LadyinScrubs

LadyinScrubs ASN, RN

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  1. Indiana state University LPN/BSN or Excelsior College

    LadyinScrubs replied to lizzyreg's topic in Online Distance Learning

  2. Patient complaint filed

    LadyinScrubs replied to ladytopaz56's topic in General Nursing

    You did not mention where you keep your nursing reports. I am assuming they are safe, under lock and key at the facility and not outside the facility, at your home, in your brief case, or in your car....

  3. Permanent replacement workers during strike

    LadyinScrubs replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    If "permanent replacements" were brought in, then you have no job and eligible for unemployment. Get the info in writing and apply for unemployment and see what the state

  4. How do I respond to a poorly written request to be a nursing student?

    LadyinScrubs replied to BrentRN's topic in General Nursing

    I could be in error, but isn't the student's admission based on GPA, tests, work experience, interest, etc. It is unfortunate that this potential applicant is a poor proofreader. Treat this potential...

  5. Patient complaint filed

    LadyinScrubs replied to ladytopaz56's topic in General Nursing

    No matter whether the complaint is valid or unfounded, your facility's risk management coordinator would be responsible in investigating the issue. Everyone in the chain of care from the nursing...

  6. Offensive Nursing Behavior

    LadyinScrubs replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    By your own definition, during your employment you have numerous times observed abusive behavior towards elderly patients by a nurse. If you have knowledge or have observed abuse of the elderly, you...

  7. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    LadyinScrubs replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    Have you received an acceptance letter for Fall? Just checking in. What part of LA are you

  8. Need Help How to Study for Phase II LPN-BSN ISU Challenge Tests

    LadyinScrubs replied to live&love&heal's topic in Online Distance Learning

    As a ISU DL nursing student, I am sorry. I have never heard of "peer communication network." At ISU we have our own ISU email address and can contact other students. When enrolled in a class, we can...

  9. What Books To Use? Help!

    LadyinScrubs replied to lvnibclc's topic in Online Distance Learning

    how did you do on your challenge exams at isu? what did you think of them? are you starting the fall

  10. Isu nurs 328 and 224 challenge exam help

    LadyinScrubs replied to RED 28's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The TCN study guides are the only 'modules' that are available--other than the regular nursing books as well as condensed study guides, i.e., the Lippincott guides I suggested. Being anxious is...

  11. Isu nurs 328 and 224 challenge exam help

    LadyinScrubs replied to RED 28's topic in Online Distance Learning

    In response to your private email: "Can you offer any tips? Once in Phase III how may classes can you take a semester? thanx" The challenge exams are the first hurtle. There is no tips--you must know...

  12. Isu lvn-rn used study guide needed... Help!

    LadyinScrubs replied to mopargirl15's topic in LPN to RN

    The first two exams are the easiest and the 3rd is the most difficult. The last exam is inbetween. What I hear is you are having problems with the questions and how they are written. If that is the...

  13. How to be a sucessful online student?

    LadyinScrubs replied to casi's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I started DL in Spring. My suggestion is do your reading, assigend work and try to stay ahead of the assignments. Each week make a check list of what must be done, and double check the dates when...

  14. Indiana state University LPN/BSN or Excelsior College

    LadyinScrubs replied to lizzyreg's topic in Online Distance Learning

    hello ladyinscrubs, i'm was also considering isu lpn/bsn on line. but jsut had a few questions, it would be very greatful if you could share what every info. you have... 1. at what point do i need to...

  15. Indiana state University LPN/BSN or Excelsior College

    LadyinScrubs replied to lizzyreg's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have run across people on line who are about to finish the program. One is out in your area. I had someone fill in on a case that I am on and that person is about to graduate from the ISU DL...

  16. Indiana State/Sonoma online

    LadyinScrubs replied to alohacoffee's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Your question has been asked and answered many times; go to the ISU thread. There are many from allnurses who are attending. Make sure your state BON will accept the ISU distant learning program. I am...

  17. Please share: likes and dislikes about private duty nursing

    LadyinScrubs replied to lulu997RN's topic in Private Duty

    Likes: Working 11-7 PM shift, independence, none of the craziness of acute care, using all my nursingn skills, ability handle personal issues during the day PRN, ability to study when things are...

  18. How do you clean Mickey bolus extensions ?

    LadyinScrubs replied to systoly's topic in Private Duty

    We change the extension every week, but wash the extension every day. What I have done with anything that could discolor the extension was to use a syringe directly into the button. If the bolus was...

  19. When are you going to get a "real" job?

    LadyinScrubs replied to luvtwilight's topic in Private Duty

    After the craziness of acute care, clinical care, and driving from patient to patient in home health, I happened upon private duty. It worked out just fine; I have been with this patient for a number...

  20. Ever get spooked on night shift?

    LadyinScrubs replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    I have never been spooked on the job, and I take care to protect my safety as well as my client's. I double check the doors and make sure the house is secure. One thing that night nurses never...

  21. Im and LPN who wants to become an RN! Whats the deal with Excelsior???

    LadyinScrubs replied to aviahhasmyheart's topic in Excelsior College

    i originally signed up for ec because it was the best priced program, and i would not be old and gray before i became an rn. however, when i was asked to sign a waiver about my state's bon not...

  22. I have looked at The College Network and Excelsior.

    LadyinScrubs replied to mdenney's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The first thing to decide is do you want a distant learning program. Second is the program you seek authorized by the BON in your state or the state you wish to work in? As far as distant learning...

  23. Indiana State University Online LVN to RN program

    LadyinScrubs replied to S-Rank's topic in Indiana State University

    Because there are so many documents, it takes time to go through them and compile the names of all those eligible. Remember, a professor must be obtained for the class, etc. I don't remember how long...

  24. Book buying for ADN program

    LadyinScrubs replied to jra2127's topic in LPN to RN

    Oh, one more thing. To enroll, you must provide the email address the school gives you to show Amazon you are a student. Either way, it is a great program and it's

  25. Book buying for ADN program

    LadyinScrubs replied to jra2127's topic in LPN to RN

    If you are going to buy nursing books, compare ISBNs and book costs with those offered at Amazon. They have a program for students, if you enroll, that for $2.99 you get free overnight or free...