NurseRatchet26

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  1. The most heartbreaking thing ive ever had to do :(

    NurseRatchet26 replied to *Peanut*Vennie*'s topic in General Nursing

    The first time I saw a person die was in a long term care facility. He had lung cancer and it was no surprise that his time had come, still I cried like he was a member of my family. I still, to this...

  2. VA Grading for CNA's, LPN's and RN's

    NurseRatchet26 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    http://www.dhp.state.va.us/nursing/default.htm Try emailing the state board. I have asked them questions and they are pretty quick about getting back to you. I haven't gotten my license transfered to...

  3. Excelsior College questions

    NurseRatchet26 replied to NurseRatchet26's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Angus, I have been over their website a lot and called to have them send me the course catalog. I'm excited, I wasn't looking forward to going back to college with a bunch of 18 year olds...

  4. Excelsior College questions

    NurseRatchet26 replied to NurseRatchet26's topic in General Nursing

    I found the yahoo groups, there is a lot of great info on there.

  5. Excelsior College questions

    NurseRatchet26 replied to NurseRatchet26's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for replying. I did do a search of these boards. I also emailed my state board, They do allow Excelsior grads to take the Nclex. It seems like an ideal situation for

  6. 13yr olds having babies.

    NurseRatchet26 replied to LilTiger1971's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am so sorry your family is going through this. I have a 23 month old daughter and it scares me to death to think of her in the position your daughter is in. I think you are handling it better than a...

  7. What does your post name reflect about you?

    NurseRatchet26 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    My name is a spelling variation of Nurse Ratched from One Flew Over the Cukoos Nest. I am interested in Psychology, and I am a bossy, or so I am told:) I have been using it for my screen names/...

  8. Attn. Students and those wanting to refresh memory

    NurseRatchet26 posted a topic in General Nursing

    http://www.quia.com/dir/med/ This has a bunch of games, like hangman that involve anatomy, medmath, etc. I thought it was a good way to review for students and for those like me who are a bit rusty. I...

  9. utility pack/fanny pack

    NurseRatchet26 replied to flibble's topic in General Nursing

    not sure what you are describing exactly but try here:

  10. Attn. Students and those wanting to refresh memory

    NurseRatchet26 replied to NurseRatchet26's topic in General Nursing

    Nope he is a nuclear machinist mate (aka egghead or brain) . My last command was Naval hospital Jacksonville Fla about 10 years ago. Redman- when I joined Navy I would only join if I could get placed...

  11. Stethoscope recommendations

    NurseRatchet26 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been looking at stethoscopes, Littman primarily. Can any of you suggest a great quality one, if I dish out the dough, I want to get what I pay for. I want one that will allow me to hear a...

  12. Attn. Students and those wanting to refresh memory

    NurseRatchet26 replied to NurseRatchet26's topic in General Nursing

    Navynurse, I was a corpman also! My hubby is still in the Navy. Glad you like the

  13. Starting school

    NurseRatchet26 replied to Medic2005's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Jerry. Please take advice from an LPN with regrets. No offense meant at all to the other LPNS here, but DO THE RN route!!!. It doesnt take that much more time . I wish someone had told me. I...

  14. Attn. Students and those wanting to refresh memory

    NurseRatchet26 replied to NurseRatchet26's topic in General Nursing

    glad you all liked

  15. Education Question from LPN

    NurseRatchet26 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all. I am new to the board, been lurking a little, reading other posts. I am an LPN, but I currently stay at home with my daughter, who is 23 months. I also have a 9 year old son. I would like to...

  16. Education Question from LPN

    NurseRatchet26 replied to NurseRatchet26's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you RNPATL. It sounds as if that would be the best way to go for my

  17. Education Question from LPN

    NurseRatchet26 replied to NurseRatchet26's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for taking time to reply to my question Roland. It would be terrific if I could get that much financial aid grant money. I already have a huge student loan to pay back from Practical nursing...

  18. adn vs bsn

    NurseRatchet26 replied to lab2004's topic in Nursing Career

    I just asked a similar question, apparently its somewhat touchy subject. I'll be looking forward to reading the replies to your post as well as

  19. Why, would any RN oppose requiring a BSN for all future nurses?

    NurseRatchet26 replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I am afraid I opened the can of worms with my question about whether or not I should get my BSN or would ASN be just as good. It was an honest question, not meant to start a