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    Stayed suspension

    However, they aren't going to cover
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    Advice on jobs/WWYD?

    So the first job wants a new grad to work in multiple locations as a float nurse? PRN, meaning not full time or at least a decent FTE to learn how to be a nurse? Heck, nurses can't even be considered...
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    Nursing Student balance Preventing NCLEX-RN attempt

    Research HRSA thoroughly. It is not guaranteed and many more apply than are granted, plus it limits the areas one can work in. Additionally, you do not qualify. “Are you eligible for the NCLRP?...
  4. Depending on experience types and length you have, you could look into telephone triage, insurance company case management, or online nursing course instructor just to name a
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    Nursing Student balance Preventing NCLEX-RN attempt

    Most places require one to be employed for a set time before eligibility for tuition reimbursement, followed by continuing to work for a set amount of time after receiving the last reimbursement...
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    Which courses at BMCC

    Cross posting isn’t permitted, so this is most likely going to be merged with your original post. The best course of action would be to speak with an admissions counselor with the programs you are...
  7. Many externships occur during the summer and typically require one to have completed a fair amount of their program- my local externships are for those who have completed their junior year. They also...
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    Nursing Student balance Preventing NCLEX-RN attempt

    Unfortunately, you have no choice but to get your balance paid in order to take the HESI and have your info sent to the BON. Are you currently working? If not, it's time to find a job. If you are,...
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    Should I go from LPN to RN at age 60?

    There is nothing universal about a nursing shortage. There are pockets of shortages and pockets of surplus throughout the country. OP would be wise to investigate the market in his/her current...
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    Nurse diagnosis prioritized

    Do you have a NANDA book? There is more to a nursing diagnosis than what you've stated above- for actual diagnoses, you need the "as evidenced by" portion. Additionally, there is no set priority for...
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    Advise, please

    This is going to be very dependent on the setting. A level 1 trauma center is going to staff very differently than a facility that isn't trauma. Some staff one nurse overnight who is responsible for...
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    Associates Degree-Med Assist to RN

    Pre-requisite courses such as anatomy may transfer. MA courses would not as it is a separate program. Transfer credit acceptance would be dependent on the regional accreditation of your current school...
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    Transfer schools for Capstone

    Good luck with
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    Transfer schools for Capstone

    Please see my post above in response to the other poster. Not only are you trying to cross state lines, you’d also look at crossing country lines. The difference in nursing across countries can be...
  15. If the facility has chosen not to hire nurses without a BSN, then you cannot bypass it. Find something else in the meantime until you have the required degree and can apply. Most likely it's an auto...
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    Possible to find OR positions without experience?

    Another thing to keep in mind is that OR orientation is extremely long and may include a formal program. Many facilities may restrict the times they offer the orientation program to certain times of...
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    ADN or Biology degree

    CRNA stands for certified registered nurse anesthetist, and schools require one to have a minimum of one year nursing experience typically in critical care. You will need to complete a nursing program...
  18. Start looking outside the hospital setting. The BSN may make you a more competitive applicant once you have
  19. I think the question was asked more to learn if OP may need to take time off school and work while obtaining financial aid if the parents are paying but may pull support if the major
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    Caregiver Fatigue

    Seen this issue before where an elderly spouse was left at the bedside of a patient and the family took off. They are not an admitted patient and thus are not the responsibility of the nursing staff....
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    Which prerequisite plan of study should I pick?

    Three sciences that are going to require labs sounds extremely time consuming and overwhelming to me. Micro and A&P at the same time was difficult
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    Oh dear . .Audited for proof of CEUs and don't have

    Yes, because nursing never changes so there's no need to stay up to date.
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    School nurses, what is the worst emergency you've had?

    Could be that some of the older posts haven't been added to the search index since the move to the new platform. Easiest way to find your threads is to go to your own profile, click on the content...
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    Birmingham, Al area tuition reimbursement

    Many places reimburse 100% or another percentage up to a certain point. There may also be other restrictions. For example, my employer covers 100% up to $4,800 for undergraduate/$5,200 for graduate,...
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    eNLC HELP!

    Once you change your state of residence, you must change your compact license to your new state. By having an Arizona residence, you no longer qualify to hold a compact license from Texas. You need to...