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  1. West Coast University credit transfer

    Nibbles1 replied to Isabel7085's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to enroll with WCU with all of the requirements finished. I moved from Arkansas to Dallas. They told me I would have to retake 3 classes that only they offer. It was going to cost...

  2. New vent, old topic

    Nibbles1 replied to JustNursn's topic in Private Duty

    We have a communication book, me and the other night nurse started it because she and I were the only ones for 8 months. We didn't have a report off. I refuse to put my signature at the end of my...

  3. New vent, old topic

    Nibbles1 replied to JustNursn's topic in Private Duty

    I have on so many occasions, wondered why the agency would hire a nurse who clearly cannot perform simple tasks. I have seen nurses who didn't know how to start/stop a Kangaroo pump for feedings. I...

  4. ALEKS Help

    Nibbles1 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I finished the Beginning Algebra from ALEKS. I called ALEKS and they said that they have never heard of anyone ever using ALEKS for college credit. I called EC and they said that ALEKS is the one...

  5. ALEKS Help

    Nibbles1 replied to Nibbles1's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks for your help. I finally got to talk to someone who actually wanted to help me. The lady at ALEKS told me that EC was no longer using them. She didn't know what she was taking about. Pissed...

  6. Old wives tales

    Nibbles1 replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    I was working in the ED when a lady brought her 9 year old daughter in. Mom was screaming saying her daughter had died. We all rush to the girl. Sats 100% B/P 96/60 Respiration 16 Temp 99.1 no pain...

  7. Jobs out of school

    Nibbles1 replied to cvandyke's topic in General Students

    I put in 33 applications before I got my first job. There was 5 nursing schools all graduating in a 75 mile radius when I finished. Everyone was climbing on each other to get a

  8. HELP! TXBON Advice Needed!!!!

    Nibbles1 replied to Leahchanel's topic in General Nursing

    This almost happened to me. July 2011, I got my license. It expired in November 2011. I had my license less than 6 months before I had to renew it. I doubt this is the first time this has happened....

  9. How does one get started on a path to nursing?

    Nibbles1 replied to yankeegir1's topic in Nursing Career

    Go to France. Have fun and when you get back and you still want to become a nurse, then go for it. Becoming a CNA will certainly give you on hands experience of what nurses do. You just won't pass...

  10. Why so many 3-11 jobs at nursing homes?

    Nibbles1 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    3-11 or 2-10 was the worst effing shifts. I had admits, be on dinner duty, had 26 PEG feedings. The doctors seemed to always call during dinner time. And then people who could ambulate, would fall....

  11. Can I be an RN with a mental illness?

    Nibbles1 replied to BipolarMT's topic in Nursing Career

    They ask you when you are filling out the

  12. Excelsior Exams

    Nibbles1 replied to Rbeck911's topic in Excelsior College

    I guess I had a different test than everyone else. I had a question about the skin grafts that SG 101 did NOT cover. This is only one example of many from L3. I am so glad I had the books to study...

  13. I finally quit smoking!

    Nibbles1 replied to HarleyGrandma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I quit in December 2012 when I buried my dad. I took a puff off one in May 2013 and got so freaking sick. Never had a desire to ever pick up that habit again. If I can do it, you can

  14. Excelsior Exams

    Nibbles1 replied to Rbeck911's topic in Excelsior College

    I was using only the SG 101 guides. I made two C's on my first two tests. I went and got the books and made A's and B's. The Study Guide 101 for LS3 test didn't even cover a fraction what I was tested...

  15. IS THIS TRUE???

    Nibbles1 replied to nurse2211's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we did! They even wanted us to f/c each other. This was in LPN school in

  16. Cost of your RN degree??

    Nibbles1 replied to SML456's topic in General Nursing

    Just finished the ADN, I paid about 16,000 for my degree including pre-requisites. My BSN is going to cost 5k. Way too

  17. EC new grad

    Nibbles1 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I want to apply for a temporary license as a new graduate for the State of Texas. Can someone explain to me how to apply for it. Been searching for two days

  18. EC new grad

    Nibbles1 replied to Nibbles1's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank you

  19. What is the pay rate for a LPN ?

    Nibbles1 replied to janevance66's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Some parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma pay 10.00 to 11.00 per hour. In fact, I was offered 12.00 per hour. I was making 11.00 per as a CNA. I live in Dallas and make 27.00 per hour. This is PDN not...

  20. Slay the Beast!

    Nibbles1 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I had to work a 20 hour shift today because of being short staffed. I have called EC everyday since March 17th for a date. I just got home and something told me to call EC. I was put on hold, so I...

  21. Slay the Beast!

    Nibbles1 replied to Nibbles1's topic in Excelsior College

    I am in the NPAC. I didn't think for one single moment that I was going to get a date last Tuesday. I had been calling and always told no dates available. I took a leave of absence from work this...

  22. PDN Vent

    Nibbles1 posted a topic in Private Duty

    So I had to precept a nurse last night. She is a brand spanking new LVN/LPN (less than 6 months) and has zero formal training in vent or trach and she will be with a very high acuity vent baby. She...

  23. PDN Vent

    Nibbles1 replied to Nibbles1's topic in Private Duty

    Yes, I see a new case in my future, near future! And yes, nurses should be accountable of what skills they can do. I am all for nurses to learn new things, that is how we grow. However, we as nurses...

  24. PDN Vent

    Nibbles1 replied to Nibbles1's topic in Private Duty

    That's the problem. The family is basing her skill level because she's a "good ole country girl." She didn't even know how to use a pedi ambu bag. She was asking me very basic questions about

  25. PDN Vent

    Nibbles1 replied to Nibbles1's topic in Private Duty

    I think that she needs to have at least another 36 hours of OTJ training and take a vent and trach class. I had to get certified in vent/trach four years ago and I was still very "green" and would...