NurseRatchet26

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  1. Excelsior College questions

    NurseRatchet26 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am looking into Lpn- RN programs, Excelsior college has popped up in my search. For those who are going through or have been through their program, is it worth it? My Hubby is concerned about them...

  2. Working in Ireland: Any ideas?

    NurseRatchet26 replied to Kince's topic in International Nursing

    "For example, nurses don't listen to lung or heart sounds, don't insert IVs or draw blood and there are no standing orders' What do nurses do in Ireland, meaning what is expected of

  3. Do You Have Any Favorite OB Myths?

    NurseRatchet26 replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am from Kentucky, we have a ton of these. One of my favorites is if the mom has a good fright during the pg the baby will be "marked" as in have a big birthmark. Also if the mom lifts her hands...

  4. Air Force Made Me MAD!!!

    NurseRatchet26 replied to TrinaRoschelle's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This guy is way out of line. My husband was a Navy recruiter a year and a half ago, he NEVER did things like that. Any idiot knows that is a sure way to scare off the applicant. He was probably short...

  5. Excelsior College, About how much?

    NurseRatchet26 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Trying to makee my final decision whether to go the distance route to RN or Traditional route. For those of you who graduated EC and had little or no college credit, about how much did it cost you in...

  6. Homeschool Mom in New York seeks help

    NurseRatchet26 replied to nurselala33's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any specific adivce related to nursing, just wanted to applaud you for braving all the negativity and homeschooling. I tried to HS my son who has Aspergers syndrome (and Autism- like...

  7. Eating Boogers??? Is this for real?

    NurseRatchet26 replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHa :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: My 9 year old must be the healthiest person in the world, its like a tic with him, he does it without realising it. I wish he would

  8. Moisturizer Question

    NurseRatchet26 replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have noticed some lotions have become very thin. Nivea cream is very good, but it does have a very strong smell. If she is looking for a lotion for work, scent needs to be taken into account as a...

  9. Would you assist in abortions?

    NurseRatchet26 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    First let me say I am 100% for a womans right to make that decision for herself. But I want no part in making it happen. It is not something I want on my conscience (sp?). In cases of rape or incest...

  10. Need Kid Advice....

    NurseRatchet26 replied to LesJenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Keep your original plans. Your other daughter is really too young to fully enjoy DL . Consider it time well spent with your older daughter. It will make her feel special to have you to herself for a...

  11. My First "Bad" Baby!!

    NurseRatchet26 replied to Darchild77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You

  12. excelsior college what's the real scoop?

    NurseRatchet26 replied to ambitiouslpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I found this link on the EC site, it gives some general prices, some of exams, I would call EC for actual current prices though, just to be certain.

  13. excelsior college what's the real scoop?

    NurseRatchet26 replied to ambitiouslpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I found this link on the EC site, it gives some general prices, some of exams, I would call EC for actual current prices though, just to be certain.

  14. Can you believe this?

    NurseRatchet26 replied to LolaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would be fine with putting a Nic patch on this lady. I would NOT be fine with helping her outside to smoke. Just a thought, isn't assisted suicide illegal? I refuse to help someone kill themselves,...

  15. Trimspa?

    NurseRatchet26 replied to stephera's topic in General Nursing

    Don't waste your time or money. These types of pills help noone but the seller. Ever heard the phrase "snake oil"? There is a saying. "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably

  16. Charting Bloopers

    NurseRatchet26 replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    Sounds like a bad adult

  17. Heart skipping beats....

    NurseRatchet26 replied to stephera's topic in Cardiac

    It could be any number of things but none of us can Dx you on a message board (nor should we try to). You really should see your M.D. Particularly if this is a common occurence. I hope you feel...

  18. I want to become a nurse

    NurseRatchet26 replied to Future_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My advice to you is take all the Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy (science basically)that you can. Biggest advice though is try not to get too wrapped up in boys and lose sight of your goals and end up...

  19. relocating to virginina beach

    NurseRatchet26 replied to Dre's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi there! Welcome to Virginia. I live in Va Beach also. You are going to like the weather so much more here. (other than the occasional hurricane scare). winters are so mild. If it snows 2 inches...

  20. Too Posh to push?? Thoughts please!

    NurseRatchet26 replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I was absolutely terrified of having a C-sec. The thought that someone would think that is preferable to vag is insane to me. I can see where someone who had a previous section may not want to attempt...

  21. Any Navy Hospital Corpsman out there?

    NurseRatchet26 replied to ldshaw's topic in Government, Military

    Ex- Corpman here, current Navy Wife to a Nuke MM. So its like I never left the

  22. Stool transplant???

    NurseRatchet26 replied to Sadie04's topic in General Nursing

    I thought I had heard it all... I think I want to

  23. how hard is it

    NurseRatchet26 replied to lesley_girl's topic in General Nursing

    Since you are only 21 you have plenty of time to have kids. Take it from me when I say that it would be so much easier if you get nursing school out of the way BEFORE you have kids. No childcare...

  24. Excelsior

    NurseRatchet26 replied to lmr's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Do a search of the site. I found a bunch of posts on Excelsior. I plan to start as soon as I get my LPN switched from another state to Va. As for the clinical aspect, there is a 2 or 3 day clinical...

  25. Visascreen before NCLEX ?

    NurseRatchet26 replied to He26522's topic in General Nursing