darby249

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1. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

   darby249 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN-RN

   Hi all, I am a single mother of a beautiful 4 yr old and a Dec grad from LPN, working on my RN through excelsior and trying to stay motivated. Working for a nursing home here in West TN. Want to eventually get into critical care. Love this site an...

2. Question about application to Excelsior?

   darby249 replied to Medic74's topic in Online Learning

   It took mine about 2 and half weeks. I got the unofficial review today. Not as bad as I thought it would be. Good luck. Dawn

3. IV Certification through Medtexx

   darby249 replied to darby249's topic in LPN/LVN

   Medtexx.com but I believe the PICC line cert is only for RN's.

4. IV Certification through Medtexx

   darby249 replied to darby249's topic in LPN/LVN

   Medtexx is listed as a memeber of the BBB in Orlando. After talking to a friend of mine that is where she got her PICC certification through for home health. Seems to be a pretty reputable company. I am going to call them about the course. Dawn

5. IV Certification through Medtexx

   darby249 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Does anyone know anything about this company? They are offering a course in Memphis on March 25th and I need to go (missed the one at school after graduation). Also I take my boards on the 8th of Jan. wish me luck. Dawn

6. cardiology certification

   darby249 posted a topic in NP

   This may sound like a dumb question but here goes. After you get your NP certification can you further specialize like in cardiology or trauma? I would like to eventually do pediatric cardiology/intensive care maybe even add neonatal. Just not sur...

7. direct entry MSN

   darby249 posted a topic in NP

   I am currently an LPN student and would like to get my NP. I have a BS in Mgmt and I am thinking about going straight into a direct entry MSN program. Has anyone had any experience with this any tips advice? I am currently in West Tennessee. Relo...

8. anyone from Jackson TN

   darby249 replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in Tennessee

   I will thanks

9. anyone from Jackson TN

   darby249 replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in Tennessee

   Hi all, currently living in Crockett county and going to LPN school in Ripley. Want my RN. Have a BS in Management. Any ideas where to go? Really dont want to go back to Memphis if I dont have to. Dawn

10. Drug Cards

    darby249 posted a topic in Student Assist

    Hi all, I am currently an LPN student and we are having to do drug cards for about 100 drugs. We have to put the antidote (if there is one and we can't use charcoal) on the card. Anyone know of a good reference for this info? I have 2 drug books ...