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susannyc

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  1. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    susannyc replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    Slogging through math 114, 4 tests to finish, then I'm done! I've been an RN for 35 years, and I've never had anything to do with math besides calculating drop rates for IVs and drug doses. What do...

  2. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    susannyc replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    I'm taking two self paced algebra courses now 092 and 114. They're driving me nuts, but I'm no math genius. I took Assessment Nov. 2008. There's a paper due every week. The final project is a power...

  3. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    susannyc replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    Yes, there are several papers due for Soc 350, but I enjoyed the class. I'm taking Algebra (math 092 and math 114) this semester. The courses are self paced, so you can complete the 2 courses in one 8...

  4. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    susannyc replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    That was the first course I took. If I remember right, there was no text book, just lectures to read. There's a question and answer forum where you can post a question about that just to be sure. You...

  5. Things that leave you stunned.

    susannyc replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    [ We've got a couple of oncology patients who are fighting tooth and nail against their cancer and still manage to always have a smile on their face and a thank you for the staff, even when they're in...

  6. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    susannyc replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    I don't know how I missed this thread earlier, but I've found it, so here goes! I started the Chamberlain BSN program in Sept 2008. I love it! So far, I've taken Transition, Assessment, English 135,...

  7. Current students in Chamberlain Online RN-BSN

    susannyc replied to blueheaven's topic in General Nursing

    That depends on how many courses you have to take. Each course is 2 months long. I spend between 5 to 6 hours per week on each course. I work full time and only take 1 course during each 2 month...

  8. Things You'd Like To Tell Visitors . . . . and get away with it

    susannyc replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Just because you and your morbidly obese wife have decided that she should go to rehab instead of home with her wound vac, doesn't mean that your insurance company will agree with you. I don't care...

  9. Current students in Chamberlain Online RN-BSN

    susannyc replied to blueheaven's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently a student at Chamberlain. I've taken 2 nursing courses and am now working on my General Education requirements. Chamberlain is generous with transfer credits. It will take me about 2...

  10. chamberlin college

    susannyc replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Chamberlain's on line RN to BSN program right now. In fact, I literally dropped in here after I finished posting to my assignment for this week in English Comp. What do you and your friend need...

  11. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    susannyc replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Here in good old NYC, lawsuit capital of the world, the paramedics are more likely to get into trouble if they don't transport the patient, than if they do transport over the patient's wishes. The...

  12. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    susannyc replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yes, that's the exact situation. I'm the original poster. I was there on a professional home visit, the patient had remained on the floor for 24 hours, refused to call for help even though she...

  13. Current students in Chamberlain Online RN-BSN

    susannyc replied to blueheaven's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for posting the above. I'm currently in my 3rd class with Chamberlain, Eng 135. How were the math classes? I'm trying to test out of one, Math 092, so that I'll just have to take Algebra and...

  14. Current students in Chamberlain Online RN-BSN

    susannyc replied to blueheaven's topic in General Nursing

    It will be about 2 years, if you take one course at a time. That's what I'm

  15. Current students in Chamberlain Online RN-BSN

    susannyc replied to blueheaven's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently taking my 3rd course with them and enjoy the program very much. What would you like to

  16. "End Stage" Untreatable Obesity

    susannyc replied to medgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    TraumaNurse07- I had the duodenal switch procedure in 2001, so I'm 7 1/2 years post op. Smartest thing I've ever done. I was 304 lbs the day of surgery, now, 153 lbs. Best of luck to

  17. Chamberlain RN-BSN Online Program

    susannyc replied to CherryERRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've had that "constant contact" problem with other schools as well. That's another reason why I picked Chamberlain. They are very amenable to conducting business by email and/or fax as well as the...

  18. Chamberlain RN-BSN Online Program

    susannyc replied to CherryERRN's topic in General Nursing

    Chamberlain is very generous with transfer credits. Most likely your algebra credit will transfer. I got a total of 83 credits transferred, 80 for nursing courses and 3 for a Humanities course I took...

  19. Chamberlain RN-BSN Online Program

    susannyc replied to CherryERRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently in the program and love it! What do you need to know? You can PM me if you need

  20. RN to BSN online

    susannyc replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, the fact that Chamberlain is very generous with transferred credits was the main reason I signed up with them also. It will take me 2 years to finish, but that's because I'm only taking one...

  21. Chamberlain RN-BSN Online Program

    susannyc replied to CherryERRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently enrolled in this program. I'm taking one course at a time, so it will take me about 2 years to complete it. My first course started in Sept 2008, and I should finish in Nov. 2010. I have...

  22. RN to BSN online

    susannyc replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm in Chamberlain's online BSN program. You have to have an unrestricted RN license for admission to the program, so taking the NCLEX isn't an issue with this program. PM me if you want further...

  23. OASIS recertification calendar

    susannyc posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone have any idea where I can go to download a 2008 OASIS certification calendar? I checked the CMS website, but couldn't locate one. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in

  24. most controversial medications

    susannyc replied to defeatedcreek's topic in Patient Medications

    Thalidomide is still being used in some countries as a treatment for leprosy (Hansen's Disease). At one time, it was tried in the USA as a treatment for AIDS--this was prior to the development of the...

  25. Help please: Need to interview a Nurse!

    susannyc replied to lyndsey623's topic in General Nursing

    I've been an RN for 33 years. What do you need to