MeganS

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  1. ISU challenge exams and TCN content

    MeganS posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I passed all four of the ISU challenge exams. The odd thing was that I noted, in all four study modules for the ISU LVN->BSN challenge exams, that there were questions on the exam whose content was...

  2. I need advice!

    MeganS replied to SoontoBeNurseNicky's topic in LPN to RN

    It always makes sense to get experience and knowledge. The decision on whether to go to LVN before your RN is your choice. If income and experience is a consideration, go for the lVN/LPN license and...

  3. Question!

    MeganS replied to One Flew Over's topic in LPN to RN

    I don't know your program and it may be best to consult the LPN/RN program's website. In my state, if you wish to go from LPN to RN, you must satisfy all the requirements because the RN degree is an...

  4. VENT: felt being laughed at

    MeganS replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would be more concerned if you had a question and did not ask for direction. Sometimes people work together and form a clique. Any new employee creates turbulance within their group and to support...

  5. Help!!! I cannot take a manual blood pressure for the life of me...

    MeganS replied to erin11408's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All the advice you received is excellent. I had some difficulty hearing hert sounds. I finally researched amplified stethoscopes. Littmann has an electronic stethoscope that has ambient noise...

  6. A totally different career path please

    MeganS replied to spp2423's topic in First Year After Licensure

    From what I understand you to say: you do not like nursing because of working on a med-surg floor. Some nurses do not like working on the floor and work elsewhere. The best thing about nursing is...

  7. Crocs Specialist - experiences?

    MeganS replied to MiaLyse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't know if this has been asked. I have a very narrow foot. Does Crocs come in different widths? The only Crocs I have seen/tried on are far to wide for my foot -- even with

  8. Fingerprint/Background check delays for NLCEX

    MeganS replied to ashfost's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I can't comment on GA, but in CA, fingerprints are required. What happens here is: everything is submitted and then we are given a date for the NCLEX. Only after passing will the board process your...

  9. What was your hardest topic in Med/Surg I or Adults I? Any tips?

    MeganS replied to kayty2339's topic in General Students

    I had difficulty with cardio in the last med/surg class. The department offered an EKG class and that greatly helped. I also purchased some of the Lippincott review books which helped reinforce what...

  10. MPH and nursing??

    MeganS replied to uncgrad's topic in Public, Community Health

    I worked with a student-nurse nursing-assistant when I worked for Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. We worked together on the ICU and he was greatly respected by the other nurses. During vacation time,...

  11. Rready to start ISU distant learningLLPN/BSN Fall 2010

    MeganS posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Anyone out there who have ther 4 challenge exams, submitted all the paperwork, and are now waiting to hear whether your are conditionally accepted to the ISU LVN/LVN to BSN fall 2010 program/ If so,...

  12. Why is there only one thread for ISU distant learning

    MeganS posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I note that there are many, many threads for other distant learning sites about various subjects, but when I try to start a new thread for ISU, it is dumped in one huge single distant learning thread....

  13. Why is there only one thread for ISU distant learning

    MeganS replied to MeganS's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So noted. Thank you for your

  14. Rready to start ISU distant learningLLPN/BSN Fall 2010

    MeganS replied to MeganS's topic in Online Distance Learning

  15. hospital systems/job market in LA?

    MeganS replied to puresass's topic in California Nursing

    You discussed commuting distance from the area you are will reside if you make your move. We have a subway (aka the Redline) and it runs from 0445 to 0100. This is the easiest way to commute...

  16. Rready to start ISU distant learningLLPN/BSN Fall 2010

    MeganS replied to MeganS's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Carlotter, Congratulations for finding a good fit with your program. I am certain that your program is excellent, but for me, Excelsior is that is not recognized in my state--and others. My state's...

  17. Why is there only one thread for ISU distant learning

    MeganS replied to MeganS's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I appreciate your rationale and applaude you for your volunteerism on this site; however, that does not explain the need for website housekeeping. My question remains: why should we wade through so...

  18. Why is there only one thread for ISU distant learning

    MeganS replied to MeganS's topic in Online Distance Learning

    a quick view of the first page of the distant learning site indicates a need for website housekeeping. while i appreciate the rationale, the distant learning site appears to be predominantly devoted...

  19. Acidosis...K+lvl of 5.2 and a bag of potassuim 20meq

    MeganS replied to kieraloo's topic in General Nursing

    From what I understood, the writer was tossing out an idea and seeking clarification. We do that all the time here and people often respond with their experiences. Clearly the writer will need to...

  20. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    MeganS replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    Are you talking about the comprehensive study modules for the 4 challege exams? or are there more study modules for phase III classes offered by

  21. What happens when a hospital loses its Medicare/Medicaid funding??

    MeganS replied to dura_mater's topic in General Nursing

    Remember LA County King/Drew hospital...they lost Medicare/MediCal and then lost their accreditation...it is sitll closed but the county is trying to revive it. I remember at the El Camino CC nursing...

  22. Acidosis...K+lvl of 5.2 and a bag of potassuim 20meq

    MeganS replied to kieraloo's topic in General Nursing

    BTW my 90 yo mom did not have DM or >glucose level. In fact, this frail 90 yo woman has labs anyone would love to have. My problem, other than hyperkalemia, is getting her to eat protein. She would...

  23. Acidosis...K+lvl of 5.2 and a bag of potassuim 20meq

    MeganS replied to kieraloo's topic in General Nursing

    "I need an answer.... I am a new nurse on a MSP unit. But I am noooooo dummy. [...] A family member of mine was admitted to the ICC today where I work with acidosis. I left my shift early and sat in...

  24. Question about the Mouth Breathing article?

    MeganS replied to Lights517's topic in General Nursing

    The question is: which came first? Mouth irregularity and mouth breathing or mouth breathing leading to mouth irregularity. My guess that 99% of the time mouth breathing is directly related to...

  25. Question about the Mouth Breathing article?

    MeganS replied to Lights517's topic in General Nursing

    You got my attention and I looked up the article: Mouth breathing: Adverse effects on facial growth, health, academics, and behavior By Yosh Jefferson, DMD, MAGD Featured in General Dentistry,...