Elektra6 ASN, BSN, RN

Home Health, PDN, LTC, subacute

Former LPN, now RN

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    Tired of unpaid OT

    Elektra6 replied to Elektra6's topic in Private Duty

    Things are better. I don't know if it is because I spoke with client and mom, or it's nice outside and he wants to get out. Either way, client has been getting up earlier so I can leave on time....
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    Tired of unpaid OT

    Elektra6 replied to Elektra6's topic in Private Duty

    You're right. I need to be more assertive about this and stop worrying. I am going to start
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    Tired of unpaid OT

    Elektra6 replied to Elektra6's topic in Private Duty

    I know. I have to stop being so
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    Do you know this nurse?

    Elektra6 replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    I ran into that nurse a lot in LTC. Nurses would brag they worked 24/7 (agency nurses) then I found them sleeping in empty rooms at 10 am. They were blacklisted from my facility after that so what...
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    opinions please?

    Elektra6 replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    My agency is always on top of it but this winter they let people slide if they proved they registered for a class and it was canceled or rescheduled. I personally think they should offer it to...
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    LVN New Grad. Should I take this job? Please help!

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

    That's a normal ratio on night shift,
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    Please explain why a nurse is needed...

    Elektra6 replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    I have adult patients whose primary caregivers are the moms who are pushing 70. I wonder if they will qualify for more nursing care if mom is unable to do care? I would hate to see them in
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    What's in your bag (and/or car) -- the PDN version!

    Elektra6 replied to brillohead's topic in Private Duty

    I carry my nurse bag which has clipboard/holder for charting. Lunch bag, stethoscope, thermoscan, pencil case with sharpies, pens and & sticky pad. ID badge. Emergency bag for me with meds,...
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    Lpn Transitioning to RN via EC- Did the Lpn experience help

    Elektra6 replied to LvANrse80's topic in Excelsior College

    My nursing school prepared me well for the EC exams. I used a lot of my textbooks from LPN school too. If it wasn't for the CPNE, I would say Excelsior's program was very easy. I did take all the...
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    My CPNE success Journal from Albany Med June 21-23 2013

    Elektra6 replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats! I loved Albany too! Passed Sept
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    In need for some positive feedback about being an LPN, new nurse not landing a job

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

    Don't give up! I dressed up and went to every nursing home with my resume and one hired me and gave me 4 weeks orientation! That was 8 years ago and I have been working since then. Don't rely on...
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    Perks of the Job???

    Elektra6 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    Pets to play
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    DME problems

    Elektra6 posted a topic in Private Duty

    Kind of a vent. My private duty pt was denied a turning bed replacement from insurance. Mom expects nurses to handle this. I'm unsure what to do. Meanwhile pt is unhappy because he is uncomfortable...
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    odd case

    Elektra6 replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    It's in our company contract that the nurse must have a chair or a place to sit. Sad that they had to put that in
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    Neglect? What would you do?

    Elektra6 replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    Glad to hear
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    New Jersey Excelsior grads where are you working?

    Elektra6 replied to ladybug28's topic in Excelsior College

    I am working home health for Bayada. I held this job as an LPN so it's not a big deal lol. Good luck in your
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    How long did you study for the CPNE?

    Elektra6 replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    I am a bad example but here goes. I was CPNE eligible since 2010. I read the guide book and became totally confused and did nothing out of fear. Fast forward - my 7 years from Excelsior were fast...
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    Do your families give you anything for the holidays?

    Elektra6 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    They give me too much! I keep telling them not to lol. Oh well I give them things
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    Passed my CPNE! I'm a GN!!

    Elektra6 replied to medictorninfl32's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats! I know how stressful that exam is! Good luck on NCLEX and being an
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    Working through Hurricane Sandy?

    Elektra6 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    My client's families want you there if they are off. Having a nurse there gives them a "vacation" day. They really couldn't care less about our
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    PASSED CPNE at Albany Med 9/30

    Elektra6 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    Yay. I passed there too
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    How much was your LPN/LVN school?

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

    $4500 including books, uniforms etc. July 2004-July 2005 Full time at a vocational school in my county. Last year our NJ governor cut the program funding so now the tuition is $18000. With no...
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    CPNE next week !!!!

    Elektra6 replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    I dreamed my CPNE involved a cooking segment like Top Chef or something! (CPNE
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    omg Syracuse so far away

    Elektra6 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm going myself. I get "snappy" when I'm nervous. Not a good trip for anyone else.
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    Who else is waiting on a CPNE date

    Elektra6 replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    Got my date for NPAC in a week, Albany of course. I think they have the most spots. My ready date was July 1, date given was Sept 14! Not