HARRN2b

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  1. Why so few LPN Programs in Indiana?

    HARRN2b replied to tonicareer's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I am starting the PN program at Ivy tech this fall and I am 45. I had no discrimination due to age whatsoever. They were wonderful. I took the PSB test and got my letter in May. I will bridge into...

  2. Any of you living in Arizona??

    HARRN2b replied to EnergyRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am also in Indiana. I am looking to relo to AZ or Cali after graduation. I just do not like it here. My family has all left and moved to FL. I do not want to work there as I hear conditions...

  3. Nursing Shortage

    HARRN2b replied to olichi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Willing to stay close to home may be the answer to the job situation. You may need to relocate to an area of the country where growth is occuring (new hospitals being built), and larger populations....

  4. Night Work

    HARRN2b replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    Indigo girl, I have heard wearing sunglasses during the morning (on your way home) will help trick your brain into thinking it is night. Have you tried

  5. Microbiology grades...

    HARRN2b replied to lc3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh, I memorized all the bones and muscles before my a and p classes. Helped

  6. Microbiology grades...

    HARRN2b replied to lc3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here is what I do. I buy the book about a month before the class starts. I read and study. I mean really study. Then I find online information via this website. By the time the course actually...

  7. Oh... you're one of THEM.

    HARRN2b replied to Ivanna_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    kill them with kindness or so the saying

  8. Do drs really look down on nurses?

    HARRN2b replied to lmf2006's topic in General Nursing

    anyone can look down on you. I had a friend (ex friend now) who looked down on me. She was a housewife and I was a professional. She lived in a 700k house and I lived in a 100k house. Did it...

  9. Make up...?

    HARRN2b replied to ails's topic in General Nursing

    You have to wear make up. This is exactly why I did not go into nursing my first round at college. This plays right into the pretty girl looking for a husband picture. I would think you are there...

  10. Riverview Hospital-anyone work there?

    HARRN2b replied to jazzie's topic in Indiana Nursing

    It is actually a new hospital. Old, but have added on considerably. HOWEVER, they are always advertising in the paper. Not a good sign to me. Plus, the nurses I know say they do not want to work...

  11. To become a nurse or not

    HARRN2b replied to bluelogic's topic in Nursing Career

    I know your dilemna all too well. My husband was employed by Lucent Tech. Had a fairly lucrative thing going at the time. The $hi* hit the fan and everybody lost their jobs. He is trying to get...

  12. 1st Anatomy class today

    HARRN2b replied to MedSurgRNiowa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking a&p and chem in the shortened summer session, plus working and have 3 children. If I can do it, you can. Study all the time. I take my book to baseball games. When others watch TV,...

  13. suggest a name for postpartum depression program

    HARRN2b replied to sarahjos's topic in General Nursing

    Mum's the

  14. TEAS testing for ivytech LPN students?

    HARRN2b replied to jcaldwell20's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I have had individuals tell me that the PBS was actually more difficult than the TEAS test, if you can believe

  15. PSB Test for the Practical Nursing program

    HARRN2b replied to new_mom26's topic in Indiana Nursing

    That is true. For 07 they are requiring the TEAS test. I took the PBS and am starting in the fall. I will then bridge over to the ASN, but will have to take the TEAS at that

  16. Doctor interaction?

    HARRN2b replied to MsBruiser's topic in General Nursing

    Somedays, I wish I were about 20 years younger. I would be a doctor. I have decided that I was smart enough to do it. I just was not encouraged. My father told me to get a business degree from a...

  17. Quit after a week!

    HARRN2b replied to McArdle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is horrible. Gives me goose bumps reading

  18. Southern Nurses Please Help!

    HARRN2b replied to AngelicLady's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Vicky! I loved Georgia. It is just so pretty in the mountains. I hate the commute into the city of Atlanta. It was awful. Really, the most important things are working conditions and of...

  19. Southern Nurses Please Help!

    HARRN2b replied to AngelicLady's topic in General Nursing

    Angelic lady, I had to reread your post as I thought I might have posted it LOL!!! We lived in Sarasota but I have children and the retires in our neighborhood were not receptive to my children. We...

  20. Decision about future

    HARRN2b replied to nurse2btracy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, do not give up and be careful as some credits expire after so many

  21. 35 year old mom wants to become a nurse ...

    HARRN2b replied to tatularu's topic in General Nursing

    Hi tat, I have 3 children 7-11 and I am doing it. I am taking prereq's right now. If I do well in Chemistry and a&p I will be celebrating at the end of summer. I am so excited as I got an A on...

  22. 38 too old for school?

    HARRN2b replied to akanarn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Frank, You are awesome! You have just re-energized me. I have a long road ahead but looking forward to it. I am accepted into LPN school this fall. Of course, I plan to go on. Good luck to

  23. ASN vs BSN

    HARRN2b replied to Tosie's topic in General Nursing

    most likely,

  24. New here - lots of questions!

    HARRN2b replied to Matka's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh and I forgot Butler University. From what I hear they have an excellent Physician Assistant

  25. New here - lots of questions!

    HARRN2b replied to Matka's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi KB, I am in Indianapolis (northside). I have a Bachelor's in Business from Ball State. I am taking my science pre req's at Ivy Tech. You will need a&p 1 and 2, chem 101, micro, a&p 201....