rasberrikiss

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1. Should I re-take the TEAS?:

   rasberrikiss posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I got a 78 composite score. My advisor said last year they cut off at anything under 75.... she said she is not sure what the cut off will be this year.. I didn't think the test was that hard and am suprised I didn't do as well as I thought. However,...

2. how much Indiana nurses make

   rasberrikiss replied to nurseluv9's topic in Indiana

   I am an LPN and make $18.00 at LTC. Thats day shift. It's $3 more an hour for weekends, $1 evenings and $2 nights. I am currently pursuing my RN and at local hospitals, new RN's usually start out at 19-20. At my LTC facility I will probably make $23....

3. Chemistry 2006/ 2007 Club***

   rasberrikiss replied to dreamBIG's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I have two problems I am stuck on! If anyone can, please help! 1. The three main components of dry air and the percentage of each are N2 (78.08%), O2 (20.95%), and Ar (0.93%). Calculate the mass of one mole of air. 2. The density of liquid octane, C8...

4. TOTAL Burnout

   rasberrikiss posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am Sooooooo Burnt out!!!!!!! I am a 24 year old LPN I have worked at the same nursing home for the 3 years I have been an lpn. I was working on the rehab/medicare floor and it is VERY fast paced. I have been really stessed out lately, and a lot of ...

5. Overuse of opiates?? Opinions?

   rasberrikiss replied to NiteShiftNut's topic in Safety

   I have an elderly resident on 100mcg duragesic changed every 2 days instead of 3, oxycontin 80mg every eight hours, and two vicodin every six for breakthrough pain, and she takes this around the clock, she also takes ambien every night. Her dx is le...

6. Excelsior Scam?

   rasberrikiss replied to rasberrikiss's topic in Excelsior

   What were your problems with micro? I am trying to study for that test myself. Thanks..

7. Excelsior Scam?

   rasberrikiss replied to rasberrikiss's topic in Excelsior

   Here is the web adress to the distance learning program for those interested... dlsii.com

8. Excelsior Scam?

   rasberrikiss replied to rasberrikiss's topic in Excelsior

   Okay, i admit was a little upset and Shouldnt have posted excelsior scam. I was talked into going through a program called distamce learning systems of indiana With a co-worker. This DLSI I guess is like Rue.. they help you with study materials for e...

9. Excelsior Scam?

   rasberrikiss replied to rasberrikiss's topic in Excelsior

   Well yes, but Exc are the ones that make it so he students have to pay the total costs upfront, instead of by class as you go on.

10. Excelsior Scam?

    rasberrikiss replied to rasberrikiss's topic in Excelsior

    Yes, Jena mae takes the oney out of my checking account each month...

11. Excelsior Scam?

    rasberrikiss posted a topic in Excelsior

    i signed up for excelsior college, and got a loan through jena mae. the thing is, i hated it. i took two of the exams did great on one of them and ok on the other. i just didnt feel like it was the right program for me. however they are making my pay...

12. I am Scared of RN school (Currently an LPN)

    rasberrikiss posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! Ho does one gain confidence? I have worked as an Lpn for 2 years, and a part of me wants to go on and get my Rn to open the door for other opportunities. I love being an Lpn but I am scared of the RN title and the responsibility it will ent...