LA_StudentNurse

LA_StudentNurse

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  1. RN to BSN for RN's with non-nursing bachelor's degree vs accelerated BSN for non-RN's

    LA_StudentNurse replied to RN CHPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CSULA but CSUN also has a RN to BSN

  2. Please help with case study for Nursing School

    LA_StudentNurse replied to Ireynolds87's topic in General Students

    I think the subject has been discussed at length. It is starting to become a bashing session, which is not the purpose of AllNurses. Let' move on.

  3. Information Needed: Online Programs

    LA_StudentNurse replied to ann1120's topic in Online Distance Learning

    From what I understand, some nationally known testing sites (the same or similar to the company who proctored your NCLEX exam) will allow you to pay a yearly fee (say $200) to be proctored. You...

  4. ISU: Does it matter where you went to LPN school?

    LA_StudentNurse replied to MissGwen's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I, like you, have my bachelors in another subject. I challenged the LVN when I was in nursing school, but before I graduated--did not graduate because my dad was dx with lung CA and I was his...

  5. job expenses to expect?

    LA_StudentNurse replied to httamli's topic in General Nursing

    Keep your eye on the goal. Consider going for your masters; with a masters, you can teach in the classroom--something you are experiened with. Every nursing school needs good, exerienced teachers....

  6. job expenses to expect?

    LA_StudentNurse replied to httamli's topic in General Nursing

    Leaving, you should become a nursing teacher. There is such a

  7. Please help with case study for Nursing School

    LA_StudentNurse replied to Ireynolds87's topic in General Students

    I stand by my point. As far as the scenario, as one pointed out that it sounds like a TV soap opera, the information came from the agency offering the scholarship. However, I note that a previous...

  8. Please help with case study for Nursing School

    LA_StudentNurse replied to Ireynolds87's topic in General Students

    dura_mater, It may not be a issue of lying. From my understandig of the situation, one can be applying for a scholarship and have been accepted into the accelerated program but not yet taking...

  9. Please help with case study for Nursing School

    LA_StudentNurse replied to Ireynolds87's topic in General Students

    Clearly the homework was designed to make the student think. The student must research the situation, know the laws of the state, info about rights and competency, etc. Quite honestly, there could...

  10. Information Needed: Online Programs

    LA_StudentNurse replied to ann1120's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Check out Indiana State University. They have a distant learning program; it may work for you. The distant learning program is completely distant learnig; clinicals (if required) are done in your...

  11. job expenses to expect?

    LA_StudentNurse replied to httamli's topic in General Nursing

    You did not state whether your are about to start NS or about to graduate. In this profession and there are expenses...licensing renewals, continuing educationn, malpractice, professional magazines;...

  12. The Patient in Bed 519

    LA_StudentNurse replied to LifelongDream's topic in General Nursing

    Wouldn't it be nice if she could get her RN degree...after all, an extra hands,

  13. Mobbing support - threats, hostile work environment

    LA_StudentNurse replied to NurseBrittney's topic in General Nursing

    If you really feel threatened by this co worker and fear threats against your person, you have the right to file a restraining order. There are specifics as to the rationale for the request. In...

  14. Need to find an accelerated BSN program that I can get into!

    LA_StudentNurse replied to SuperNova153's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are programs for those who want to go into nursing and have a bachelors already. You enter into an accelerated nursing program and end up with your masters. I believe it is a masters in nursing...

  15. Several topics-new to LTC

    LA_StudentNurse replied to mharrah's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First time I had to deal with a DNR elderly person brough in from a SNF; I was doing my extern hours as an EMT. Apparently a senior citizen was given CPR at a facility but it was not until she was...

  16. Lpn to RN online

    LA_StudentNurse replied to luvmy3babies's topic in LPN to RN

    Hi LA person....I sent you a private message but did not answer your question. ISU will accept classes that are from an accredited facility (college/university); don't know about Excelsior--beyond my...

  17. Renal System and Electrolytes

    LA_StudentNurse replied to LatinainOhio's topic in General Students

    Heather, do a search. There should be charges on line that discuss which diuretic works where and its effect on the specific area of the kidney. If you can't find one, send me a private message and...

  18. Renal System and Electrolytes

    LA_StudentNurse replied to LatinainOhio's topic in General Students

    Reason I know so much about renal/electrolytes is my mom had kidney CA and to make matters worse she had hyperkalemia. For the last 10 years it has been challenging. However, through atrophy, an...

  19. Renal System and Electrolytes

    LA_StudentNurse replied to LatinainOhio's topic in General Students

    Mi Vida Loca, live long enough and you will have personal interest in the renal system and electrolytes. Did you know that an elderly person's kidneys are two thirds of the size of those of a...

  20. NCLEX Question.

    LA_StudentNurse replied to andrewprincesspeach's topic in General Students

    Which of these clients should the nurse see first for possibly life threatening fluid volume deficit. 1. 88yr old with a fractured femur scheduled for surgery.- trauma and age = risk for FVD 2. 65 yr...

  21. Can Anyone Help Me With Some Practice Questions?

    LA_StudentNurse replied to Matt285907's topic in General Students

    The pt is in SKELETAL TRACTION and is experiencing A) feeling of doom, increased anxiety, sitting upright B) nausea, vomiting, gastric reflux C) elevated temperature, pulse, and blood pressure D)...

  22. Is there anything I can work on before starting NS?

    LA_StudentNurse replied to missdixie023's topic in General Students

    I tell the same thing to other pre nursing students. Take a CNA course. Some nursing schools require a CNA license before a student can apply. Get a nursing fundamentals book (find out what textbooks...

  23. What would you answer for this test question?

    LA_StudentNurse replied to tbell2's topic in General Students

    Babies have great difficulty with thermoregulation. After entering the world, they must be protected against heat loss from evaporation and an an environment cooler than body temp. And, they have...

  24. Major Algebra Help

    LA_StudentNurse replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    OOps, looka like I did not proof read my posting. Sorry...things like that causes errors in math...and I make errors

  25. Major Algebra Help

    LA_StudentNurse replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    i have been in your shoes. i was a math failure and it continued until i was an adult. i knew if i wanted to be a nurse i had to get over my math anxiety and sense of failure. here is how i did it....