whatdidigetmyselfin2

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  1. ISO Self-paced online MSN NSG WGU and Capellas Informatics program

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to Nurseroxieo's topic in School, College Programs

    Following. I'm researching going for informatics as

  2. FCCA

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to whatdidigetmyselfin2's topic in Excelsior College

    ***UPDATE*** I ended up taking 274A and C at the same time and I'm glad I did! I found that there was plenty of time in my life to study for both of these exams. It wasn't easy but I made it. I...

  3. FCCA

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hello everyone. I am down to my last class in Phase 2 and I'm trying to plan for the FCCA. I know the FCCA is in 2 parts but and you can take them both together, if you want. Should I take 1 at a...

  4. FCCA

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to whatdidigetmyselfin2's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks everyone for your responses. I don't want to spend 16 weeks doing both when I could be done in 8 weeks. I have plenty of time on the weekends to do all the assigned

  5. Transition to RN

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to medic112's topic in Excelsior College

    Has anyone recently taken this exam? I'm currently studying for this exam and it seems like easy material but it's just so much information. I feel like I'm not focusing on the right material. Can...

  6. Starting The ADN Program This Fall!

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to SarahLPN2RN's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats! I just started preparing for my 2nd exam. The best advice I can give you is invest in the practice exams, study guides and be prepared to do ALOT of reading/note

  7. med/surg vs home care with small children?

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to Tiffie1210's topic in Home Health

    I recently went from a full-time 12hr LTC job to a home health job and while I work Mon-Fri 8am-whenever my last patient is, you often have to chart from home. Depending on how busy or your patient...

  8. Impossible to work correctly

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to Subclavian Steel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with TheCommuter 100%. Trying to do too much too soon will completely burn you out. When I first entered in SNF, I would come in to work 15 minutes early and I would write in my notebook...

  9. Before I get hired in a LTC... WTH!!!

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to Mrs.RNindeed's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would suggest to be friendly but not too friendly. Do your own assessments because it's always better to see things with your own eyes if something needs to be called to the doctor and charted....

  10. HELP: quit LTC without 2 wk notice and ED treatened to report me to BON

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to hgal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not 100% sure but I don't think you have to list a job that you left in your probationary period (i.e 90 days) on your employment history. I've been told in the first 3 months of employment, if you...

  11. Extra shifts

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to Creak Freak's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work full-time at my SNF job and I'm constantly asked to work extra shifts even if it results in overtime. Their main motivation at my job is just to have a warm body to cover that shift otherwise...

  12. Need help putting skills down on resume

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi everyone. I was hoping I could get some help with enhancing my skills on my resume. I work full-time in LTC as an LPN. I have some skills already on my resume but I'm drawing a blank and...

  13. Need help putting skills down on resume

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to whatdidigetmyselfin2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks everyone! I think I was just having a mental block and when I looked over my resume, my skills didn't look very

  14. Annual Pay Raises in 2014

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to Havin' A Party!'s topic in General Nursing

    I haven't seen a raise or had an evaluation in 3

  15. Impossible Family Member

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have a family member just like this! No matter what you do, there is always something else wrong. He is so bad that even the CNAs won't even walk in his direction because he is that nitpicky and...

  16. am,pm or graveyard shift? which will you prefer?

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to marinesgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I prefer working 12 hour shifts 7a-7p. I know it sounds crazy lol! Yes, I'm constantly running and being pulled in every direction I'm a newer nurse and I feel like I get more experience and learn...

  17. Have a question about med carts...

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to Js10886's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This! I was always taught even as a CNA that once something "clean" goes into a patient's room, it is then considered "dirty" even if it wasn't used. It's good to get into the habit of carrying only...

  18. missing narcs

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to bs63136's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my facility, the med-techs are working under my license. With each change of the shift, we count all carts. The med-tech does not leave or pass off her keys without another staff member counting...

  19. not enough CNAs

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This!!! It sounds like you work at my facility! I completely understand how you are feeling because I also go through this while at work. And don't forget about some of the management staff walking...

  20. I just need to vent a little...

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I normally don't post much on this forum but I feel like I just need to vent a little just to try to get these feelings off of my chest. Sorry in advance if I seem a little whiny but lately our...

  21. I just need to vent a little...

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to whatdidigetmyselfin2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks everyone for your support and it's nice to see that others go through ALMOST the same thing as I do.. It's just a terrible situation. All of us nurses are running around without breaks, lunch...

  22. Bad CNA staff, any advice?

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to chavezm1109's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Having your charge nurse or DON back you up is a great help. If they choose to overlook the situation, it's very hard to get the situation under

  23. absolutely burnt out with my job

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to sharkbacon's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Omg. You must work at my facility. lol. I can completely relate to how you feel as I am going through almost the same thing. Maybe it's time for a job change. Like the previous poster, I would take...

  24. Tips for Nursing Students also working full time jobs (40hrs/week)

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to IanTeig1982's topic in General Students

    It is possible. In nursing school, I worked full-time, went to school full-time, managed a home, and was a single mother to a 4 year old. School was Mon-Wed 8am-3pm some days and Thurs was 12 hour...

  25. Coumadin protocol

    whatdidigetmyselfin2 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We have a coumadin protocol at my facility. Depending on the pts INRs, we have certain standing orders for what we should give and when we need to call our