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  1. Help on care plan for primary & secondary dx

    jgtdolphin posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My care plan patient has multiple dx, and I am not sure which one would be considered a primary and then secondary. Admission MD dx:hypoxemia,potential sepsis, diffuse edema, left leg swelling,...

  2. Help on care plan for primary & secondary dx

    jgtdolphin replied to jgtdolphin's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Maybe I wasn't very clear on my post, sorry;( I know the nrsg dx part of the care plan. However, under the H&P I have to write in the medical primary and secondary dx. Then make a concept map on...

  3. Question regarding Ivy Tech Nursing program

    jgtdolphin replied to hfullerCNA's topic in Indiana Nursing

    The wait list the other post is referring to is referred to the "Alternates". If someone who made it in the program decides not to take the spot, then the spot it offered to an alternate. Some refer...

  4. Question regarding Ivy Tech Nursing program

    jgtdolphin replied to hfullerCNA's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I was hearing all these rumors as well. I know several people who have been nurses for 15+ years w/ degrees not from IvyTech, and they say that Ivy Tech's nursing program is outstanding, and...

  5. I would give anything...

    jgtdolphin replied to nurseinthemakin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It can be frustrating. You have done so great, and would have totally gotten in at the CC around here. Don't give up. I am 36 and have always wanted to be a nurse, and had to give up college 15+ years...

  6. Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    jgtdolphin replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    lilboop, I called my highschool and they no longer have my vacc records ( I graduated in 93). SO frustrated. THe little booklet my mom had for me when I was a child is not all the way filled out, so...

  7. Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    jgtdolphin replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I felt alittle overwhelmed. The cost is okay with me, because I know it is more than three times as much at other colleges. Still hurts to have to pay that much, but we've been preparing to spend it....

  8. Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    jgtdolphin replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Good news... I got the call from Anderson today, a spot opened up and I have been accpeted into the ASN program. I'm so excited. I was happy to be in the PN program, but really wanted to go straight...

  9. Preparing for Fall '12 nursing programs!

    jgtdolphin replied to nynurse1232b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm feeling overwhelemd with starting in the fall. I think because I am taking Microbiology right now, and it ends July 31, and we go away for a week vacation, then the kids start school, and then I...

  10. Has anyone else taken College Chemistry wothout HS chem?

    jgtdolphin replied to LaceElaine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should do fine. I took Chemistry in HS, and even a college Chem... that was 15 yrs ago, and I had to retake the Chemistry now due to it expired. I didn't remember anything from back then, and I...

  11. Do you have a PASSION for nursing?

    jgtdolphin replied to MA_Davis's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Maybe some people lose their passion, but only you can speak for yourself. (Just a sidenote example, my sil is a dancer, and began teaching dancing becuase she has always been passionate for it......

  12. Microbiology - Summer 2012

    jgtdolphin replied to jocy_anne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've only been through 1 week of it so far, and can say it's going to be a rough summer. I have spent at least 3-6 hrs a day trying to understand and remember everything. I'm curious to see how poorly...

  13. Summer Microbiology!? I'm Nervous

    jgtdolphin replied to Hellooo_Nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yikes 4 weeks?? I just started the 8wk class, and am feeling the pressure. Idon't think it would be as bad if it weren't comprehensive. I'm not sure how well I can do with that. I guess all I can...

  14. Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    jgtdolphin replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Congrats to you

  15. Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    jgtdolphin replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Congrats mmills63!! so does that mean you will turn down the alternate spot in Anderson :)hehehhee Sorry, I just really really want to go straight into ASN, instead of

  16. Too FAT to be a nurse?

    jgtdolphin replied to Prtar1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Please don't quit nursing school. You have made it this far,don't let it pass by. I understand the importance of healthy weight, but I also know our society pays WAY TOO MUCH attention on appearances....

  17. Summer students, sound-off...

    jgtdolphin replied to TraumaJunkyEMT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking Microbiology, my last prereq:) Then I start the nursing program in the

  18. Made a C in A&P shoud I take it again?

    jgtdolphin replied to jennyjen87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd retake it again. Oh congrats on your 3rd child, and best

  19. Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    jgtdolphin replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Thanks kiche123 I found several places through AHA and Amer Red Cross. Thank goodness for www

  20. Sometimes I just feel like saying " What's the Point?"

    jgtdolphin replied to kayruhh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hugs kayruhh{{{hugs}}} I'm so sorry. I know this must be very frustrating and discouraging. In my area, they say the gpa for nursing is 3.7+, but I know a few colleges that have lowered the gpa to 3.1...

  21. Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    jgtdolphin replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    mmills63 WTG!! Let's hope several don't take their spots so we both get

  22. Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    jgtdolphin replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    The TEAS was just pure evil!!! I studied alot for it, but I took it two days after having to take 3 mid term exams, so I had fried brain!! I was warned when I started that you pretty much have to have...

  23. Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    jgtdolphin replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    xaviersmommie00 My scores weren't the greatest. It was 161 . I can't even remember. I got a 76 on the TEASV, and All A's in all my prereqs(well the ENG111 was from 15 yrs ago was a B, so that hurt me,...

  24. Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    jgtdolphin replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Okay, so I saw the maillady drive by, and ran to get the mail, I then saw an IVyTech envelope, and my stomach & heart dropped. I began shaking like crazy with nerves. THe verdict is that I made...

  25. Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    jgtdolphin replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Thanks for the update on Anderson. I'm thankful for the PN acceptance, but I am really hoping that I get into the RN at Anderson. I've notice my hair has been falling out lately, hmmm wonder if the...