KacyLynnRN

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  1. St. Vincent's

    KacyLynnRN replied to EMT2RN75's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I have worked at St. Vincent's for almost 5 years and love it. It is a great place to work...the people are nice, there is a true family feeling there, and lots of opportunities if you want to go far....

  2. Calling all IUPUC students

    KacyLynnRN replied to swater's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi Sandy, I attended LPN to ASN in 2005 at IUPUC. I did not have a good experience, but I am an RN now so I did reach my final goal regardless. If you have questions, feel free to email me:...

  3. IU School of Nursing - 2 NEW accelerated BSN classes starting!

    KacyLynnRN replied to Sunny99's topic in Indiana Nursing

    My friend tried to get into that program 2 years ago, she had a masters in political science. She had a 3.86 GPA and did not get in. It is VERY

  4. IUK BSN program

    KacyLynnRN replied to smoo's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I love, love, LOVE this program! I graduate with my BSN May 3rd (well, pinning is the 3rd...graduation the 8th) I have had an AWESOME experience, and would definitly recommend this program to anyone...

  5. What is your Nurse to patient ratios?

    KacyLynnRN replied to kellibellirn's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Yuck. I work general medical/surgical 40 bed unit of a large urban hospital, day shift ratios are usually 1 RN to 4 pts, or 1 RN & 1 LPN to 6-7 pts, or 2 RNs and 1 Tech for 8 patients. Night...

  6. ? about IUPUC LPN to RN program

    KacyLynnRN replied to lpn2rnstudent's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I went through the IUPUC LPN to ASN program in 2005. Not a good experience. If you'd like to email me with any questions, feel free. [email protected] -Kacy P.S.. Also, I had a 3.2

  7. Anyone take the Anatomy Class at IUPUI instead of Ivy Tech?

    KacyLynnRN replied to ljohnsonjr's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I took anatomy and physiology at IUPUI. HARDER THAN HELL. And, take my advice, the weekend teachers are NOT easier, they are much harder...so take it during the week if you are going to take it there....

  8. IUPUC LPN to RN

    KacyLynnRN replied to lpn2rnstudent's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi, I got my ASN from IUPUC. I am not sure I would do it again. Part of the problem when I went (2005) was that the director was the devil herself. Sorry to sound mean, but she was! Also, most of the...

  9. Why so few LPN Programs in Indiana?

    KacyLynnRN replied to tonicareer's topic in Indiana Nursing

    There is a new LPN school in Indianapolis, Medtech LPN school. http://www.medtechcollege.com Good

  10. LPN programs in central Indiana?

    KacyLynnRN replied to Linchick's topic in Indiana Nursing

    There are a few other options in Indiana besides Ivy Tech for LPN. Both are in Indianapolis. J. Everett Light school of nursing: http://www.jelcc.com (click on "nursing program") Medtech college LPN...

  11. Did anybody here get a letter from the ISDH?

    KacyLynnRN replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I got a letter, even though I was only a CNA from 1999-2002. It said that my info. may have been hacked into, and to watch my credit report. I have been a nurse for about 5 years now, but it only...

  12. Indianapolis-Riley's and Methodist

    KacyLynnRN replied to nursprl's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I go to school with someone that works in the Riley OR. I know she is very miserable with the working conditions there, and actively looking for another

  13. American Sr Communities... Brownsburg/Zionsville Meadows

    KacyLynnRN replied to R0xyg4l's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I myself have not worked there, but I do work at a local hospital near Zionsville Meadows. 2 of my co-workers have worked at Zionsville Meadows, and both of them hve said STAY AWAY. Appearantly they...

  14. What should I expect?

    KacyLynnRN replied to NurseShelly's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Sophie, I started out in an all-online RN to BSN program 2 years ago. I took 2 semesters, and just hated it. My main problem was that every course required some sort of group projects. Well,...

  15. LPN to RN wages

    KacyLynnRN replied to Butternut's topic in General Nursing

    I was an LPN on a hospital med/surg floor for 2 years before I got my RN. As an LPN, I started out around $14/hr and I think I was making about $15.50/hr by the time I graduated with my RN. That was...

  16. What is the silliest complaint someone has ever made aboutyou?

    KacyLynnRN replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That I was trying to kill her by giving her "those pills" LOL She also told me she was having an affair with the president of the United

  17. University of Indianapolis

    KacyLynnRN replied to new_mom26's topic in Indiana Nursing

    All I can say is, extremly overpriced education. I checked into their RN-BSN program and the cost was ridiculous. I am now in the RN-BSN program at IUPUI...much cheaper and will get me the same...

  18. Most easy job in Nursing?

    KacyLynnRN replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if it's not the easiest than I'd say it is definitly in the top 3.... OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH!! I work Occ health for an area hospital, I basically go around to the different factories that the...

  19. Anyone in the IUPUI or USI RN to BSN programs???

    KacyLynnRN posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi... I am trying to decide who's RN to BSN program I want to start this Fall, either IUPUI's online program or University of Southern Indiana's online program. If anyone has or is doing either one,...

  20. Want to get into Occup. Health & NO luck!!

    KacyLynnRN posted a topic in Occupational Health

    Hi all experienced occupational health nurses..hoping you can help me out here... I am SO frustrated! I decided a few months ago I would really like to work in either occupational health or an...

  21. Where have all the experienced nurses gone?

    KacyLynnRN replied to mharrah's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I thought this thread was ironic...I was just thinking the other day, I have been on my medical/surgical floor for 3 years now, and it is hard to believe that I am one of the 'old-timers'

  22. Study Skills

    KacyLynnRN replied to jschut's topic in LPN to RN

    While going through my LPN-to-ASN program, I studied the old-fashioned way, at home or the library with my nose in the books, and also with group study with other classmates. The group study seemed to...

  23. Anyone Else Catching Flack for Going Back to School?

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

    Oh yeah...I heard snippy comments when I went back for my RN...now I get the same crap because I'm going back for my BSN!! There always seems to be people that have to have a sour grapes attitude and...

  24. CPNE in Columbus

    KacyLynnRN replied to llowrey1961's topic in LPN to RN

    My husband's cousin got her RN through excelsior in 1997. She tested twice in Columbus and failed both times. For the 3rd time she went to Wisconsin and tested there and passed. She said the...

  25. Can you work in the LVN-RN program?

    KacyLynnRN replied to NickiLaughs's topic in LPN to RN

    Yes, I worked while in a full-time LPN-to-RN program. I worked about 24 hours a week, and that felt like enough to me. BUT...I do not have children (yet), and had a very supportive husband who makes...