Nursechick07

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  1. Graduates of Rets Tech/problems with credits transferring?

    Nursechick07 posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Im a new LPN grad in Columbus and ready to enter an lpn-rn bridge program. One option is Boehecker which is affiliate of Rets Tech. Im not hearing great things about Rets so Im a little skeptical of...

  2. you might be from ohio if:

    Nursechick07 replied to mcmike55's topic in Ohio Nursing

    My granny who lives in Beverly (between Zanesville and Marietta), has always told us kids to get our feet off of the davenport (couch), asked us if we wanted mangoes (green peppers) in our

  3. LPN North Adult Columbus, Ohio

    Nursechick07 replied to RN2B78's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Yes, that is true depending what school you decide to go to for RN. The schools I researched that had a LPN to RN bridge program pretty much required that you have your license, and you would be...

  4. LPN North Adult Columbus, Ohio

    Nursechick07 replied to RN2B78's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Yes, in the end it is up to you. For me CPS was the best choice because you are in and out in 12mo. Not 12 mo after you finish alot of prereq's first, so its dragged out alot longer. Last time I...

  5. How about your favorite Old Wives Tales related to health?

    Nursechick07 replied to NurseyTonyaLPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    If your baby has its nights and days mixed up, grab him/her by the ankles while baby is lying down and *flip* baby over to other side:uhoh21: Lemon juice cures

  6. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    Nursechick07 replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    L&D songs::hbsmiley: :smiley_aa This Womans Work-Kate Bush or Maxwell's version The First Cut Is The Deepest-Sheryl Crow Push It- Salt-N-Pepa Blessed-Elton John Closer-Goapele Beautiful Flower-...

  7. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    Nursechick07 replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  8. tomato/tomahto?

    Nursechick07 replied to fourbirds4me's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No, seriously, it REALLY happened! Had a little "in service" about using the word "cow" while in the hallways esp. next to pt.

  9. tomato/tomahto?

    Nursechick07 replied to fourbirds4me's topic in Ob/Gyn

    COW- computer on wheels for charting, one nurse blurted out "IS THAT COW STILL IN ROOM 204!?" That female patient overheard. And she was obese. Had a heck of a time trying to explain that one!...

  10. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Nursechick07 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    :smiletea2: I have some more "goodies" If your girlfriend dumps boiling hot water over your head while trying to climb through the window after locking you out for cheating on her, resist the urge to...

  11. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Nursechick07 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    :smilecoffeecup: WOW Ok, if you are a diabetic, please DO NOT take your freshly tattoed foot (that was not healing properly in the first place) outside, uncovered, BARE-footed to your horse...

  12. Meds...Where to Start

    Nursechick07 replied to msdobson's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :yeahthat: The 1st drug to *pop* in my head would be DIGOXIN- know when not to give, toxicity levels, "normal" dosage for adult & peds., side effects esp. halos and anorexia. Another NCLEX...

  13. Pregnant while in nursing school??

    Nursechick07 replied to crissy2629's topic in General Nursing

    In my class we had a girl who found out she was pregnant (unplanned)a week before we started the program, she was determined to finish on time so she got her support system in order, 9 months later...

  14. Legislating Assistive Personnel to Administer Medication

    Nursechick07 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    VERY SCARY! How is this going to save me time when I will feel the need to back-track that meds were given, and on time, and what about BP, cardiac, and other serious meds beside narcs? I just don't...

  15. LPN's in OB

    Nursechick07 replied to obnurse13's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, as an LPN here in Columbus OH, we can't even WORK in the hospitals, let alone L&D! That sucks for me, since L&D has always been a dream of mine. That's the main reason Im pursuing my...

  16. Interested in Chamberlain

    Nursechick07 replied to CaitRN2be's topic in Online Distance Learning

    MaineRN2be @ Maddenkim, thank you for your reply, I live in Columbus OH so I would be on campus, It would not be an on-line program. I wonder if this makes a difference? I don't plan on moving to the...

  17. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    Nursechick07 replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    Although we all know from school, never give a med you did not prepare or don't forget to lock your med cart- it is so easy to do once in the "real world" DONT do

  18. LPN North Adult Columbus, Ohio

    Nursechick07 replied to RN2B78's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hey RN2B! I just graduated Feb. 07 from CPS I applied Nov 05, was accepted for Feb 06 class. Not long at all! They used to have an outrageous waiting list, but after more requirements, it weeded out...

  19. Interested in Chamberlain

    Nursechick07 replied to CaitRN2be's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello! I live in Columbus and was seriously considering Chamberlain's LPN-ASN bridge program. I have a question about those other states not recog. Chamberlains program. So if I have a degree from...

  20. STNA to LPN

    Nursechick07 replied to johnr's topic in Ohio Nursing

    YES! I got my LPN at Columbus Public and Adult Education in 12mo. no pre-reqs. Now I can enter several lpn-rn bridge programs such as Chamberlain, Hocking or Boehecker. BTW, any inside info regarding...

  21. Need Suggestions On Taking Hese

    Nursechick07 replied to llovely89's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you're an A-B student, piece of cake! If not, brush up on the practice NCLEX questions. relax, you will be fine! Many a great student failed a test because of nerves or over "analyzing"