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  1. help--I have questions about gentomycin

    casey12873 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a resident on gentomycin (sp?) IV. He began complaining of his ears ringing yesterday. He says it starts usually after his IV has ran for about a half and hour, and will usually subside...

  2. help--I have questions about gentomycin

    casey12873 replied to casey12873's topic in General Nursing

    thank you all for your advice. I refused to give the gent until after the dr ordered a random gent level. He was due for a trough level in the am (tomorrow would have been his third dose.) However,...

  3. cute joke

    casey12873 posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Hi, everyone! I just wanted to share this little joke a family member told me the other day. There were 3 people walking on the beach. They came upon a jeanie's lamp and were granted one wish each....

  4. Quick question

    casey12873 replied to cynditoksRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Best of luck on your

  5. Quick question

    casey12873 replied to cynditoksRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't remember exactly what day I got my results, but it was pretty quick. In Ohio, you can go to the state BON web site, click on licensure verification, type in your name. If it showed up (which...

  6. Add to the story....

    casey12873 replied to bassRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Got any pizza for me?" as he walked over towards me

  7. What shift in LTC for a new grad LPN?

    casey12873 replied to linzz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated from PN classes a little over a year ago. I started out on night shift--hated it!! Got a day shift position, ended up hating the facility, lol. I'm glad I had to work nights for a...

  8. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    casey12873 replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    This one wasn't intentional, but ended up being pretty funny... When I was doing my IV sticks to get my cert, the nurses would tell the patients that I was a student and ask their permission for me to...

  9. Physicians bullying patients...

    casey12873 replied to Nurse`Chief~Chickie's topic in General Nursing

    isn't that false

  10. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    casey12873 replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    OK, so I've read the first and last page of this loooong thread. Maybe some of you will laugh (please be my guest--I love laughter), but here are the main reasons I chose nursing: 1) My husband is a...

  11. dayton/xenia area?

    casey12873 replied to all4schwa's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I was the last class to finish before they added their RN program. (They added just before we graduated.) I would have to take pre reqs, since they didn't have our courses planned out for the bridge...

  12. dayton/xenia area?

    casey12873 replied to all4schwa's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Rachel, where are you looking for a job? I thought it was pretty easy to get a job once I graduated. Congratulations on graduation!!! Lori, what do you think of RETS ADN program? I took LPN...

  13. I need advice on where to go from here....

    casey12873 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, everyone!! I need some help deciding how to get an ADN. First, a little background: I graduated (as valedictorian of my class :monkeydance: ) May 2005 from practical nursing. It was one of...

  14. I need advice on where to go from here....

    casey12873 replied to casey12873's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Texas, you are so supportive!! What would I do without you?? The CN guy was here. I have decided I am going to try to take my pre-reqs on my own, test out, then try nursing through EC. If that...

  15. I need advice on where to go from here....

    casey12873 replied to casey12873's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    it IS pretty weird all the things we have in common.... The CN guy is coming out today at 1:30pm. I'll let you guys know what all he has to say. I have been up since 3:30 this morning!!! I need...

  16. Discouraged LPN

    casey12873 replied to LPNMeg06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sheesh my thoughts are that I've had 3 full semesters of LPN school and the second year RNs that I want to join only have 2 semesters under their belt...they are the ones that need the "bridge...

  17. Discouraged LPN

    casey12873 replied to LPNMeg06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in the same boat! I have talked to EC, CN, Rue, and other various community colleges about the same thing! I have a husband and 2 teenage boys I want to be home with, so I am leaning towards CN....

  18. Was I mean?

    casey12873 replied to lisabeth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am really surprised by how many people won't share their notes.... I had loads of people ask me for my notes simply as a study guide, especially at finals. I was always willing to give them out....

  19. I need advice on where to go from here....

    casey12873 replied to casey12873's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    OK. I had to reschedule my appointment with the CN guy due to scheduling conflicts with my son's orthodontist. However, I did get to talk to him on the phone for about an hour. I asked all kinds of...

  20. I need advice on where to go from here....

    casey12873 replied to casey12873's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm not so sure I want to go on for my BSN right now. I'm sure that may change someday, knowing me, lol. That is a very good point,

  21. I need advice on where to go from here....

    casey12873 replied to casey12873's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been reading the other posts about EC vs. CN. I think I get what everyone is saying now, but I still am not sure how to go through JUST EC. The stage thing is important to me; however, I'm...

  22. I need advice on where to go from here....

    casey12873 replied to casey12873's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    OK, so I'm looking on ebay and I see all of these study guides. How do I know which ones I need to purchase? How does Excelsior know I am taking their courses? Do I just buy these study guides,...

  23. I need advice on where to go from here....

    casey12873 replied to casey12873's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    why shouldn't I sign

  24. I need advice on where to go from here....

    casey12873 replied to casey12873's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for the advice! I'll look into all of this later this weekend. The guy from College Network is coming out Monday

  25. Say a Prayer

    casey12873 replied to mickeygirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! :pumpiron: :studyowl: :smiley_aa