sunnysideup09 replied to xojulia's topic in Indiana
Med Tech is only accredited for their LPN program. Here is the link for NLNAC accreditations in Indiana. http://www.nlnac.org/Forms/directorySearch.asp
sunnysideup09 replied to student4ever's topic in Flight
Hi Patty. I was very fortunate that I was given the opportunity to start a nurse based flight team for our NICU in Illinois. I graduated with an ASN and was working towards my BSN when I made the decision to join the team. I finished my BSN during th...
sunnysideup09 replied to absngirl's topic in Indiana
Aces13 - If you have any questions about this study, then you can contact the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, who is conducting the study and there has been press already about it. The simulation study they are involved in is with 9 othe...
sunnysideup09 replied to lasdrs07's topic in Indiana
I disagree...everyone can make a mistake, even pharmacy. Nurses need to know basic math. There are some situations where the nurse has to calculate the meds quickly. For example, a code or an emergency situation. Can't wait for pharmacy to calculate.
sunnysideup09 replied to Hopetoheal's topic in Indiana
Make sure to put your name somehow on your stethoscope..it sucks to lose your stethoscope especially if you spend a lot of money. There are times you have to put your stethoscope down and anyone can pick it up.
sunnysideup09 replied to ChasingMyDream08's topic in Indiana
There is a lot more to accreditation than just the outcomes (NCLX pass rates). They look at how the program is organized, how students are being prepared in the courses, exams, etc. There is a whole list of standards the school needs to achieve. The ...
It is obvious that many of you are very stressed. Ivy Tech has a very objective method to accept applicants. Having an interview would lead into subjectivity and is that a fair system? We would probably complain about that system also. Students are r...
sunnysideup09 replied to xoemmylouox's topic in Indiana
Your workplace should have a policy on what an LPN can do. The Nurse practice act is very vague on the roles. http://www.in.gov/pla/files/ISBN_2008_EDITION.pdf see page 44.
First, what is your long term goals? Will a BNS suffice or a MSN? Some hospitals don't reward for higher degree advance for the bedside nurse in terms of pay. There are many college out there that offer BSN and MSN programs. Just make sure to look at...
If you are going to decline, do it early! That way someone else can get your spot. Do it before the orientation day. Congrats to all that have been accepted!
sunnysideup09 replied to lasdrs07's topic in Indiana
Here are the pass rates for anyone interested. Can't get information earlier than 2008. http://www.in.gov/pla/files/Current_Pass_Rates_-__PN_programs_January_2008_-_December_2008.pdf http://www.in.gov/pla/files/ASN_Passrates.pdf
sunnysideup09 replied to lasdrs07's topic in Indiana
I would have to agree with kgle. Ivy Tech does not conduct interviews for their nursing program. Which campus are you speaking of? Definitely not the Indianapolis campus. It is pretty cut and dry. The 4 required courses and the TEAS.
sunnysideup09 replied to rubberychicken's topic in Indiana
Here are my thoughts - the lectures are provided to you in audio format prior to the class. So, I wouldn't believe everything you hear. Okay, so lectures aren't face to face, but I wouldn't say you're not lectured to, since you technically are. And t...
sunnysideup09 replied to UNCERTAIN STUDENT's topic in General Students
A cephalohematoma means bleeding has already occurred in the scalp. The newborn is at a higher risk for developing jaundice. Risk for injury would be appropriate as would knowledge deficit. Actual NANDAs always come before Risk for NANDAs. Parents wo...