akcarmean

akcarmean LPN

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  1. Help !! I need your opinion on a school ASAP!!!

    akcarmean replied to akcarmean's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am looking at AIU (American Intercontiental University) they are accredited by Commission on Colleges of Southern Association of Colleges they said they have the highest accrediation schools can...

  2. Help !! I need your opinion on a school

    akcarmean replied to akcarmean's topic in LPN to RN

    HI I am interest in going through College Network which is also affiliated with Indiana State University. I am currently and LPN and when I am finished I will have my RN, BSN. Has anyone heard...

  3. NCLEX identification

    akcarmean replied to eng_nurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't worry you should be just fine. Good Luck on the test. Remember to relax and keep telling your self that YOU CAN pass the test.

  4. RNs HELP!!! (Interview for class)

    akcarmean replied to emileerenae's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you don't get your ? answered I'd be happy to help. But I am only and LPN. Email me if you need

  5. tonsilectomy

    akcarmean replied to hittme123's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear about your surgery. Good Luck !! I would go for the surgical instead of the laser procedure. Like someone said stay away from the red foods, jello, popicles, etc. Keep hydrated is the...

  6. Exciting Night for this new Nursing student!!

    akcarmean replied to avahsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    Nice Job. Sounds like you will make a good nurse. As you go through nursing school and start to feel doubts or times when you wonder you can always remember this situation and then know that you CAN...

  7. Real Life Advice, Please....

    akcarmean replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Janice, Please take the medicine. If you can't afford it the office should have samples or the RX company's have programs where you can get your medicine from them. I suffer from major depression and...

  8. When did you first feel like a nurse?

    akcarmean replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I felt like a nurse before I even became one. I care for my MIL who is a diabetic and eventually lost both legs. Then I had a premie baby and have kids with all kinds of health problems. So I was luck...

  9. mydriasis and Strattera for ADHD

    akcarmean replied to jenac's topic in General Nursing

    MY daughter was on Strattra and it didn't work for her. She was placed on Adderall XR and is doing better. We just moved to a new school and she has to make new friends and this school just has...

  10. Can someone help me with my interview project? Pleeease!

    akcarmean replied to PinkGemini529's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am an LPN and would be happy to help if you still need it. Just email

  11. what's your "soft spot" patient?

    akcarmean replied to shay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have to say that my soft spot is with preemies and with the disabled. I had a premature son and then I have worked with the disabled either physically or mentally. I just love working with the kids....

  12. reason why becoming a nurse

    akcarmean replied to foo3296's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to become a nurse after my first born was 3 mths premature and spent 70 days in NICU. It took another 8 years before I was able to get my LPN but now I am going back to get my RN, BSN after...

  13. I need Ideas, for a project !

    akcarmean replied to ERRN1028's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I have to agree with this idea. As a parent who once had a child in NICU. It is very tramatic and if you are unfamiliar with the area that would help a great deal. Also if you had an extra room where...

  14. Considering switch to home health- seeking advice

    akcarmean replied to Genista's topic in Home Health

    I work for a HH care facility. There is not a lot of paper work. Your assessment chart beginning and end of shift then at least every 2 hours unless something is wrong and needs to be charted. Then...

  15. Were you your family's caregiver growing up?

    akcarmean replied to alphafe's topic in General Nursing

    Growing up I was also a caregiver in my home. Taking care of house, supper, younger brother and sister. I didn't want anything to do with nursing when I got older. I wanted to go into business. Worked...

  16. Looking for online RN - BSN with no clinical componet.

    akcarmean replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just spoke to the College Network today and I am going to go with their program after checking out several others. I feel this is the best route for me to go. I have a phone number if you would like...

  17. Whats The Best Way To Pass Boards!

    akcarmean replied to Guest26407's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I used a NCLEX book in fact 2 different ones. Studies all my " important notes" . Keep telling myself for months that it was just another test and that I knew I could pass it. Self confidence help the...

  18. Just got canned!!!

    akcarmean replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry for the loss of your job. but I do AMIRE YOUR COURAGE IN STANDING UP FOR THE PATIENTS AND FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN. As nurses we have a lot to protect our patients and ourselves. That...

  19. Adopting medically fragile infants

    akcarmean replied to homenursingrj's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I admire your work. Sounds very rewarding. It takes a person who has a lot of heart and strength. What made you make your decision? I would love to know more about it if you wouldn't mind emailing me....

  20. Welcome to the new Learning Disability Nursing forum

    akcarmean replied to Brian's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    How did you become certified in the Developmental Disabilities area ? Thanks

  21. Welcome to the new Learning Disability Nursing forum

    akcarmean replied to Brian's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    How did you become certified in the Learning Diablitity area ? Thanks,

  22. Welcome to the new Learning Disability Nursing forum

    akcarmean replied to Brian's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    :confused: I have worked with some disabled children and special needs children. I love that area. How hard is it to find a decent paying job in that area? Any ideas on where to look. I live in...