Rainmaker RN

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1. Does the school I choose impact my resume?

   Rainmaker RN replied to cle540's topic in Career Support

   I've been in nursing leadership for many years, and the only thing I'm interested in is whether the school is accredited or not. If a nursing school in my area gained a reputation for cranking out unprepared nurses, I would give it more thought. Cos...

2. New grad, Bored.

   Rainmaker RN replied to Tedstar's topic in General Nursing

   You might also want to consider getting involved with a professional nursing organization. It might not help your engagement while at work, but it's great for networking and finding out what else is available in your area. It also looks great on a CV...

3. RN-MSN program at Aspen University

   Rainmaker RN replied to mkdwhnpbc's topic in Online Learning

   Aspen is obsessed with APA format. I'm pretty sure my current professor doesn't even read my papers, she just corrects the APA format. If I'm going to publish, I'll pay someone to check to see if my periods are outside my brackets!

4. RN-MSN program at Aspen University

   Rainmaker RN replied to mkdwhnpbc's topic in Online Learning

   Yes, 1500 words. Sorry.

5. RN-MSN program at Aspen University

   Rainmaker RN replied to mkdwhnpbc's topic in Online Learning

   I'm in the BSN to MSN program. It's all self-learning - read, write a 1500 page paper, answer two discussion questions per week and reply to two classmates. That's the routine, each week. The professors will answer questions if you ask, but they don'...

6. can dieticians write physician order?

   Rainmaker RN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

   No, RDs can't write orders and can't take telephone orders from a physician (even for diets).

7. Silly SNF/Subacute Question

   Rainmaker RN replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric

   Subacute is a higher acuity than most typical SNF units. In California, Subacute units are licensed as Skilled Nursing Facilities, but they have more stringent staffing requirements under Title 22. Our contract with the state says that staff assign...

8. Low Census??

   Rainmaker RN replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

   It has been super busy here in central California. We are bulging at the seams!