viperblue72

viperblue72

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  1. The use of Ztrack for ALL intramuscular injection

    viperblue72 replied to BturnerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, I don't remember the books, but I remember specifically reading this in the text book for my ADN through Excelsior in 2012 and my BSN this year through Western Governor's University....

  2. Inexpensive online rn to bsn

    viperblue72 replied to smarge117's topic in School, College Programs

    I loved it. It's thorough and you learn a lot. Some of it is tough. I can pm I you have specific Questions. Here is a reply I sent one person and there is a lot of information I posted on another...

  3. Nursing BSN at WGU

    viperblue72 replied to ScudderRN31's topic in Western Governors University

    Heres a response I sent to another student, I also posted some detailed stuff on another post a few weeks ago. Each class is a bit different but your mentor may provide extra guidance or help...

  4. Western Governors Univ - Microbiology

    viperblue72 replied to DEE S.'s topic in Western Governors University

    For the lab, start ALL the experiments ASAP-they can take over a week. You have to grow bacteria and then inoculate dishes, etc. Read through ALL the help documents and watch ALL the videos. They...

  5. Tips for getting through RN to BSN ASAP

    viperblue72 replied to kwade84's topic in Western Governors University

    About 25 hrs a week. I suggest reading the material, but if it's familiar territory skim until you find new info. Don't waste your time but do take advantage of the great resources available. Use the...

  6. Tips for getting through RN to BSN ASAP

    viperblue72 replied to kwade84's topic in Western Governors University

    I agree with the above. You definitely want to decide on a broad topic for community health and start getting field hours asap. That will move things along quicker, even though the mentors will tell...

  7. Nursing BSN at WGU

    viperblue72 replied to ScudderRN31's topic in Western Governors University

    Same story here. I'm 39 credits down in 55 days at WGU. You learn a lot, get credit at an affordable rate for knowledge you have or pick up quickly. I LOVE it. The lab kits were actually pretty...

  8. Inexpensive online rn to bsn

    viperblue72 replied to smarge117's topic in School, College Programs

    Western Governors University is competency based, therefore self paced, and flat rate tuition of about 3500 per 6 months for as many credits as you can complete. I've completed 39 credits in 55

  9. Psychiatric Nursing & Safety - Am I too small?

    viperblue72 replied to AliMC's topic in Psychiatric

    Don't be deterred from psych nursing because of size. You only need to be quick to assess and respond so you can medicate or call codes when necessary. Some of the biggest, most agitated patients...

  10. Completing Excelsior RN QUICK!!!

    viperblue72 replied to Justliving00's topic in Excelsior College

    Good luck! I went through Excelsior and from registration to receiving my degree in the mail it was less than one year. You can do it! Don't be overwhelmed by the negative reports about the CPNE....

  11. I failed out of Nursing School... Appealed and WON!!

    viperblue72 replied to ToBeBornANurseJB's topic in General Students

    Actually the difference in ADN and BSN by most state boards of nursing is an emphasis on leadership, not critical thinking. The emphasis in almost ALL ADN and BSN programs is critical thinking,...

  12. Hit in the groin during clinicals

    viperblue72 replied to Smith5's topic in Men in Nursing

    I had two separate occasions in which a patient deliberately kicked me during a violent patient situation. One even told my nurse manager "he made me kick him in the balls." Apparently the word "no"...

  13. Anyone only use 1-3 resources and pass NCLEX?

    viperblue72 replied to nurse1990's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Two suggestions: ATI-we used this during school-find the books/cds on amazon or used somewhere-should be cheap. Very good at preparing you for the style of questions. I even saw some questions word...

  14. My First Code

    viperblue72 replied to motor_mouth's topic in Psychiatric

    Having been a primary lead and responding member in countless codes/physical interventions, I can tell you the things that help me most are: 1. If time allows prep mentally for a few seconds...

  15. Nursing Student Resume

    viperblue72 replied to Joa1680's topic in General Students

    Props on deciding to work as a CNA. This will put you ahead of the other nursing students as long as you keep your eyes and ears open during your time at work. Ask questions and observe. 1....

  16. International graduate nurse, second attempt to take nclex, pls help me!

    viperblue72 replied to Lirfita's topic in International Nursing

    ATI books and CD/online tests are great resources. They come as a set and are usually available fairly cheap as a set or separately on e-bay or book selling sites. The tests are designed dead on...

  17. Best practice to manage the low functioning, aggressive, psychotic patient

    viperblue72 replied to fawnsternurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Our psychiatrists usually let us have thorazine 50 (for average size patients) q4 or 6 scheduled while awake with carbamazepine if they were bipolar, and a low dose beta blocker bid or tid which...

  18. MTMHI

    viperblue72 posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hi, Is anyone familiar enough with the units at Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute to know what Unit I houses?

  19. transferring from LTC to Hospital <1yr exp. I have questions

    viperblue72 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, I am an LPN that took a LTC job right out of school (6 months ago) in a facility that has relatively healthy patients (NO IV'S or PEG tubes or foleys). I have taken a 40 hour IV therapy class...

  20. transferring from LTC to Hospital <1yr exp. I have questions

    viperblue72 replied to viperblue72's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    wow! great info! Thanks! It sounds like I would definitely get enough training and support to feel comfortable to make the switch. Now I can't wait until January so I can