You should be aware of a pts vascular status before a sharp debridement. If your facility doesn't do ABI's, you should send them out for arterial studies. If that isn't a option and you aren't able to...
It sounds to me like you are doing everything right. What type of skin prep are you using? Any wrinkles? I think the Cavalon prep works best. After you apply you can again go over the edges with the...
It takes quite a while to get through all the prereqs but you can do it. If you plan on going on for your BSN, take Chem 1010 and 1020. Also, if you're slow at math, don't take the on-line Algebra...
If that's how you learn best, then that would be helpful. I wrote down key points that seemed important on several sheets of paper and I took these with me wherever I went to drill them into my head....
I am a recent graduate and I just wish this situation would get resolved. In my opinion, Tri-C should be assisting the current BSN instructors in getting their Masters degree. Most of the lab and...
Has anyone here taken the practice HESI exam? I scored an 89% on that test and of course that was the week before finals so I did not study. I heard it is harder than the NCLEX, is this true? I just...
I agree, I get alot of my books from Ohio Link and I just keep renewing. I also bought books from other students and if you are getting older editions you don't need to spend too much. I didn't have...
Lee J A replied to adie0321's topic in Ohio Nursing
Community colleges are around $90 a credit hour so give this some thought when looking for a nursing program. When some of these schools cost more than universities then you have to wonder whats going...
Lee J A replied to NewStart2012's topic in Ohio Nursing
I am an LPN so I can tell you that you're right, you need to get the RN!! Its a tough road but it will pay off in the long run, believe me. I am in the lpn to rn program currently at tri-c and my...
Lee J A replied to NewStart2012's topic in Ohio Nursing
Do you have to work too? If you don't have to work you'll be fine. I have a part-time job and I'm managing just fine. If you do have to work, you will have a hard time managing work, school and
Lee J A replied to NewStart2012's topic in Ohio Nursing
My son starts this fall also, he just called today and they said they are sending an email out this week regarding orientation which will be mid May. Check your tri c email frequently for