Angela2006

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1. Hgb 7.2 from 13.3 after delivery

   Angela2006 replied to Angela2006's topic in Ob/Gyn

   What is your take of the reply I posted below?

2. Hgb 7.2 from 13.3 after delivery

   Angela2006 replied to Angela2006's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank each of you for your insight. They decided to transfuse because her lips were white, she was dizzy and trying to pass out. They had to get a wheel chair for her. Do you think after being symptomatic do you it was a good call to transfuse two un...

3. Hgb 7.2 from 13.3 after delivery

   Angela2006 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Sister just delivered a baby vaginally. Hgb was 13.3 to start. After bleeding in the bed for 5 hours dr finally came in. Ended up doing a d&c. Pulled lots of stuff out. Was this drs fault for not checking placenta after it came out?. I didn't fin...

4. Exelsior College Information Need Advice Plz

   Angela2006 posted a topic in Texas

   I am currently an LVN in Texas. I have enrolled with The College Network for my modules and Exelsior for my actual college and degree to obtain my RN. Has anyone done this route? If so, what were the test you had to take at the testing center base...

5. Need Advise

   Angela2006 replied to stevo316's topic in Career Support

   Has anyone completed the Exelsior program online for their associates? Did you have trouble getting a job when done. How were boards? My last question is after reading the modules bought from The College Network, was the test pretty much the same ...

6. Giving shots to AIDs patient tommorow in clinical

   Angela2006 replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Students

   You'll be fine. Use standard precautions, dont recap and take it straight to sharps container. Even the day you are helping someone who isn't diagnosed with anything, who is to say that they don't have AIDS. Not everyone is going to tell you. I w...

7. What should I expect to see in LTC?

   Angela2006 replied to nsnina's topic in Geriatric

   Good Luck on your CNA. Remember that each level is a steppin stone and it is what you make of it. While doing clinicals at a LTC for 2 mths, I seen some of the best CNA's. However, I do think they could be paid more, but that is besides the point....

8. Accutane

   Angela2006 replied to BGgirl's topic in General Nursing

   I highly recommend Accutane. My face would break out here and there. I would have those under the skin cyst where you couldnt do anything with them. You'll have to be on two forms of birth control. They (whomever administers it) will give you mon...

9. shoes for aching backs

   Angela2006 replied to Lori RN_09_2b's topic in General Nursing

   New Balance really helped my lower back during clinicals from 0630-1500. I was wearing Nike Shocks, but my back wouldn't even last until lunch. With New Balance and wearing the Ted Hoes (for circulation), I haven't had any problems this whole semes...

10. Any last week study tips? NCLEX 6/22

    Angela2006 replied to LaVonneRN's topic in NCLEX

    how was your transition from lvn to rn. may i ask what the salary can be for an lvn from smallest to largest. i may go this route. i got accepted into the lvn program that starts in aug, but i may have a chance for the rn program that starts in ja...

11. What route to choose LVN-RN or RN only

    Angela2006 posted a topic in Career Support

    I have a slot for me already in the LVN program starting in Aug. I have all my prereq for my ADN except for micro and A & P 11 which right now Im in A & P11. I have a chance of waiting until this coming January 2006 to enter into the ADN pr...

12. RN & LPN(LVN) Questions

    Angela2006 replied to Angela2006's topic in Cardiac

    Thank you for the input. No it isn't all I about the money. Being a nurse is something I have had my heart set on since I was 14 and I am going on 28. I am a people person. I love people and enjoying helping if I can and not expecting anything in ...

13. RN & LPN(LVN) Questions

    Angela2006 posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hello!! I have been accepted to the LVN program that starts in August of 2005 and will end in August of 2006. I eventually want my Assoicates and even bachelors in Nursing. I have my prequistes for the RN program to include my sciences except for ...