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

    shiftingtides posted a topic in Online Distance 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....

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. Coronavirus Second Wave?

    shiftingtides replied to sirI's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You are my hero! Thank

  5. 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

  6. 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...

  7. Is 2 years of prerequisites worth it?

    shiftingtides replied to jezziejpg's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...

  8. Coronavirus Second Wave?

    shiftingtides replied to sirI's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You didn't answer the

  9. Coronavirus Second Wave?

    shiftingtides replied to sirI's topic in Disaster Preparation

    In related news, how does one ignore a user on

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

    shiftingtides replied to guest1059427's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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

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

    shiftingtides replied to shiftingtides's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank

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

    shiftingtides replied to shiftingtides's topic in Online Distance 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...

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

    shiftingtides replied to shiftingtides's topic in Online Distance 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...

  14. My Nursing Student cannot afford Laptop

    shiftingtides replied to Sam_Rabbit's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    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

  15. Blunt Fill Needles for IM injections?

    shiftingtides replied to cb57's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch.

  16. Saline Flushes - My Old As Dirt Question

    shiftingtides replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    This seems crazy to me. Are they being scanned some places purely to charge the patient for them? Maybe it's because I work at a nonprofit, but we don't scan anything for patients, supply wise. They...

  17. 50% of fatalities in nursing homes in some States

    shiftingtides replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I would die before I put my mother in a LTC center. That is not to bash the people who work in LTC, most are wonderful. But I will take care of my mother like she took care of me if she ever needs...

  18. Will an LVN, RN, or BSN route open up more opportunities for working outside of bedside?

    shiftingtides replied to Aprilj09's topic in General Nursing

    I'd agree with another poster that the job you're describing now mostly goes to MAs, and usually at quite a bit less than $20/hr. Look at job postings in your area and see if there are offices still...

  19. LPNs Working on Acute Care Floors

    shiftingtides replied to Jenna Thornton's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in a float pool at a hospital, mainly on PCU and med-surg. My duties are what the prior nurse on here said (everything but a few, very specific things like starting blood), and my...

  20. Should I attend a 12 month or 15 month LPN program ?

    shiftingtides replied to Mariana Katanna's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Not all states have that cheap of community colleges. In Colorado most are 15k+ for an ADN (not counting prerequisites). Compare your options, and your difference in

  21. Accept and Adapt or Warning Sign: Attention-Needy Patients Burning Me Out

    shiftingtides replied to 2018RNat44's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered trying nights? Far less BS than during days, in my

  22. NP schools without an RN license

    shiftingtides replied to Sun1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    PA might be faster for someone who is not already a nurse, and the training doesn't necessarily assume that you've put in as much time in a medical field as an NP education might. A year or two of...

  23. Nurse Assault: My Story

    shiftingtides replied to Shawna Kratochwill's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That is awful. That DA is an *** and a

  24. Should I work as an RN in the area I want to practice as a NP?

    shiftingtides replied to Grim_speed's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would take the chance with the ortho job. Nothing ventured, nothing

  25. Pursuing Nursing - Need Direction

    shiftingtides replied to southike's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you want to work as an RN for a while, I would highly recommend going for either an associate's degree, or, if you have an affordable option in your area, an ABSN. I know that coming from your...