NurseEmmy

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  1. The Second Week

    NurseEmmy replied to pinksnowflakes's topic in General Students

    You will have to adjust your way of thinking. Nursing quizes and tests are unlike anything else. They require you to not just remember facts and figures, but to understand why things happen, and what...

  2. How much do you pay monthly for Health insurance?

    NurseEmmy replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Students

    Nearly $500/month for health and dental for family (No vision option). This is an employer plan so they also cover part of the tab. My deduct. are around $3,000 per person or $12,000 for family. $15...

  3. Ivy Tech Nursing Fall 2016

    NurseEmmy replied to Lilybug2016's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I wonder how they made the transition only 2 semesters? I cannot imagine how many credit hours a semester that equals. I think 3 is fast enough. I am super excited and nervous. Good luck to everyone!...

  4. Esme Needs Your Prayers

    NurseEmmy replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome Back! You have been missed by so many. Take time to heal of course, but keep us in the loop on how you are

  5. I can't decide!

    NurseEmmy replied to sunshine539's topic in General Nursing

    I know overall Kindred does not have a good reputation as an employer. Your location may be different than the rest, but I'm just throwing that out

  6. Poked self

    NurseEmmy replied to Jayden0228's topic in General Nursing

    A new needle on a used insulin pen is still considered to be contaminated or a "dirty" stick. You need to notify your supervisor ASAP and follow your facility's post exp.

  7. Does this make me a liability?

    NurseEmmy replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't consider you to be a liability, but now you know that others may see you as such. That person has some balls to say that, but some people have no

  8. Feeling overwhelmed

    NurseEmmy replied to alexandrajenkins's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My biggest suggestion is keep organized. Do NOT wait until the last minute for papers, projects, or to study for tests. College is MUCH faster than HS and if you aren't used to it yet, it can take you...

  9. Ivy tech LPN - RN Transition summer 2016

    NurseEmmy replied to YourFaveNurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Thanks. I applied to the South Bend location. Good luck to you

  10. Ethics making you quit?

    NurseEmmy replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    I did leave a job once because I felt like there was a lot of odd things happening. Shortly after it was annouced they were being investigated for medicare/medicaid fraud. From the nursing standpoint...

  11. Administering Tylenol to a friend

    NurseEmmy replied to Em31200's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my god.. I love you... I just piddled a little.. Oh.. and my answer is C... FEAR everything and

  12. Ivy Tech Nursing Fall 2016

    NurseEmmy replied to Lilybug2016's topic in Indiana Nursing

    The TEAS test is not easy for everyone. I struggled with science since it had been forever since I took Chemistry. I did great on the Math and English/Reading. Good luck

  13. Ivy tech LPN - RN Transition summer 2016

    NurseEmmy replied to YourFaveNurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I wouldn't worry about it. Your grades were pretty good and your received what you had to for the TEAS. We still did better than the national average so congrats to us on that! Try to not stress too...

  14. Ivy tech LPN - RN Transition summer 2016

    NurseEmmy replied to YourFaveNurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Sorry I don't get on everyday so I didn't see your post sooner. I know I was in the 70's overall for the TEAS V, but I don't remember the exact numbers. The chemistry on the science killed me. I did...

  15. How do you get out of the room politely?

    NurseEmmy replied to jessimee's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE this! We usually do the fake page - you have a phone call kind of thing. I may steal your

  16. Why Nursing Sucks...

    NurseEmmy replied to pixiern15's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nursing school does not prepare most for the realities of nursing. You are NEVER given 4-6 patients to be in charge of. You don't deal with the politics of the unit. Your first job will feel...

  17. Working mutiple RN jobs

    NurseEmmy replied to alice_DNPxPMHNP's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked two jobs with similar hours before without issue. I tend to be a person who needs little sleep so it worked out well for me. Not everyone can do this. Keep that in mind. Also NEVER risk...

  18. Overtime pay

    NurseEmmy replied to millriders2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah that doesn't sound right to me. I have known plenty of HH agencies that pull shady stuff so I would not be suprised if they just made this rule up without knowing if it is legal or

  19. How long after graduation were you able to take nclexpn

    NurseEmmy replied to SheilaBrooks's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was able to take the NCLEX about 1.5 months later. This was over 9 years ago though. I think each BON and school are different. The sooner you complete your school's requirements the sooner they can...

  20. Lvn program lost accreditation

    NurseEmmy replied to futurenurse3610's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would contact your other local schools to see what they will offer. My credits from my LPN diploma do not technically "transfer" however many of the local schools give you "credit" for holding a...

  21. Withdrawing From School...Can They Hold My Seat?

    NurseEmmy replied to Pumpkinn's topic in General Students

    OP, I am sorry that your daughter is going through this. I would make the same choice as you are, family always comes first. I am happy to hear that your school is willing to work with you. Focus on...

  22. Why???? Are?? They?? Failing???

    NurseEmmy replied to Nurseades2b's topic in General Students

    People fail for a variety of reasons. I have found that often those who fail are those who don't HAVE to pass. Most often those who work, have families, etc know they HAVE to pass so they do. During...

  23. Ivy tech LPN - RN Transition summer 2016

    NurseEmmy replied to YourFaveNurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I too am applying. I got all A's in my pre-reqs and profecient for Teas so I'm not too worried. Just make sure everyone turns EVERYTHING in the packet in. No sense in loosing a spot because you forgot...

  24. School schedule during job interview process?

    NurseEmmy replied to Springflower's topic in General Students

    I would mention it before you accept a position (if it is offered to you), but not before you make it through the first interview. No sense in weeding yourself out super

  25. School schedule during job interview process?

    NurseEmmy replied to Springflower's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't say a word about it until you make it past the intial screening out