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1. Online RN to BSN Programs

   pugluvnrn replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Online Learning

   In CA is just depends what school you are attending. If it is all online...you are going to pay both financially and with your time...there is something due each week and generally in a completely online course, the courses are quite expensive ( RN-B...

2. Excelsior

   pugluvnrn replied to LVNette's topic in California

   In all honesty I have to say I have never had any exposure to the Excelsior class content so I have no information there. I can say that I have had the displeasure of working with several Excelsior grads that had subclinical experience and whom I fel...

3. Quick question -- MSN/NP programs

   pugluvnrn replied to NursePru's topic in NP

   Probably the most important factor is do you have the transfer credits and prerequisites to be accepted to an NP/MSN program. Honestly, I had everything done because I lucked out- I transferred from cal state fullerton to cal state L B, which helpe...

4. Online RN to BSN Programs

   pugluvnrn replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Online Learning

   "And why aren't more teaching hospitals doing LPN-Diploma RN programs? That would solve the clinical problem right there, as well as bolstering up the slots for nurse externships" I heard that they are trying to discourage diploma programs...at least...

5. Online RN to BSN Programs

   pugluvnrn replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Online Learning

   "Besides the school issue, the California requirements also mention the need for documented clinical time in "advanced medical surgical nursing, psychiatric nursing and geriatrics." This is a quote form Lizz that I wanted to expand on because it als...

6. Online RN to BSN Programs

   pugluvnrn replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Online Learning

7. Online RN to BSN Programs

   pugluvnrn replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Online Learning

8. Online RN to BSN Programs

   pugluvnrn replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Online Learning

   Sorry folks, but there is no comparison between university based BSN programs with hands on clinicals versus Online programs. Online programs are more expensive because it is basically buying a degree. Excelsior college costs about $8000 just for an...

9. Medication Errors

   pugluvnrn replied to Sue McGann's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, carbon sheets, that does sound scary! My hospital is in transition to computer right now and it's a real headache. They say it will all be worth it when its complete and the system will be so much easier, but currently the MD writes orders, it's...

10. Beware Gastric Bypass with stapeling!

    pugluvnrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    WOW! This is a sticky topic, isn't it? And an emotional one. Struggles with weight are a huge deal ( no pun intended) - Obesity is now an American epidemic and a billion dollar business. Even Dr. Phil is getting in on it (which I have to say I am a l...

11. Beware Gastric Bypass with stapeling!

    pugluvnrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

12. Calling any and all Ped's Oncology Nurses

    pugluvnrn replied to NicuNsg's topic in Pediatric

    I started as a nurses aide while in nursing school at children's hospital on the hem/onc floor and I've been there ever since- I totally fell in love with it and cannot imagine doing any other kind of nursing. I took the CPON exam (certified pediatri...

13. How much did your education cost?

    pugluvnrn replied to mrdoc2005's topic in General Nursing

    California is an awesome state to go to school- I only paid about $2500 for my ADN at a community college (not including books), for my RN to BSN I paid about $5,000 ( not including books) and I just entered a MSN/PNP program that takes two years and...

14. Stupid med error

    pugluvnrn replied to Nurse4God's topic in General Nursing

    Totally true! It has happened to the best of us! A freind of mine who has been a nurse 13 years hung the right ABX wrong patient on one child whose mom is a nurse and the mom caught it and was actually very gracious about it! I am lucky I have made s...

15. Beware Gastric Bypass with stapeling!

    pugluvnrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I first became a nurse one of the older nurses I considered a mentor died from that surgery,and I was crushed, thougth the surgery was so bad, etc. But you know, she had a ton of other health problems ( one small issue was she had a pacemaker a...