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Hi there, Have you looked into the Regents Program out of New York? I don't know too much about that program but I see it advertised alot. I'm sure Regents is on line. I've also gotten information from St. Josephs College in Maine, Jacksonville, Flo...

Don't be so hard on your self!! When I took my RN boards the computer logged off after 80 questions. I thought for sure I failed. It was over and I did my best. I took it easy and let myself feel the relief of having the test behind me. If I fail...

I've been a nurse for 20 plus years and I still am nervous. You will be fine. Being nervous will keep you safe and on your toes. I'm wondering if getting your nursing degree in the states might be better for you. I had a converstaion with one of my p...

I've been a nurse for 20 plus years and I still am nervous. You will be fine. Being nervous will keep you safe and on your toes. I'm wondering if getting your nursing degree in the states might be better for you. I had a converstaion with one of my p...

I'd go for a good med surg floor. Getting that experience under your belt and your feet wet in that arena will take you many place. I don't think I would be where I am today without a good solid medical foundation. Good luck in you new life and care...

I'd go for a good med surg floor. Getting that experience under your belt and your feet wet in that arena will take you many place. I don't think I would be where I am today without a good solid medical foundation. Good luck in you new life and care...

Has anyone considered another side of nursing? There is a lot to expand on. Office nursing, consulting, school nursing and I can think of a lot more. Nursing is so deversivied and sepecialized you can almost pick and choose what you want to do. I am ...

Has anyone considered another side of nursing? There is a lot to expand on. Office nursing, consulting, school nursing and I can think of a lot more. Nursing is so deversivied and sepecialized you can almost pick and choose what you want to do. I am ...

I took a lot of time off many years ago when I had my babies. When I went back to the job, which at that time was maternity, everything had changed. Mom's stayed only a short time, 2 days at the most and infant care was taught on the fly. Boy did I f...

I took a lot of time off many years ago when I had my babies. When I went back to the job, which at that time was maternity, everything had changed. Mom's stayed only a short time, 2 days at the most and infant care was taught on the fly. Boy did I f...

Hi everyone, I work in a specialty office, Allegy and Immunology. I do procedures in the office that a few short years ago would never have been considered to be done as out patient. I'm talking IV therapy, in particular IV gamma globulin. ( I know t...

Hi everyone, I work in a specialty office, Allegy and Immunology. I do procedures in the office that a few short years ago would never have been considered to be done as out patient. I'm talking IV therapy, in particular IV gamma globulin. ( I know t...

I am an asthma educator/asthma care managerfor a multispecialty clinic. I love it! I work closely with an allergist and get referals from primary care including pediatrics. It is very challenging and rewarding especially when the patients come back f...

I am an asthma educator/asthma care managerfor a multispecialty clinic. I love it! I work closely with an allergist and get referals from primary care including pediatrics. It is very challenging and rewarding especially when the patients come back f...

I have just head the most unbelievable news.EVER!!!! A private 4 year college (nursing school only) not far from where I live is telling it's students (doesn't matter what level they are) not to return in the fall because of their grades.I know two o...

Dear moonshadeau/P-RN. These students are children of neighbors of mine, both moms are nurses, so I'm sure the information they are giving me is accurate. Both of these students graduated with honors from high school and both receive substancial fina...

I too looked into distance learning for my ASN. I chose the traditional route.I worked full time as an LPN and went to school at night.I also had a family at home. I was a zombie for two years. I still don't know how I did it.I took a couple of CLEP ...

The office in which I work will soon be doing IVIG infusions. I have never done these infusions before and feel very uncomfortable doing them in an out patient setting. Any words of wisdom?

SWolfie.. The "N" in CNA stands for nursing or nurses, Hence Certified Nurses/Nursing Assistant. I work with a lot of CNA's as well as MA's that call themselves "Nurse" I cringe every time I hear them call themself "Nurse". They are not nurses but he...

Dear Kristen, I did telephone triage in a 6 provider office for many years and my bible for triage was Barton Schmidtt M.D.(not sure if I spelled his name correctly)telephone protocols. The protocols are easy to follow and can and will guide you with...