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  1. anyone from Michiana?

    BernieRN replied to jennifers's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Thanks

  2. anyone from Michiana?

    BernieRN replied to jennifers's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi, The LPN is hard to get in to as well. Just because there are so many people wanting a slot. Some students try for the RN and if they miss getting in there, then they go for LPN. Go to...

  3. Can this contract possibly be legal?

    BernieRN replied to paigeRN1962's topic in General Nursing

    That was my first thought too! I was also thinking you could put your wage at maybe $75.00 an hour! But then that would be another reason to have you done in. If in doubt, leave it out is my...

  4. anyone from Michiana?

    BernieRN replied to jennifers's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Jennifer, yes it is hard to get in to the Nursing from what I hear. Waiting list. I haven't taken the TEAS yet. I am taking ANP 101 right now and want to take all 3 and bio before I take the test....

  5. anyone from Michiana?

    BernieRN replied to jennifers's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi, I attend Ivy Tech in South Bend. It is a beautiful school and the professors I have had so far have been wonderful. The cost is minimal, around 90 a credit hour. Lowest in the state, I think....

  6. I Finally Passssssssssssssssed!!!

    BernieRN replied to Male Filipino Nurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: Congrats to you! :balloons:

  7. What medical shows do you watch?

    BernieRN replied to shellsgogreen's topic in General Students

    Grey's Anatomy and my favorite...House! Used to watch ER but as others have said, it got old, especially when the originals started to leave the

  8. Books that aren't required for course.

    BernieRN replied to Pixiesmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have the coloring book and can't wait to

  9. Books that aren't required for course.

    BernieRN replied to Pixiesmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I personally get every "help" I can. If you have an isbn number, you might check out amazon and type it in and see if there is any feedback as to how much they helped other people. Good luck...I'm...

  10. Too Sensitive to be a Nurse?

    BernieRN replied to onexmorexgirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A lot of great posts here, and so true. I also regret not going to college right out of high school, when life was just a bit simpler. I'm now 47 and taking my general courses, hoping to get in to a...

  11. I'm not that big a jerk!

    BernieRN replied to screwielouie's topic in Nursing Humor

    Awesome

  12. Is there any other first time college students who are nervous and scared like I am

    BernieRN replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My goodness you have an attitude! These people are right, that you sound like you lack self confidence. I am 47 and was out of school since I graduated in 1977. Two years ago I took the plunge and...

  13. RN one class at a time, but what about now?

    BernieRN replied to career#3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The idea of taking phlebotomy is a good one. In Indiana, Ivy Tech has a phlebotomy class that is maybe 6 months long. Then, you go to work at a hospital and there is a good chance they will pay (and...

  14. Hospitals affiliated with South Bend Ivy Tech?

    BernieRN posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi, I was just wondering if anyone out there could tell me what hospitals are affiliated with the South Bend Ivy Tech clinicals. I assume St Joseph and Memorial are, but was wondering about LaPorte...

  15. arrogant nurses

    BernieRN replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Howdy, I have read all of the posts in this thread and am wondering something here. I am aiming to be a RN so I can take care of patients yet it sounds like the majority of the nurses time is spent...

  16. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    BernieRN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    LOL!!!! Did they get charged an ER call for that? :rotfl: :rotfl:

  17. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    BernieRN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    That is SO FUNNY! :chuckle :rotfl: :chuckle

  18. Phlebotomy

    BernieRN replied to tonicareer's topic in General Nursing

    phlebotomist| top | a phlebotomist, phlebotomist/representative, or phlebotomy technician collects and processes blood samples to be analyzed in the laboratory, utilizes computers and may perform...

  19. What is it really like to be a new graduate nurse????

    BernieRN replied to profjanmc's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh, This thread was a real eye opener. Reading other threads I would see bits and pieces of these situations but to read them all in one place has put down right fear into me! It's good to be...

  20. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    BernieRN replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I have to say I agree here. It wasn't that long ago that there was a woman on Oprah with a small girl who was born and died and she had been holding the child for, I think, an hour and the baby...