coppertopRN

coppertopRN has 7 years experience and specializes in IR, travel, agency, M/S, tele.

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1. Current Walden University Students

   coppertopRN replied to Otessa's topic in Post Graduate

   I can't answer for Walden but I love Kaplan. It all depends on the class. I spent a ton of time daily on the stats class but on some I barely spent a few hours a week. It all depends on your own strengths and weaknesses. I find most classes have ...

2. which littman for the ER?

   coppertopRN replied to kadell's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I know mine is an unpopular opinion. But I still can't hear a thing with the Littmans. LOVE my UltraScope! An unexpected benefit is that Littmans all look alike and grow feet easily. UltraScopes are unique and seldom fly to new homes.

3. Straight to RN Program or LPN?

   coppertopRN replied to CPaulino's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I haven't felt any anti-LPN sentiment from any of the postings. Just opinions answering the question that was asked. LPNs are nurses. Its the establishment that has a problem with them. On the floor, in the real world, they do everything the RNs ...

4. Need Help with reinstating NJ License

   coppertopRN replied to rexfreedom's topic in New Jersey

   I let my Jersey lapse while I was working in Pensy and the one thing I learned was not to EVER let that happen again. I pay 'em both even if I'm only working in one. Reinstatement was a pain in the arsenel! It has been awhile since I had to do it,...

5. Straight to RN Program or LPN?

   coppertopRN replied to CPaulino's topic in Pre-Nursing

   If you already have a BS, I assume that the time for RN vs LPN is about the same. This being the case...go for the RN without question. You'll tell yourself that you will go back but that may take a year or two. Just suck it up and do the RN now, ...

6. Which infant stethoscope?

   coppertopRN replied to cgarcia7's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Hi Elvish...When I said I'd "Sell 'ya for cheap" I wasn't really offering. Just an expression to convey how little esteem I give the product. Sorry...D

7. Which infant stethoscope?

   coppertopRN replied to cgarcia7's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Personally, I love UltraScopes in all sizes. They were originally designed for field use and you can hear through layers and layers of clothing and blankets, etc. I just love 'em. I have 3 Littman of varying cost and size and never use them. Just...

8. Experience with the Kaplan University program?

   coppertopRN replied to susieb5's topic in Legal

   I'm an online Kaplan BSN student and plan to advance to my MSN. I LOVE Kaplan. They really seem to use multiple avenues into the brain so that the students really "get it". Not just reading and test-taking. Web "field trips", PowerPoints, written...

9. i need some info on moving to NJ and nsg in NJ pls

   coppertopRN replied to azor's topic in New Jersey

   I've worked and traveled extensively all over the state. I find my observations about the culture most sharply the farther East and North that I get. The farther South and the farther West, the better. As far as why is NJ so populated? Well... Fir...

10. Can a new grad start as a travel nurse

    coppertopRN replied to beachbutterfly's topic in New Nurse

    Ditto to all of the above. You don't want to A) Hate nursing before you really get started or B) Lose your license before the "new" wears off. Get a year or two of Med/Surg under your belt first. Then travel. It's a GREAT way to go.

11. PerDiem - can I work for more than one company?

    coppertopRN replied to beat2beat's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto to all of the above. Good luck!

12. To Get A Masters or NOT

    coppertopRN replied to Grammel's topic in Post Graduate

    Option I: You want to do Geri NP, I'm sure you'll be walking faster than your patients! Tell the nay-sayers to get a life. You can do anything you set your mind to. Option II: Switch programs, buy a HoverRound and concentrate on education. Teac...

13. which littman for the ER?

    coppertopRN replied to kadell's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I've got 3 Littman at home. I found the best stetho is the UltraScope. And on top of it all, they're reasonably priced and cool looking! Just an opinion...

14. Anyone know of any good online Master in nursing programs?

    coppertopRN replied to PeppermintPat22's topic in Online Learning

    I'm working on my BSN from Kaplan University right now and already plan to continue with my MSN. I LOVE Kaplan. Its very interactive and accessible. I work 5 12's a week and am very active outside my home as well (married with 3 kids, too). I do...

15. i need some info on moving to NJ and nsg in NJ pls

    coppertopRN replied to azor's topic in New Jersey

    Hi, While I can sympathize with your feeling that I was harsh, I can sympathize with this out-of-state potential neighbor. NJ's culture is very foreign. Faster, yes. But also much more rude and much more unforgiving. It has been my unfortunate ex...