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1. Chamberlain RN to BSN online program, July 2011

   firefox828 replied to SN3RD's topic in Chamberlain College

   This is alarming... Also, when I checked their accreditation page, there's this "This program is not approved or regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission." http://www.chamberlain.edu/about-nursing/chamberlain/accreditation. What is happening...

2. Chamberlain RN to BSN online program, July 2011

   firefox828 replied to SN3RD's topic in Chamberlain College

   I suggest you call the NJ Board of Nursing. You don't want to waste your time, effort, and money. I hope you get a positive answer.

3. Chamberlain RN to BSN online program, July 2011

   firefox828 replied to SN3RD's topic in Chamberlain College

   Hi! It is safe to say the program is easy once you're done, but it is not. Most classes, if not all, are writing-intensive. I did 2 classes per session (only one class the first time so I can get used to it), and I tried to write my paper/s for one...

4. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

   firefox828 replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

   Chamberlain's curriculum is the most reasonable. The other schools require more classes ... I finished last week! Lunah, your posts and replies helped me a lot . Thank you.

5. Best and cheaper online program for MSN in informatics

   firefox828 replied to hfaith's topic in Informatics

   http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/nursing/programs-admissions/masters-programs/ms-program/specialties/healthcareinformatics/academics/Master%27s/Pages/Master%27s.aspx

6. VP shunt...yikes

   firefox828 replied to stellina615's topic in General Nursing

   We commonly get patients s/p externalization of VPS, and never did I get any complaints of sloshing sound. I would be scared to hear it.

7. Did anyone ever complete their RN-BSN through Kaplan University?

   firefox828 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in School Programs

   Stony Brook University, Utica College, SUNY-Delhi, SUNY-Empire

8. Tuition reimbursement?

   firefox828 replied to grandmawrinkle's topic in General Nursing

   3000/year, if it goes over 3000, to fill-out a commitment form to stay for 6 more months. basically, 100%...

9. 10 Things to NEVER Say to a Nurse

   firefox828 replied to mosaicism105's topic in General Nursing

   Here's a comment from a resident that really ruined a nurse's day... Joy,RN (the best IVnurse in dayshift) was requested to insert an IV to a "hard-stick" pt. The resident came, and asked... "Is Linda,RN (fr. nightshift) still here?" Joy told the ...

10. 10 Things to NEVER Say to a Nurse

    firefox828 replied to mosaicism105's topic in General Nursing

    You just got home, tired and stressed... and here's someone who comments... "Don't you just give meds?" DUH!

11. Chamberlain Students/Graduates: Advice Re Which Classes...

    firefox828 replied to firefox828's topic in Online Learning

    LunahRN, thanks a lot for the info. You have always been helpful. It's great to learn that you took Comp 100. Is it a paperwork-class again, with a huge one in the end? If not, I may decide to take it instead of Coding. I'm okay with computer. ...

12. Chamberlain Students/Graduates: Advice Re Which Classes...

    firefox828 posted a topic in Online Learning

    Hello. I am done with Transitions, and half-way through Advanced Comp. and Cultural Diversity. I am in a dilemma. I want to take 2 courses each session, but confused on choosing the right classes. I am so overwhelmed this session. I knew Adv. Co...

13. USEFUL LINKS: Do Nut Crush Pills...

    firefox828 replied to firefox828's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! what a HUGE one!!! thanks roser... too bad can't be changed to Not.

14. USEFUL LINKS: Do Nut Crush Pills...

    firefox828 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just want to share some useful links. DO NOT CRUSH PILLS http://www.ismp.org/Tools/DoNotCrush.pdf ERROR-PRONE ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS, AND DOSE DESIGNATIONS http://www.ismp.org/Tools/errorproneabbreviations.pdf HIGH ALERT MEDICATIONS http://www.is...

15. Why does Chamberlain's online RN-BSN seem to different?

    firefox828 replied to creamyitalian's topic in Online Learning

    found it... under catalog... :)