HopefulRN7

HopefulRN7

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  1. Medical marijuana for kids?

    HopefulRN7 replied to cayenne06's topic in Pediatric

    I am so happy to hear your sister is a survivor, now that is amazing especially considering that the most aggressive forms typically appear in the younger population. Positive thoughts sent her way...

  2. Peds Nurses: How does Pediatric HH experience look on a resume?

    HopefulRN7 replied to HopefulRN7's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you! Would you recommend getting PALS certification? Is that something most applicants have already, prior to

  3. Medical marijuana for kids?

    HopefulRN7 replied to cayenne06's topic in Pediatric

    This is an old thread but in case anyone is searching this topic...here's my experience I'm a private duty Peds nurse and one of my patients has a high grade glioma tumor (malignant) on her brain...

  4. Trach suctioning without gloves??

    HopefulRN7 replied to HopefulRN7's topic in Home Health

    Yep!! It's our licenses on the line. Wanted to also add, the homes I work in also have pets and just think of all the fun germs they bring into the house- onto the couches, floors, etc...I've seen...

  5. Trach suctioning without gloves??

    HopefulRN7 replied to HopefulRN7's topic in Home Health

    This says a lot about the agency I work for, I've asked for the policy and procedure from the Clinical Supervisors and there is not one to be found. As far as the parents go, they all suction...

  6. Trach suctioning without gloves??

    HopefulRN7 replied to HopefulRN7's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for the replies! I found the CDC guideline that specifically addresses this issue although it is slightly unclear but does mention clean vs sterile gloves as an "unresolved issue". That being...

  7. Hillsborough Community College Nursing Fall 2016

    HopefulRN7 replied to k9handlerchick's topic in School, College Programs

    I applied 4 years ago with a 3.71 GPA and was denied entry into the program, if that provides any insight. I even appealed my denial as a friend of mine was accepted (same applicant pool) with a 3.4...

  8. First Year Nurse Falling Apart!

    HopefulRN7 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey Guys!I have done a ton of research about manual lifting vs lift requirements but haven't been able to get the answers I need so I'm reaching out to anyone that may be able to assist me with my...

  9. First Year Nurse Falling Apart!

    HopefulRN7 replied to HopefulRN7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for such a great resource! Those illustrations of the damage being inflicted on the discs are pretty intense and I wish more nurses/employers would be mindful of the trauma we are all...

  10. First Year Nurse Falling Apart!

    HopefulRN7 replied to HopefulRN7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for your reply and advice! It's considered home health nursing but instead of visits, I'm doing one on one patient care (I guess it's different with Pediatrics) and I also attend school with...

  11. Excelsior college- LPN to RN

    HopefulRN7 replied to LPNdanielle5's topic in Excelsior College

    I, too am newly enrolled in the LPN-RN program. I decided to take the credit-by-exam route because I am transferring all the pre-req classes required in order to start the nursing core exams. I...

  12. New to the concept of nursing and Excelsior... Help!

    HopefulRN7 replied to Neversaydiemedic's topic in Excelsior College

    Glad to hear someone else is in the same boat :-) I think we should soak this in now because I've heard that once we get to the Health Differences exam, stuff gets REAL and fast haha. Good luck to ya...

  13. New to the concept of nursing and Excelsior... Help!

    HopefulRN7 replied to Neversaydiemedic's topic in Excelsior College

    Just in case anyone is still following this thread that has already taken Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Safety, is it me or does it seem like we went over this content in LPN school? I've...

  14. New to the concept of nursing and Excelsior... Help!

    HopefulRN7 replied to Neversaydiemedic's topic in Excelsior College

    Good luck to you on the CPNE and the NCLEX, I'm sure you will do great based on how well you have organized yourself and set priorities. :-) Thanks again for all your help, please keep me posted on...

  15. New to the concept of nursing and Excelsior... Help!

    HopefulRN7 replied to Neversaydiemedic's topic in Excelsior College

    That's probably where you'll get the most use out of the Saunders NCLEX-RN Review material. If you buy the book brand new it comes with a CD that contains hundreds of practice questions organized by...

  16. New to the concept of nursing and Excelsior... Help!

    HopefulRN7 replied to Neversaydiemedic's topic in Excelsior College

    Yes, I've heard horror stories about the CPNE but luckily I'm pretty calm with the hands-on competencies. I've never been an anxious test taker and usually work a lot better under pressure. I'll be...

  17. New to the concept of nursing and Excelsior... Help!

    HopefulRN7 replied to Neversaydiemedic's topic in Excelsior College

    Agree with you 100%! You need to know which questions you got wrong so you can understand the rationale behind it. All throughout LPN school, after completing each class I did all the practice...

  18. New to the concept of nursing and Excelsior... Help!

    HopefulRN7 replied to Neversaydiemedic's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank you for your insight! I received my Prelim Review this afternoon and will be contacting an admissions rep tomorrow to discuss and will definitely ask about the changes coming up. Seems like a...

  19. New to the concept of nursing and Excelsior... Help!

    HopefulRN7 replied to Neversaydiemedic's topic in Excelsior College

    This is a great thread with lots of info. Thanks everyone! I am also starting the RN program at Excelsior. I went to a traditional school for my LPN and this whole online credit-by-exam thing is a...