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  1. Need some insight....I'm worried.

    butrfli posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Here's the deal, I attended Charity School of Nursing and completed Basics, 1st semester and Nac 1 (nursing of the adult client 1) the 2nd semester, which I had to repeat because I got a 76.67 and...

  2. I really needed to find this site

    butrfli replied to savagetrojan's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm just starting myself so I'll be following everyone's post too. I have tons of books here from my previous nursing school so hopefully I won't feel the need to buy anymore, :/ Just waiting my 6...

  3. Need some insight....I'm worried.

    butrfli replied to butrfli's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you!!! I did call excelsior today and sent in my application and fee so I guess you can say I've put one foot forward, :) Now just waiting to hear

  4. Need some insight....I'm worried.

    butrfli replied to butrfli's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If I understand the excelsior program correctly, I do qualify because I've successfully completed one year of nursing school. I did get clinical experience with it also. I currently work at a...

  5. Need some insight....I'm worried.

    butrfli replied to butrfli's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks so much for the advice. I did call the SBofNursing and cannot sit for the LPN boards unless I've finished an LPN program but it was worth the try. I'm gonna go on and pursue the Excelsior...

  6. Need some insight....I'm worried.

    butrfli replied to butrfli's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks. I sent an email to the Board of Nursing and will follow up with a phone call if I don't hear back. It doesn't hurt to ask and that would be wonderful! We'll

  7. Can someone explain this to me...

    butrfli posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    i'm looking into starting the excelsior program and i don't understand what the endorsement means. i am a non-lpn graduate but have successfully completed 50% of an adn degree from another nursing...

  8. Can someone explain this to me...

    butrfli replied to butrfli's topic in Online Distance Learning

    thanks for the feedback. I really appreciate it!

  9. LPN,ASN, or BSN

    butrfli replied to IdontWannaGrowup's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I didn't think micro was tough. It was interesting so I found learning the material easier. I had a lab to take with it also. I took it with my AP11 lecture and lab and pre-calc. I think you can...

  10. LPN,ASN, or BSN

    butrfli replied to IdontWannaGrowup's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    First semester consists of basics which is usually 2 days and can range from 9am to 12pm, sometimes till 2 or 3pm on both days and then you'll have a pharm class to take one day which is usually an...

  11. LPN,ASN, or BSN

    butrfli replied to IdontWannaGrowup's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    You don't that much more to go. If you apply for Sept, you are most likely to get accepted for next fall. This will put you right at the 3 years your looking for. Just be sure to get all the...

  12. LPN,ASN, or BSN

    butrfli replied to IdontWannaGrowup's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I would go speak to a college advisor whether it be at a community college like Delgado (off Old Spanish Trail in Slidell) or to a university such as SLU, UNO, LSU or some other large college. This...

  13. Second time through Nursing School... hate those tests!

    butrfli replied to laxxrickLPN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have bookmarked this page bc I will need reinforcement on this subject throughout my semesters of testing. I'm one who overthinks questions too and I can't seem to stop doing it. I'm a analytical...

  14. Ok, the "APE to Man" thing, please help!?

    butrfli replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    anatomically speaking from my post, this is as if YOU are the patient. So as a nurse you would look at the patient and know that the aortic valve is on YOUR

  15. Ok, the "APE to Man" thing, please help!?

    butrfli replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A P T M: The aortic valve is located at the right 2nd intercostal mid sternum (next to breast bone). The Pulmonic is located at the left 2nd intercostal mid sternum (next to breast bone). The...

  16. Nac I info please

    butrfli replied to nolamomx2's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Your welcome. A kick in the gut is a true description! I still sit here and think, "Man, I could be starting my 3rd semester." I just know that when I sit in lectures and go to clinicals it won't...

  17. Nac I info please

    butrfli replied to nolamomx2's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    IV therapy relies upon knowing the iso, hypo, hypertonic solutions. Get a good firm grip of how these solutions work. This was taught near the end of 1st semester and you'll have another lecture or...

  18. Charity clinicals schedule?

    butrfli replied to geaux985's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I've been through two semesters at Charity and I can say that some people do find the time to work while in nursing school. It just depends on how well you organize your time for studying, classes,...

  19. Urgent help!!!!!!please for exam

    butrfli replied to jamhoyz's topic in General Students

    here's a website that shows all the nanda nursing diagnosis for 2008-2009. http://wps.prenhall.com/wps/media/ob...74686_appc.pdf if you have a careplan book that would help you tremendously! i...

  20. Loud, rude ,disrespectful behavior in the classroom

    butrfli replied to dblpn's topic in General Students

    Many of us have children and there is a time and place for pp's discussion of their pride and joy just not constantly in a classroom for learning. The disruptions from students is the instructors...

  21. I need a Miracle !

    butrfli replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I just wanted to tell you that I've had personal experiences myself that were completely in God's hands. (Prayers were answered) I am a true believer in prayer and faith and I'm happy to hear that...

  22. Charity Nac1 exam next week...

    butrfli posted a topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I'd like to get some feeback from others who've already taken the Nac 1 exam. I'm sitting here needing a 79 to pass my final and naturally I'm worried about pulling it off. I honestly cannot see...

  23. Charity Nac1 exam next week...

    butrfli replied to butrfli's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Nope, didn't make it. I missed the final by 2 points which brought my overall grade for the semester to a 76.5 and a 77 is needed to pass. I had a hard time with accepting the failure and cried many...

  24. Charity Nac1 exam next week...

    butrfli replied to butrfli's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Thank

  25. Charity Nac1 exam next week...

    butrfli replied to butrfli's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Thanks to both of you for answering me. I wish you luck with your finals as well. I'm just gonna look forward to my peds and mental health rotation next fall and do the best I can to get there....