Elektra6 ASN, BSN, RN

Home Health, PDN, LTC, subacute

Former LPN, now RN

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    The one thing that made my life as a student easier

    Elektra6 replied to KIMYNURSE2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My rolling backpack! We had a long walk from parking lot to
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    gaining skills

    Elektra6 replied to krek2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I started in a nursing home. I learned ventilator/trach skills from my facility in home
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    LVNS can make the money...

    Elektra6 replied to nursing81's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I made $12 an hour with a BA in English (liberal arts, not teaching) working in an office. When I was laid off I made $8 an hour at Target because I couldn't find anything. I was offered $18 an hour...
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    StudyGroup101

    Elektra6 replied to jenniferlynn98's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I started buying these guides after I was overwhelmed trying to study for NC1. I had a college network guide and lots of textbooks too. What worked for me was to print out each section's text files...
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    wanting to become a lpn...pls help.

    Elektra6 replied to pypersmomma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't think LPN school is "hard" per se, but it's relentless. You ALWAYS have studying to do or clinicals to go to. It can become a grind to study EVERY DAY. But I found it was very
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    What's The Deal?

    Elektra6 replied to busymomof4's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I called a local private business school when I was laid off in 2002. They tried to push me into a MA program too. They actually told me MA's could give shots, but LPNs could not. Do your research...
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    Seriously, Where are my LPN BCIT peeps at?

    Elektra6 replied to MQ Edna's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Mt Laurel area. Working 40+ hours so I'm not looking for anything more right now, but thank you I would love to have the info for the future. I think you can send me a private message with the...
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    CNA trying to hit me up for drugs.

    Elektra6 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    We had permission to give out "stock meds" that were in big generic bottles like ibuprofen, ASA, pepto to staff. I would never give out rx meds. I have personal experience with drug addiction...
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    Seriously, Where are my LPN BCIT peeps at?

    Elektra6 replied to MQ Edna's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm half through the online program at Excelsior College. Hoping to get my RN in another year or so. I'm working private duty homecare so I have lots of time to
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    Seriously, Where are my LPN BCIT peeps at?

    Elektra6 replied to MQ Edna's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Medford class of 2005! Ms C & Mrs. D. I wonder if they quit smoking yet!! Ha Ha. They would always let us out of clinicals early because they needed to smoke! But seriously, I attended the...
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    StudyGroup 101, Larends, etc...

    Elektra6 replied to jenniferlynn98's topic in Online Distance Learning

    For NC1 I used a college network guide (bought off ebay), Studygroup 101 notes and my LPN textbooks. I passed with an A. The studygroup 101 notes I felt were the most helpful because I could carry...
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    bolusing a trach with ns but not suctioning afterwards

    Elektra6 replied to Happiness08's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't do it. I don't think the secretions would mix with the saline enough to warrant the
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    LPN at Lincoln Tech in Mt. Laurel NJ???

    Elektra6 replied to linda215's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you live in the area (I live in Mt Laurel) how about BCIT Medford? I can vouch that their program was excellent. Yes, I had to wait a year before starting but the cost was
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    bolusing a trach with ns but not suctioning afterwards

    Elektra6 replied to Happiness08's topic in General Nursing

    My patient uses NS bullets before using the coughalator. We don't suction him at all, just pull the secretions out with the coughalator. IMHO when his secretions are thick, the saline just seems to...
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    Suesquatch, GN

    Elektra6 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So happy for
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    A very brief vent....

    Elektra6 replied to 1TachyRN's topic in General Nursing

    We had a weekend nurse whose kids would call, I'm not exaggerating, 10-15 x a shift. I just LOVED to run down the hall to answer these
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    License lookup- address on file with state?

    Elektra6 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    NJ publishes the town you live in but not your street address. Gee
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    Just PASSED NC1

    Elektra6 replied to TropicBrat's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yay!
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    Taking A&P Friday, failed both practice exams!

    Elektra6 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    with a 50 & a 49! Stinks because I have been studying every day! I'm now at the point where I just want to take it to get it over
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    Taking A&P Friday, failed both practice exams!

    Elektra6 replied to Elektra6's topic in Online Distance Learning

    on your EC home page there's a box on the lower right hand side. It says MyEC exams resources and services. Click the link to register for the practice exam & follow the directions. Good
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    I know they're not all like this, but whats up with Nursing Homes?!?

    Elektra6 replied to Sue Damones's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's the staffing. I worked in a great place but the CNAs who were there for 10+ years would talk about how in the past staffing levels were better. They could spend a lot more time with the...
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    Taking A&P Friday, failed both practice exams!

    Elektra6 replied to Elektra6's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just returned from Pearson. I passed with a B so I'm glad I took it today. This was my second exam using the practice tests. I think the practice test questions are harder than the actual test,...
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    Excelsior- What classes when?

    Elektra6 replied to medicmama06's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have a BA in another field but am weak on sciences. I have to take A&P, micro, pathophysiology & lifespan development plus Nursing concepts 1-7. I STARTED studying last year for A&P,...
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    broke my patient's arm!!!

    Elektra6 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Very upset, broke a homecare client's R humerus doing PROM. He's a C-4 quad with brittle bones (many, many broken in past) but still. I feel terrible about this. I feel like I ruined his summer....
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    broke my patient's arm!!!

    Elektra6 replied to Elektra6's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not in trouble with my supervisor or the agency, the patient isn't upset with me. I still feel terrible every time I go there. Trying to get over it. At least he doesn't need