cbccern

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1. Adjusting Nursing Career Dx Maculat Degeneration

   cbccern replied to Mdigian's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   Hi! My situation is a bit different. I had been a nurse for almost 25 years when I suffered multiple occipital lobe strokes which affected my vision. My vision loss is approximately 75%. My...

2. Healthy People 2020

   cbccern replied to cbccern's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Thank you so much! I am so questioning why I felt the need to continue my education right now. I suffered a few occipital lobe strokes and have lost more than 75% of my vision. I was terminated...

3. Healthy People 2020

   cbccern posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone can lead me i the right direction. I have been working on this assignment for more than 40 hours and my brain is just fried. I have five causes of death and I...

4. Sabotage? Failed by 0.1%

   cbccern replied to gpnbe1a6's topic in General Students

   I know that at this point, it probably feels like sabotage but it isn't. It is upsetting and distressing to you. I believe that most nursing instructors want to see students succeed. Try your best...

5. Having Problem Locating Preceptor

   cbccern replied to cbccern's topic in General Students

   It is the student's responsibility to find a preceptor. I have advertised on Craigslist and can/will offer financial compensation for the time involved. I am just at my wt's end! I never dreamed it...

6. Having Problem Locating Preceptor

   cbccern replied to cbccern's topic in General Students

   Thanks scottishtape. It has to be a facility type of location with a BSN or higher degree in a leadership position. My former coworkers are all unable/unwilling to assist due to possible...

7. Having Problem Locating Preceptor

   cbccern posted a topic in General Students

   Hello all, I am a registered nurse of 25 plus years and have returned to school (online program with brick and mortar located 700 plus miles away) to obtain my BSN. I am three classes shy of...

8. Having Problem Locating Preceptor

   cbccern posted a topic in General Students

   Hello all, I am a registered nurse of 25 plus years and have returned to school (online program with brick and mortar located 700 plus miles away) to obtain my BSN. I am three classes shy of...

9. Disability for Psych

   cbccern replied to Wiggyworld06's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   Receiving SS disability has no bearing on your nursing license. I would contact an attorney/attorneys (always good to get more than one opinion) who has experience working with nurses and their...

10. disability/becoming a nurse

    cbccern replied to neuron's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Are you referring to applying for Social Security disability? I don't believe any school would frown upon it. Having applied for Social Security disability myself recently, it is not easy getting...

11. Terminated

    cbccern posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hello all, I was formally employed as a registered nurse at a hospital in the DC area. This hospital is an affiliate of a large, well-known medical institution in Maryland. I went back to work...

12. Reasonable Accomodations/Reassignment

    cbccern replied to cbccern's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank you for your suggestion Crystal-Wings. Unfortunately, they are closed today due to inclement weather but I will attempt again

13. Reasonable Accomodations/Reassignment

    cbccern posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have been a registered nurse for almost 25 years. In December of 2016, I suffered a left occipital lobe stroke leading to a complete right homonymous hemianopsia. I was able to return to work...

14. Willis-Knighton/LSUHSC Pay

    cbccern replied to goober_monger86's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Go with LSUHSC. You cannot beat the pay increases and the experience. I worked for LSU for 17 plus years before moving to a huge metropolitan area. The benefits are great!!! I really miss "the"...

15. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    cbccern replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't think she came off as rude. She was venting about something that bothered her. I am not a LPN/LVN, but in my state of original licensure, you are NOT a nurse and are not legally permitted to...