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lvnandmomx3

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  1. Distance Learning System Indiana

    lvnandmomx3 replied to pamedic20013's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Indiana state university online lvn to bsn is different from Excelsior College they are not affiliated with each other. For ISU you study on your own for your pre and co rec's and then test out either...

  2. Indiana State University BSN students

    lvnandmomx3 replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Keep up the good work, I know you can do it. You will get into the program you want. Are you working now? I wish I could scale back on work and take a full class load but unfortunitly I can't. I have...

  3. Indiana State University BSN students

    lvnandmomx3 replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow you have a full load........lol How many hours a week are you doing for clinical, are you taking more than one class that required clinincals at a time? I dont think I could hadle a load like...

  4. Do you think there will be a nursing "draft" someday?

    lvnandmomx3 replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see it happening either. I know there is alway talk of "nursing shortage" and there is in some areas, but others are the opposite to many nurses and not enough employers. There are alway eager...

  5. how would you react to this

    lvnandmomx3 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    If the case was her blantent refusal to care for a specific pt.or do something that is part of her job then she definetly needs to be written up. We all can't just refuse to do certian thing that are...

  6. Indiana State University BSN students

    lvnandmomx3 replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Chaxanmom when did you start the program, I hear everyone saying that it is 3 full years. Fome the list that I have of the nursing classes there are only 12 or so on there. How many can you take at a...

  7. Acls

    lvnandmomx3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone recomeld a book for either ACLS or let me know where I can find info on what to do in a code blue(crash cart)? I am an LVN and have BLS I don't need ACLS certification, but a prospective...

  8. Acls

    lvnandmomx3 replied to lvnandmomx3's topic in General Nursing

    I thank the both of you.TriageRN that is the way that I look at it to. I know the more you know the better you are, more info can only help us not hurt us. Even though I really only need to know what...

  9. "I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

    lvnandmomx3 replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    I have 3 kids and do not agree with playing the "kid card". I do find that I have to use my sick time more for the kids than I do for myself, but that is what it is there for. I was the one that chose...

  10. how would you react to this

    lvnandmomx3 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    We all as nurses learned "CNA" "work" in school, while it is not our primary concern and we do have other higher priorties (as mentionin OP). IMHO I am not above changing a pt. if it is needed. I...

  11. Indiana State University BSN students

    lvnandmomx3 replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I only have one actual TCN study guide(information systems) I have looked through it but that is about it. I bought passyourclass study guides and REA(research & education association) study...

  12. Indiana State University BSN students

    lvnandmomx3 replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    From what I understand TCN is the only one that publishes the study modules for phase II. But there are 2 ways around this 1. you can actually take the classes online through ISU,this will take alot...

  13. Indiana State University BSN students

    lvnandmomx3 replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    From what I understand phase III is eligable for student loans,grants and ect. I'm hoping Cal grant as well, since it is a brick and mortar school, and you are registered in the program at that point,...

  14. Indiana State University BSN students

    lvnandmomx3 replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Your degree will come from either ISU or Excelsior TCN just publishes the books and they are only study material. TCN is a publishing company and nothing more. It is not crazy to try to use your own...

  15. Lunah???

    lvnandmomx3 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Lunah I think I saw in a post of yours (If I am mistaken I'm sorry)that you have used 2 different sites for additional practice test can you give me the links. I tried to do a search but have not...

  16. Career Change Advice Needed

    lvnandmomx3 replied to 2bLilMrsNurse76's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sinlge mom of 3 here. Started nursing career(LVN) at age 31. Was a second career for me. I did have non clinical health care experience though. Pursuing my LVN to RN BSN now. I do not have any advice...

  17. Patient Autonomy

    lvnandmomx3 replied to UBC-SN's topic in General Nursing

    You may be able to find some useful info with this link. Alot has to deal with Adults with disabilities but he is an advocate for autonomy, even for adults with disabilities....

  18. drug testing in school

    lvnandmomx3 replied to prettylittlenurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Never had to take a drug test for school or for a clinical site. Did have to take one for employment though.IMO all emloyers and or school should be able to do random testing especially if you have a...

  19. How do you chart THAT??

    lvnandmomx3 replied to sticknurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Really don't have a funny story, but had to say.......I did LOL at above

  20. Did anyone take the test on Feb 14, in Ca?

    lvnandmomx3 replied to gyrl123's topic in California Nursing

    I took the nclex -LVN on last yr at the beg i\of FEB it took 3 weeks and 5days for me to get results. Not sure if the RN is any different in respect to the time you have to wait, one good thing is...

  21. Do you learn very much as a unit secretary?

    lvnandmomx3 replied to CNAinNeb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I went to a private college a few yrs ago for meical office management. I got hired on at the hospital that I had to do my externship at as a unit secretarty/admitting rep. I leard alot more medical...

  22. LPN to RN what is your motivation?

    lvnandmomx3 replied to fuerza757's topic in LPN to RN

    The $$$ would be the main reason to pursue RN status. My kids would be my motivation.I'm really not in the same postion of many other LVN's out there I'm not doing the same work as the RN's and...

  23. Indiana State University BSN students

    lvnandmomx3 replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior are test outs also.Same thing you study the material independantly and then test on it. They have content guides on thier website and from what I have read if you follow them you will be ok....

  24. Indiana State University BSN students

    lvnandmomx3 replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The only part TCN plays in it other than giving you initial info, Is selling you the modules. They never see any oinfor from Clep or Dantes, When you set up the test they will ask you itf you want...

  25. Husband and Wife need advice!

    lvnandmomx3 replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I did not say what I mean clearly. If you are both working at the same place FT you will have a benefit package but you can decide what to pick for coverage. here is an example of a previous...