (it's the same place as the NCLEX exams) No you don't pay them a fee with EC exams. You would have to pay a $10 fee...

  2. just got back from lynne's workshop!

    Boston-RN replied to LucasRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Has anyone heard from chris about his

  3. Resident's rights

    Boston-RN replied to remched's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Can you say "MANDATORY REPORTING" If anyone gives you a hard time (hopefully they wouldn't) you just state, I as a nurse am obligated by the nurse practice act to report ANY allegations of abuse by...

  4. Feeling Overwhelmed :(

    Boston-RN replied to bsrn0523's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm in the same boat with you. I checked out the EPN (excelsior peer network) to see where others started. My plan of attack is to read the study guide once over to get a full picture of what the...

  5. LPN to RN Excelsior College

    Boston-RN replied to RS00001's topic in LPN to RN

    The requirements for graduation change (more classes). The entrance requirements stay the same. There's info on the

  6. LPN to RN Excelsior College

    Boston-RN replied to RS00001's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm doing it....LOVE it. If you're going to do it get to it, the requirements change as of Oct 1. As stated before....PLENTY of info in the distance learning thread good luck with your

  7. Would YOU pay $38,000 for RN school?

    Boston-RN replied to BigB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would pay that if it were RN from scratch not LPN to RN.....most places don't care where you get the RN from as long as it's NLN

  8. What States are NOT recognizing EC Grads?...

    Boston-RN replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I had emailed EC in March and this was the response I go.... " since you are an lpn/vn now, when you complete our program, the only state right now you will not be able to have licensure in is MD,...

  9. Are LPN's considered "real" Nurses??

    Boston-RN replied to gentlegiver's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    In MA the big things are take admissions(because RN is supposed to do first initial assessment), hang blood (although we can monitor as soon as it's hung) and IV PUSH meds (can hang mixed meds) And at...

  10. Highest BP you have ever seen on a pt

    Boston-RN replied to nckayaker's topic in Emergency

    I've only been a nurse for 9 months.....BP high 238/129 low

  11. NCLEX right away without studying?

    Boston-RN replied to Clever User Name's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the exam 10 days after graduation and passed but I did study (roughly 50?? a day +/-) .....I don't know of anyone that didn't study at

  12. CPNE to NCLEX wait time Excelsior

    Boston-RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    OK I know it's different for each state and in the last year wait times w/ EC have grown huge. For those that have finished in the last 9-12 months here is my question.... From the time you "met...

  13. Will this limit my nursing opportunities? (kind of long)

    Boston-RN replied to Heloisea3's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a current clean bill of health it should be no problem. With WC you should have either a clean bill or a disability %. I broke my arm 3 weeks before nursing school and had to have ORIF...

  14. C-Diff

    Boston-RN replied to Butternut's topic in General Nursing

    A patient we had that left our facility eventually died of it. We knew when she was discharged that would be the end result. During the family meeting there was talk of not a cure but a way to put...

  15. CPNE process

    Boston-RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    OK I just came back from passing Micro and I am CPNE eligible (so I've calculated). When can I submit my application? Also my CPR expires in August 2007 do I need to renew it now or will...

  16. Resume Questions....

    Boston-RN replied to nurseofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    Don't wait (like the others said) If you wait too long the NEW GRAD openings will be

  17. CPNE process

    Boston-RN replied to Boston-RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you have limited clinical experience you'll need more reference material. I would have to recommend getting yourself a clinical skills book and an assessment book you can find some cheap online....

  18. CPNE process

    Boston-RN replied to Boston-RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Gidget...in addition to mudwomans experience the EC peer network has CPNE journals message board from people that have experienced the CPNE pages and pages of

  19. Anatomy & Physiology For Excelsior

    Boston-RN replied to Lorie P.'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    The content guide is free. I purchased the "study" guide for Micro and found it to be a waste of $20. It is just the content guide with a few tips like "Read the chapter and answer the objective...

  20. Need Ostomy help please...Ileostomy? Colostomy? Can patients have both?

    Boston-RN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I currently have a patient with both. He had a colon resection. The ileostomy drains copious amounts and the colostomy drains nothing. I'm a fairly new nurse so I don't know how often it is that a...

  21. What is it with the nurses in LTC?

    Boston-RN replied to lilypad2424's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Bshaw - very funny, very true, and very funny.... the commuter: very good points for OP One suggestion from my clinical instructor when I was in school.....go to the instructor with questions,...

  22. What More Responsibilites Do RN's Have?

    Boston-RN replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    As another poster stated, it depends on the state and facility you work at. At my facility I do the same job minus admissions, blood and IV push meds Some of the things the other posted not allowed...

  23. Would you admin. a med "For IV use only"..IM?

    Boston-RN replied to Lfransis's topic in Patient Medications

    If the mfg says IV only then I would only admin IV....I may ask for an equivalent med that is acceptable by IM admin There are many Cephalosporins (systemic) that can be given PO or

  24. weight gain/loss durring pregnancy

    Boston-RN replied to Trs024's topic in General Nursing

    I'm no expert but the amount of weight a person "should" gain depends on their pre-pregnancy weight. Women already overweight are advised to only gain 15-25bs, average/normal weight approx 25-35lbs...

  25. Agency vs. Per Diem

    Boston-RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Which is better and why? I'm considering either and have her pros/cons for both. What's your