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  1. A quick question??

    rninme replied to chubbie_love's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There are several "stickys"....posts talking about online pre-req's on this part of allnurses. You might find your info there. Also....many community colleges offer online classes....that might be...

  2. License Issue/Chamberlain/Deaconess Question - Long

    rninme replied to girlsetsfire's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am sure that Chamerlain is going to have to fight with BON's the same way that Excelsior has. Online learning IS the wave of the future, and it is a way to educate future nurses that would be...

  3. Difficulty level of Chamberlain classes

    rninme replied to mpolice's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Meagan is my advisor. She is the one that suggested just one class at a time due to my work schedule. Her words....we want you to be successful! Learn to like APA!! Most classes I am taking require...

  4. Difficulty level of Chamberlain classes

    rninme replied to mpolice's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Who is your advisor?? I'm taking classes there online....I work 48 hours a week also.....and I take one class at a

  5. I Got Accepted To Chamberlain Nursing Program For Oct. 2006!!!!

    rninme replied to carolyn2180's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hope you hear something soon!! The clinical coordinator's name is Julie....you'll get all that info in your orientation packet. The college may already have an established clinical site in your...

  6. From Maine

    rninme replied to acadia's topic in General Nursing

    Hi floatingleaf....I'm from the same general area....not a native myself...."from away". Originally from the midwest, although my honey-bunny is a native New Englander! Love it

  7. Continuing Education?

    rninme replied to lccougar02's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ACLS, BLS, NALS, PALS also count towards CEU's. Some states such as Florida require you to take certain CEU's online to meet their licensing continuing education requirements. Not sure about NC....

  8. I Got Accepted To Chamberlain Nursing Program For Oct. 2006!!!!

    rninme replied to carolyn2180's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats to both of you!!

  9. From Maine

    rninme replied to acadia's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Kristy....Nice to meet you. I was just about to post a HELLLLLLOOOOOO...is anybody out there?? Question for anyone here.....One of the nurses from MA pm'd me....looking for the Shard pottery...

  10. Group One Nursing Report

    rninme replied to nurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    Try the Texas State Forum on this

  11. why all the rudeness?

    rninme replied to christymwinn's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, this site is pretty tame for the most part. Yes, there are some that just like to start a fight....and I for the most part avoid those posters...or make a positive comment and try to put out...

  12. Well, I'm finally going to do it!!

    rninme posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    bite the bullet, cough up the cash and attempt the CCRN:banghead: :selfbonk: For those of you who have taken the CCRN...what study guides did you use in preparation for the test?? I have a CCRN...

  13. "Limited Resuscitation"

    rninme replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Hello...back again! At our facility a DNR is just that do not resuscitate....it does not mean Do Not Treat...and yes, DNR's end up in ICU with me. We treat their symptoms....dehydration = fluids, low...

  14. "Limited Resuscitation"

    rninme replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    What fun!!:smiley_ab The AMA doesn't agree. They support something called Advance Directives and Patient Rights for Self Determination. Don't have the web address for you, sorry....but go to the AMA...

  15. Views on New Grads Entering Critical Care

    rninme replied to ICUNurse11's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Good morning Student Nurse!! Look at the threads that Siri mentioned. Lots of "discussion" there. Please also, look at the references that Timothy provided from the AACN (American Association of...

  16. "Limited Resuscitation"

    rninme replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    tridil It is the patient's/family's choice! We do a very good job educating patients and families as to what a limited code will accomplish or rather NOT accomplish....the limitations of those...

  17. Wanted: From A Newly Grad Nurse At The Age Of 42

    rninme replied to capricorn girl's topic in International Nursing

    Don't give up capricorn girl. I was in my early 40's when I graduated nursing school. I think my AGE gave me some advantages when it came to getting my first job...life experience! Many of us have...

  18. "Limited Resuscitation"

    rninme replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Every patient admitted to our facility has to have a code designation....full code, DNR, or a code limited to: meds, cpr, airway with no intubation, defib. The doctor checks the boxes next to the...

  19. I'd laugh if it was funny

    rninme replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Dumb and Dumber Rides Again.....Clueless in Florida..... Hey Tweety, you might be better off to write a screenplay and sell it to Hollywood.....make a gazillion bucks...and then run for Gov of FL???...

  20. RN: Hospital Diploma Program vs BSN ??

    rninme replied to FillyGal's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi FillyGal Diploma RN here . I had no problem what so ever finding a job when I graduated...no one in my graduating class did. Tweety is right, once you pass NCLEX you are an RN no matter where...

  21. Cost of BSN .............

    rninme replied to spiri1's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Terri! Welcome to the world of online RN to BSN!! There are lots of choices out there. I only have one word of advice for you.....look closely at the total cost for you to complete your degree....

  22. Tips on getting people to come to staff meetings

    rninme replied to asilmk's topic in General Nursing

    My first choice is........Beer and pizza!! But I am sure that would cause some major :smiley_ab . Realistically....schedule it on the same day...such as last Wed or whatever of the month. Have it at...

  23. eating our young?

    rninme replied to happytobehere's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Morning all. Management at my facility does not hire new grads for ICU positions period! At least one year experience on another unit, successful completion of EKG and tele monitoring courses,...

  24. name badges?

    rninme replied to MIA-RN1's topic in General Nursing

    We all have to wear hospital issued name badges....hospital employees and agency nurses. We "swipe" them to punch in and out....no swipe, no

  25. V-tach question

    rninme replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    ok....first, treatment is patient dependent....what is the underlying disease process. Given the little info.....lol........I'd say beta-blockers. cardioselective beta-blockers: Primarily act (low...