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  1. Is med/surg really that bad?

    clearblue3 replied to clearblue3's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks for your replies!!! I feel better after reading them...well most of them :-) It isn't the "hard work" that makes me nervous it is what I have read about feeling constantly anxious about making...

  2. Anybody taking ADN to BSN online through UW system?

    clearblue3 replied to Misty1's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Misty! Just wanted to check in with you and see how the BSN program went or is going if you are still at it! How long did it take you? I need to check into how long it will take with a BS in...

  3. Mental Health Class for LVNs

    clearblue3 replied to bonnieL123's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi! I realize that this post is old, but I was wondering if either of you still have Gerusha's mental health study guides! I would really appreciate

  4. dover business college fails whole class

    clearblue3 replied to Kimberly M's topic in General Nursing

    If this is the exam you take to start the program, then yes we had to take it, but we only had to get a 50% or better. We were the first class to have to take it so they might have raised the...

  5. Medication Administration through a feeding tube

    clearblue3 replied to lalexa15's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! We learned the same thing...never mix the meds. One of the big reasons is that if you mix them and some gets spilled you have no idea what meds the patient got and if they need more of...

  6. PO meds thru NG: pre-mix or not?

    clearblue3 replied to AJPV's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! We learned the same thing in skills...never mix the meds. One of the big reasons is that if you mix them and some gets spilled you have no idea what meds the patient got and if they need more of...

  7. Are you glad you got your LPN first?

    clearblue3 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hi all, I am looking for a little advice. :)I am currently in an ADN program and almost finished with my LPN. My plan has always been to finish the program and get my RN. I also stay home with my 2...

  8. RN to BSN-how long?

    clearblue3 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi! I was just wondering if there was anyone out there who is doing an RN to BSN program and also has a non-nursing bachelors degree. I am wondering how long it would take. I have looked at programs...

  9. RN to BSN-how long?

    clearblue3 replied to clearblue3's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the reply! It is interesting how either you can take 2 yrs of nursing classes in a BSN program or 2 years of nursing classes in an ADN program, but then after the ADN you need another full...

  10. a couple quick, general questions about care plans

    clearblue3 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hey! Just a couple quick questions about care plans...Doing my first one. Do you have to "as evidenced by" in your diagnosis or is that optional? My instructor made it sound like that was optional??...

  11. a couple quick, general questions about care plans

    clearblue3 replied to clearblue3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks so much everyone!!! Everything I read on this site is so helpful! Can't wait to get my bleeding red care plan back :) I have learned so much by doing this 1st care

  12. a couple quick, general questions about care plans

    clearblue3 replied to clearblue3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks! We don't have a spot for the medical diagnoses. Under objective data it says include observations, labs, meds, and client history. Could history mean actual medical diagnoses? I will...

  13. How long are classes good for?

    clearblue3 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi! I am just wondering if anyone knows how long nursing classes are good for. I am just finishing up my first semester and debating on taking a break until my little ones are older. My grades are...

  14. How long are classes good for?

    clearblue3 replied to clearblue3's topic in General Students

    Thanks! I think that is probably the way it works at most schools...I can't imagine any school taking those classes after several years because things change and so much can be forgotten in such a...

  15. Student Moms

    clearblue3 replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Students

    Hi! I agree with RN2BDFW--definitely do what is right for you! I definitely did not mean to make you feel like you need to do things the way I would do them. I was only giving my OPINION...and...

  16. Student Moms

    clearblue3 replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Students

    Hi! In response to your question about support, yes I have an amazing husband who is incredibly supportive...I think he cooks and cleans better than I do..haha. And he is a great dad who is always...

  17. Student Moms

    clearblue3 replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Students

    I'd say wait. I am a first semester nursing student and I am only part-time, and even with being part-time I still have my doubts about finishing, but I just hate to quit now that I have one of my...

  18. Non-pitting edema and rating

    clearblue3 replied to clearblue3's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Dane, I just saw your suggestion about the Jarvis. I did look that up and you are correct. I guess I might just ask her about the edema under the pretense that I am not sure how the 1-4 rating...

  19. Non-pitting edema and rating

    clearblue3 replied to clearblue3's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies! That is what I thought! I was so shocked when she said to rate the non-pitting edema. So what would you all do about it? I don't want to keep getting marked off for it, and...

  20. Non-pitting edema and rating

    clearblue3 replied to clearblue3's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Chare! So are you saying that non-pitting wouldn't be rated because it wouldn't have any depth? I wasn't sure what you meant. Thanks for your replies everyone!! You would think that something...

  21. MATC petition process for Jan 09 students

    clearblue3 replied to craigm's topic in General Nursing

    classes are good....difficult but good :-) I loved pharm, but it was very challening especially since at moraine park all of the classes are 8 weeks so it felt like all that info was really crammed...

  22. MATC petition process for Jan 09 students

    clearblue3 replied to craigm's topic in General Nursing

    Hi amandabell, I am at moraine park in beaver dam...part-time and I just finished my first semester. They went to a petition process instead of a wait list and I am in the first group that petitioned...

  23. On Becoming an Endocrine Nurse Specialist

    clearblue3 replied to Quetzal's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Thanks Frann! Are you in endocrine? I am just getting started in nursing school, but I like to think ahead :-) I am trying to find an area of interest that isn't too sad but is still challenging....

  24. On Becoming an Endocrine Nurse Specialist

    clearblue3 replied to Quetzal's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Hi Quetzal! I came across your post and was wondering what you have found out on the subject. Are you still a student or have you graduated? I am starting classes in January. I am going back to...

  25. Anybody taking ADN to BSN online through UW system?

    clearblue3 replied to Misty1's topic in General Nursing

    hey Misty! I am glad that you like the uwgb program. isn't it so nice to be able to go part time?! I already went to school once-to Madison for elementary education-and now we have 2 kids so I...