IndianaRN2011

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1. Any stethoscope recommendations???

   IndianaRN2011 replied to johnnyarei's topic in General Students

   Actually, the rainbow color is a specialty stethoscope (the cost is a few dollars more) and is fairly new on the market (based on my understanding). I wouldn't think there would be a lot of nurses with this color, unless they recently ordered one. ...

2. Any stethoscope recommendations???

   IndianaRN2011 replied to johnnyarei's topic in General Students

   I recently purchased a Littmann Classic II SE stethoscope (rainbow version/carribean blue) and I can hear very well with it. It is also much lighter than the Adscope 601 that I used during clinicals. For my recent purchase, I used Steeles.com -- co...

3. Let's Talk Life Insurance

   IndianaRN2011 replied to Melvinb's topic in LPN/LVN

   A life insurance agent (broker) that is licensed with many companies will usually present several type of products and companies, depending upon how you want to use your life insurance purchase. Some agents may be licensed with one company and may on...

4. I Feel Like I Failed

   IndianaRN2011 replied to HappyMeNow's topic in NCLEX

   Pearson Vue will post results about 48 hours after you take the test. I'm not sure how this works in a state that does not provide quick results. I took my test on a Friday morning, and paid $7.95 to get the results at 9:10 a.m. on Sunday morning. ...

5. Nclex RN exam frustated

   IndianaRN2011 replied to focuss78's topic in NCLEX

   We were told during school that it is important to do 3,000 to 4,000 NCLEX questions and to be sure to understand the rationales.

6. NCLEX HELP!!!

   IndianaRN2011 replied to spfd's topic in NCLEX

   You may want to take a look at Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment by Linda Lacharity. This was a resource that I used in June when I took NCLEX and it was very helpful. Good luck!

7. NCLEX study guides

   IndianaRN2011 replied to alwayschanging's topic in NCLEX

   I passed by test last week (75 questions).:) The Pearson Vue trick works! Sources used: LaCharity's Prioritization/Delegation/Assignment book, Kaplan's NCLEX-RN book/CD (checked out from local library), and 3-week subscription to NCSBN web site. ...

8. Pearson Vue Trick Works!!!

   IndianaRN2011 replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in NCLEX

   Chris2120: Did you log into your original account (do not create a new account).

9. I'm Hard to Fit--Looking for Cute Scrubs

   IndianaRN2011 replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

   Cherokee is a nice brand. Style 4200 has cargo pockets. I work with a store in my area that will order in a style and there is no charge if I don't like the fit. I ordered style 4200 today (petite) and it will be about 10 business days before my o...

10. Fall 2010 Classes!!

    IndianaRN2011 replied to MzRN2B's topic in General Students

    two semesters remaining for asn program. for this upcoming fall, i will be taking: maternity nursing lecture maternity nursing clinical med-surg ii nursing lecture med-surg ii nursing clinical introduction to microbiology (plus lab) total credits: 13...

11. School Stethoscope Suggestions?

    IndianaRN2011 replied to Darjeeling22's topic in Uniform/Gear

    another possibility to consider is the adscope (adc) 601 convertible cardiology stethoscope. i bought mine from an individual on e-bay (new) for over half-off. it has a chestpiece that converts from pediatric diaphragm to adult bell. good luck with y...

12. What is taught in A & P I?

    IndianaRN2011 replied to Kyla.ann's topic in Pre-Nursing

    My A&P I class covered bones in the skull and body; cat muscles; sheep and human eye; tissue identification (type of tissue; location, i.e., gallbladder; and purpose, i.e., secretion, filtration, etc.). Lots of memorization, but I've been told th...

13. Waiting on Ivy Tech acceptance letters thread

    IndianaRN2011 replied to Lennonninja's topic in Indiana

    Suggestion for immunization records: Depending upon your school district, your grade school or high school may have a copy of your immunizations.

14. Summer / Fall Classes

    IndianaRN2011 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    I will be admitted to the nursing program this fall and would like your suggestions on the following: (1) Anatomy II this summer for six weeks, or, (2) Take the summer off and take my first clinical, Anatomy II, and Phamacology this fall. I don't kno...

15. Anyone at University of Saint Francis??

    IndianaRN2011 replied to trice0414's topic in Indiana

    I am taking only Anatomy I this spring. Once it is completed, I'll be ready to apply to the nursing program and then will anxiously await the decision to see if I get in the program for the fall. I may take Anatomy II this summer, depending upon the ...