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  1. WGU RN-BSN in 1 1/2 years??

    This morning an enrollment counselor told me the RN to MSN program takes FOUR YEARS!!! I have a bachelor's degree in psych and an associate's in nursing. Four years is a far cry from a 1-2 years. Has anyone else heard this?
  2. Should I look for a new job in this situation?

    Don't despair. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn more and improve your skills and your time management. Some patients would wiggle out of a dressing if it was secured with duct tape! Ask other nurses for the techniques they use if you have...
  3. Love to Teach - Masters?

    Thank you so much! Is anyone familiar with "stipends" that some schools are offering?
  4. Love to Teach - Masters?

    Hi, Hopefully someone out there has some suggestions. I love to teach! Background: I'm an RN -Psych Nurse. Have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Have completed all prerequisites for a BSN - A&P I&II, Microbiology, Statistics, Chemistry...
  5. Career Opportunities for Holistic Nurses

    I'm very interested too.....
  6. Patient ID Bracelets in LTC?

    The supervisor on my shift told me "ask the aides" who is who.
  7. Is this Safe? Census: 45 ID Bands: 0 Nurses: 1 I started a Per Diem RN position and was surprised to learn that none of the patients wear ID Bands. The accepted method of patient identification for medication administration is (1) a Photograph f...
  8. Hospital has 50% Retention of New Nurses???

    A nurse manager on one of the units told me that. She said they train lots of people but that 50% of them end up leaving!
  9. I have been offered a "new grad" med surg position in a small city hospital. Very excited but told that they only 50% of the new nurses they train stay. Is this an "industry standard" or a big red flag? Thank you