Shuggypie

Shuggypie ASN, BSN, RN

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  1. University of Louisiana-Lafayette online RN-BSN

    Shuggypie replied to bridge2RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I started in July. I am in my 2nd class now. The program is not bad, I like the fact that there is more than just writing papers, and the discussion forums only require response to 1 student. The...

  2. University of Louisiana-Lafayette online RN-BSN

    Shuggypie replied to bridge2RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    TippyToes, 406 Evidenced Based Practice is only my 2nd class, and it is very disorganized! I think its because of the instructor and not the material. I believe someone else taught the class in the...

  3. University of Louisiana-Lafayette online RN-BSN

    Shuggypie replied to bridge2RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The Mozilla Firefox browser is the preferred browser for Moodle. I have been using it and have not had a problem. Use this link to make sure your system is up-to-date with all the plugins and...

  4. University of Louisiana-Lafayette online RN-BSN

    Shuggypie replied to bridge2RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It did not take long for them to evaluate my transcripts, less than a month. I knew before classes started what I needed to take. I'm not exactly sure what class I had taken that I was given credit...

  5. University of Louisiana-Lafayette online RN-BSN

    Shuggypie replied to bridge2RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I went back and read my reply. Let me clarify: Assignments opened up on Sunday @ 0800 that meant that is when the instructions were given for what was due for the week. You have all week to do the...

  6. University of Louisiana-Lafayette online RN-BSN

    Shuggypie replied to bridge2RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I also work 3 12s nights. Quizzes and papers were due Friday at 2000 Central time. I think discussion forum original postings were due on Tuesday@2000 CST, and reply postings were due on Thursday at...

  7. University of Louisiana-Lafayette online RN-BSN

    Shuggypie replied to bridge2RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Finishing up the 1st two classes. The 1st class is an orientation class which teaches you how to navigate the websites, and "moodle" which is the online classroom system used -similar to blackboard...

  8. What scrubs feel like Dickies Black Label?

    Shuggypie replied to elleavon's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I also discovered Dickies Black Label at a uniform outlet store and fell in love with them. Didn't realize they were being discontinued. I found Jockey scrubs to be very similar to the Black Label...

  9. What's the BEST nursing shoes?

    Shuggypie replied to BigCSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear the Brooks Addiction. I have narrow, flat feet, and I am tall. Tried the Sanita's, did not like how they fit. Too loose, too heavy, too high for me. The Brooks Addiction come in narrow,...

  10. Help On Classes In High School For Nursing

    Shuggypie replied to BB626's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Make sure you have had chemistry, and biology, I don't think you'll need geometry as much as you'll need algebra II. Psychology or sociology would be helpful, as well as a foreign language...

  11. 12 hour shift question

    Shuggypie replied to BOSS man's topic in General Nursing

    I work nights and I work 2 on 3 off, or 2 on 2 off, depending on if its my weekend to work or not. I've worked 3 straight but didn't like it, and was exhausted. I don't have children at home so I...

  12. Tricks of the trade: Diversion- stories of the stupid and sly?

    Shuggypie replied to SuzieVN's topic in General Nursing

    For some reason I keep thinking that this thread is giving those who do divert way too much

  13. Nursing School Patient Loads

    Shuggypie replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    In my last semester of the ADN program I graduated from May 2010 we had 4 patients. There were 8 or 10 students (forgot exactly how many) but 1 student was the primary RN and the other student was...

  14. Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    Shuggypie replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Don't know if I missed something in this thread, but I was expecting a list of schools, particularly online RN to BSN programs that do not require a ridiculous amount of papers to be written, are...

  15. OK to let nursing license expire if you have one in 2 states?

    Shuggypie replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    I have a license in two states, the state I currently live in, and the state my mother and adult children reside in. If I ever have to go "home" to take care of Mom or the adult...

  16. Alaris infusion pump

    Shuggypie replied to RNmanou's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Guardrail drugs are drugs ie. flagyl, vancomycin, etc. any drug that is not an IV fluid. Guardrail IV fluids are normal saline, D5W, TPN,

  17. Assignment grading concern

    Shuggypie replied to lostinthecountry's topic in Ohio University

    I just had my EHR paper graded today. My discussion posts and the last paper have not been graded yet. I too am worried about not passing the class. I did send both the TA and the professor an...

  18. Community Health Fall 12

    Shuggypie replied to cincinursemary's topic in Ohio University

    I'm in...so glad 4510 is over...hopefully community will be

  19. Joint commission requesting to see diploma

    Shuggypie replied to akinaRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Anyone could have a diploma, doesn't mean you passed the NCLEX. I would ask HR to verify your status online with the state board of nursing, and see if it is good enough for Joint Commission. If you...

  20. Discrimination Against Ethnic/Minority Names

    Shuggypie replied to biomimetical's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My married surname is identifiable as part of the religious minority in the US, and people are surprised when they meet me and I'm not what they expect. When completing applications I just go for it....

  21. 4510 Section #15220 is open on Blackboard

    Shuggypie replied to ynursed's topic in Ohio University

    Sent you a pm. Not a big fan of writing papers either, and discussion post with APA references, I'm so not looking forward to 8 more classes of

  22. 4510 Section #15220 is open on Blackboard

    Shuggypie replied to ynursed's topic in Ohio University

    I also used citationmachine.net and got 4 out of 4 correct, that I used with the website. The 1st question I didn't use the citation machine and got it wrong. If you need help using the website PM me...

  23. Your opinion about "lifelong learning in nursing"?

    Shuggypie replied to binglinger's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    And my paper as well, and all of us that are in Nursing 4510 through OU will use the

  24. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    Shuggypie replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    I know this question has probably been answered before, and I do apologize in advance for asking again: Do I have to pass all classes with a "B" grade which is 86% or does that just apply to nursing...

  25. Business Comp (summer)

    Shuggypie replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Ohio University

    My book review was graded on July 1st. I would email him and ask when it will be graded. There was no way I could get 751 words out of this week's discussion board question. I don't have time to...