Sunflower3

Sunflower3

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  1. Wound Care Certification question

    Sunflower3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Could anyone explain to me the preferred certification for wound care specialist-I'm researching either WEBWOC (internet based program, arrange your practicum hours in your area) or WCEI (which I...

  2. Wound Care Certification question

    Sunflower3 replied to Sunflower3's topic in General Nursing

    How did you arrange the clinical practicum portion of the program? Was it a do-able program? Meaning, could one do it over the summer, etc? Thanks,

  3. Wound Care Certification question

    Sunflower3 replied to Sunflower3's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for responding. I do have my BSN, and am in school for my MSN degree in nursing education. I've been interested in wound care nursing for some time, and I agree with you that the longer...

  4. Rn-BSN/MSN...I have a couple questions

    Sunflower3 replied to RNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I did my BSN online at Regis University in Denver, CO. I'm doing my Master's there also. I found that, in my BSN program, that I was taught how to write papers in the format they wanted, and the...

  5. Medical Transcription RN

    Sunflower3 replied to Sunflower3's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you listen to dictation and type what is said. There are times that it is hard to understand, especially for those MD's with English as a second language, but you get used to it, and one can...

  6. Medical Transcription RN

    Sunflower3 replied to Sunflower3's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your response! I am currently at 71 wpm, with 98% accuracy, so I hope that it won't take a year to get proficient, but I will hang in there, because I really want to do this. Best of...

  7. Disabled, Retired Inactive RN want to work from home

    Sunflower3 replied to ravn's topic in Retired Nurses

    Mom23RN, I realize that this thread is old, but I'd like to ask if transcription is still a viable work-at-home and good-paying option? I've been in nursing for 18 years, and got burnt out of...

  8. On-line RN to BSN

    Sunflower3 replied to morahan's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Phoenix requires an MSN in hand. I will probably have more options once I'm finished with my MS degree. Best of luck,

  9. are online MSN programs respected?

    Sunflower3 replied to goingback's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You may also want to consider Regis University, Denver, CO, which offers high quality MS degree programs. I finished my BSN there, and am continuing on with their MS degree in nursing with the...

  10. On-line RN to BSN

    Sunflower3 replied to morahan's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Congrats on your new position! I would think the university you're working for would provide an orientation to their platform of instruction (blackboard, webct, etc). I would get involved with their...

  11. What is the Law for Nurses taking breaks?

    Sunflower3 replied to Ebeza's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Gotta agree here-what breaks??!! I once worked in a busy outpatient unit, and was told to 'keep granola bars in your pocket' if I needed to eat, per my manager!! Amazing!

  12. RN to BSN

    Sunflower3 replied to megs0310's topic in General Nursing

    Megs030, My RN-BSN program was through Regis University, Denver Colorado. I was very pleased with the quality of instruction, and they used more of my formerly-earned credits than any other school...

  13. Nursing Theorists Trivia

    Sunflower3 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, since I'm fresh from finishing my master's level nursing theory course, I can help you with one that actually has substance, and that should be a good one for trivia: Patricia Benner-she...

  14. I can't do this anymore...(VERY VERY LONG)

    Sunflower3 replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, (((((hugs)))), and "This, too, shall pass...:' I second what Angioplasty said: QUIT THE JOB!!!! Just get out-leave and don't look back! I quit a job just yesterday after giving...

  15. I really want a job in field case management! Help!

    Sunflower3 posted a topic in Case Management

    Hello everyone, If anyone could either share the company they work with or know about that does field case management in the home, I would so appreciate it! I'm wanting to get going on with my goal...

  16. Anyone here plan on a PhD,DNP, etc...?

    Sunflower3 replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Do you have any ideas about where you may be looking to do the PhD program? I'm wanting to do an online version, but wondering just how life-altering the schedule and workload is.

  17. I really want a job in field case management! Help!

    Sunflower3 replied to Sunflower3's topic in Case Management

    I FINALLY got a job in CM!!! Now I have some advise for others who are wanting in this field...... 1. Apply to all area businesses (unless you want a discharge planning/inpatient setting) that do...

  18. UPMC to take away RN sign on bonuses effective 2-29-08

    Sunflower3 replied to dorselm's topic in General Nursing

    Dorselm, Just to let you understand a bit more about sign-on bonuses: they take a 49% Federal Luxury tax on these bonuses, so you will start out with only 51% of the promised bonus. Then, the rest...

  19. Kaplan's program for Case Managers

    Sunflower3 posted a topic in Case Management

    Hello all! Needing advice on what to do: I'm actively trying to get in to case management, and many places want you to have CCM credential to get hired. So, I contacted Kaplan, and was told that the...

  20. Indiana Wesleyan Univ FNP program

    Sunflower3 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi all, For anyone who has done this program: can those online courses be doubled? I'm interested in their program, but would like to finish in less than the 2.5 year time frame. Are there any FNP...

  21. Has anyone purchased from Istudysmart.com

    Sunflower3 replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi. I used these modules for 5 CLEP/DSST exams and was impressed with the quality that I saw. By doing the modules as instructed, I passed each one that I took on the first try, and felt very...

  22. Liability of NP's

    Sunflower3 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello NP's! I'm seriously considering applying to either NP school or MSN in education. The liability issue leaves me wondering if the stress of being an NP is worth the effort. Do NP's function in...

  23. Attention Nurse Educators!

    Sunflower3 replied to Sunflower3's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks Siri, again, for your wisdom here; I appreciate your response! Sincerely,

  24. Liability of NP's

    Sunflower3 replied to Sunflower3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Siri, Thanks for your sage advice! So as long as I follow the standard each and every time to the letter, that my liability concerns should be diminished? I realize that no one is absolutely...

  25. RN Coder/Auditor

    Sunflower3 replied to myrnaprn's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm definitely interested but don't know how to send an email via this forum! Any help here? Thanks!!