tnmarie

tnmarie

geriatrics, hospice, private duty

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  1. Bad news, worse news (Utica CPNE)

    tnmarie posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Bad news: had a car wreck on the way to the CPNE. The other driver was talking on her cell phone and rear-ended us. It has been a complete night mare and I don't feel like going into detail, but its...

  2. Excelsior CPNE workshop vs. Sherri Taylor

    tnmarie replied to scmitchell_04's topic in Excelsior College

    I took Sheri Taylor's online workshop and failed. However, I had extenuating circumstances and still feel that Sheri's course was a life-saver. I can't agree with the above poster about her labs. I...

  3. Pearson Vue/ how many test dates can you schedule ?

    tnmarie replied to jlynn167's topic in Excelsior College

    I don't think so. I just mentioned to my tax guy that I was going back to school and he told me to keep my receipts for my books because they would be 100% reimbursable d/t some special program this...

  4. Health Safety-Mystudygroup101

    tnmarie replied to rhudo's topic in Excelsior College

    I used the recommended reading as well and I'm glad I did. A lot of people have success with SG 101 but I didn't really find the few I purchased that helpful. I usually cast them aside pretty...

  5. My CPNE Notes

    tnmarie replied to NursingUpNorth's topic in Excelsior College

    That is a great ap! Thanks for sharing your notes. I glanced at your abd assessment and noticed that you had girth and girth is no longer required. If you copied your mnemonics from another source,...

  6. last minute tips for Reproductive?

    tnmarie replied to curiy17's topic in Excelsior College

    Just FYI, SG101 notes DO NOT come from ECs recommended reading if that is what you meant by "required reading". Repo is my weakest subject and I got an A. You should do great :-) Good

  7. Tips for IV push station?

    tnmarie posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Any techniques and/ or tips that are working for

  8. Tips for IV push station?

    tnmarie replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    I actually got the push completely down a few days before. I found it easiest to put my watch on backwards (on the inside of my left wrist), use my left hand to stabilize the syringe, and use my...

  9. Bad news, worse news (Utica CPNE)

    tnmarie replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    I can't say enough about how awesome the examiners and clinical associate were. I know they want you to pass because after I failed the CE was giving me all these tips and advice for next time and...

  10. Bad news, worse news (Utica CPNE)

    tnmarie replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    I did not intend for this to scare people. I will tell you, I am sure that having the wreck caused me to fail. EVERYONE is shocked that I failed. Even the CA and CEs seemed surprised and even...

  11. Pearson Vue/ how many test dates can you schedule ?

    tnmarie replied to jlynn167's topic in Excelsior College

    These are good things to bring up to your tax pro for sure. I know mine told me that I would be reimbursed for all of my books based on some new tax program this year. Congrats on getting that money....

  12. What would you change about nursing?

    tnmarie replied to aellisrn's topic in General Nursing

    Off the top of my head: 1. Needs of the pts are put above financial gains of shareholders 2. Absenteeism/tardiness policies actually enforced 3. Bullying/drama strictly NOT tolerated 4. Rules apply to...

  13. Anyone else taking CPNE soon?

    tnmarie replied to spooky.spider's topic in Excelsior College

    Okay, it's here. Six days from today, I will be taking the CPNE. I can't believe I've made it this far! I'm almost there. Just a little more to go....I'm pretty calm; excited actually and ready to...

  14. Potential Military Nurse

    tnmarie replied to KV12's topic in Government, Military

    I was enlisted in the medical field in the Air Force but I may be able to answer some of your questions. For your questions about being a Navy officer: Frequently Asked Questions: Navy.com Your...

  15. Tips for IV push station?

    tnmarie replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    The method I find that works best for me is more of an IV "pull". I hold the syringe between two fingers by the lip (almost like a cigarette) and I put my thumb on the plunger. I basically use my...

  16. New to PDN

    tnmarie replied to HodagNurse's topic in Private Duty

    I did independent contracting as a hospice nurse for a year. The taxes were a HUGE headache so I took them to H&R block. Apparently the the taxes were so complicated that the pros couldn't even...

  17. Sleeping Nurse = No Agency?

    tnmarie replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    I agree. I feel like the [overt] camera protects good nurses from false accusations and it protects patients from bad nurses. Win-win,

  18. lynn frederick's cpne workshop

    tnmarie replied to united32809's topic in Excelsior College

    I don't know if it is true but I've heard that Lynn may have left the workshop. It's "under new management" was the rumor circulating through one of the forums. Maybe someone can clarify or you can...

  19. Tips for IV push station?

    tnmarie replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    syringe should go in sharps, right? Not the biohazard? Update: I'm still having trouble with the push. I am confident about all my labs except for it. I've been practicing darn near everything...

  20. Chronicity study guide??

    tnmarie replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    Check your PM box :-) Edit: I totally misread what you were asking for, sorry! Ebay is your best bet, but I've had lots of trouble finding TCN modules. I was initially going to use TCN for the...

  21. straighterline changed?

    tnmarie replied to brandi45805's topic in Excelsior College

    Maybe they changed it because you can only basically take two college courses worth of ACE credits now (unless you enrolled before October of last year). Micro is one of the few prereqs that you can...

  22. Seeing this quite a bit

    tnmarie replied to KRSLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I try to turn off my AR side and " instead! I love being an LPN and I try to stay away from threads that put nurses down based on their title and/or degree. I also avoid the real-life nurses who do...

  23. CPNE prep overwhelmed!!!

    tnmarie replied to Jane Doe, RN's topic in Excelsior College

    I recommend buying the flash cards from the school; they include all the critical elements for all areas of care and all your labs. I wrote my pneumonics on them as well. Very portable and only $10....

  24. FCCA Exam

    tnmarie replied to Mimi2bRN's topic in Excelsior College

    I did both; it is pretty difficult to do and I woudln't recommend it if your life is

  25. LifeSpan 2

    tnmarie replied to NurseMeMe29's topic in Excelsior College

    Content guide y'all! Content guide