captncourageous98

captncourageous98

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  1. How do you wear your hair for clinicals?

    captncourageous98 replied to Kamdyn's topic in General Students

    Well, during my clinical I wore my hair short and combed down, except for the front I liked to spike it up a little. Of course it is only about an inch tall and I am a guy! If I were a girl I would...

  2. What would you have said to this CNA

    captncourageous98 replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow! You are totally lost! It is not about Christmas cards and being "liked". I to was a CNA, Tech, Nurse. It is about respect I agree, but it is also about leadership! If you have a code and you ask...

  3. What would you have said to this CNA

    captncourageous98 replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, I think that the damage is already done. It seems to me that although this approach may be somewhat counter productive at first, it would definitely put a new perspective on things for the...

  4. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    captncourageous98 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    Hello my name is David and I am prior Navy. I am currently and LPN here in Indiana and am working towards my RN. I was a CNA before I joined the Navy and got suckered into the non designated seaman...

  5. How did you do on the TEAS?

    captncourageous98 replied to IndyIvy's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I am having so much trouble with the math. I got an overall 70.6. I could not finish the math. I have taken the MAT 050 as a refresher and got an A on MAT 118. I did not have enough time to finish the...

  6. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    captncourageous98 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    I am taking my first online course through my local college here in Indiana. So far so good! I will then transfer to the ASN program at my local college while doing a dual enrollment with Indiana...

  7. Volunteer Nurses: Counted as a Work Experience?

    captncourageous98 replied to rlssem's topic in Philippines

    Does the Philippines have a civil liberties union that you can go to in order to file a complaint or law suit? You should not be passing medications and doing the work of a nurse unless you have a...

  8. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    captncourageous98 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    You have reached the Holy Grail of information for military nursing. I am sure that both you and your wife will find the information needed in the many posts. Keep asking questions and someone will...

  9. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    captncourageous98 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    With an ASN the only branch of service that will accept you as an officer is the Army Reserve. You would commision as a 2nd Lt. If you want to progress past Captain however you need your BSN. The Air...

  10. Vaneep

    captncourageous98 replied to midnitelpn's topic in Government, Military

    I am an LPN looking to finish a BSN. I have applied at the VA and am still waiting for reply. I plan on going in and finding out where they are in the hiring process. What is the VANEEP program? Could...

  11. Time line for getting into Army Reserves as an ADN nurse

    captncourageous98 replied to krazykev's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck cursed! I am also seeking admission into an LPN to ASN program here in Indiana. I am working on my pre-requisites for my BSN through Indiana State University's distance program. How do you...

  12. Time line for getting into Army Reserves as an ADN nurse

    captncourageous98 replied to krazykev's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations! Have you decided what you are going to do afterward? Will you take a bonus or tuition reimbursment? I wish you the best of luck. I am also an LPN working for my RN then BSN. TNX,...

  13. Army Nurse Corps Reserves...

    captncourageous98 replied to Renee4christ's topic in Government, Military

    I am really at witts end here! I live in Indiana coincidentally and checked out the ISU program. I am an LPN working on my ASN and my goal is to get atleast BSN if not MSN. I was really not that...

  14. Army Nurse Corps Reserves...

    captncourageous98 replied to Renee4christ's topic in Government, Military

    Thought this might help with regards to repaying your education. http://www.opm.gov/oca/pay/studentloan/ I am also interested in working for the government. Check out the section about loan repayment....

  15. Time line for getting into Army Reserves as an ADN nurse

    captncourageous98 replied to krazykev's topic in Government, Military

    This might be a bit off topic but I am wondering if you can delay possible deployment as a reserve nurse with ASN while obtaining BSN? TNX

  16. Drill weekends

    captncourageous98 replied to momofabmtcs's topic in Government, Military

    Does anyone know if you are an ASN nurse in the reserves and want to continue your eduacation toward BSN. Can you prevent from being deployed until you finish your schooling. I read somewhere in the...

  17. LPN duties

    captncourageous98 replied to mstenpin's topic in Indiana Nursing

    The hospital that I worked at the LPN could go get the blood from the pharmacy however two nurses had to check it and one of them had to be an RN. It took an RN to hang the blood and start it. I could...

  18. Ivy Tech Thread- NOT in program yet (taking pre-reqs)

    captncourageous98 replied to IndyIvy's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Well, usually after ten years a campus will require you to retake the couse. This is all dependent upon the college and program though. English 112 teaches the basics of sighting and the writting...

  19. Medically Disqualified

    captncourageous98 replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government, Military

    Well, that is great news! I know you have worked hard at getting in. I wish you the best of luck. Your news is reassuring for those of us with health issues. Thanks again for your post! See you in the...

  20. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    captncourageous98 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    Kalipsored, You need to stick to the forums. The answers are all here. It sounds like you are ready for a change. It is hard to make the decisions on what to do at the begining of your career. I know...

  21. TEAS Test--Study Buddy

    captncourageous98 replied to michbry's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Of all things I scored low on the reading portion. I think that my eyes track slowly or somthing plus I get nervous and have to re-read. This is slowing me way down. I need to find a reading program...

  22. Medically Disqualified

    captncourageous98 replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government, Military

    That is great news! Have you already shipped off then? I was a bit worried about what I shoul or should not disclose at MEPS. Since I went to VA Hospital for my care I figured that it probably would...

  23. "Nursing students with C's are still nurses".. ?

    captncourageous98 replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    Hey I made some C's and passed the NCLEX on my first try. You will make mistakes no matter who you are! Grades do not mean a thing as long as you get into the program, pass, and work hard! You will...

  24. Ivy Tech ? about TEAS cut off scores/pre req grades

    captncourageous98 replied to wishNhopeNdreamN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    There are a lot of different campuses and circumstances involved in each schools decision. I got into the LPN program with a C in ANP101 and a C in ANP 102 so I know it can be done! I am trying to get...

  25. Medically Disqualified

    captncourageous98 replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government, Military

    I went to the VA hospital and was never formally diagnosed with depression but since it was VA I am sure that they would be able to find out about it. I also went to VA to have the kidney stone...