sunnysideup09

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1. MedTech LPN/RN graduates

   sunnysideup09 replied to xojulia's topic in Indiana Nursing

   Med Tech is only accredited for their LPN program. Here is the link for NLNAC accreditations in Indiana.

2. Pay Scale for Flight Nurses?

   sunnysideup09 replied to student4ever's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   Hi Patty. I was very fortunate that I was given the opportunity to start a nurse based flight team for our NICU in Illinois. I graduated with an ASN and was working towards my BSN when I made the...

3. NLNAC Spring 2011 Commission Actions. Wonder what happened.

   sunnysideup09 replied to RN2064's topic in Indiana Nursing

   Most of the time it is due to not have fully qualified faculty. For example, adjuncts and full time faculty need to have a MSN. Not all schools

4. Ivy Tech Fall 2011

   sunnysideup09 replied to absngirl's topic in Indiana Nursing

   Aces13 - If you have any questions about this study, then you can contact the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, who is conducting the study and there has been press already about it. The...

5. MedTech College

   sunnysideup09 replied to lasdrs07's topic in Indiana Nursing

   I disagree...everyone can make a mistake, even pharmacy. Nurses need to know basic math. There are some situations where the nurse has to calculate the meds quickly. For example, a code or an...

6. New Ivy Tech RN/LPN students for Jan 2011

   sunnysideup09 replied to Hopetoheal's topic in Indiana Nursing

   Make sure to put your name somehow on your stethoscope..it sucks to lose your stethoscope especially if you spend a lot of money. There are times you have to put your stethoscope down and anyone can...

7. ITT RN Program

   sunnysideup09 replied to ChasingMyDream08's topic in Indiana Nursing

   There is a lot more to accreditation than just the outcomes (NCLX pass rates). They look at how the program is organized, how students are being prepared in the courses, exams, etc. There is a whole...

8. Ivy Tech 'Fall 2010' Applicants

   sunnysideup09 replied to Emmi7's topic in Indiana Nursing

   It is obvious that many of you are very stressed. Ivy Tech has a very objective method to accept applicants. Having an interview would lead into subjectivity and is that a fair system? We would...

9. Scope of Practice / Nurse Practice Act

   sunnysideup09 replied to xoemmylouox's topic in Indiana Nursing

   Your workplace should have a policy on what an LPN can do. The Nurse practice act is very vague on the roles. http://www.in.gov/pla/files/ISBN_2008_EDITION.pdf see page

10. New ASN graduate seeking advice for further studies

    sunnysideup09 replied to jlm41's topic in Indiana Nursing

    First, what is your long term goals? Will a BNS suffice or a MSN? Some hospitals don't reward for higher degree advance for the bedside nurse in terms of pay. There are many college out there that...

11. Ivy Tech 'Fall 2010' Applicants

    sunnysideup09 replied to Emmi7's topic in Indiana Nursing

    If you are going to decline, do it early! That way someone else can get your spot. Do it before the orientation day. Congrats to all that have been

12. MedTech College

    sunnysideup09 replied to lasdrs07's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Here are the pass rates for anyone interested. Can't get information earlier than 2008. http://www.in.gov/pla/files/Current_Pass_Rates_-__PN_programs_January_2008_-_December_2008.pdf...

13. MedTech College

    sunnysideup09 replied to lasdrs07's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I would have to agree with kgle. Ivy Tech does not conduct interviews for their nursing program. Which campus are you speaking of? Definitely not the Indianapolis campus. It is pretty cut and dry. The...

14. Ivy Tech Indy Program- Ob and Peds

    sunnysideup09 replied to rubberychicken's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Here are my thoughts - the lectures are provided to you in audio format prior to the class. So, I wouldn't believe everything you hear. Okay, so lectures aren't face to face, but I wouldn't say you're...

15. Nanda nursing diagnosis for cephalohematoma

    sunnysideup09 replied to UNCERTAIN STUDENT's topic in General Students

    A cephalohematoma means bleeding has already occurred in the scalp. The newborn is at a higher risk for developing jaundice. Risk for injury would be appropriate as would knowledge deficit. Actual...