LadyinScrubs

LadyinScrubs ASN, RN

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  1. did you get fee waivers or did your financial aid consist of only student
  2. Well, you passed or your failure was so complete that the NCLEX didn't even bother asking you more questions. I think you
  3. IV calculation questions

    why are you having problems? do you not understand the formula or does your math come out wrong? review: you are not using an iv pump that infuses in ml per hour but you are using a drip chamber that...
  4. i have a previous bachelors and am not eligible for fee wavers, etc--something that many nursing programs leave out of their information program. however, i have been offered student loans and because...
  5. I'm a Newbie

  6. I'm a Newbie

    1. Determine what degree you want. 2. Good news: because you have a bachelors, you will be not need to take gen ed courses. 3. Bad news: if you have taken nursing prerequisites with labs that are...
  7. How do you organize your school items?

    any kind of bag with wheels; save your back. i have many sizes depending on the amount, weight, size books or other junk i need to carry. at home, have separate bags devoted to each class containing...
  8. Your med surg book should have a good section on cardiac. Off the top of my head, you will be way ahead if yo know: how to read a rhythm strip; recognize normal and abnormal rhythms; understand the...
  9. Need nurses' point of views

    Do not limit your options. Not all nurses (LPN/LVNs or RNs) work 12 hr shifts in acute care. The profession of nursing offers a variety of job opportunities. You can work in: acute care, skilled...
  10. when comparing nursing schools, pay attention to whether they enforce the 5 year rule for lab classes. many colleges/universities will not accept lab clases older than 5 years and will require the...
  11. ISU LVN to BSN program California

    the syllibus for our spring 2011 class may give the fall 2011 student an idea what to expect. however, the professors teaching those two classes may have changed and as well as the info in the...
  12. if you do a search on the course numbers and/or the name of the course, you will find i have written a great deal about the class. one blog was about my experience and written at the end of spring's...
  13. LPN to BSN @ Indiana State U...here is the info i got!!!

    oops, error. sorry... [...]there has been much discussed and written on allnurses about tcn and their sales tactics. review what is written and be educated about tcn and whether you want to sign up...
  14. LPN to BSN @ Indiana State U...here is the info i got!!!

  15. Will I ever become a nurse ??

    unprofessional reply to somone seeking our assistance on
  16. Indiana State University - Online

    I am going to defer to those attending the ISU DL program in your area or you could call the dept and ask. I believe ISU nursing department has a website that outlines the authorized clinical...
  17. Starting in August - scared and nervous!!

    The most wonderful thing about becoming a nurse is there are so many different types of nurses. Take a deep breath and explore the doors that obtaining your license will open. You taught and know that...
  18. Will I ever become a nurse ??

    from what i hear, you case is still in court, and you will not know the outcome. until the case is finalized, you really don't know what your future will hold. keep your goals but have a secodary,...
  19. 1. depending on whe one is born, the retirement age could be 66 years old or higher. social security has a website showing reitrment age based on birthdate. if one retires earlier than the established...
  20. ISU LVN to BSN program California

    Congratulations. The transition course is a good start, and you will not be too stressed. The first month of the program is the most difficult. The transition course is approximately 5 units. Two...
  21. ISU LVN to BSN program California

    :stdnrsrck: Those wishing to start Fall 2011 - Have you gotten your letter of acceptance yet? Who out there will be continuing at ISU Fall
  22. Indiana State University - Online

    You do have an instructor. The instructor provides the syllibus and the workload. You must submit your weekly papers, quizzes, tests or projects to the instructor. Should you have a problem, you are...
  23. Indiana State University - Online

    I am in the 3rd semester in the DL program. What is it that you are curious about or need to know? First, what you need to know is there are two ISU DL programs. One for California and one for the...
  24. Dress Code Violations?

    If the look/feel of your uniform is that important, you might considering attending other nursing programs. The first question to ask the potential school is what their dress code