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  1. TEAS test help

    jackson145 replied to crystal1106's topic in General Nursing

    Both of mine were the exact same. I took them about 9 months

  2. Teas Test!!!

    jackson145 replied to nursietobe123's topic in General Nursing

    I did alot worse on the on-line practice than I did on the real one at my college. I also thought the study guide questions were way harder than the questions on the school's test. My biggest help was...

  3. Calling Docs by their first name...

    jackson145 replied to zamboni's topic in General Nursing

    I always call doc's Dr. last name, even if they're 95 and my patient (unless it makes them uncomfortable). I've been out of high school for years but I still call all my teachers Mr/Mrs/Ms last name...

  4. Homeless shelter staff administering medication

    jackson145 replied to KatzchenLSW's topic in General Nursing

    There is a legal loophole for this situation. Group homes have untrained staff administering meds. I have a friend who is a judge and he said there are certain situations where there aren't legal...

  5. Maintenance helping with medical procedures.

    jackson145 replied to Nurse-C's topic in General Nursing

    We always call the police to help with combative patients. After the procedure is finished they get a free ride to jail! Also, we have one security guard who works the night shift. It is a part of...

  6. Leave your high stress career for....nursing!

    jackson145 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the level of stress that you've dealt with in the past. My husband was a detective and dealt with homicides, "cat" labs, child abuse, you name it. He has been so much more relaxed and...

  7. MedMath answer a med error?

    jackson145 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is a question from a MedMath test I just took. I think the correct answer is actually a med error. I just wanted to see what others thought. "Your patient has a doctor's order for 1000mL of NS...

  8. fundamentals and med surg I are 8 week classes

    jackson145 replied to vivasmom's topic in General Students

    We did Fundamentals in 6 wks and then Med/Surg 1 in 10 wks. Then 5 wks for OB/Peds and 5 wks for Med/Surg 2. We had to work on MedMath by ourselves and then get 80% on the test and I think only 4...

  9. Ivy Tech ? about TEAS cut off scores/pre req grades

    jackson145 replied to wishNhopeNdreamN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I'm in the ASN program at Bloomington Ivy Tech. I got in with a 91% on TEAS and 4.0 on

  10. Is this true about most nurses..

    jackson145 replied to BecomeNurse06's topic in General Nursing

    It's important to be assertive and outspoken for your patients. Just don't let your career choice be a pat excuse for poor behavior. It's one thing to be a bulldog and steamroll over others to...

  11. MedMath answer a med error?

    jackson145 replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the OP. I was actually clarifying what the question was. I had to get my test out and re-read it! Anyway, I'm just glad it's over! That question is the only one I missed. Also, our docs don't...

  12. MedMath answer a med error?

    jackson145 replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

    BTW, I asked my instructors during the test if I was to take the doctors order for the 1000mL literally and they said they "couldn't answer that

  13. MedMath answer a med error?

    jackson145 replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

    The question actually said, "the doctor has written an order for 1000ml for your patient". I always thought you had to follow the order that the doctor had written. Apparently not though, cause I got...

  14. MedMath answer a med error?

    jackson145 replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I think that's what the instructor will say. I asked how the 3000mL was correct if the order stated 1000ml ordered and was told, "I'll have to get back to you on that". By the way, I think our...

  15. Junior in college...should I go to Ivy Tech or apply for BSN?

    jackson145 replied to jetaimeparis's topic in Indiana Nursing

    That doesn't hold true at all hospitals. At mine, all RN's have the same base rate of pay to start out. It doesn't matter what area you are in (specialty area, med/surg, OB, ect) are whether you are...

  16. Calling a Code

    jackson145 replied to Bella36RN's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, the motto is "better safe than sorry". We've had codes called by registration clerks, housekeeping staff, and dietary-none of whom would be aware of someone's DNR status. There is...

  17. Difference In Clinicals?? Is There Any??

    jackson145 replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    My school makes no distinction between LPN's and RN's during the 1st 2 semesters. Everyone is together and doing the exact same things. During semesters 3 and 4 the LPN's have graduated and the RN's...

  18. Med Admin using Bar Code Scanning

    jackson145 replied to DayOhioRn's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital recently upgraded to barcoding. I can't think of the system name. The first weekend 35 med errors were caught! One department is having a total shake-up of supervisors and

  19. Yehawwwwwwwwwwww! I'm in!!!!!!

    jackson145 replied to Innurse78's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Way to go! Maybe I'll see you this Fall? It'll be my 3rd semester in the ASN program.

  20. Are my ears broken?stethoscope bad?

    jackson145 replied to vivasmom's topic in General Students

    I cut a few inches off my tubing and that improved the sound conduction greatly! Of course, it also voids the

  21. Medical Assisting questions

    jackson145 replied to Brandi8's topic in General Nursing

    Another good bonus now for being a MA at my hospital's OP offices: they will pay almost $5000 towards NS for the full-time

  22. Medical Assisting questions

    jackson145 replied to Brandi8's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked as both and neither one required any type of formal schooling. All my training was done on the job. I made about $12/hr as MA and $7/hr as CNA/nurse tech. I can't imagine a MA making...

  23. drug testing in school

    jackson145 replied to prettylittlenurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I've never had to have a drug test for school. My husband never had one the whole time he was in NS. At work, I had to pass a drug test before they would hire me. After the pre-employment, they only...

  24. "You are getting very good care"

    jackson145 replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I couldn't say that to patients and keep a straight face! I think if someone told me I was getting great care, I'd have to tell them that I'd be the judge of the kind of care I was

  25. Ivy Tech nursing uniforms

    jackson145 replied to 2bNurse Elizabeth's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Bloomington campus uses Nanco. I think they are located in northern Indiana someplace. I spent around $200 for 2 complete uniforms, which is pants/smock/3-quarter sleeve