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  1. Sexual Orientation Question

    logank622 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A few posters have touched on this, but here's my thoughts. "Heterosexual" and "homosexual" no longer matter. There are plenty of men who identify themselves as straight, but have experimented with...

  2. Searching for preceptor (Columbus)

    logank622 posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm a student at Indiana State preparing for my 2nd semester. I need to find a preceptor, or at the very least, a facility where I can do clinicals. ISU has clinical agreements with OSU Medical...

  3. New Employee, Low Morale on Unit

    logank622 replied to YogiGal's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have no experience working in a hospital, but I have worked in toxic work environments. It's not easy to leave, especially when you hope to turn the experience into something better with the same...

  4. Indiana State University online lpn-bsn

    logank622 replied to l.blanton86's topic in Indiana State University

    You can only take the challenge exams through Indiana State. They are not offered anywhere

  5. NP with a beard?!?!

    logank622 replied to Erclifton85's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think beards are a non-issue as long as they're clean, but I'll bring up one consideration. Many deaf or hard-of-hearing people read lips, and a scraggly beard may hinder their ability to understand...

  6. Online LPN -> BSN

    logank622 replied to VidyaNC's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, there are 41 nursing credits through ISU so you'll be fine taking the support courses elsewhere - that's what I

  7. Indiana State University online lpn-bsn

    logank622 replied to l.blanton86's topic in Indiana State University

    Gusakov1, what I meant is that I bought the study guides on eBay instead of through The College Network. You still need to take the exam through the school. You'll need to find a proctor, then...

  8. uncompensated vs partially compensated

    logank622 replied to savagetrojan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Beachie, you are my favorite person today! I have trouble with ABGs, and this explanation is MUCH easier than anything I've seen before. Thank

  9. oxygen sTaturations

    logank622 replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    I have a very intelligent friend (pre-med degree but never worked in health care) who uses "exasperate" instead of "exacerbate". It's the only word he has trouble with - he even uses "your" and...

  10. Should I take a Phlebotomy course after CNA?

    logank622 replied to laylayluv90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I took a phlebotomy course while I was in LPN school so I could become more comfortable sticking needles into people. It was a great experience. I did become a certified phlebotomist - I don't think...

  11. Going for the RN...the untraditional way

    logank622 replied to maliah675's topic in Online Distance Learning

    OP, I'm in the same boat. I've always wanted to be an RN, but several roadblocks kept me from doing it. ("You have a 2-3 year waiting list? And your cohorts only start every other year?? No, I don't...

  12. finally... I cried.

    logank622 replied to yaleli's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It sounds like your unit manager does not know how to handle this person either. She should not tolerate one nurse yelling at another, and then tell the person getting yelled at to be more assertive....

  13. Info Lit thru PennFoster?

    logank622 replied to Mrs.Mc,LPN217's topic in Excelsior College

    Be careful - according to ACE's website, that course is no longer accredited. ACE CREDIT | The National Guide to College Credit for Workforce Training Scroll down and click Information Literacy. It...

  14. Indiana State University online lpn-bsn

    logank622 replied to l.blanton86's topic in Indiana State University

    I bought older versions of the TCN modules but didn't experience too many issues with outdated information, etc. Once in a while they show up on eBay, Amazon, etc. - just search for "College Network...

  15. CSCC [columbus state] Nursing ADN, All about It!

    logank622 replied to inchwormsz's topic in Ohio Nursing

    To be fair, I'm relaying some secondhand information. I have a friend who tried to go through the program - she told me about her clinical instructors. However, the experience about the online program...

  16. CSCC [columbus state] Nursing ADN, All about It!

    logank622 replied to inchwormsz's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I graduated from CSCC's LPN program and have heard nothing good about the RN program. I have a BA (and an MS) and applied to the 2nd degree online program a few years ago, and I wasn't accepted. I...

  17. Sometimes it's impossible not to giggle...

    logank622 replied to AtivanIM's topic in Nursing Humor

    Many years ago I was the activities director for an assisted living community that had a dementia unit. I made a new friend (Mr. P) on that unit, and he loved to go on the van rides around town. Every...

  18. Instructor on a power trip

    logank622 replied to snapshot's topic in General Students

    I can certainly understand why you're frustrated; it's always hard to deal with difficult or demanding people. I think it's a good lesson for the workplace though. You mentioned that Ann gets upset at...

  19. What is the one thing that turns your stomach?

    logank622 replied to FDW630's topic in General Students

    I don't have much experience with more advanced settings, but for me, it's colostomy bags. That smell is like nothing else I've ever experienced, and it's a real struggle not to offend or embarrass...

  20. New to the Athens area, looking for STNA training that is close, please help!

    logank622 replied to jbaker21's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I used to live in that area. You can try Hocking College for both STNA and LPN/RN programs. I don't know if they offer STNA courses, but they do have a nursing program (and it's virtually impossible...

  21. Greetings from Afghanistan! Online MSN Question - Need Advice!!

    logank622 replied to anchorRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good morning! $250 is at the very low end of tuition for distance graduate programs. There are a handful of programs that fall into that range (Amberton University, Wayne State College, Fort Hays...

  22. LPN-BSN PhaseII CSM Exams Discussion

    logank622 replied to NurseK1m's topic in Indiana State University

    I passed OB with a 94%!! I used a TCN module from 2006, which was a huge help despite its age. I did far better on this test than any others, which is strange because: 1. I have absolutely no interest...

  23. Lottery System...How does it work?

    logank622 replied to Derls's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The lottery system may have worked for the Hunger Games, but I think it's ineffective for nursing school. Nursing schools should select the most qualified applicants, period. Accepting students based...

  24. LPN-BSN PhaseII CSM Exams Discussion

    logank622 replied to NurseK1m's topic in Indiana State University

    I didn't use the module - I reviewed my notes from med surg in my LPN program. I studied an hour or two every night for a week before I took it. To help me study, I made a chart listing condition,...

  25. Emotional disorders

    logank622 replied to rivershark2005's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm not condoning the DON's actions, but we don't know the full story about her ex-husband. Was he abusive? Suicidal? Did he bankrupt them during manic episodes? Was he faithful? There are a lot of...