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coolvibesRN

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  1. Excelsior RN to BSN Frustration

    coolvibesRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was enrolled in the RN-BSN program, but just dropped out of it and started one with texas tech which takes only 2 semesters. I only took 1 test for the whole yr, guess thats why i dropped. Not into...

  2. HELP, Questions about Excelsior/Collegenet.

    coolvibesRN replied to Annstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I went to excelsior and used the college network guides. I finished in 2005. I used to get the content guide from excelsior and see if i know most of the stuff. Also i joined some groups on yahoo....

  3. Leeches, sneeches-- oh my!

    coolvibesRN replied to bumpkittynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Same

  4. Nursing Student in Trouble...

    coolvibesRN replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

    Wow:idea:

  5. need so much advice since i am only a prenursing student

    coolvibesRN replied to pe5322's topic in Texas Nursing

    I thought i heard that UH started a nursing program last

  6. What does your hospital do for patient satisfaction?

    coolvibesRN replied to KimRN41514's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2: lol lol lol:lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2: thats all i can

  7. where..what the heck..?! (EC changes)

    coolvibesRN replied to Vida's topic in Online Distance Learning

    they only waive nsg con 2 if you went to an nln accredited college for lpn/lvn and got a b or higher within 5 yrs. if itsn't accredited, then you have to do it,regardless.doesn't make sense at...

  8. Differences in levels

    coolvibesRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering if someone can tell me what the trauma levels mean in regards to hospitals i.e level 1-iv trauma hosp.

  9. Did anyone watch 20/20 last night? transgendered children

    coolvibesRN replied to allantiques4me's topic in General Nursing

    Yep saw it. Couldn't imagine want those parents go through. Can you imagine the boy trying to cut his weewe with a

  10. Differences in levels

    coolvibesRN replied to coolvibesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for the

  11. Family emergency and traveling on OPT

    coolvibesRN replied to nikita101's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry to hear about your dad.Hope everything works out for you. In order to come back to the us you'll need a valid visa. OPT is just for training purposes only, and excuses you from attending school...

  12. NO VISA for LVNs!!!

    coolvibesRN replied to makisig2007's topic in California Nursing

    If you get ADN from a usa school, an employer can petition for you too. BSN and Msn is only if you were educated outside of the

  13. Tomorrow is the BIG DAY

    coolvibesRN replied to Nightcrawler's topic in General Nursing

    Good

  14. Sign-on Bonus contract terms

    coolvibesRN replied to Keshet's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital worked before had a 7500 bonus with relocation assistance up to 1500. The contract was for 2 yrs. If you left before 1 yr, you have to repay it on a prorated basis. So the count the time...

  15. Need Help with relocating to Houston?

    coolvibesRN replied to tsheriff's topic in Texas Nursing

    good

  16. Medical Terminology & Abbrevations Game :)

    coolvibesRN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    CIDP-Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating

  17. New Grad Issues

    coolvibesRN replied to nursingirl2007's topic in General Nursing

    My first hospital job was in a busy tele floor. Prior to that i had worked in LTC and this did help me alot with time management. I worked down in south Texas and boy that was tough. Talk about 7-8...

  18. graduate from online program?

    coolvibesRN replied to love2shop's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yep i'll do it again As long as you study its ok. As for the skills part, i didn't have that much skills. I had only worked in LTC where we didn't do ivs. We only had simple wounds. They give you a...

  19. Medical Terminology & Abbrevations Game :)

    coolvibesRN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    DRE- Digital Rectal

  20. Texas Nclex Application

    coolvibesRN replied to jay_j's topic in Texas Nursing

    You can apply online, the website suggested by Eric, and also request the fingerprint packet forms. The fingerprint packet you fill it and send

  21. Medical Terminology & Abbrevations Game :)

    coolvibesRN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Tele on

  22. Medical Terminology & Abbrevations Game :)

    coolvibesRN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    BUFA-body up for assessment??boggy uterus firm assessment????? :welcome: PIH-Pregnancy Induced Hypertension PROM-Premature rupture of membranes SROM-spontaneous rupture of membrane FSE-fetal stress...

  23. Prayers for the Families of the Virginia Tech Massacre!

    coolvibesRN replied to chase4myheart's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes to the Virginia Tech community. They will always be in my prayers. We are never safe. Just thank God for whatever little or big we

  24. Hospital or LTC Facility???

    coolvibesRN replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked both LTC and hospital. I like the hospital for the experience. Depends what they do in that particular LTC. Where i used to work no ivs, no traches or ventilators. We only took care of...

  25. Is Telemetry Difficult For New Grads?

    coolvibesRN replied to luv2shopp85's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have worked in tele since getting my RN. Its really fast paced so you have to manage your time wisely. I love cardiac and i love tele. I did an internship for 3 months then started working on my...