LadyinScrubs

LadyinScrubs ASN, RN

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  1. When you are the patient. Do you get nervous about it?

    LadyinScrubs replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep -- case in point. I went in for a procedure (forget what it was). Had a long discussion with the nurse manager for the out pt unit. Discussed my concerns. Everything went fine and I was still...

  2. Paramedics rank higher than LPNs?

    LadyinScrubs replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What did Rhet Butler say to Scarlett? "Frankly, my dear... The truth is, paramedics do acute care in the field (unless they are ED based) and once they step over the hospital threshhold, the LPN/LVN...

  3. ISU LVN to BSN program California

    LadyinScrubs replied to LadyinScrubs's topic in Indiana State University

    I hate to appear ignorant, but for the life of me, I have no idea what MHN exam is. What is it and who requires

  4. Clinical Sites - Los Angeles, CA LPN-BS track from Indiana State Univeristy

    LadyinScrubs replied to nicolelvn's topic in Indiana State University

    If you note the Calif program is through Sonoma State University--meaning that all Calif ISU students are also registere with SSU in the joint partnership. Thus, the program is through a Calif...

  5. Can I do the LPN TO BSN through ISU without TCN?

    LadyinScrubs replied to Mrsearly2009's topic in Indiana State University

    Mrsearly2009, if you are looking to start school ASAP, you must start working on the prerequisites. You can do those various ways: CLEP out, take classes at an accredited community college or...

  6. The College Network - Legit or Scam?

    LadyinScrubs replied to RHJS's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I post the following information with all respect; you need to contact an attorney rather than discussing your situation in a blog. The issue is there is an existing contract between you and TCN; you...

  7. Nursing Program Preparation

    LadyinScrubs replied to Nursing 2014's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Had not heard it put this way, but what you were told is true. Nursing school is a fickle entity. It demans your entire attention and does not tolerate competition from other thngs--like friends,...

  8. ISU LVN to BSN program California

    LadyinScrubs replied to LadyinScrubs's topic in Indiana State University

    If you are studying for the challenge exams, have you applied to the program or paid for the

  9. Is your program this way?

    LadyinScrubs replied to fitzy5's topic in General Students

    Oops, double post.

  10. Is your program this way?

    LadyinScrubs replied to fitzy5's topic in General Students

    Nursing student abuse is rampant. Recently much has been written about student abuse--by teachers, schools and/or other students. However, nothing has been discussed about the abuse student nurses...

  11. Need to work to afford RN program, advice appreciated

    LadyinScrubs replied to samrusrn's topic in General Students

    I don't know if you mentioned your situation--single without dependents, single with dependents, married, etc. However, a great job for a nursing student is working as a private caregiver. The job...

  12. Clinical Sites - Los Angeles, CA LPN-BS track from Indiana State Univeristy

    LadyinScrubs replied to nicolelvn's topic in Indiana State University

    nicolelvn -- Another student, who just applied to the program, received a letter from the ISU nursing department dated in June 2012 from ISU: "As a California student, I wanted to inform you that we...

  13. ISU LVN to BSN program California

    LadyinScrubs replied to LadyinScrubs's topic in Indiana State University

    Thank you for the copy of the letter you received. Could you post it here so others on the LPN/LVN to BSN ISU site know the issues? Thanks. Last I heard -------- retired and there is another person in...

  14. Oncology rotation

    LadyinScrubs replied to phuretrotr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Normally in an oncology rotation you will not be doing clinical oncology but working with oncology patients who have a reason to be hospitalized. Because these patientns are sick, you will get an...

  15. Age of transfer credits??

    LadyinScrubs replied to stephr78's topic in Indiana State University

    Don't you hate it when you are told you have stale lab classes (lab classes older than 5 years) and must take the classes over again. Well, at ISU that is not a problem. If you have an outstanding...

  16. Length of LPN-BSN program

    LadyinScrubs replied to nursegreenwood's topic in Indiana State University

    The reason you can't get a precise answer is because there are many variables and everyone is different. Do you have a previous bachelors--if so, you all you need are your prerequisites an the...

  17. ISU LVN to BSN program California

    LadyinScrubs replied to LadyinScrubs's topic in Indiana State University

    Oh, no. This is not good news. Can you get a copy of that letter and post it. I have repeatedly posted that there were problems with the program and there have been two other people who attacked me...

  18. HELP! My second time around in nursing school...

    LadyinScrubs replied to necholahnnn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I had to laugh. I started a garden in between stuying. During the summer, I had the nicest fruits and

  19. HELP! My second time around in nursing school...

    LadyinScrubs replied to necholahnnn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here is a tip about studying. Study for only 45 minutes at a time. Stop and take a break, exercise, get something to drink and rest your mind. Then, after 15 minutes, go back to studying. There is a...

  20. math help!!

    LadyinScrubs replied to studentnurse96's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The one step that most stuents skip is checking their work. ALWAYS, ALWAYS CHECK YOUR ANSWERS. If plugging in the answer does not give you the info you need, then there is a problem

  21. HELP! My second time around in nursing school...

    LadyinScrubs replied to necholahnnn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Where do you think the problem is? Do you allow enough time to study; are you absorbing the information. Do you understand the concepts/rationales behind the theory or are you just memorizing facts?...

  22. Reconstitute math problem help

    LadyinScrubs replied to jnlowe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Looks pretty confusing but let's break it down. I underline what you need to know (I also underline on paper tests because I tend to be visual) The answer to the question must be in mL -- so you will...

  23. math help!!

    LadyinScrubs replied to studentnurse96's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I won't do the problem, but just looking at the question: I always look at what the question is asking me first because then I know what I have to deal with. Okay, so have to have a flow rate in "mL"...

  24. Please read!!! ISU Yahoo group

    LadyinScrubs replied to galenanurse's topic in Indiana State University

    Addendum: The reason there may be more posts on the Excelsior website is because Excelsior is fare more affordable and does not require clinicals. There may be far more students working on their...

  25. Please read!!! ISU Yahoo group

    LadyinScrubs replied to galenanurse's topic in Indiana State University

    I applaud you for your initiative. What I have seen is this: ISU is not just a corresponence course or just a distant learning program. The ISU program is an actual university program with lecture,...