LadyinScrubs

LadyinScrubs ASN, RN

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  1. dressing change

    LadyinScrubs replied to Pneumothorax's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you had a deep wound that required wet to dry -- what would you want your nurse weariing clean or sterile

  2. Indiana State University LPN-BSN 2012

    LadyinScrubs replied to Tootie88's topic in Indiana State University

  3. Has anyone ever seen a surgery?

    LadyinScrubs replied to kdbean530's topic in General Students

    My surgical introduction was a day spent in surgery while in med/surg. The first case was a man who was getting a heart transplant. When I arrived, in his heart was already out of his chest, and he...

  4. LPN TO RN Program

    LadyinScrubs replied to NurseIvan's topic in LPN to RN

    A bachelors degree in nursing (BSN) is a university degree in science. Normally, to be eligible to apply to a university, one must have taken certain courses. After that hurtle is passed, there are...

  5. Does ANYONE know of LPN-RN Reputibale Programs?

    LadyinScrubs replied to nursebonbon's topic in LPN to RN

    Good catch -- and it was right before my nose. From what I have heard, there are many good online programs that have clinicals. Looks as if the secret is getting out--that offering DL classes is less...

  6. Salary for New Grad LVN in CA

    LadyinScrubs replied to JLOVES21's topic in California Nursing

    Where will you be working--SNF, long term, home health, private duty, doctor's office, clinic, urgent care, or? That information would

  7. just informed that mom wants me to drive her kids to school

    LadyinScrubs replied to kgress's topic in Private Duty

    I would never sign a waiver. What you are not told is this: if you use your car while on the job, your insurance company will probably not cover any accident should you have one. The reason is your...

  8. Liquid alternative to Seroquel...?

    LadyinScrubs replied to nashgirl516's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Esme12, I am happy you tackeled this question -- it is beyond my scope of practice as a

  9. Liquid alternative to Seroquel...?

    LadyinScrubs replied to nashgirl516's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What type of Seroquel - regular or extended release. If regular, you should be able to disolve it in a little water and give it that way. As far as chosing the closest alternative--I am not an...

  10. Help with Patient Scenerio Using Skills of Critical Thinking

    LadyinScrubs replied to chocoberry's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Chocoberry, you are correct to remember the focus is the patient's pain. However, the nurse must understand the problems the patient exhibits or complains of. If the pt comes in with acute anxiety and...

  11. Just got the good news! But now a question...

    LadyinScrubs replied to theleaf's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Glenna you are right, I should have sent my response about not putting her Calif LVN license # on her resume to theleaf.

  12. ISU and Ivy Tech?

    LadyinScrubs replied to NursesAreAngels2's topic in Indiana State University

    Ivy Tech is a valid community college. If you are having problems locating them, call ISU nursing dept. They have the number. You did not mention whether your were going to do the brick/mortor or...

  13. Just got the good news! But now a question...

    LadyinScrubs replied to theleaf's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Glenna, what difference does it make whether your license is 6 digits or 100. All you need is that little plastic card that you will keep will you all the time. Your license is your own; you worked...

  14. Help with Patient Scenerio Using Skills of Critical Thinking

    LadyinScrubs replied to chocoberry's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Aren't you to be focusing on your patient's

  15. Excelsior: State Board Requirements

    LadyinScrubs replied to Meriwhen's topic in Excelsior College

    If an applicant lives in a state that Excelsior is not authoirized, Excelsior will require the student to sign a waiver indicating that they are aware their State does not recognize Excelsior and they...

  16. Uggh..Waiting for my results in Cali

    LadyinScrubs replied to Calistudent1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Calif does not do anything till you pass the test. They still have to run your fingerprints and background check. I would imagine that it may take up to 4 weeks to get an answer. If you are like me, I...

  17. Just took NCLEX RN at 0800, and I got the newer pop up?

    LadyinScrubs replied to LoopsRN2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Cut off at 75: either your answers were so awful that the test bank decided that it was useless to ask you any more questions -- or you passed. I would put my money on your passing. Congrats

  18. Just got the good news! But now a question...

    LadyinScrubs replied to theleaf's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Your card should be arriving soon. Go on line and see if your name is listed; if so, it will have your # that will look like this: VN _ _ _ _ _

  19. Help with Patient Scenerio Using Skills of Critical Thinking

    LadyinScrubs replied to chocoberry's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    welcome to nursing school. sounds as if you are frazzled and stressed. take a deep breath. now, read the question. underline anything that is unusual. now, go to what the question is asking: "discuss...

  20. Any tips for Pathophysiology

    LadyinScrubs replied to canut's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You have already taken A&P--the next step is to understand how the disease process affects A&P. The class goes into the etiology of the problems your patients will present with. For instance:...

  21. Disposal of Used Medical Plastics? Respiratory

    LadyinScrubs replied to Sehille4774's topic in Home Health

    My family uses the regular trah for disposing resp and GT equipment. I have seen my pt's mother use the used O2 tubing to tie up plants, trees,

  22. 2nd Degree Nursing Student

    LadyinScrubs replied to kmatos9687's topic in General Students

    absolutely true---but if you are taking distant learning nursing classes, the only financial aid you might receive will be the opportunity to take out student

  23. Indiana State University LPN-BSN 2012

    LadyinScrubs replied to Tootie88's topic in Indiana State University

    Temika, I don't know if I answered your question. The first semester, I took 2 classes--Transition to nursing and the Assessment with a clinical. There was no need to take both classes at the same...

  24. 2nd Degree Nursing Student

    LadyinScrubs replied to kmatos9687's topic in General Students

    wondering if it is easier to enter nursing school as a second degree student? with or without your bachelors, you must get your prerequisites for the program. nice thing with a bachelors is you do...

  25. Any of you LPNs bridging to RN in your very late 40s

    LadyinScrubs replied to carz's topic in LPN to RN

    Why not sit down and list on a piece of paper the benefits versus the cost. See what that tells