skoolrn

skoolrn BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. Case Study: Cyanosis

    skoolrn replied to blondy2061h's topic in Critical Care

    I think once they see brownish blood it's a dead giveaway (No pun intended)! Now what's the

  2. Case Study: Cyanosis

    skoolrn replied to blondy2061h's topic in Critical Care

    Methemogloginemia! Needs methylene blue! Only saw this once in 22yrs of

  3. Any helpful tips for math at wgu

    skoolrn replied to irish123's topic in Western Governors University

    quizlets.com may have some math flash cards or you can go to the public library and get a GED study guide. There's a couple of algebra questions and some geometry but both very basic. Couple of word...

  4. Case Study: Cyanosis

    skoolrn replied to blondy2061h's topic in Critical Care

    Admit to ICU, (needs increasing respiratory support to maintain O2 Sats and cardiac monitoring). May need pressure support or intubation. IV pain control. Chest CT, cardiology consult. Cardiac echo....

  5. Transcript Evaluation

    skoolrn replied to Bortaz's topic in Western Governors University

    @Nursevicki... go for it if you have 25 hours a week of spare time and are motivated!!! oh and you are SOOOOOOOOOO LUCKY you don't have to take stats!!!! was so

  6. Transcript Evaluation

    skoolrn replied to Bortaz's topic in Western Governors University

    You have to remember that a BS degree is 120 credits anywhere. You got 50 credits for your RN license and credit for the other classes you took as "electives". Unless your class in chemistry was...

  7. Transcript Evaluation

    skoolrn replied to Bortaz's topic in Western Governors University

    I know I'm a masochist!

  8. Transcript Evaluation

    skoolrn replied to Bortaz's topic in Western Governors University

    3 P's : Advanced pathophysiology; advanced pharmacology; advanced health assessment. These courses are going to be "the graduate nursing core competencies for all master's graduates. These core...

  9. Transcript Evaluation

    skoolrn replied to Bortaz's topic in Western Governors University

    I've done 9 courses since march 1. Get my BSN in August. I want the 3

  10. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    skoolrn replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    I started the RN-MSN program on March 1 and I am taking my final BSN class (my community health fieldwork) and have finished 2 MSN courses!! I have completed 9 courses and 23 credits so far. I will...

  11. 3+ Months into the RN-MSN Education Program&I'm tired.....

    skoolrn posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Hi everyone! I started March 1 and I have completed 21 CU's and I'm enrolled in 4. Tomorrow I will take my Nursing Theory assessment and hopefully pass it, then add Role Development for Advanced...

  12. Anyone using a ChromeBook?

    skoolrn replied to NurseNightOwl's topic in Western Governors University

    I use a Macbook Pro BUT the assessments via webcam aren't compatible so I have to use my Dell. Also, certain learning resources within some classes aren't Mac compatible or aren't Chrome or Safari or...

  13. Wondering about books

    skoolrn replied to schnookimz's topic in Western Governors University

    One of the best features of WGU!!!! All learning resources

  14. Applied today, we'll see what happens

    skoolrn replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Western Governors University

    Bio Chem was great!!! It was actually fun and the lectures were awesome (Professor Wolfe!) Nutrition was easy! Health assessment was interesting and easy to skip the parts you know. Stats sucked; for...

  15. What my mentor said about the new MSN...

    skoolrn posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I am in Community and Population Health now and should be done in 10 days. That will be 6 classes finished since March 1. My mentor added my practicum today so I will start working on that as well. I...

  16. What my mentor said about the new MSN...

    skoolrn replied to skoolrn's topic in Western Governors University

    I think there's a third class too but I can't think what it is... oh pharmacology, pathophysiology and adv physical assessment maybe? I may not be allowed to take those 3 since I'm already in. We will...

  17. RN-BSN Statistics & Biochem (wanting to start studying early)

    skoolrn replied to msa9179's topic in Western Governors University

    Just finished my 5th course since March 1! Nutrition, Biochem, Stats, health assessment, care of older adult are done!! I need Comm and population health, the practicum, Role development,...

  18. RN-BSN Statistics & Biochem (wanting to start studying early)

    skoolrn replied to msa9179's topic in Western Governors University

    Buy Statistics for Dummies and refresh, relearn the theory. I finished Stats in about 3 weeks and it was definitely a challenge and I had stats many years ago. Biochem is great! I'm almost done in...

  19. Is WGU just another money muncher?

    skoolrn replied to rayskat's topic in Western Governors University

    WOW!! from146 to 86!! Yes, I think someone screwed up on their end!! Thats what I need for the MSN too! I am on my 5th course of study since March 1st!! You will have your BSN in 6 months and the MSN...

  20. Statistics online at Wgu

    skoolrn replied to 4sunshine's topic in Western Governors University

    Just finished Applied Healthcare Statistics. You don't do any math! You dont need a calculator! You don't need to memorize formulas! However, you do need to understand and remember a lot of theory....

  21. Is WGU just another money muncher?

    skoolrn replied to rayskat's topic in Western Governors University

    You get 50 competency units (cu's)for your ADN-RN right off the bat. But you have to remember, a BSN is 120 cu's. So u still need the classes that would comprise the BSN., approx 70 cu's I have an ADN...

  22. Starting RN to BSN 3/1/13. Who's with me?

    skoolrn replied to LoveToHike's topic in Western Governors University

    I passed stats!!! yay! so 4 classes done in 6

  23. Biochemistry pre-req

    skoolrn replied to XmasShopperRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Yes took nutrition at WGU, finished in about 10

  24. Biochemistry pre-req

    skoolrn replied to XmasShopperRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I have taken Nutrition and Im taking Biochem now. Im pretty sure they will offer everything you will need as far as

  25. Starting RN to BSN 3/1/13. Who's with me?

    skoolrn replied to LoveToHike's topic in Western Governors University

    Passed Stats