ILoveHorsesRN

ILoveHorsesRN ADN

25 years NICU 5 years Telephone Triage

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  1. RN to BSN online...I am in a panic! Help me decide!

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to ILoveHorsesRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks everyone! I just finished my second class. Final grade was A- in both classes. It is very tedious. I am taking a little break before the next class. I am in no hurry to finish. 8 classes to

  2. Failure rate is high??

    ILoveHorsesRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just read over the description of this forum. The failure rate is high for online schooling? Wow. Thanks for the encouragement. Does anyone have proof of this statement? Sounds very discouraging...

  3. Medcor

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to ellamia's topic in Telephone Triage

    Hello. I don’t work for Medcor. However I can tell you most telephone triage jobs are micromanaged because the calls are usually recorded. Nurses are evaluated

  4. Annoyed and perhaps a little unsure

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Yep. I get a lot of calls from panicked parents who tell me “I just got a call from the school nurse!” Parents are ridiculous these days they are all helicopter

  5. Annoyed and perhaps a little unsure

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    You asked to have differing responses by coming here. If there was any mention of blurry vision it’s best just to call the parents. You can’t see brain damage by looking at a kid. Trust me. I get...

  6. Annoyed and perhaps a little unsure

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I would definitely call with any type of head injury, especially with blurry

  7. RN to BSN online...I am in a panic! Help me decide!

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to ILoveHorsesRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for the encouragement! I am super nervous, but I am getting a lot of support from my manager at work, friends and family. Aspen makes it affordable for sure. I am taking advantage of their...

  8. Annoyed and perhaps a little unsure

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I am a nurse in telephone triage. Whenever a caller with a head injury has blurry vision, we send them to the ED to r/o concussion. Blurry vision is a symptom that needs to be evaluated same day, but...

  9. Failure rate is high??

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to ILoveHorsesRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ok. But I was wondering if there is an actual statistic that proves failure rates are high for online schooling in

  10. Need advice on picking best RN to BSN online program

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to chrisRN180's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good idea. Aspen will do an unofficial transcript evaluation for you at no cost and tell you all the details before you commit to anything. During my phone interview with Chamberlain she told me they...

  11. Need advice on picking best RN to BSN online program

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to chrisRN180's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Noonie Nurse: Aspen does have a grading system! Trust me, they are great. I start on the 16th. It was free to apply. They reviewed my transcripts and accepted 50 credits. I am starting with 90...

  12. How did you choose your online RN to BSN completion program?

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to beautsbelle's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Aspen also offers an online MSN program, so I don't see any issue with not being regionally accredited....I would just stay with Aspen. Will see if I even decide to go any further after a BSN. I've...

  13. How did you choose your online RN to BSN completion program?

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to beautsbelle's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I highly recommend Aspen University online. They offer a 0% interest loan at $250/month for 43 months. They make it very affordable. Take a look at their website!

  14. Need advice on picking best RN to BSN online program

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to chrisRN180's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi there. I just had the initial "interview" over the phone with Chamberlain. It was 45 minutes long! It made me uncomfortable because she was very intrusive about my life. Chamberlain appears to be...

  15. RN to BSN online...I am in a panic! Help me decide!

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to ILoveHorsesRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you! I can't believe how nervous I am. Even though I won't end up making more money with a BSN at my current job, it will give me more job opportunities. Plus I will be getting almost half of...

  16. Best online RN to BSN program....CHEAP?

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to TonyaM73's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am going to start with Aspen soon. They alsohave a 0% interest private loan at $250/month for 43 months. Totally worth it! This way I won't have college debt at the

  17. 2016 RN to BSN online programs, need help!

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to Avwwva's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I recommend Aspen U. I just signed up with them. Very affordable 0% interest loan at $250/month for 43 months. 30 credits require=10 classes. Each class is 8 weeks long. They have been very helpful...

  18. Affordable, online RN-to-BSN programs without group work...

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to RNfaster's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Replying late to this post. I am starting Aspen soon. I spoke with a graduate of their BSN program. She said the teachers work with you on choosing a community project, such as preparing a power point...

  19. Seeking Advice RN to BSN programs

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to RobertJo's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just signed up with Aspen University for RN-BSN program online. They have been very easy and helpful to sign up with. They offer an interest free private loan for $250/month for 43 months. Total...

  20. Need advice on picking best RN to BSN online program

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to chrisRN180's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just got accepted to Aspen University's online RN-BSN program. They have been great. I signed up for their 0% interest free student loan. $250/month for 43 months. This doesn't include books. I am...

  21. RN to BSN online...I am in a panic! Help me decide!

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to ILoveHorsesRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've decided to go ahead with Aspen. i am still hoping for thoughts on pursuing a BSN.

  22. What's next? I hate my job

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to Taylor1432's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I graduated in 1989 with an ADN. I don't know if this would happen these days, but I knew I never wanted to work in Med/Surg. I always wanted to work with babies. I started in a new grad program in...

  23. Sitting down - New nurse looking for advice

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to MgoBlue37's topic in General Nursing

    I sent you a

  24. RN, ADN being obsolete

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to lovewaves's topic in General Students

    The ADN will never become obsolete. I was told "some day the requirement for entry level RN will be BSN." That was in 1989. Never happened. Some hospitals require it, most don't. I make the same...

  25. Nurse Imposters

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to Nursemccaleb's topic in General Nursing

    They key issue is this phlebotomist is practicing outside of her scope of practice. I would report it, too. I don't care if she is someone you don't care for. This doctor should be reported too. He is...