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1. ADN to BSN - is it worth it?

   joli posted a topic in ADN/BSN

   Hello! I've been an RN for two years now after graduating with my ADN. Can anyone tell me if it is truly worth it to go back to school for the BSN degree? My hospital only pays a dollar more an hour for a BSN. I heard that some hospitals pay two doll...

2. double dosing

   joli posted a topic in Cardiac

   Yesterday, I overheard a doctor telling my boss that a former patient became critical after leaving our floor. The story was a cliche in reconciliation of medications prior to discharge. On our unit, just before discharge, we (the nurses) write down ...

3. huge juggling act with time as the enemy

   joli replied to joli's topic in New Nurse

   Dear All, Thank you SO VERY MUCH for all of your responses. I worked this past weekend and was actually able to be a nurse versus a chicken with its head cut off. Of course, it was an exceptional weekend. The census was low, every nurse had 4 patient...

4. huge juggling act with time as the enemy

   joli posted a topic in New Nurse

   I'm a new grad and have been on my own (life after precepting/orientation) for two weeks now. I've read many of the already posted threads under the "First Year in Nursing" category and can relate to almost everyone. I broke out in tears reading the ...

5. Taking the Kaplan This Wednesday... Please Read!

   joli replied to Heymickey's topic in General Nursing

   No, haven't heard anything about Fullerton College. But you can go to http://www.rn.ca.gov/.....on the left column, click on 'nursing schools'. These are all of the schools with nursing programs that are approved by the board of registered nursing. ...

6. Taking the Kaplan This Wednesday... Please Read!

   joli replied to Heymickey's topic in General Nursing

   I agree, you need to chill out! You're scaring me! I have friends who passed the NCLEX without taking any review course and I have one friend who took Kaplan and failed the exam the first time (passed the second time). Your anxiety is much too high. ...

7. Which nursing field gets the best job satisfaction?

   joli posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi Everyone! I'm a nursing student in my very last semester. I am currently precepting in the DOU (step-down ICU). I get to see all of the critical patients. It is full-care where each RN is assigned three patients (there are only RNs on this unit). ...

8. Words of Wisdom for a SN?

   joli replied to jen.sn's topic in General Nursing

   From one SN to another, you are not alone! I'm almost out of school myself. Part of me wants to continue schooling (get an even higher degree or a multiple of degrees) just so I can hide behind my books. :sofahider Very expensive thing to do though!...

9. NON-Patient Care Employment for new R.N.s

   joli replied to California-O.T.'s topic in Career Support

   To California-O.T. : Thank you for your post. Before you posted this, you just had to know in advance that you'd be criticized for not wanting to do patient care as a new grad. I plan to graduate this May. I do plan to start in med/surg or some form ...

10. ADN to BSN or ADN to work

    joli replied to joli's topic in Career Support

    Hi skgb, BSN minimum over there?! Wow, that is tough. If you want to start working with an ADN, you would have to relocate. However, in the long run, having a BSN or MSN would be beneficial to your nursing career.

11. oldest nursing student?

    joli replied to grammyd's topic in Career Support

    One of my classmates is 68 years old. We're all amazed by him! One of the smartest guys I've ever met. He does it because it is one of his passions. Also, he found retirement boring.

12. ADN to BSN or ADN to work

    joli replied to joli's topic in Career Support

    Oh, your response is so very much welcomed! My parents (especially my mother) and my long time boyfriend are not thrilled that I want to continue school right away. My mother and my boyfriend are more concerned about when I'm going to get married. ...

13. want to be RN but afraid

    joli replied to melody04's topic in Career Support

    I plan to graduate this May! The nursing program is tough, some of my classmates didn't make it. It does take a lot of commitment. Keep up with the study material, ask questions. It also helps that I have a good group of study buddies. We study...

14. ADN to BSN or ADN to work

    joli replied to joli's topic in Career Support

    Hi and thanks for all of your responses! :) There IS an accelerated associate degree to master's degree program in my area. I have just contacted them for more information. This is definitely something I want to consider. Joy

15. ADN to BSN or ADN to work

    joli posted a topic in Career Support

    A part of me is considering on spending another two years in school and applying to 4-year colleges (maybe go back to Cal State Fullerton where I got my BA in psychology) to get a BSN (bachelor's in nursing) after I graduate with my ADN (associates d...