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  1. Difference between LPN and RN knowledge?

    jackson145 replied to stewiegriffin's topic in General Students

    A better question is, "why do they ask this type of question in nursing school?". It's just plain

  2. Difference between LPN and RN knowledge?

    jackson145 replied to stewiegriffin's topic in General Students

    In my state their are very few differences in the LPN scope and the RN scope. Mainly, where the RN is responsible for a certain task, the same task will be listed for the LPN but it will say "assist...

  3. How many are left?

    jackson145 replied to smartin13's topic in General Students

    I'm halfway through my 3rd semester of an ASN program. We started with 10, lost 1, and gained 1 from a group who started the semester before

  4. Rn or LPN

    jackson145 replied to Nani 312's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! Sometimes I feel like, "OMG, I've got one more semester and if they leave me on my own, people will DIE! I'm just counting on school having pounded the basics into my head and having a mentor...

  5. Why do some CNAs make our jobs so hard?

    jackson145 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    It works both ways. When I was a Tech I had 1 or 2 nurses who made my job intolerable. They treated me like I was "Cletus the slack-jawed yokel". They were quite surprised when they heard that I'd...

  6. Rn or LPN

    jackson145 replied to Nani 312's topic in General Nursing

    I'm over half way through the ASN program at my school and I'm wishing I'd gone the LPN route. Not for a speedier entry back into the workforce, but for the extra education. At my school the LPN's do...

  7. TEAS Test

    jackson145 replied to Newstudent08's topic in General Students

    You won't need a calculator. It's really not that hard. Just need paper and pencil to work a few basic

  8. Can't we all get along: ADN, BSN, MN, NP...?

    jackson145 replied to stellasaurus's topic in General Students

    Just know that when people say these things they are allowing you a glimpse at their innermost workings. People who are confident and secure don't belittle others. When I see people who are so adament...

  9. Pre-Nursing Ivy Tech Bloomington Question

    jackson145 replied to BTownRNHopeful's topic in Indiana Nursing

    anp 2 isn't any harder than anp 1. it's just the other half of the same textbook that wasn't covered in anp 1. i had an easier time in 2 because i knew what to expect, what the tests would be like,...

  10. Pre-Nursing Ivy Tech Bloomington Question

    jackson145 replied to BTownRNHopeful's topic in Indiana Nursing

    yup. i've done almost all my courses at bloomington. took what i could at the bedford annex, though. it's way less of a

  11. Pre-Nursing Ivy Tech Bloomington Question

    jackson145 replied to BTownRNHopeful's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Man, I don't think I'd enjoy that. I took all my ANP's on campus and we never did any dissecting at all. We just looked at plastic models,microscope slides, and color pictures. Lab exams were...

  12. Nursing Uniforms

    jackson145 replied to bish1234's topic in General Nursing

    I'd never make it through a shift without ruining a white uniform. I'm always spilling, slopping, leaning on something dirty, etc. Also, white sure isn't very slimming and I need all the help I can...

  13. Pre-Nursing Ivy Tech Bloomington Question

    jackson145 replied to BTownRNHopeful's topic in Indiana Nursing

    If you start the ASN program in the Spring (at Bloomington, anyway), you will have a Summer semester in Nursing School. It's like this: Spring, Summer, Fall, Spring graduation or Fall, Spring, Fall,...

  14. Pre-Nursing Ivy Tech Bloomington Question

    jackson145 replied to BTownRNHopeful's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I did all my pre-reqs and all but 2 of my co-reqs before I applied to the Bloomington RN program. I was taking Micro & ANP 201 when I received my acceptance letter. So far, I haven't taken any...

  15. LPN Schedule question in Bloomington

    jackson145 replied to tlofflan's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I'm in the RN program at Bloomington but we had the same schedule as the PN's the first semester. Pharmacology every Friday from 9-12 the whole 16wks. Fundamentals lecture M-TH 8-10 for the 1st 6...

  16. ? Why are people saying that nursing is tough? i dont understand whats so hard about

    jackson145 replied to Jelet's topic in General Nursing

    I've got nurses, a doctor, a lawyer, teachers, an architect, a writer, police officers, a firefighter, a Wal-mart cashier, a McDonald's cook, an accountant, & a business office manager in my...

  17. Why LPN but not LRN?

    jackson145 posted a topic in General Nursing

    At my school, they make a big deal about how it's the RN program and the PN program, not the LPN program. They say the L only gets added once you get the license. So, why doesn't it change from RN...

  18. Nursing School: Self-Taught?

    jackson145 replied to Blove86's topic in General Students

    So far, I've taught myself. I use class lecture time to do any homework I haven't completed. Then I go home and figure out what to study on my own. So far, so good. Skills lab was pretty annoying,...

  19. problems with the old folks - sorry long

    jackson145 posted a topic in General Nursing

    First off, I'm not asking for medical advice. I'm having a real bad time dealing with some grandparent issues and really just need someone to vent to. Also, I'd love to have some support from others...

  20. Ivy Tech (Bloomington)

    jackson145 replied to InMySoul's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I think you can go to any of the mandatory meetings you want no matter what stage of the game your in. Don't be intimidated by the crap everyone will feed you. It is hard, but if you're really...

  21. problems with the old folks - sorry long

    jackson145 replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

    She won't admit to doing anything wrong, because she says she didn't do the things he's accusing her of. This makes him incredibly angry & now he wants her to leave him alone. Unfortunately, she...

  22. Best NCLEX study guide?

    jackson145 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was shopping around today trying to choose a NCLEX study guide. I've found about 5 different publishers. The ones I can remember are Kaplan, Lippincott, Mosby. Is there a "best choice" for this?...

  23. Why hire an LPN rather than an MA for a doctor's office?

    jackson145 replied to Murse901's topic in General Nursing

    At my place, we have one job description for our "back office" staff. Whether they hire a RN, LPN, MA, CNA, or train off the street, they expect the employee to perform the duties in the job...

  24. Student Nurse wanting to work as CNA

    jackson145 replied to RFederer's topic in General Nursing

    I just talked to the Health Division Chairperson at my school about this. I'm also in Indiana. I was told to come in and get a book from her to study for the written exam. She said I'd have to...

  25. Fall semster

    jackson145 posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    So, what classes is everyone taking this Fall? How far along in the program are you? I'm in my 3rd semester of the RN program. I'll be taking Psych nursing, Complex Family nursing, & a...