akcarmean

akcarmean LPN

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  1. Today is my birthday...and I BOMBED my first test for the semester

    akcarmean replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    first of all happy birthday. sorry so about your test but you will bounce back. forget about the test and enjoy the rest of your birthday.

  2. What style of music do you listen to the most?

    akcarmean replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    :Melody: I mostly listen to county but I do listen to light rock, oldies, kids songs :chuckle , several others but I have to say my heart goes to Country.

  3. Calling All LPN's

    akcarmean replied to Nurse Somebody's topic in General Nursing

    Take the test. Good luck. Start today and tell yourself every day that this is just another test (like in school) that I know I can pass this test. Take your time dont rush think things through. I...

  4. Awful Story

    akcarmean replied to runtough238's topic in General Nursing

    If it were me I would report the LTC facility. Go back to my administrator at the old job and be honest and explain things. If you were a good worker (which sounds like your were teriffic) then more...

  5. Ethical delima????calling in or giving meds to drug seekers???

    akcarmean replied to Kansas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    i right now suffer with chronic pain. i do need large doses of pain meds. i try not to take them unless i am in major pain so mostly i just suffer all day long. b/c it is hard to get pain meds. but...

  6. I'm at a loss...4-year-old on nectar thick fluids

    akcarmean replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    WAs the Dr. just the one who did the test?? IF so they need to speak to the speech pathologist more and follow up with their pediatrition.

  7. Is it Ok for a male nurse to have a beard?

    akcarmean replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I dont see why not it should just be neat and trimmed just like all professionals need to be neat and professional looking.

  8. Aaaaaaaaaagh!!!!!

    akcarmean replied to studentNY's topic in General Nursing

    I would have terriable cramps, heavy bleeding etc. going on the pill helped me. Then I had children things wern't really bad at all. NOw since I had my tubes tied my menstrual cycle seems to be...

  9. Time to do the right thing again. (Cheater selling EC test answers...)

    akcarmean replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Way to go Chris and all you others.

  10. Badly needing to vent right now.

    akcarmean replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Vent away that's what we are here for. I havn't been in that kind of situation yet but I can always listen and pass out (((((HUGS))))).

  11. cortisone injections to C5

    akcarmean replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    In the past month I have had 2 steroid injections in my L5. They were both done my an anthestiologist; not the back surgeon. I have also gone to chiropractor both. Right now muscle are to tense even...

  12. need help for severe depression

    akcarmean replied to needs help's topic in General Nursing

    I suffer from manic depression. The right combination of meds are out there. Keep trying. Find a counslor and talk to them. Then look for a less demanding job. Live your life for you and your family...

  13. Sign Language - useful for nurses?

    akcarmean replied to Hodge's topic in General Nursing

    In the town I live in we have a deaf school and a huge deaf population so I have learned sign language. I think it really depends on what area you are in.

  14. College won't let me apply to CNA program, age restriction? Please help..I'm so upset

    akcarmean replied to carrot_thief's topic in General Nursing

    Check around first and if you can't find anything see if you can start to take other classes. If you are going for your RN then there are plenty of pre-req. classes that have to be taken. You could...

  15. license ready to expire soon

    akcarmean replied to akcarmean's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thank you both for the information.

  16. Another symptom question

    akcarmean replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree go to the ER and have a full check up blood work, EKG, etc. I had several sx. like that when I had the flu but with your other problems and the cold fingers and fingers and speech not right...

  17. Any from Illinois?

    akcarmean replied to RobLPN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I live about 30 miles West of Springfield. Springfield has some very good hospitals and a lot of employment choices.

  18. Online Programs

    akcarmean replied to kt_b's topic in Nursing Career

    Never heard of online CNA program. I went through a program we did a lot of book work, lab work and clinical work. You really should have the clinical work to get a good idea of thing and some things...

  19. Help with BSN Admission @ UIC

    akcarmean replied to Maxs's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Where are you from in Illinois? I live in Jacksonville, about 30miles west of Springfield, Illinois. Sorry not familiar with the college's initials. Ask the school directly their program requirements,...

  20. RN to BSN

    akcarmean replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Tweety, I feel the same way, I just looked at my requirements for my online courses. They sound similar. I am also in shock. But I am confident that WE can do this. My email is posted that way we can...

  21. Anyone else having trouble using the commands when posting?

    akcarmean replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    I am having the same problem. I sent a PM to Brian and he said he would check into it and see what he could do to fix it.

  22. Be very Careful about considering Excelsior's Online ADN program...

    akcarmean replied to ColoLPNStudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I live in Illinois and I have heard that it is going before the state and has a good chance of passing that Illinois will now recognise schools like EC. Currently I am an LPN and right now I am going...

  23. Be very Careful about considering Excelsior's Online ADN program...

    akcarmean replied to ColoLPNStudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I live in Illinois and I have heard that it is going before the state and has a good chance of passing that Illinois will now recognise schools like EC. Currently I am an LPN and right now I am going...

  24. Due dates????

    akcarmean replied to Jess-RN in 2006's topic in Ob/Gyn

    babycenter.com is great used it for my last baby. He is now 18mth and will be our last due to my medical probs. had tubes tied. Congrats to all who are expecting enjoy the time children are the...

  25. Anyone starting school in January?

    akcarmean replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I start in Jan with AIU online. Good luck to all