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 send the pt to a wound clinic, I would suggest us...
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 skin prep and over any wrinkles. So before and afte...
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 class, the tests are timed. I started as an LPN as we...
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. Repetition works best for me and that goes for all...
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 clinical instructors are part-time and many that I've ...
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 ordered the PDA, and the NCSBN and I have been stud...
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 much money so I went the cheapest route possible an...
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 on. Also make sure your classes can transfer if y...
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 opinion is to keep plugging away like you are doing no...
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 baby.
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 info.
Do you have any labs? I'm just a student myself but I would just go through the NANDA Dx list and see what applies. Seems easy until you have to do it....Goodluck!!
The program is only 4 semesters so it depends on how many prereqs you have and how fast you complete them. Go to their website for the complete prereq list and when you have all but A&P and Micro you can apply to the program. You can be in the pr...
Hey Scott, Sorry, one more question. I need books for 1300 and 1450, do you guys resell your books or are they using new editions every semester to stop that from happening? I usually buy the older versions of textbooks on Craigslist because I have ...
My son and I both took the test in Sept and got our official "your in" this week with a follow-up email telling us everything we need to do. You said they got your background check so you should have got a response this past week. My son was accepted...
I guess you have been lucky to this point because everyone has said they loose forms. I'll make sure I have an extra copy of everything. Where have you been doing your clinicals? How has the overall experience been?