NursePeace

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  1. WHY THE SOUR FACES???

    NursePeace replied to RN-4Ever's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think its a good idea that you go for LPN first. You seem a little unsure about the career move anyway, so why not get your feet wet first to see if you like it. I'll be returning to RN school...

  2. please help: is 1 nurse: 50 patients

    NursePeace replied to lhsouthern's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It all depends on what your comfortable with. Sounds like a manageable amount to me, as your med pass takes up alot of your time. This should be a nice amount of time you will now have free. Def with...

  3. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    NursePeace replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Cincinnati- New grads usually around 19/hour. +3 years- $22.50 plus full

  4. confused...legal to not feed patients?

    NursePeace replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    You will, without a doubt, feel differently about this once you start working directly with it. Not saying you will go one way or another but you'll have less gray area. I have this conversation with...

  5. if in doubt of code status should CPR be done ?

    NursePeace replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Just a FYI...Full code should ALWAYS be viewed the same way its viewed in an acute setting. You have a responsibility as a nurse to uphold your patients wishes regardless of age or dx. Yes I have 24...

  6. if in doubt of code status should CPR be done ?

    NursePeace replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    START CPR. And the doubt should be limited to a second. As in someone better haul a** to figure the code status out, If this is not possible, find yourself a new job asap. As far as your DON goes, her...

  7. Concerns with brand new nurses

    NursePeace posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :uhoh21:Well Ive been a nurse for only about 2 years. My mom was a nurse for about 20, as well as mother in law and quiet a few other family members. So needless to say Im still technically considered...

  8. Concerns with brand new nurses

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

    Dont try and cram all this info at once. TRUST, you use all these labs and drugs sooo much it will become second nature. Ive been a nurse for 2 years and Im still learning labs and drugs, there is...

  9. Cincinnati Anyone??

    NursePeace posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hello, Im a new nurse in cincinnati. I really dont know where to start!! Ive put in a couple applications and still no call backs I dont know if its because Im a new nurse or my lack of previous work...

  10. Indiana State University BSN students

    NursePeace replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yeah I found the cost a little hard to

  11. Indiana State University BSN students

    NursePeace replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well thats a good idea too!! good luck, keep us

  12. Isu???

    NursePeace posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Im leaning towards ISU over excelsior and would love to hear from anyone regarding ISU's distance learning!! I THINK (ive been on the fence for a year) Im going to do my prereqs at my community...

  13. Isu???

    NursePeace replied to NursePeace's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Im an LPN, but Im going to go for my masters eventually anyway. So I figure I'll go straight for my BSN. ISU will cost me about $13,000. My job pays 2,000 a year and I qualify for grants. Sooooo...

  14. Isu???

    NursePeace replied to NursePeace's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well the guy I spoke with said I can do some of them where I work (LTC). I have to go to a hospital for psych and peds. I have NO desire to work in any hospital except my local childerns hospital. So...

  15. what is it like being a nurse?

    NursePeace replied to kgheen09's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Little harsh, but I def agree. I sure would NOT wanna be one of her cna's. This goes back to the debate of actually havingto work as an aide before becoming a nurse. Not all, but clearly this nurse...

  16. Indiana State University BSN students

    NursePeace replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    College algebra is my first exam. I just started studying 2 days ago!! I decided to do that one first because I knew it was gonna be the hardest for me. I figure while Im fresh in it Ill get it out of...

  17. Indiana State University BSN students

    NursePeace replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    OMG thats what I felt like after I read this forum for 3 hours!! Im so glad this site is here to provide info. Ive gotta couple friends that I work with that are doing the same program and didnt know...

  18. Indiana State University BSN students

    NursePeace replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oh man was I confused too! TCN came to my house and gave me all the info and I dont know what I was thinking, but its much clearer now!! I just ordered a and p study guide off ebay and Im gonna try to...

  19. Indiana State University BSN students

    NursePeace replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No, I know they accept my license and program. My friends doing it already. Thanks for the info!! I always wondered what clep and dantes exams meant So how do I go about taking those test?? Do I...

  20. Indiana State University BSN students

    NursePeace replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So you couldnt test out of anything?? Im pretty fresh out of school, well 2 years, But Ive gotta brand new a&p book that I read all the time. So I think another class is just throwing money down...

  21. Indiana State University BSN students

    NursePeace replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    PS- Thank you for all of your responses, your on top of it!!

  22. Indiana State University BSN students

    NursePeace replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well I asked the lady in admissions if they would accept my a and p credits from brown mackie and she said not as of right now, but maybe in the future, I would have to take that as a prereq too. I...

  23. Indiana State University BSN students

    NursePeace replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi quick question. I went to a cruddy LPN school that ISU will NOT except my credits from. Can I test out of my a&p's and psych?? If so, HOW?? Im planning on doing my prereqs @ my CC. But Im also...

  24. The College Network and LPN-RN @ Indiana State

    NursePeace replied to Gamom2three's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yep thats why they encourage students to go through TCN. I spoke with ISU today and she said if I failed NUR 208 (I think that was the class) I actually had to buy a study guide from TCN and provide a...

  25. what is it like being a nurse?

    NursePeace replied to kgheen09's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, nursing is very strenuous on your knees and your back. You lift, you wipe, you do it all. No not all day, but if thats your concern with nursing, I wouldnt do it. You'll find there are alot more...