LauraF, RN

LauraF, RN ASN, CNA, LPN, RN

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  1. Passed!! Passed!! Passed!!

    LauraF, RN replied to luilui_604's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! That is great

  2. Passed!! Passed!! Passed!!

    LauraF, RN replied to luilui_604's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! That is great

  3. Online Pharmacology Class?

    LauraF, RN replied to charleybarley's topic in General Nursing

    The community college in Kansas City Kansas has an online pharmacology class. It is great. There have been several students out of state that have taken it. The website for the school is kckcc.edu...

  4. Online Pharmacology Class?

    LauraF, RN replied to charleybarley's topic in General Nursing

    The community college in Kansas City Kansas has an online pharmacology class. It is great. There have been several students out of state that have taken it. The website for the school is kckcc.edu...

  5. Snow emergency excuse?

    LauraF, RN replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked LTC, we did live in the "boon docks" and the roads got bad and the city would not do anything to the roads until it was done doing whatever it was doing. But we have a facility van. If...

  6. Pre-req questions

    LauraF, RN replied to Doug85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Physiology and Chemistry together. I also got a cliff notes for Chemistry. Whatever you do don't get behind. That is what happened to me, and you build on last weeks assignment. So it was...

  7. diagnosis help

    LauraF, RN posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hi! I hope that someone can help me. My 73 year old Dad had a thalium stress test. His PCP's office called and said he needs to see a Cardiologist. But would not give any explanation. He got a...

  8. diagnosis help

    LauraF, RN replied to LauraF, RN's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks for the heads up on the angiogram. My Father has just recently had some friends who have had by-pass surgery and he was unsure what to expect on Tuesday. He has an appointment with a...

  9. Kangaroo Care in the USA

    LauraF, RN replied to debblynn13's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am a Mom of a former NICU patient. She was 560gr when she was born. We did skin to skin once they got rid of her umbilical lines. We did it as long as she tolerated it. If she started desats or...

  10. Forcing LPN's out?

    LauraF, RN replied to LorraineCNA's topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN and am going back to school to get my RN. I have enjoyed being an LPN. I just want to have more opportunities. There are some hospitals that will hire LPN's but 15.00 is about it. I...

  11. Glasses ???

    LauraF, RN replied to studentNY's topic in General Nursing

    I need prescription glasses. When I'm working I prefer to wear my contacts so that I can easily wear goggles when needed or protective eye shields. my glasses are always falling down my nose or...

  12. A&P Quandry

    LauraF, RN replied to EMTguy's topic in Nursing Career

    At the school I go to, we have anatomy and physiology online. Your labs are online as well. They have simulations with a frog muscle, all CGI, I think it is called. You can check out KCKCC.org We...

  13. What would you have done?

    LauraF, RN replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    That is a very scary situation. It is sad that we have to second guess others intentions. But yo udo have to think about what others are up to. I think as long as you and your co-workers are...

  14. Phi Theta Kappa... is it worth the $55 bucks?

    LauraF, RN replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Nursing

    I first receive an application to be place on the National Dean's List. Then the invitation to join PKA. I spoke to my Dad who in his day was an advisor. He said that if you have money to burn do...

  15. Need quickie relief for child's allergic reaction

    LauraF, RN replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in General Nursing

    I would make sure he changes clothes and takes a good shower. If the swelling is decreasing you should be ok. If it gets worse at all call. Also keep in mind the reason for the shower and change of...

  16. Need quickie relief for child's allergic reaction

    LauraF, RN replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in General Nursing

    My step daughter had the same thing happen to her. We called the doctor and ended up doing Zyrtec(RX) twice a day. And ended up clearing up rather

  17. medical terminology help!!

    LauraF, RN replied to hampa's topic in School

    I think it helps to have some sort of anatomy training first. Alot of the words relate to where they are on the body. Hyper is elevated, hypo is decreased. itis - in inflammation Some of it is...

  18. Purchasing Textbooks? Best ways/cheapest?

    LauraF, RN replied to cherokeesummer's topic in General Students

    I think amazon.com takes online checks. They have a whole selection of people selling textbooks, new and used. I got my compI book for 20.00 less than my bookstore was selling it, and it was an...

  19. roll call!!

    LauraF, RN replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got my LPN 16 years ago. I started right away to "bridge" into the RN program. But took up with an old flame. I ended up moving, getting married and starting a family. Am just now able to start...

  20. roll call!!

    LauraF, RN replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had to take some of my pre-req's over because they were just too old. I have been going to school for about 2 years now, mostly online, but now on campus. You really have to manage your time when...

  21. roll call!!

    LauraF, RN replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am applying for the spring to bridge into an ADN program and the local CC. All pre-req's are about done. This summer taking LPN-Rn articulation, Health Assessment and Comp I. The comp because I...

  22. Contacts

    LauraF, RN replied to YuKi's topic in General Nursing

    When I wear my contacts I need lots of rewetting drops and Lord help me if I am having a bad allergy day. Usually I'll just wear glasses on those

  23. Topic: Venting in Private?

    LauraF, RN replied to Nursie30's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you are going through this. That is really crappy. But in a way you should be flattered, that eventhough it is something you have gotten over and moved on with, you impressed them so much...

  24. Woman refuses CS, charged with murder

    LauraF, RN replied to crankyasanoldma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Why do you say she will not be able to reproduce? I did not see anything that said she was sterilized. She can still get pregnant in jail. There are many documented cases. What if through all this...

  25. Losing your license

    LauraF, RN replied to nursemichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Lizz- I don't think it is because you are a student. I never imagined it either until I started working in LTC. I had to take a pee test before hired. Then on 3 different occasions have had to go...