Garrulous

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1. What other units do you work on besides your "home" unit?

   Garrulous replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

   None. At our facility, critical care nurses (ICU/ER) don't float anywhere. We have "closed units."

2. Any Chamberlain RN-to-BSN that have gone on to FNP?

   Garrulous replied to Murse901's topic in Post Graduate

   I called and asked a Chamberlain advisor about the info Donald shared. The way she explained it was that this was a small issue temporarily affecting current residents of Tennessee. She stated that this would not affect me (who graduated as an RN fro...

3. Any Chamberlain RN-to-BSN that have gone on to FNP?

   Garrulous replied to Murse901's topic in Post Graduate

   Thank you Donald for sharing that information. Please do update us when you find out.

4. Any Chamberlain RN-to-BSN that have gone on to FNP?

   Garrulous replied to Murse901's topic in Post Graduate

   The 3 semesters are over 12 months (including Summer).

5. Any Chamberlain RN-to-BSN that have gone on to FNP?

   Garrulous replied to Murse901's topic in Post Graduate

   I'm also considering Chamberlain. The main draw for me is completion in 1 year. From the posted link, "All registered nurses with a current, active RN license in the U.S. or associate member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) ...

6. Loma Linda University (CA) CRNA (new program)

   Garrulous replied to dianah's topic in SRNA

   Wow, that's awesome news! Thanks for sharing. I'm going to look into it.

7. Pre-reqs for a CRNA?

   Garrulous replied to MB103's topic in CRNA

   I looked into this pretty thoroughly for CRNA schools in East Tennessee. The answer was always minimum 1 year ICU (preferably Surgical ICU, but not exclusively). I did, however, meet a CRNA who had worked 20 years in the Operating Room and she manage...

8. Hawaii RN success stories

   Garrulous replied to tater.jake's topic in Hawaii

   In case my personal experience helps anyone... I graduated nursing school last December and moved to the Big Island later that same month. Keep in mind this was after more than 18 months of personal preparation. I took my board exams in Honolulu abou...

9. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   Garrulous replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   I took the exam in Honolulu Friday morning. Followed the instructions for "the trick." Got the good pop-up. I tried three more times over the next 48 hours with the same results. Waited till Sunday morning and paid for Pearson's "quick results." I pa...

10. Mind Boggling - Not going to graduation?

    Garrulous replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I'll be graduating this fall (have 3 more classes to complete) from a nursing school that I have thoroughly enjoyed. All of my teachers have been exceptional. I still do not plan to attend the pinning or graduation. I view the whole thing as a bit to...