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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...

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...

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.

You are my hero! Thank you.

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.

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...

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,...

You didn't answer the question.

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

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!

Thank you!

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...

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...

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.

Ouch.

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 aren't being charged for chucks, purewicks, or toot...

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 it. And I would consider it to be a privilege. The s...

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 hiring nurses. Likely getting your LPN would be a b...

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 support/training was what every nurse here gets, 6-12 weeks of ...

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 income.

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

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 prerequisites (if you are very devoted) then two year...

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

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

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 background you may view having an MSN as a bigger plu...