medicrnohio

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  1. Roll Call for Excelsior Grads - stand up and be counted

    medicrnohio replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Graduated January 2005 w/ASN. I can't believe it's already almost been a year. Don't procrastinate. Schedule your exams before you start studying, it gives you a deadline to work towards. I would...

  2. Excelsior College Designated Center Of Excellence In Nursing Education

    medicrnohio replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I agree with you Chris. Another proud EC grad

  3. CPNE in Columbus Nov 4-6...this really bites!

    medicrnohio replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Best of luck to you LPNtoRN on your travels to Ohio and getting this CPNE over and done with. I feel bad that it has been such a struggle for you to get to this CPNE. I also think EC should provide...

  4. University of Wyoming RN to BSN Online

    medicrnohio replied to skylock's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This is my first semester at UW. It has been a good experience so far. The staff and instructors are very helpful and quick with responding to your questions. I am taking 3 courses at UW this...

  5. Post-Its from the edge

    medicrnohio replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    So far this has to be one of my favorites!!!!!!!! So

  6. Is A Sign On Bonus Worth A 3 Yr Contract?

    medicrnohio replied to cnpta's topic in General Nursing

    This is truly a personal decision to make. But....my thought is I wouldn't do it. I signed a two year contract for a $2500 bonus and I regret

  7. Frequent PVC's

    medicrnohio posted a topic in Cardiac

    Another nurse on my unit recently admitted a patient, dx: chest pain. The patient comes to the floor and the tele monitor is attached. EKG is sinus rhythm with PVC's in bigeminy. This was not the...

  8. Frequent PVC's

    medicrnohio replied to medicrnohio's topic in Cardiac

    Just a little update...apparently this patient was suspected of having

  9. Opinions on Crocs

    medicrnohio replied to BowlerRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I used to wear Crocks but not anymore. I really loved them when I first bought them. I had the problem with the tripping. I also think the treads on the botton wear down fast. I had two nasty...

  10. passed the nclex beast!

    medicrnohio replied to missnurse01's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats missnurse, RN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :balloons: :balloons: The first time I signed RN after my name I actually stood there and stared at it for a few minutes. I was in awe that I was really,...

  11. Frequent PVC's

    medicrnohio replied to medicrnohio's topic in Cardiac

    The patients nurse was not there last night. But I do recall the 12 lead from that day....Sinus Rhythm with PVC's in bigeminy. No ST elevation or depression

  12. Frequent PVC's

    medicrnohio replied to medicrnohio's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks for your input. If I had been the nurse of this patient I would have at least questioned the docs rational for giving the Lopressor. The patients apical pulse was only 30-40 (nonperfusing...

  13. RN through EC

    medicrnohio replied to jack786's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Jack, Welcome! You have to take all of the nursing concepts exams as well as the general ed requirements. You may have fulfilled these general ed courses with your previous degree. You can complete...

  14. Turned in my notice - how common are exit interviews?

    medicrnohio replied to Nurse Ratched's topic in General Nursing

    I've experienced a 50-50 chance of getting an exit interview. I have had a few positions were I was sent an exit interview form and asked to fill it out and return it. I liked that because it gave...

  15. Nurses conducting physical exams

    medicrnohio replied to CindyJane's topic in General Nursing

    Another reason that these things are the book is because you may be expected to assist with these exams. If I am assisting someone (doc for example), I want to know what they are

  16. Talked with California BON; something *can* be done

    medicrnohio replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This is an interesting development. I really never had the desire to work in California. But I did wonder what would happen if I wanted to in 20 years or something. Had funny thoughts of myself as...

  17. Milk and Molasses Enema

    medicrnohio replied to medicrnohio's topic in Patient Medications

    Thanks for all your replies. I was a little hesitant about giving this enema at first because I had only heard of it in nursing school. But the nursing supervisor who has been a nurse for 30+ years...

  18. Anyone starting the Univ. of Wyoming Online RN/BSN program next week?

    medicrnohio posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just wondering if any other nurses are starting the University of Wyoming online RN to BSN program next week? This will be my first semester in the

  19. Anyone starting the Univ. of Wyoming Online RN/BSN program next week?

    medicrnohio replied to medicrnohio's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It is going well so far. Patho has taken me about 3 or 4 hours to read the information and do the notes. Intro to Higher Ed in Nursing has taken about an hour or so. Pharm is by far the most time...

  20. Night from #@**

    medicrnohio replied to wanda06211's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like you made it through the night quite well. Nights like that can be quite stressful. Sometimes you can only do what you can do. Did you get any admissions along with these patients?...

  21. Anyone starting the Univ. of Wyoming Online RN/BSN program next week?

    medicrnohio replied to medicrnohio's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck. We are probably in the same

  22. Anyone starting the Univ. of Wyoming Online RN/BSN program next week?

    medicrnohio replied to medicrnohio's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Missnurse- I didn't have any problems getting into pharm without patho. They never even questioned it. We are probably in the same classes though. I sent you a

  23. Trouble getting job

    medicrnohio replied to Kashlee's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I had no problems at all. Everyone I interviewed with seemed to think it was a very interesting way of getting a degree and were very

  24. Pay Rates?

    medicrnohio replied to Paula7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Base pay...$20.20 Evening (7p - 11p)...$0.75/hour Nights (11p - 7a)...$1.00/hour Weekends...$0.40/hour Incentive pay if you pick up an extra shift...$15.00/hour plus base pay (But if you are over 40...

  25. Family Witnessing Code Activities

    medicrnohio replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    I am unsure if I would want to watch a code on my family or friends. But I do support family being present during a code situation if there is someone present who can be there with the family member...