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1. Any ideas for MSN/Education online programs?

   tbal replied to dansmom6's topic in Post Graduate

   Excelsior also now has a MSN education concentration. I am not yet enrolled But they did recently send me information about their program. I am thinking about enrolling for the January semester. Teresa

2. trouble finding a job in ICU in CT

   tbal replied to Dawn7's topic in Connecticut

   Hi Dawn. I am not sure how far you are willing to travel. But the hospital of St. Raphaels does hire new graduates. Every year they hire new grads. Is new haven county an option for you? I think Yale new haven hopital might even hire new graduates....

3. Question for Nurse Educators

   tbal replied to kitty9898's topic in Educators

   Hi Kitty! I would pursue a certificate in nursing education, There are some really great certificate programs in nursing education. I don't think that you would have a problem finding a job teaching with the MSN and the certificate. I know of man...

4. Anyone have the new "Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing"?

   tbal replied to girlsptz's topic in Oncology

   I have an earlier edition of the same book. I will soon purchase the newer edition. I think that it is a great book. You would also use this book to study for oncology nursing certification. Teresa

5. any such thing as Male RN's in home health?

   tbal replied to BSNGUY's topic in Home Health

   Hi! We have had male nurses at our homecare agency. If, we had a patient that required something such as a urinary staight catherization or maybe a rectal wound ,a female nurse would more than likely be assigned. It has never been a problem becaus...

6. MSN in Nursing Education?

   tbal replied to Aneroo's topic in Educators

   Hi! Another great MSN program that specializes in nursing education is Saint Joseph's college of Maine. You can check out their website if you are interested. The program has a really good reputation. If you call them, they are very receptive and ...

7. Excelsior Degrees for CRNA schools

   tbal replied to smelendez's topic in Online Learning

   Hi! I think you should post this question on the CRNA board. I'm sure you would get some reponses. There are many factors that the CRNA programs take into consideration for acceptance into their programs. Ter...

8. Question about thalassemia and organ donation

   tbal replied to LPN_mn's topic in Public/Community

   Hi! I am also interested in response to your question. I also have thalessemia minor. But the nursing supervisor at the red cross here in connecticut told me that I could donate blood as long as I did not have thalessemia major. I found out I had ...

9. The Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing

   tbal replied to Khadijah2's topic in Online Learning

   Hi Khadijah! I am also interested in this school. Unfortunately, I am not enrolled there so I cannot give you much info about the program. I do know that the school has a excellent reputation. I have personally had care from one of their CNM grad...

10. Know of any Home Health Nsg Magazine's?

    tbal replied to cherricka's topic in Home Health

    Home HealthCare Nurse is the official journal of Home Healthcare association. I have a subscription. I think that it is a great resource. It is published monthly by lippincott. Teresa

11. Nursing Doctorate-University of South Africa

    tbal replied to bookwormom's topic in Online Learning

    Hi Bookwormom! I don't know much about the University of South Africa. But, I was just wondering if the college where you work will recognize this doctorate degree. Will this increase your options of becoming a professor at this college? I am cur...

12. OASIS question

    tbal replied to cynda's topic in Home Health

    At our agency, we include all meds inhaled or taken intranasally. I referred to my oasis handbook. The handbook defininition is " identifies the patient's abilty to prepare and take all prescribed inhalant/mist medications reliably and safely and...