1busymaniam

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  1. What's easier, A&P 2 or Microbiology?

    1busymaniam replied to J3w3lz88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    J3, A&P is easier. Some of the A&P and Patho will overlap. That is a good thing. I have had four week classes but not in Science. Can you not do them both in eight weeks? You can practice some...

  2. What course was most difficult for you?

    1busymaniam replied to SirenoftheSea's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Siren, the course that was hardest for me was College Algebra. I could do Pharmacology math to perfection but not Algebra. I actually had to find a college that didn't require Algebra for an ADN. I...

  3. Are these too many pre-reqs to take for nursing?

    1busymaniam replied to Tinkk's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Tinkk, not sure what state you are in? Forget that 4 year school! LPN and ADN are faster and you can always go back to school after you are employed in nursing. You won't need those science classes x...

  4. Do rural hospitals orientate their nurses?

    1busymaniam replied to LostnNakedNursing's topic in Rural

    Lost, I think all healthcare facilities have great expectations of a thourough orientation. In the rural setting tho a two week or six week time frame or whatever is set for orientation. Problem is...

  5. Lamar State College LVN to RN

    1busymaniam replied to halexander4's topic in LPN to RN

    Melissa, sorry. I should have addressed this reply to Mannoim. Looks like you answered the question on

  6. Lamar State College LVN to RN

    1busymaniam replied to halexander4's topic in LPN to RN

    Valerie, keep us posted please. I have two co-workers that want to enter the program. Lucky ladies get my books for free.

  7. Lamar State College LVN to RN

    1busymaniam replied to halexander4's topic in LPN to RN

    Melissa, I think we got an email saying Home Health was just fine. Still had to have an RN preceptor tho. I searched and I must have deleted that email. We have to be off the clock while doing...

  8. Lamar State College LVN to RN

    1busymaniam replied to halexander4's topic in LPN to RN

    Nurse.Rendo, I thought I learned a few things. Thought the class was worth the time. I didn't like having to find a BSN. I thought we should have video'd with another person and sent that in but I...

  9. Lamar state college pa lvn-rn mobility nursing program

    1busymaniam replied to arlel58's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Tiffm, Yes you can email me at [email protected]. Ask away. Russell

  10. Lamar State College LVN to RN

    1busymaniam replied to halexander4's topic in LPN to RN

    vma71, I had problems finding this bundle to purchase. Don't recommend renting it as you may not have all the access. It is available at Lamar St bookstore. Yes the bundle is expensive! I...

  11. C- Section or Vaginal birth

    1busymaniam replied to peterm2's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You want to tell us the due date or how many weeks pregnant she is? GBS status?

  12. IV course fears

    1busymaniam replied to MrsCuoco's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    MrsCuoco, I have been the Lvn x 20 years. Iv starts get easier with frequency. The hardest part for me was making sure I had all my necessary supplies at the bedside. It sucks when you...

  13. Lamar state college port Arthur

    1busymaniam replied to mysstorey's topic in LPN to RN

    Good morning, I reviewed my Word last night and sent a couple of emails. If you got the book you can do maybe the first couple of concepts review or review concepts. You will know...

  14. Lamar State College LVN to RN

    1busymaniam replied to halexander4's topic in LPN to RN

    bozmon, I don't remember when the exams were in the computer class. I was speaking of the Assessment class and yes the first three exams were on Thursday but the final was on Wednesday. If...

  15. Lamar state college port Arthur

    1busymaniam replied to mysstorey's topic in LPN to RN

    txnurse728, You have to have the workbook. I think it is Word, not sure. The other book is needed also. I didn't use the cd as I rented and rentals generally don't come with cd but...

  16. Lamar State College LVN to RN

    1busymaniam replied to halexander4's topic in LPN to RN

    Hi Amber, Nice to hear from you. I can't tell you about OC but I am sure the waiting list is still there. I knew I couldn't do OC as I simply must work frequently. So I tried Angelo...

  17. Lamar state college port Arthur

    1busymaniam replied to mysstorey's topic in LPN to RN

    dllammons, Not to worry about the clinicals as it is not even discussed for many months out. Hopefully you have some time off coming? 144 hrs clinicals in five weeks twice. That comes...

  18. Lamar State College LVN to RN

    1busymaniam replied to halexander4's topic in LPN to RN

    jsplemons, Good morning. I am about a final away from passing Rnsg 1300, Health Assessment. I didn't know of Lamar so I was prepping for Angelo State. A wasted year studing for those...

  19. Lamar State College LVN to RN

    1busymaniam replied to halexander4's topic in LPN to RN

    jsplemons, I am [email protected]. I commented on this on my cohort discussion board and nobody is responding. None of the locals have posted a newspaper clipping or email alert...

  20. Lamar state college port Arthur

    1busymaniam replied to mysstorey's topic in LPN to RN

    mrswilburn, Not sure you meant to respond to me. I am already in the program. I live in Odessa. I might can help you tho. [email protected]...

  21. Lamar state college port Arthur

    1busymaniam replied to mysstorey's topic in LPN to RN

    bozman, Good morning to you. I don't remember what the letter said but it was clear I was acccepted. The computer class was very hard for me. Our hospital IT lady had to help me some as I...

  22. Pump rates verification

    1busymaniam replied to MissRN7's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    MissRN7, Pharmacy dictates pump rate. MD's usually don't notice cause that is what PharmD is for. The rate can be dosed r/t Creatinine clearance. If Cr/cl is a problem then PharmD will...

  23. I think I'm in over my head :/

    1busymaniam replied to CrystRN33's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello CrystRN, You should not be taking vent patient at this stage of your career without a proper orientation. Ok, you can do this! People ask me how I can take care of patients...

  24. New ICU Nurse

    1busymaniam replied to newnurse1003's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi newnurse, Not to worry. You will be fine soon. I am in the middle of nowhere tho I have worked in a nine and thirteen story building. Two helicopters also. You have TPN and Picc...

  25. Help with newborn assessment please

    1busymaniam replied to 69steel's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    69steel, Ok the one minute apgar then five minute apgar are very necessary. In those few minutes between apgars you can you can assess for retractions/use of accessory muscles in...