luv2swim

luv2swim has 8 years experience and specializes in Rehab,Cardiac and PICU.

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1. Second Bachelors degree???

   luv2swim replied to neva2late's topic in SRNA

   I would apply to an accelerated program, maybe they would consider you since your degree is in Microbiology. ASN programs have a 2 yr wait list and are difficult to get into- they do not have lower requirements for admission. I did this 20 yrs ago,...

2. Is Anyone Else Having Trouble Getting Back Into Nursing After Taking Time Off?

   luv2swim replied to iluvdetroit's topic in General Nursing

   You sound just like me! I've been out 12 years and just finished a refresher course. All I hear is "at least 1 year current experience" I'm going to try Home Health because there is a need plus this will get me "current." I agree about LTC, I kn...

3. Refresher Course

   luv2swim replied to luv2swim's topic in Retired

   I just read some of the recent posts to my original one-That sounds so discouraging about the home health and hospice. Home Health was one of my options after I take the refresher course. I know so many recent grads,one in my own family that just ...

4. Refresher Course

   luv2swim replied to luv2swim's topic in Retired

   I'm going with the 2/days week for 6 weeks refresher course in the Fall-1day-theory, 1day clinical. A little expensive but I think it will be worth it!

5. suggestions for part time nursing jobs that work around family hours

   luv2swim replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

   I'm in the same situation-at home with my kids and now want to get back into it. I'm considering doing Home Health. You can work part-time and on your schedule. I've never done HH, but nurses that I have asked- enjoy it. If I go back to a hospital...

6. Moving a Patient Tips

   luv2swim replied to futureOBnurse's topic in Safety

   I would definitely be cleaning and changing this patient while she was in bed. It would be easier and safer for you. You can then, with another person do a safe transfer to bed or wheelchair.

7. Nursing school at CCP?

   luv2swim replied to cf3768's topic in ADN/BSN

   I graduated from CCP in 1990-I too have a B.S.-not in Nsg, I chose the school because it had a great Nursing program and the tuition was inexpensive compared to other programs. When I went back to school for Nursing they did not have a Second Degre...

8. What Would You Do? Accepted to 2 schools.....

   luv2swim replied to MrsIndependent's topic in General Nursing

   I think that having a husband and child-the ADN day program would work for you. I think it would be hard to work and go 5 nights in a row of school. Of course the BSN is the way to go, but you can always find an on-line RN-BSN program down the road...

9. Refresher Course

   luv2swim replied to luv2swim's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks so much for the feedback- I have been out of nursing for 12 yrs(kept lic. up-so that's good) I do agree it's like riding a bike-you've done it before you can do it again- I know for me a refresher would help with confidence- Just hope it wi...

10. Refresher Course

    luv2swim posted a topic in General Nursing

    Wanted to know if anyone out there has taken or interested in taking a refresher course. I want to return to Nursing- but feel it's necessary to take a course. Do you think $1800 is too much for a course that includes a clinical or go with an on-li...

11. Refresher Course

    luv2swim posted a topic in Retired

    I've been home with my children and out of Nsg for 12yrs. I want to get back to it but feel a refresher course is needed first. I was wondering if anyone has taken a course lately. I have a couple options. The course I would like to take is $180...