RollTide_Nurse

RollTide_Nurse has 18 years experience.

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1. Sexism in nursing

   RollTide_Nurse replied to RNGuy12's topic in Men

   One of the requirements to be a nurse is to have thick skin.

2. 3-4 week wait for ATT?

   RollTide_Nurse replied to Snafu13's topic in General Students

   This is normal for Florida. I think it took me about 4 weeks. They FL BON has to process everything before sending everything to Pearson.

3. New job/starting online RN to BSN

   RollTide_Nurse replied to Jmon714's topic in Texas (UTA)

   I recently graduated from UTA online RN-BSN program. It was a great program. It is an accelerated program. A lot of the classes lasted 5 weeks. But other than than great school with great instructors. i completed my program will working full time.

4. Please I need advice!

   RollTide_Nurse replied to Q_vick03's topic in New Nurse

   Hang in there:). You may have to work side by side with your preceptor. Ask the charge nurse if you can have a different preceptor. If she ask you why, tell her you need someone who is patient so you will be able to learn the necessary skills to be o...

5. Has anyone had experience with The College Network prior to doing Excelsior College?

   RollTide_Nurse replied to tiggerkat811's topic in Excelsior

   Its a rip off, don't waste your time or money. Try enrolling in a traditional LPN to Rn program.

6. Goal is NP. ASN>BSN>MSN -or - ASN>MSN???

   RollTide_Nurse replied to BooBear'sMommy's topic in Post Graduate

   The University of Texas at Arlington has a online RN-MSN degree program. Their program is one of the cheapest around . Once you have enough credits it will give you a BSN, but you are in the MSN program. I acquired my BSN from them and I am currently...

7. Math Requirement 1301 or 1302

   RollTide_Nurse replied to dbroon's topic in Texas (UTA)

   It has to be Math 1302-College Algebra

8. NRS4325 Nursing Research Date:11/3 -12/5

   RollTide_Nurse replied to sweetlilwolf's topic in Texas (UTA)

   I took both Research and vulnerable populations together. I made an A in vulnerable populations and an B in research. Research wasn't bad, but you are placed in a group and your grade is based on the group work as a whole. Therefore if you have a goo...

9. Research?!! I'm scared!

   RollTide_Nurse replied to JulieOrtiz's topic in Texas (UTA)

   It really wasn't that hard. You don't have a choice of what group you are in but you are fine as long as you do your part. I passed with a B and I work 5 days a week 12 hour shifts.

10. Late days and BIMS, MDS Nurse in a tough spot.

    RollTide_Nurse replied to LTCNS's topic in MDS

    I am also new to MDS and to a facility that is backed up on MDS. The DON trained me for two days then resigned. I work with a plan that does long term and I do everything else. It seems overwhelming. but I enjoy it.

11. UT Arlington RN-BSN

    RollTide_Nurse replied to nida007's topic in Texas (UTA)

    I agree, you have already done your clinical's with the ASN. Maybe they were referring to the generic RN-BSN grads.

12. College Algebra 08/19

    RollTide_Nurse replied to twindad85's topic in Texas (UTA)

    This class is horrible, and the amount of homework is even worse. It's totally ridiculous!! It took me 4 hours yesterday to do problems. If anyone have any advice I am open for it. Too late to drop it due to the money invested.

13. College Algebra 08/19

    RollTide_Nurse replied to twindad85's topic in Texas (UTA)

    I am getting ready to drop it today. The instructor sent out an email about the proctoring and web cam. Plus the book is 175.

14. College Algebra 08/19

    RollTide_Nurse replied to twindad85's topic in Texas (UTA)

    You can swap the class for another class. I refuse to pay 175 for a book.

15. College Algebra 08/19

    RollTide_Nurse replied to twindad85's topic in Texas (UTA)

    My thoughts also. I am debating on switching it out for a different class. I just got the email Friday from the instructor about the proctored exam and need for a web cam.Plus the proctoring is per exam fee. I will take my class locally.