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  1. Need help w/ another math problem!

    ashemson posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    :banghead:Thanks in advance for help! I haven't had to do this for a while now, and have returned to RN bridge program, and cannot figure this out! Order: ampicillin 250mg IV every 4 hours for...

  2. Need help w/ another math problem!

    ashemson replied to ashemson's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OMG! You are amazing Daytonite! I have always had this horrible mental block when it comes to problems like this, even word problems in high school algebra! I recently purchased the Dosages Made...

  3. What should I reasonably expect? Peds Office LPN

    ashemson replied to danda22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been an LPN for two years now, and work in a clinic. I just switched from adult family practice to the ped side, which I do like! I started out making 11.62/hour for about 9 months. Then...

  4. To those already in a Bridge program...

    ashemson posted a topic in LPN to RN

    It has been two years since I graduated LPN school, and I start a 2 semester bridge program this August. I have been trying to brush up on some things, but I feel like I have forgotten soooo much!...

  5. Parent Pet Peeves

    ashemson replied to ICRN2008's topic in Pediatric

    I recently started working in a peds office in a clinic. So far the things that really drive me crazy about peds is the parents of children who are on a medication that they get refilled monthly....

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

    ashemson replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Hello everyone! I have been a member on this site for a while, but now can officially join the LPN-RN site! I have been an LPN for 2 years, and will start the bridge program at North Central...

  7. Pharmacology question

    ashemson posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am starting an LPN bridge program this August. I have been told to study up on my pharm and to know everything about the meds. I know the basic ones that I use alot working in a family practice...

  8. Med calculation - HELP!!!

    ashemson posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have had a complete brain melt - can someone please show me the correct way to calculate this? I am to give a pt Nubain which comes in a vial 20mg/ml. The pt weighs 16kg and the peds dosage is...

  9. Entering Nursing School in August

    ashemson replied to Ang_RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Angcurdy - I have a question for you! You said that you got a packet and was told to study some things - what did they recommend that you study? I got my LPN in 2006 and have been working in a family...

  10. What to do before RN classes start???

    ashemson posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello everyone! I am an LPN starting a bridge program this fall. I know I should probably enjoy my time while I still have some, but I feel like I could possibly be studying something while waiting...

  11. Need Advice

    ashemson replied to Dreamer74's topic in General Nursing

    I actually graduated in May 2006 from the evening weekend LPN program at MCC-Penn Valley. It is a great program. I am now bridging to get my RN, but had to go elsewhere. The eve/wkd program is 17...

  12. LPN - RN Bridge Program - Just accepted!!

    ashemson replied to DelanaRN's topic in LPN to RN

    Congrats! I also got accepted into a bridge program and start August 25th. Good

  13. NLN ACEI test anyone???

    ashemson replied to ashemson's topic in LPN to RN

    I still haven't received my results in the mail, so I called the school and asked them how long it usually takes, it will be 2 weeks tomorrow. They actually had received my results! Passing score on...

  14. NLN PN-RN ACE Childbearing/Health Exam

    ashemson replied to espikey's topic in LPN to RN

    I just took the ACE Foundations and the OB/Peds test last week. The foundations was actually all med/surg questions, and the OB/Peds part was ALL about diseases of the ped. Had nothing at all about...

  15. Chamberlain questions...

    ashemson posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello. I am currently an LPN looking into Chamberlain online ASN. I have some questions if anyone can help! Is there a waiting list, and how long did it take some of you to get started in the...

  16. National American University anyone???

    ashemson posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I am looking into NAU and was wondering if anyone was going thru that program right now and what you thought about it. I am just really nervous about returning to

  17. National American University anyone???

    ashemson replied to ashemson's topic in LPN to RN

    I do actually have all of my pre-reqs done, except I have to retake college algebra. And yes, it is very expensive, but my problem is that I took all of my general ed classes many, many years ago,...

  18. Need some encouragement for study time!

    ashemson posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I graduated last May with my LPN. I decided that with three kids, and needing to work FT, I decided to go with Excelsior. My problem is studying! After working all day, my three girls and all of...

  19. study groups for excelsior?

    ashemson posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am going thru Excelsior to get my RN. I have read on here that there are study groups on Yahoo.com but I have been there and cannot find them. Does anyone have the link to get to the Excelsior...

  20. study groups for excelsior?

    ashemson replied to ashemson's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks! I keep searching and I must not be in the right place, because I am not finding

  21. Stupid mistakes!!!!

    ashemson replied to kit3375's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It seems like I constantly feel that way too. I just graduated in May w/ my LPN, and started working in a Dr. office. I chose that because of my children, I am going thru bridge program, and it's...

  22. Wearing scrubs to go and fill out applications??

    ashemson replied to sherry730's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Again, I personally don't see anything wront with it. For the actual interview I would probably dress appropriately, but it is a healthcare setting and everyone is dressed like

  23. Wearing scrubs to go and fill out applications??

    ashemson replied to sherry730's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have done that but only because they knew I was in school, working as a unit secretary at a local hospital, and they wanted me to come right in and interview. So they were aware I would be dressed...

  24. Jcaho

    ashemson replied to penguin2's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Just saw your post today, hope this isn't too late! JCAHO was just at our facility last week. Make sure your charting is correct as far as make sure there are no banned abbreviations used, make sure...

  25. Freaking out here!!!!

    ashemson posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just graduated in May, haven't taken boards yet, going to at the end of July. I just got a job at a nursing home as a grad PN, and I start tomorrow! My title when hired was "charge nurse". I am...