Elektra6 ASN, BSN, RN

Home Health, PDN, LTC, subacute

Former LPN, now RN

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    Passed CPNE today!!

    Elektra6 replied to erlissy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That's so great,
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    Does cold calling really work?

    Elektra6 replied to Miwila's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    going in person to an unadvertised facility landed me a job. worth a
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    6,200.00 Who are they kidding? For a CNA 5 month course..

    Elektra6 replied to lina.561's topic in General Nursing

    That's more than my LPN course! Here in NJ the community college offers CNA for $800 and Multi skilled tech for 1500. Home health classes are usually free if you are interested and ask around...
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    BCIT LPN Feb. 2010

    Elektra6 replied to cyndaloo99's topic in General Nursing

    I worked full time in a nursing home for 14 months. It was challenging but a good experience. Two years ago I started Excelsior LPN to RN online and began working private duty homecare. It's...
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    BCIT LPN Feb. 2010

    Elektra6 replied to cyndaloo99's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I attended the day program, full-time at this school. I would say I had studying nearly every night including thanksgiving weekend and Christmas vacation. I would say 2-3 hours a day. It...
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    new excelsior enrollee...help

    Elektra6 replied to debg's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I work home health and did ALL my studying there while patients are sleeping. Good
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    Hey!!!!

    Elektra6 replied to RNandRRT's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You're the greatest! Gives me hope, Ha Ha. BEST OF LUCK AND
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    I got a clincal RN job!

    Elektra6 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    good luck! night nurse with 40 patients is a good ratio. We had the whole floor (up to 60) at my
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    Thinking of moving from LTC to Private Duty....wise decision?

    Elektra6 replied to catnip3's topic in Private Duty

    I work for Bayada after working full-time in LTC. I'm only a nurse for a few years though. I wanted to work for the pediatric part but I had no experience with vent/trachs or peds. I attended...
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    Drexel RN-BSN

    Elektra6 replied to curlyj74's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Not from personal experience but my friend attended their RN program and then took the RN-BSN online from them. She had nothing but positive experiences from both programs. Drexel is one of the...
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    Done with all NC exams!

    Elektra6 replied to IA_MEDIC2bRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Me 2, passed NC today! Best of luck to
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    New to PDN, and Have Safety Questions

    Elektra6 replied to KR's topic in Private Duty

    We have a no-drive pediatric policy but drive adult clients in their own vehicle all the time. Find out your company policy first. The lifting sounds
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    critisism for my career choice

    Elektra6 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I do private duty too and love it. I was interested in home care since school. We have many employees doing this for 25+ years in my company! People have nerve to question your choices. Just let...
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    I Passed NC4 today!!!!

    Elektra6 replied to 4pancakes's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yay! Taking my last next
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    New to private duty, how do I do this well

    Elektra6 replied to mazy's topic in Private Duty

    Read as many of the past nurse's notes on the case as you can. You should find copies in the house or ask your office for them. They will give you a good idea as to the patient's daily or nightly...
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    CPNE

    Elektra6 replied to Nursingchicka21's topic in Online Distance Learning

    [color=sandybrown]so happy for you! best of
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    Nursing Nightmare - Whats's the most number of patients you cared for by yourself?

    Elektra6 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    60 on night shift at LTC with 3 CNAs, about 59 got am meds
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    Bayada Nurses or PSA Healthcare

    Elektra6 replied to BabyNurseBecky's topic in Private Duty

    I work for Bayada for 2 years now and love it. They are VERY professional and I was given all the orientation time I needed. The pay is fair. They are good about resolving issues and listening to...
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    What Order Did You Take the EC Exams

    Elektra6 replied to pebbles57's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am under the old system NC1 A&P Microbiology pathophysiology lifespan developmental psych NC3 NC4 NC6 NC5 working on transition or
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    Question about Hoyer Lift and Patient With Severe Muscle Atrophy

    Elektra6 replied to WoofyMutt80's topic in General Nursing

    I do Hoyer lifts solo on my patient with muscular dystrophy. It is allowed by the agency. Depending on insurance, he should be able to get a new lift ASAP if the MD writes an order. (we got one a...
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    New Grad with no experience, starting in a LTC. HELP!!!

    Elektra6 replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was in your shoes a few years ago, some tips for you: If you have the same patients all the time you learn their likes/dislikes, etc. Your med pass will flow nicely after that. Expect it to take...
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    CPNE 5/29 Albany

    Elektra6 replied to vero22fox's topic in Online Distance Learning

    YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Does anyone go to school with their client?

    Elektra6 replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    No, but I do get to go to the
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    Passed Excelsior's Transition to RN role!

    Elektra6 replied to LPN_2005/RN_10's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats! Scheduled mine for
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    How accurate are EC practice exams

    Elektra6 replied to RNFinally12's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I review the 2 practice tests the night before my exam. I have seen VERY similar questions on the actual