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  1. Welcome to the Missouri State Forum!

    suebird3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    welcome to the missouri state forum! why not 'show me' what part of the state you all are from? suebird

  2. reputation of St. Xavier University's nursing program

    suebird3 replied to sallber's topic in Illinois Nursing

    i graduated in dec. '03, so don't worry! did the lpn to bsn bridge. all tital about 3 years.....2 years part time (i do have a mortgage!), and the last 2 semesters full time; wasn't in too much of a...

  3. reputation of St. Xavier University's nursing program

    suebird3 replied to sallber's topic in Illinois Nursing

    sxu is a private college, and the way they have things set up (along with their reputation), they give you a better chance of getting into core classes faster. oh, yeah; i may have put off starting...

  4. reputation of St. Xavier University's nursing program

    suebird3 replied to sallber's topic in Illinois Nursing

    if you have any pre-req's to finish up, you can finish them at sxu. warning...they want biochem! i tried to get outta it, had organic, etc. no luck. you are admitted to the core classes once...

  5. Sororities/Fraternities

    suebird3 replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    if you do go on for your degree, ptk does have scholarships. so....joining does have it's

  6. reputation of St. Xavier University's nursing program

    suebird3 replied to sallber's topic in Illinois Nursing

    st. xav's class of '03 here. high pass rate. you're in the right school. 'that

  7. Illinois schools South Suburban College

    suebird3 replied to lizzyberry's topic in Illinois Nursing

    saint xavier university. they have a great lpn to rn bridge

  8. Illinois schools South Suburban College

    suebird3 replied to lizzyberry's topic in Illinois Nursing

    SXU requires everyone (except the LPN to RN people) to have their CNA before

  9. Any Saint Xavier Alum out there?

    suebird3 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey, folks. Just wondering if there are any other SXU alum out there. If so, what year? Drop a

  10. Welcome to the Missouri State Forum!

    suebird3 replied to suebird3's topic in General Nursing

    I would personally get my license in Illinois, and then the MO one IF you take Boards before the move. Have you considered having licensure in both states? Suebird

  11. LPN'S Supervising RNs'? How would you feel?

    suebird3 replied to cowgirl4u's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to allnurses, cowgirl. I moved your post to a more appropriate Forum for more responses. Suebird

  12. Writing lots of incident reports each night, is this normal for you in LTC?

    suebird3 replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't discount the Full Moon....I mean it! I swear our 'pleasantly confused' patients go gung-ho about then. And yes, some Full Moons are worse than others. The aides are good resources. Good...

  13. How do you become a Moderator for this site??

    suebird3 replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    Guess that automatically removes most of us, eh?

  14. to give pain meds or not to give meds?

    suebird3 replied to msnursekim's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One resident stands out in particular. Had end stage liver failure, d/t using Tylenol secondary to a back injury. Lord, she was in pain, and we had to really watch it cuz of the disease...

  15. Update on Gross Out Co-Worker

    suebird3 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Eeeewwwww!

  16. to give pain meds or not to give meds?

    suebird3 replied to msnursekim's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OK..was half asleep here.....sorry! Was trying to remember the max dosage and ditzed. I have so many rezzies who try to get 500 mg of ES Tylenol every 4 hours, PLUS other Tylenol based products,...

  17. to give pain meds or not to give meds?

    suebird3 replied to msnursekim's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would continue the pain meds, too; just remember the Max. dose of Tylenol (and tyl. containing products) can be 2400 mg. a day. I would love having you work with me! Suebird

  18. Woot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    suebird3 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: :balloons: Congratulations! :balloons:

  19. Writing lots of incident reports each night, is this normal for you in LTC?

    suebird3 replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is there any change of routine, or meds? Suebird

  20. Hello All...I AM NEW!!

    suebird3 replied to Idaho rocks!'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Welcome, Idaho! Please don't worry, and the last question bit is fallacy. Hope you enjoy the site, and keep us posted on how you did. Suebird

  21. Potential employer has "letter from CMS due to high decubs" bad sign?

    suebird3 replied to 777RNThatsMe's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hope the facility charts and documents really well if/when they get any Decub's. I have to do a body Assessment on all people when they get admitted/return, as we have gotten a few doozeys....

  22. New York Board of Nursing

    suebird3 replied to Piscean's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Welcome to allnurses! I moved your post to the NCLEX Forum for more responses. Good luck! Suebird

  23. How do you become a Moderator for this site??

    suebird3 replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    Guess I will just make do with 2 faded gowns and a pan on my head. Granted, I'll look a bit strange, sitting in the nearest

  24. RN Pronouncement

    suebird3 replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We had one heavy set resident who was a beast in regards to pulses. Surprisingly, we could get a BP when rezzie was

  25. nurse licensure compact

    suebird3 replied to greenbird's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe that is something you should ask the MO State Board about.... To date, I have not heard anything about Illinois being in on the Compact bit.