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  1. <20 BS Hypoglycemic episode- Need Advice.

    Nibbles1 replied to NYMurse91's topic in Medical-Surgical

    He sounds like he is a super brittle diabetic. Yes, I had a 588 plummet to 64. My CNA and I were opening sugar packets and dumping them in oj as fast as we could. After that, my DON at the time said...

  2. Trach dislodged

    Nibbles1 replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like it was a recipe for disaster, with scattered supplies. Good thinking on your behalf. I would have done the same thing. Phooey on that doctor. And big hug to

  3. Excelsior Credit By Exam

    Nibbles1 replied to madtexter's topic in Excelsior College

    I use the outline content along with Study Group 101. I also purchase the practice exams and try to find the book EC says to use. A lot of people say to get the Saunders NCLEX book. I used it for LS1...

  4. Are handguns allowed at work?

    Nibbles1 replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I feel like if the nurse is so bold to show it off, then that is a huge red flag. A concealed weapon is just that concealed. In February 2011, I was doing a clinical rotation at my hospital in L/D....

  5. Nurses and FB "news"

    Nibbles1 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Amen!!!! People who get their news from FB drives me nuts. That includes my own mother. Same kids get kidnapped every other year just a different

  6. Bread making for stress relief...

    Nibbles1 replied to bb007rn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Since I discovered Pinterest I have tried my hand at bread. More like flat bread.I tried the pretzel thing since it was popular last year. Yeah tasted like boiled heavy bread. So I discovered soap...

  7. FCCA Date

    Nibbles1 replied to Nibbles1's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank you so much! You are a lifesaver! Yes, I'll call

  8. FCCA Date

    Nibbles1 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    When is the next FCCA

  9. FCCA Date

    Nibbles1 replied to Nibbles1's topic in Excelsior College

    L2 & L3. Was planning on having them both done by Nov 14. Now there's no rush.

  10. Knitting during class: ok or not?

    Nibbles1 replied to BusyBee91's topic in General Students

    And this is why I love online classes. In short, it's

  11. FCCA Date

    Nibbles1 replied to Nibbles1's topic in Excelsior College

    Spoke to an advisor at EC. The next FCCA date is Jan. 2015. Must have all exams finished by Jan 5th.

  12. Someone help:(

    Nibbles1 replied to 5555555's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is normal for LTC. It really sucks when you have an admit coming back, taking report, getting doctors return calls, labs faxing in, the darn feeding pump is singing the song of its people. You...

  13. Before I get hired in a LTC... WTH!!!

    Nibbles1 replied to Mrs.RNindeed's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Know your lab values. When you call a doctor be sure you have everything in front of you. Example: Mr. Jones INR is 3. Know how much Coumdian he takes. What was his last PT/INR value? Have a pen ready...

  14. NCLEX

    Nibbles1 replied to 1mrsbs's topic in Excelsior College

    Well

  15. FCCA Date

    Nibbles1 replied to Nibbles1's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank

  16. Was this such an unreasonable request?

    Nibbles1 replied to verene's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Did you tell her you were a CNA? Did you attempt to get a LPN/LVN or RN? Did you relay the message to the LPN or

  17. Moving to Dallas, Tx soon

    Nibbles1 replied to Rchand25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You have 30 days after you move here to start the process of getting your TX license. You will have to take a jurisprudence test and finger printing. Yes, the market is saturated here, however I had...

  18. IV cerification

    Nibbles1 replied to Mainergal2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My class was 175.00 plus I got 14.5

  19. IV cerification

    Nibbles1 replied to Mainergal2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I went to a two day class in Hurst, TX. About 30 minutes from Dallas, TX. We also did TPN, PICC, and Medports as

  20. Western Governors RN-to-BSN: My First 6 Month Term (Almost)

    Nibbles1 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    Did you take Biochemistry with WGU? I was going to take it at a community college. And if you did take it at WGU, was it

  21. Simple Question About the Right Book

    Nibbles1 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Good evening to you all, Has anyone used the Med Surg book for L1 and L2? I ordered it today and I just saw that for L2 and L3 it's a different Med Surg book. Will the Med Surg book for L1 also work...

  22. Diaper Changes

    Nibbles1 posted a topic in Private Duty

    I searched my question before posting this. However, I cannot find an amswer that pertains about children. My client has a reddened area on her bottom. I told the PCG this morning about it. PCG...

  23. Diaper Changes

    Nibbles1 replied to Nibbles1's topic in Private Duty

    Again thank you everyone for their advice on this topic. DON was not much help on the matter. I am going to check diapers q4 hrs./prn when client is sleeping so I won't disturb client sleeping and...

  24. Diaper Changes

    Nibbles1 replied to Nibbles1's topic in Private Duty

    They were using Pampers and oh my gosh, it was terrible. They switched to a different brand, rash has greatly improved, but it was very red two days ago when I pointed it out the PCG. Money for...

  25. Diaper Changes

    Nibbles1 replied to Nibbles1's topic in Private Duty

    I going to talk to the clinical supervisor tomorrow. I have never had a diaper changing issue before. I always check q 2 hours and if they are wet, I change the diaper, if they are not wet, I check...