shiftingtides

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1. How to deal with Nosy Co-Workers?

   shiftingtides replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

   Relational skills is a real thing. And many businesses and managers value that type of skill as much or more than others. Someone can be taught to put in an IV or assess a patient, but it's much more difficult to teach someone how to fit in with your...

2. Misconceptions/truths about specialities

   shiftingtides replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Nursing

   OUCH at that image. ? I think that hospice nursing really embodies the idea of holistic care. I've worked with many hospice nurses and have nearly always been impressed by their knowledge and "bag of tricks," so to speak.

3. Coronavirus Second Wave?

   shiftingtides replied to sirI's topic in COVID

   You are my hero! Thank you.

4. Portage learning Chemistry course

   shiftingtides replied to crissy07's topic in General Students

   I had the same experience. But I also feel like I really learned the material. I'm glad I went through Portage. I'm finishing A&P II and Micro through them now. No cakewalk, that's for sure.

5. Online Anatomy a class in a hurry?

   shiftingtides replied to truckinusa's topic in General Students

   You can finish the one through Portage pretty darn quickly (a couple of weeks if you really devote yourself). It isn't easy, per se, but it isn't much harder than the community class version I took years ago. It's one you can plow through, and Geneva...

6. Is 2 years of prerequisites worth it?

   shiftingtides replied to jezziejpg's topic in Pre-Nursing

   It depends on how badly you want to become a nurse. Believe me, I get it. Waiting for anything stinks, especially when you want it badly. I am a very impatient person by nature. And there is a ton of waiting involved in nursing school (prerequisites,...

7. Coronavirus Second Wave?

   shiftingtides replied to sirI's topic in COVID

   You didn't answer the question.

8. Coronavirus Second Wave?

   shiftingtides replied to sirI's topic in COVID

   In related news, how does one ignore a user on AN?

9. I can't believe this - wearing a mask during the test?

   shiftingtides replied to guest1059427's topic in NCLEX

   I'm glad you figured out it is doable for you. Masks are annoying, but are required everywhere in this line of work at the moment (as far as I know). Best of luck to you with your exam!

10. Any Direct Entry MSN Programs that can be done remotely?

    shiftingtides replied to shiftingtides's topic in Online Learning

    Thank you!

11. Any Direct Entry MSN Programs that can be done remotely?

    shiftingtides replied to shiftingtides's topic in Online Learning

    Thank you. You make some very good points. The competitiveness and intensity don't bother me, as my test scores are great and I have very good grades (and a prior bachelors/masters), but I don't have the option of moving right now and there are no di...

12. Any Direct Entry MSN Programs that can be done remotely?

    shiftingtides replied to shiftingtides's topic in Online Learning

    Well, I am an LPN, and I know of several online LPN to ADN and LPN to BSN programs (University of Arkansas, Indiana State, Hutchinson Community College, Excelsior, etc.) As I said in my OP, with in person clinicals, of course. I was kind of hoping t...

13. Any Direct Entry MSN Programs that can be done remotely?

    shiftingtides posted a topic in Online Learning

    As the title says, does anyone know of any direct entry MSN programs that can be done remotely, with monthly-ish travel to the site for clinicals (didactic online)? Doesn't have to be an NP program. I know this is a long shot, but I thought it could...

14. My Nursing Student cannot afford Laptop

    shiftingtides replied to Sam_Rabbit's topic in Educators

    I would imagine that library hours may not be as accessible as they would normally be right now, either. Some are likely to not be open for a while yet at all.

15. Blunt Fill Needles for IM injections?

    shiftingtides replied to cb57's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch.