lvnandmomx3

lvnandmomx3

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  1. I did not know that Kiaser was, and not sure where Sutter is located. I know that CHW is I worked for them and then they sold our hospital to Daughters of Charity another non-profit hosp. Thanks for...
  2. While alot of hospitals are "underserved" as of Oct 1st the hospital that you work in needs to be non-profit one if I am reading it
  3. Indiana State University BSN students

    Ok cool, Im sure that one I contact SSU/ISU then they will tell me about TCN since it is there they have contract for the modules. You have helped me out
  4. Indiana State University BSN students

    Thanks for the tip, and for all the info you have given I appreciate it so much.I'm gonna call tomorrow the number I have that was listed on the CA BON to get info. Wich is the best place to get a...
  5. Indiana State University BSN students

    Ok so they would just send the results to ISU that the courses were completed and ISU would credit them. I read that part on clep web
  6. Indiana State University BSN students

    Oh ok I understand so I wouldn't be enrolled in Exclesior just testing with them through ISU. Are any of the test on line or do you go to a testing
  7. Really Scary - medical Insurance

    I'm from California Woody and I can tell you that illegals are eligible for state Medicaid here. They make up a good 80% of the state Medicaid and aid system. I know this because before becoming an...
  8. How to Maximize Efficiency During the NOC Shift

    If its regarding nursing care plans they use NIC and NOC They are the Iowa NIC Nursing Intervention Classification NOC Nursing Outcomes Classification I found this info in Nursing Care Plans,...
  9. Indiana State University BSN students

    I woulnt be doing excelsior as CA BON does not accept it only option I have is SSU/ISU for distant
  10. Indiana State University BSN students

    For those of you sho are doing ISU. I know you can get a list of cllass requirement through TCN. Who do you go through to set up the tests, and if you do not want to purchase the TCN modules and want...
  11. LPN to RN - Can't afford it!

    I really want to start taking classes for my RN but I am still contemplating SSU partnered with ISU vs CC. SSU would cost more because I do not have any pre rec's done but it will take less time. I am...
  12. Hello! CNA to LVN to ???

    I went to a private school for my LVN it was a 12 month couse, fast track with pre rec's included (a&p med math and so on). I'm not sure how long it takes at a CC to
  13. Distant learning programs?

    SSu may have stopped thier lvn-bsn program and maybe that is why they are partnering with ISU. I think if you live in CA you will technically be enrolled in SSU but courses mey be from ISU.... LVN to...
  14. Distant learning programs?

    Ok so here is some info I found and think it is great news for us LVN's in CA I got it from the RN BON here is the link http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/onlineprograms.shtml . I Havn't had a chance to...
  15. Distant learning programs?

    I did hear that from our DON when I started school in Sept 05, but worked with a nurse yesterday that said as of Feb of this yr they allowed a program to come back, but everything she has is from the...
  16. Have you ever worn a pedometer at work?

    I Have worn one to and logged in 8,000 steps but not sure how accurate they are and think it depends on where you wear it. If I wear in on my shoe or sock then when I move my foot it counts a step. If...
  17. California Frustrates Me

    Thanks I got your post on the other thread..... looks like I's stuck and will not be able to go for RN. Unless I can do Indiana State
  18. California Frustrates Me

    Ok Im more confused. So can you work or even sit for nklex if you go to excelsior in CA if you are an LVN or you just speaking of paramedics for Excelsior. I'm conteplating either Excelsior or ISU I...
  19. Confused

    Thanks I knew that they were not "connected" just that TCN provides the "study" material. Do you know of any distant programs that have clinicals. Or if I go the Excelsior route and pay for the...
  20. Indiana State University BSN students

    For those of you who are dong your general classes and waiting to apply to ISU where are you taking your general (pre rec's)? Are they TCN modules or are you taking them at your Comm College? I'm...
  21. What Diagnosis Did your First Patient in Clinicals Have?

    my 1st clinicals where at a SNF and I think Dementia was the 1st pt. I had. The 1st I really remember and that had for a week on my med-surg rotation was a 20yo s/p MVA. She had been in hosp for...
  22. OMG.Do Nursing students really practice on eachother??

    We didn't practice on each other in school. But when I took IV certification (from different pregram) we did have to start 2 iv's and do a blood draw on each
  23. NCLEX_PN my computer shuts off between 87-89

    Relax and go out and do something you enjoy. I'm sure you did great. I shut off at 85 and was positive I had failed. I had to wait the whole 4weeks to get my results but when I finially got them I had...
  24. I Can't Retain NCLEX Material

    I didn't do any "reading" while prepping for my nclex. I did mulitiple cd's that came with the books. I would then read the rationale behind the answer for all questions whether I got them right or...
  25. Night Shift & Depression

    Im sorry you are feeling like this. I it is hard. I have never formally had depression, I did go through emotional tormoil when I was working 12 hr shifts 7a-7p while an admitting rep yrs ago. IMO...