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  1. WGU Any advice for upcoming 2017 RN-BSN/RN-MSN students?

    Ozzybear replied to pmabraham's topic in Western Governors University

    I start the RN to MSN Leadership and Management program January 1st. I have joined a few WGU Facebook groups and there is a lot of good info and

  2. How far would you commute?

    Ozzybear replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    I drive 60 miles each way but the amount of time depends on the traffic. With absolutely no traffic and driving a little faster than the speed limit I could make the commute in about 1hr and 5 min....

  3. What can you run iv tylenol with.

    Ozzybear replied to evolvingrn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes and also infection

  4. What can you run iv tylenol with.

    Ozzybear replied to evolvingrn's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a peds hem/onc floor and we get little ones that won't or can't take PO tylenol so we give the IV form sometimes. We do not give anything rectal to onc pts so it is a great option

  5. Benadryl use with Dilaudid.. just curious!

    Ozzybear replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Narcan in low doses via IV drip along with a PCA will not diminish the opioid effects of the drug but the side effects such as pruritis and

  6. Benadryl use with Dilaudid.. just curious!

    Ozzybear replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I should have probably clarified that I am not on a postpartum

  7. Benadryl use with Dilaudid.. just curious!

    Ozzybear replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    The patients on my unit that have PCAs also usually have a narcan drip ordered to help with itching. Benadryl doesn't always relieve the itching and you have to wait several hours between doses. Some...

  8. Children's Memorial RN Internship Program

    Ozzybear replied to Summer Breeze's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Internal candidates--SNAs (student nurse assistants) get a letter/email informing them when the new grad positions will be posted on the website. I believe it was 3 days before the public could view...

  9. Children's Memorial RN Internship Program

    Ozzybear replied to Summer Breeze's topic in Illinois Nursing

    It is an RN job with pay. It is a new grad program that has classes/training for 1

  10. WCC Nursing Program

    Ozzybear replied to nursingstudent217's topic in General Students

    Thanks! I have my Bachelor's in another field so eventually I will do a program that is RN to MSN. I want to get through my first year & then see what I want to do. There is no way I could do...

  11. WCC Nursing Program

    Ozzybear replied to nursingstudent217's topic in General Students

    I graduated in May. Best of luck to

  12. WCC Nursing Program

    Ozzybear replied to nursingstudent217's topic in General Students

    When I was trying to get in I found out on Christmas Eve that I did not get in for the Spring Semester. I reapplied & got in for the fall which I found out in May. Most people don't get in on the...

  13. Online Nutrition Course??

    Ozzybear replied to majik310's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I also took the WCC teacher for APII. I wish I had known about her for API. You have to try REALLY hard to not do well in one of her

  14. Online Nutrition Course??

    Ozzybear replied to majik310's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Waubonsee Community College has it available online. I would guess it would cost more if you are not a local resident. Great teacher

  15. New RN who may lose her Med Surg job

    Ozzybear replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the same thing!

  16. Children's Memorial RN Internship Program

    Ozzybear replied to Summer Breeze's topic in Illinois Nursing

    The start date is August 9th for new employees. Internals start the 10th. The start date for October will be on the 11th for new hires and 12th for internals. As far as the rotation you work 6 weeks...

  17. Children's Memorial RN Internship Program

    Ozzybear replied to Summer Breeze's topic in Illinois Nursing

    2 of us were hired for August & the other 2 start in

  18. Children's Memorial RN Internship Program

    Ozzybear replied to Summer Breeze's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am not sure about all of the units, but my unit has already interviewed and made offers. I work there as a SNA and was offered a position for the fall. My unit hired 3 internal candidates and 1...

  19. Waubonsee A&P Spring 2010

    Ozzybear replied to capella44's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Jay is great. I had her for AP2 & loved her. She really wants you to succeed & really prepares you for the nursing program. I am in my last semester of the nursing program & looking...

  20. WCC Nursing Program

    Ozzybear replied to nursingstudent217's topic in General Students

    There is so much reading & a lot of info to absorb in such a small time. It can be very overwhelming, but definitely not impossible. It can be very stressful, but you need to make time for...

  21. WCC Nursing Program

    Ozzybear replied to nursingstudent217's topic in General Students

    Hi! I am in my last semester at WCC. You will have lecture 2 days a week & clinical 2 days a week. Each class is a little different on the days of lecture & clinical. Every class will have...

  22. OB/Maternity Powerpoint Slides

    Ozzybear posted a topic in General Students

    Does anyone have the powerpoint slides that go along with Olds' Maternal-Newborn Nursing & Women's Health Across the Lifespan (8th Edition)? Our instructor won't let us download them like we...

  23. OB/Maternity Powerpoint Slides

    Ozzybear replied to Ozzybear's topic in General Students

    The instructor only has access to them so there is no way to download

  24. OB/Maternity Powerpoint Slides

    Ozzybear replied to Ozzybear's topic in General Students

    It won't let me PM you. Thanks for the

  25. Barnes & Noble member?

    Ozzybear replied to blessedx2's topic in General Students

    B & N is not worth it unless you spend A LOT of money on books. I had the membership a few years ago, but I did not renew it when it expired. I have been a member at Borders for a couple of years...