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    EC survey

    Nascar nurse replied to lidss's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes passed my EC exams with just the use of Chancellors and a little bit of internet look up. Probably helped that I had been an LPN for 19 years
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    CNA VS. LPN---give advice for a hs student

    Nascar nurse replied to pnaya's topic in Nursing Career

    Always, always pick the most "educated" role that you can afford $$ wise and time wise. This will always lead you to better choices later in life. Pick the LPN or better yet - go right to the RN....
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    Can U Read This?

    Nascar nurse replied to Nikki69's topic in Psychiatric

    :roll :roll
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    Can U Read This?

    Nascar nurse replied to Nikki69's topic in Psychiatric

    I have a child that is dyslexic. I noticed long ago, that I often need to call his attention to the end of a given word. He seems to want to see the first few letters only and then think he is...
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    Graduate from LNC school in 2 weeks

    Nascar nurse replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Legal

    Monica, please share more info on the course you took. Trying to explore all options before making a decision. How was the cost, did you learn the marketing strategies, was this an online course,...
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    Family First Nursing Second

    Nascar nurse replied to Eddygirl's topic in Nursing Career

    My husband is a truck driver (never can count of his schedule) and we have 2 school age kids. I do MDS's in LTC. Work M-F, hours are generally very
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    Florida woman goes into hospital to have baby, leaves as a double amputee

    Nascar nurse replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is horrible, but there has to be more to this story then what this article states. Just doesn't make
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    Homan's Sign: Useful or Useless? What's your opinion?

    Nascar nurse replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    From my personal experience w/ a DVT and PE at 30 years old.. had only a positive homans and a pain of 10/10 (with normal high pain tolerance.. ie: childbirth was much less painful). No redness, no...
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    What is med surg like these days???

    Nascar nurse replied to johnson0424's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hello. I've read a couple comments about DNR's should just be treated in the nursing home (I don't think this was in anyway intended to be a flame war NH vs hospital - so don't anyone go there...
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    CPNE ... What is so Horrific/Difficult about it ... ?

    Nascar nurse replied to jasmine7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just another opinion for you... I also thought the entire process was exactly what the study guide said it would be. You will absolutely have to have the critical elements memorized and you...
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    state license

    Nascar nurse posted a topic in Legal

    Hi. I live in Indiana, but not far from Chicago. If I were to market to attorneys in ILL, would I then need an Ill license to "practice" in that state (or any other state) in a consulting type of...
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    From acute to LTC

    Nascar nurse replied to dgj74's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been told that only the nuclear power plants actually have more regulations than LTC. I am an MDS nurse who several years ago got a partner with only acute care experience. She "got it" after...
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    Mds-rugs

    Nascar nurse replied to RondaS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Look on the CMS website (http://www.cms.gov) I think??? Or try
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    questions about long distance learning

    Nascar nurse replied to mitzchamp's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi. Welcome to our site. It is a great place to hang out and learn from others. To find out more info on distance learning... go to the top tool bar on this site, put down the nursing discussions...
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    Need Advice Desperately!!!

    Nascar nurse replied to rnwendy23's topic in LPN to RN

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    Need Advice Desperately!!!

    Nascar nurse replied to rnwendy23's topic in LPN to RN

    Hi again. Feel free to send me a private message to ask advice whenever you need it or just to give ya a little push again. WOW - that whole CPNE thing... Just to help you understand, I am NOT one...
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    There is NO snow so where are all the HOOSIERS??

    Nascar nurse replied to Stdy2BaNurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hello. I'm a Hoosier too! An RN in northwest Indiana. Have worked in LTC nearly 20 years. Glad to meet you
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    Need Advice Desperately!!!

    Nascar nurse replied to rnwendy23's topic in LPN to RN

    Hi. I believe you and everyone else should do what is best for them - because that's the only way you will stay motivated to complete whatever program you choose. I started Excelsior years ago and...
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    unresponsive patient

    Nascar nurse replied to beaglelover's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    People can be unresponsive and still have respirations and a heart beat! They don't need CPR. Always assess ABC's prior to starting CPR - Not LOC. In my facility we are required to call physician...
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    Chancellor's Help

    Nascar nurse replied to Chipola's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi. I used Chancellors for all NC tests and a few pre-reqs. I really liked the study guides (didn't listen to any of the tapes though). I think they really helped me narrow down and concentrate on...
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    The DPH/Corporate Blues

    Nascar nurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel your pain - everyday, I feel that pain too. Not sure who is worse DPH or corporate - (least DPH is usually only once a year!). Our facility double documents or more - per corporate mandate -...
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    baby hiccups

    Nascar nurse replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    Hey - I thought I was the only one like this. My daughter had hiccups every night around 7pm in utero about the last 3-4 weeks. Sure enough, she was born and continued right on hiccuping around 7pm...
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    New at home health and lovin it....so far!

    Nascar nurse replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    I've been considering home health for awhile. Got some questions for you, please. 1. You are working PRN - are you getting enough hours this way - did you sign up PRN at several companies to get...
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    MDS Job Offer-Need Advice

    Nascar nurse replied to nursediz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    the rn assessment coordinator is not certifying the accuracy of portions of the assessment that were completed by other health professionals.[/left] i've been doing mds's for over 6 years and this...
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    Accelerated BSN at Valparaiso

    Nascar nurse replied to careerswap's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Wish I could but can't afford it