RyanCarolinaBoy

RyanCarolinaBoy ADN, BSN, MSN

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  1. Excelsior College Question (newbie)

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to nursenora1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Howdy, and welcome to the forum. As far as what tests you are exempt from...if you've graduated within the last five years, you don't have to take Health Differences. This is the only nursing exam you...

  2. New name for nurses who are men

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to midlife101's topic in Men in Nursing

    A spade is a spade is a spade. A nurse is a nurse is a nurse, and if it ain't broke, then don't fix

  3. Looking for an Excelsior study partner(s) in NC

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to FuturisticLadee's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just bumpin this up...and seein where you guys are at with your studies...Outside asheville here, and down to six nursing exams...the end is in sight

  4. CVP catheter confirmation question

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to aquaphone's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Of bigger concern to me is the question of where in the US would we be placing CL's without immediate use of a CXR machine...I mean, it is 2011 here... And as far as the 10 ml of air question...I pity...

  5. 08/29-09/02

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to MsPC's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Micro is doable!!!! I had my doubts, but I took it yesterday, and passed :) It was tough, but if you study the material inside and out, it is passable! Now on to the rest of those dreaded nursing...

  6. Tips for EC A&P and Micro exams =)

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I found it helpful to get ahold of TCN module for the A&P and Micro both. I bought both modules used on ebay, and that was all I used for both exams...Passed em with "B"s :) So check ebay too. I...

  7. RN/LPN Scope of Practice in Home Health

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to nursesandi1's topic in Home Health

    Again, nobody likes a busybody! well, nobody except the busybody themselves! I will remain by my original statement and say that if you don't work there, and you have no connection to the place, then...

  8. seizure

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, i love the way these students get out of doing their homework...I mean seriously, if you want to know what to do for a patient having a seizure, then open your textbook and find out! just my...

  9. RN/LPN Scope of Practice in Home Health

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to nursesandi1's topic in Home Health

    Pardon me for being so blunt, but as you no longer work at this company, what business is it of yours? It's one thing to report a KNOWN allegation, with substantial FACT to back it up, but to call and...

  10. "Team Nursing"...hanging meds

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not understanding where the problem is? I work in a busy surgical stepdown unit where we practice team nursing. I am usually responsible for PO meds and all IV ABX's and mainlines for 18 to 21...

  11. Do you worry about your patients after leaving work?

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    I would disagree on this. I believe the hallmark of a good nurse is competence and a willingness to get the job done while being paid to do so. While I believe in being compassionate, and taking care...

  12. The Oversensitive... Vent!

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly agree with the OP on this one. Too many times do I see REAL NURSES, not these students or MA's or CNA's or god knows who thats trolling on this site make an HONEST blunt observation, and...

  13. Working for the VA

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Working for the VA is no different than working at the hospital I worked at b/f I b/c a government employee. The biggest difference is alllllll the red tape. Anything different a nurse or a unit wants...

  14. Disgruntled Unemployed New LPN Grad

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to spete39's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So...when I go to read your profile, it says that you're still a "student." Not making any personal observations here, but ummmmm finish school and join the real world. Work for a year or ten, and...

  15. Need Developmental Psychology online ASAP! Please help desperate RN student!!

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to art1stic's topic in Online Distance Learning

    See if your college with accept the CLEP exam for Human Growth and Development AKA Developmental Psych. It is offered thru many colleges to CLEP out of, and in my opinion it was an easy 3 credit exam....

  16. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hmmmm, well I guess my response would be this: Get out of nursing school. Become a NURSE, not a student, and don't try to judge the experienced nurses until you've walked a mile in their shoes. They...

  17. Looking for an Excelsior study partner(s) in NC

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to FuturisticLadee's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello: I am an LPN going thru Excelsior for my degree completion. I live outside of Asheville, NC. Feel free to PM me for my email addy.

  18. One Of The Saddest Things I've Seen... Can't Stop Laughing

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    My goodness... What is up with all of these friggen "Self Rightous" attitudes? For real? The OP was not intending this as a haha it's funny, but as a haha i'm frustrated and i'm going to laugh instead...

  19. LPN vs RN

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in LPN to RN

    Ultimately, I believe that everyone in healthcare should be there to function within their scope of practice and "take care of the patient!!" This arguement has gone on for many years and I suspect it...

  20. IV ADMIN

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to santos2010's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, seriously? I see only two options, 1-you're a student and still dont know enough to make you anything but dangerous, and wanting others to answer questions out of the textbook for you or 2-You are...

  21. Nurses who steal narcotics....

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    hmmm, sounds to me an awlful lot like "the devil made me do it." Genetics and environmental illnesses aside, WE ALL have the personal choice to do right or wrong. This is the basis behind "free will"...