ladside

ladside BSN, MSN, LPN, RN

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  1. WGU RN-BSN 10/01/11 start...anyone with me?

    ladside replied to RN2MSNasap's topic in Western Governors University

    Oh well....Chamberlain, I'm home,

  2. WGU RN-BSN 10/01/11 start...anyone with me?

    ladside replied to RN2MSNasap's topic in Western Governors University

    you have got to be kidding!!!!!!! i would never stop suing if somebody sent me some crap like that in the mail!!!!! return to sender!!!!!!

  3. WGU starting tomorrow!

    ladside replied to SweettartRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I know....there were no words to express my disbelief at what my ears were telling me she said. So, I press on with Chamberlain's statistics course....it's like a bi-polar class in that my grades get...

  4. WGU starting tomorrow!

    ladside replied to SweettartRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Ok, so I just sent in the appeal regarding the CLEP exams and since I had to do the form anyway, I also threw in the A&P and Microbiology......can't hurt. So I continue to

  5. WGU starting tomorrow!

    ladside replied to SweettartRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Got a phone call yesterday from WGU. She was asking that I obtain CLEP results and send to them. She asked me if I was aware of the process. I told her yes in that I had to contact CLEP to have them...

  6. Know your limitations!!!!!

    ladside replied to ladside's topic in General Students

    of course, this varies by facility. i haven't had the pleasure of working at one that allows such on the floors. i agree, wocn will be a welcomed change for me. i really could use a minute to gather a...

  7. Know your limitations!!!!!

    ladside posted a topic in General Students

    i did a couple of agency assignment shifts two times per week for a month up until a month ago. (i maintain my current prn position as rn staff nurse elsewhere...been there for 4 years). my day on the...

  8. Know your limitations!!!!!

    ladside replied to ladside's topic in General Students

    Under no circumstances do we do drips on the floor. Those patients are transferred to the units. I do IV fluids and piggybacks, etc. But specialized drips that require critical monitoring means that...

  9. Nursing School Not For Me

    ladside replied to daniellevw's topic in General Students

    I've felt this exact same way for 26 years! Good for you to say no to nursing!!! You just saved yourself lots of sleepless nights, foul language, and the right to wear 'punching bag' across your...

  10. I need to interview 5 nurses please!

    ladside replied to SweettartRN's topic in General Nursing

    After my Propofol drip fiasco last night, I think I could qualify as anesthetist...at least for a little while. Good luck. I think my WGU friend went to a local hospital and spoke to everyone that she...

  11. NCLEX in 2 Days...Oh Boy!

    ladside replied to Gaga4googoos's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:lol2::yeah::yeah:

  12. WGU RN-BSN 10/01/11 start...anyone with me?

    ladside replied to RN2MSNasap's topic in Western Governors University

    my darn sentiments exactly!!!!!!:mad::mad: the information that i received states certain requirements can be met by an associate or bachelors degree and others state it can be met (a&p, micro,...

  13. Have you ever made a medication error- yes, no or almost.

    ladside replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    Let he (nurse) who is without sin (error) cast the first stone (pass the first

  14. I am finally a RN!

    ladside replied to 2blessed4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As you shouldn't! Do you have any specifics that you think may be causing you to be unsuccessful? I studied for about 8 hours total while I was waiting for my ATT. The only thing that relaxed me...

  15. Does reviewing previous courses help before going back to nursing school?

    ladside replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    :DCan't hurt. But ya know, as time goes on in your curriculum, you are bound to have the 'oh yeah....I remember that' moments. Keep the go-to books handy as resources and refresh as necessary. Only...

  16. EXCELSIOR COLLEGE

    ladside replied to shanie818's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would think that it would be accepted there since the actual college is in the state of New York and they 'frequently' receive the Nursing Excellence award. Of course, I've never set foot in New...

  17. Trying to apply for CPNE, page goes blank after doc upload

    ladside replied to OneFlyNurz's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow! They haven't fixrd that yet? I called the area that handled my testing site and she took care of it for me. (SMH) Some things never

  18. NCLEX in 2 Days...Oh Boy!

    ladside replied to Gaga4googoos's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Breathe, relax, and get some sleep. Seriously, try to forget about it! You've learned all that you're going to by now....anything else would only serve to confuse you! Good

  19. WGU starting tomorrow!

    ladside replied to SweettartRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Nothing...just want to be done! WGU offers that opportunity within a matter of 3 or 4 months based on your drive and determination; Chamberlain doesn't. I don't have any problems with...

  20. WGU RN-BSN 10/01/11 start...anyone with me?

    ladside replied to RN2MSNasap's topic in Western Governors University

    congratulations!!!!!!!:yeah::yeah:another one for excelsior!!!!!:d

  21. Kaplan QBank-QTrainer

    ladside replied to eine's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My advice to you is to NOT review anymore. You are not going to learn anything new at this late date. There are sooo many medical questions that they could possibly ask and there is no way to pinpoint...

  22. Older nurses vs younger nurses

    ladside replied to Girlygirl69's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just love these little green men....takes the edge off, don't you

  23. Older nurses vs younger nurses

    ladside replied to Girlygirl69's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow!! What an interesting topic! I have the fortune of being blessed with both worlds. I once had a patient and her husband who decided that they didn't want me as their nurse. No problem. Patient...

  24. No Names....I'm just Saying That .....

    ladside replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

    we must be working at the same hospital!!!!! you can say whatever you want as long as you are respectful in your words. next time, put the word 'nurse' in front of the ***** and let it rip!:yeah:...

  25. LPN to RN bridge difficulty

    ladside replied to Thujone's topic in LPN to RN

    Wow! That's a lot!!! And people thought I was nutz for doing 2 colleges simultaneously while working one job! But if you're devoted, it can be done. My grandfather died; my farce of a husband...