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    I graduated!

    HM2VikingRN replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats!
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    17- year-old girl needs liver transplant, CIGNA denies

    HM2VikingRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The political process is working to reverse CMS. Going to the original sources the problem lies in inaccurate reporting to CMS the actual cost of this drug class. When the costs ranges from 44 dollars...
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    still undecided get my LPN then RN?

    HM2VikingRN replied to bucfan's topic in Nursing Career

    I would take A&P. I would check out an accelerated RN program before committing to the LPN to RN bridge option. It is possible to work while in school. I worked an average of 32 hours/week BUT I...
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    17- year-old girl needs liver transplant, CIGNA denies

    HM2VikingRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The medicare issue will ultimately be reversed because medicare is under the control of the people through the political process. Insurance companies are answerable only to shareholders. PNHP...
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    Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    HM2VikingRN replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    St Peter MN is starting new grads at the state mental hospital at
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    St. Kate's Post-Bacc Program

    HM2VikingRN replied to Bennie44's topic in General Nursing

    The NCLEX pass rate for NSU-Mankato is higher than that of St Kates. I wouldn't be scared of the accelerated program at either school. I didn't site visit metro state so I can't speak to its...
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    Questions about Nursing Schools.

    HM2VikingRN replied to bigbee13's topic in General Nursing

    Normandale CC has a good program. There is at least one night weekend ADN program in the community college system. at http://www.nhcc.edu/nursing/display.cfm?article=1000422. Some websites for the...
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    It's official.......

    HM2VikingRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm pinned as of 1800 12/13/07. Now on to the NCLEX..... :idea::idea:
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    It's official.......

    HM2VikingRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I left the reserves to go to nursing school. I went to MN State Mankato through their accelerated option program. Great program I can highly recommend
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    NCLEX prep course

    HM2VikingRN replied to FroggieLiz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Anything over 950 says "outstanding chance of passing the NCLEX" Did you print your HESI profile? That shows the areas that you were weak in and you can use that as a study plan for NCLEX
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    17- year-old girl needs liver transplant, CIGNA denies

    HM2VikingRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ultimately the decision should have been her, her families and the doctors to make NOT the benefit denial specialists at Cigna. The insurers make money through denial of appropriate care. There...
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    Should new grad be able to start IV at work?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Just do it....I think it gets easier with time.....(I am no expert but if you can learn how to help your patients relax it will be easier for you to get an IV started on them.) Venipuncture techniques...
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    Cheney would "probably be dead by now" if not for his federally funded health care

    HM2VikingRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Our schools also educate EVERYONE. We don't track lower achievers to trade schools in 9th grade because as a country we value opportunity and the chance for a "late bloomer" effect. School...
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    17- year-old girl needs liver transplant, CIGNA denies

    HM2VikingRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The point is that given her age there is no real doubt that she should have been given the "benefit of the doubt" for transplantation. Liver transplants aren't really experimental anymore. As I recall...
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    How did your spouse handle the news of a career change?

    HM2VikingRN replied to CTGuy's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nursing at its roots is a form of ministry. I would emphasize that aspect. You are just going into a different type of ministry....Best of
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    Whittier Hospital RNs Choose CNA/NNOC in Landslide 87% Election Victory

    HM2VikingRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    In Solidarity.... Now lets get a fair
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    St. Kate's Post-Bacc Program

    HM2VikingRN replied to Bennie44's topic in General Nursing

    I would Check out Metro states and Minnesota state-Mankatos accelerated BSN
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    college of st catherine

    HM2VikingRN replied to line's topic in General Nursing

    Check out Normandale...Good school and it actually has more nursing seats than MN State
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    Union

    HM2VikingRN replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    Right to work equals right to work for less.... As for me I am a union
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    how soon should a new grad seek nurses insurance?

    HM2VikingRN replied to destiney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    At school they sung the praises of being insured..... I think that I will at the very least carry an umbrella policy through my
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    Interviewing the interviewer questions...

    HM2VikingRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks Siri, I just wanted to make sure that I was putting my best foot forward during the interview process... I am interviewing for a new grad program with our local VA. I am applying for placement...
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    Army Vs Air Force

    HM2VikingRN replied to untamable07's topic in Government, Military

    In the canoe club you are more likely to deploy with field hospitals servicing the Marines etc....Your first assignment would probably be at one of the major Naval Hospitals..(Bethesda, Portsmouth VA,...
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    StonyBrook Accelerated Nursing Program

    HM2VikingRN replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

    Are there other accelerated option programs where you can apply? I wouldn't put all your eggs in just one basket. Have you met the program coordinator? It never husts for them to know that you are...
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    New Grad starting out in the SICU

    HM2VikingRN replied to sunbumjul's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Spoken like a true tech head....Mine got me through nursing
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    how soon should a new grad seek nurses insurance?

    HM2VikingRN replied to destiney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yesterday.....Besides professional liability I would also check out an umbrella liability policy through your homeowners policy....In other words "fix your roof before it