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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    PMFB-RN replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My professors didn't present any information. I would be surprised if anyone came on here and told us their professors presented information in a nursing research class at the BSN level. The BSN...
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    PMFB-RN replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    *** I took a research class as part of my BSN program as well. I spend 8 weeks and wrote a stack of papers and learned nothing I hadn't already learned in a two day continuing education class in...
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    4 years in a CC??!

    PMFB-RN replied to hereyee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    *** Yes it is. I searched for, and attended an ADN program did not have pre-reqs. A traditional HS grad can be in and out of an AND program in 2 years, if you choose a program designed to be done in...
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    Any Former Veterans?

    PMFB-RN replied to stratus93's topic in Male Nursing Students

    *** Was the same. E-6 army medic. Challenged the LPN boards in California, then did the 9 month LPN to RN program at a technical college in Wisconsin. Got out of the army in July, was an RN in...
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    New grad nurses are being allowed to rot: A reflection

    PMFB-RN replied to Gentleman_nurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    *** Magnet, Obamacare, and the recession have absolutely nothing at all to do with grads not being able to find work. The glut of nurses was deliberately created by those who stand to gain...
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    Respiratory Therapists Inserting PICC Lines

    PMFB-RN replied to Asystole RN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Haven't worked in GA, though I assume that like the rest of the south, it's a crappy place to work. Your RTs place ART lines!!! That is crazy in my view. Until this discussion I have never heard...
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    RNs: How much vacation time do you get?

    PMFB-RN replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    *** I used to be on the same tread mill. Always using my PTO to maintain my pay check to same after being called off anywhere from 4-12 hours a week. After a lot of searching I found a nice health...
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    Any Former Veterans?

    PMFB-RN replied to stratus93's topic in Male Nursing Students

    *** This what I know about it. Fist it is not new at all. The army has had a LPN program for a very long time. Used to be called 91-C. Second the training is outstanding. I work with many RN who are...
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    Respiratory Therapists Inserting PICC Lines

    PMFB-RN replied to Asystole RN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    SoCal has plenty of sunny weather and great beaches, along with staffing ratios and fair pay. Everybody knows that Florida is the worst state to be a nurse
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    PMFB-RN replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    *** An LPN to BSN program is a very, very different animal than and RN to BSN program. An LPN becoming and RN SHOULD learn a lot, after all they are preparing you to enter professional nursing...
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    Direct-entry MSN to DNP?

    PMFB-RN replied to scarletgray's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    *** We have a handful of nurses with DNP but who are not APNs working in our hospital. A couple work in education. 2 or 3 of them work as staff RNs and get paid the same, and have the same...
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    Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    PMFB-RN replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    *** Judging from the question mark you put behind your comment you didn't read the comments section of the
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    Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    PMFB-RN replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    *** Right. Just look at the comments section to learn the kind of uneducated, low-brow morons who frequent the site. The commenters quickly resort to racial slurs thus proving my
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    Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    PMFB-RN replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    *** You (we) should contribute to pay for those things that others need because YOU (all of us) benefit from it. To me this is like saying you don't want the taxes you pay on gas to benefit...
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    How long were your pre-reqs?

    PMFB-RN replied to Sassenach's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I chose a program with no pre-reqs. Just HS graduation or GED, CNA, CPR, immunizations and background
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    RN Looking to move to MN.....St Paul's Children's Hosp Question

    PMFB-RN replied to marysmom1216's topic in General Nursing

    *** Depends on where you come from. I stated working in Minnesota a couple years ago. I have worked per diem at several of the larger hospitals in the Twin Cities area and am now staff at one of them....
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    Abandoned Patients?

    PMFB-RN replied to Cardiolyte's topic in MICU, SICU

    *** Well I applaud your efforts to improve a dangerous situation. It was quite a shock to me to realize the differenced between states, and hospitals in states. Certain things became obvious to me...
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    Any military medics in the house?

    PMFB-RN replied to guest584920's topic in Government, Military

    *** I wouldn't be so sure. Many states look at your INITIAL nursing education when determining eligibility for a license. For example nurses licensed through Excelsior's ADN program are not...
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    Vent about nurses

    PMFB-RN replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    *** I agree with previous posters, This IS hilarious! She sounds crazy to me. It's also obvious she has never been to court to testify. If she had she would know the folly of all her useless
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    ADN to BSN to CRNA or 4 year university?

    PMFB-RN replied to michelleburlinski's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know many nurses who have done ADN to BSN to CRNA rout. As you have already figured out it's the fastest way to become qualified for NA school. Until recently, when any new grad could get a job...
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    nurse practitioner career question

    PMFB-RN replied to blessed1234's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    *** They may not be the say but they are much closer than they have ever been. With the advent of the (typically) 3 year DNP and fairly new three year medical schools you are pretty much looking at...
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    nurse practitioner career question

    PMFB-RN replied to blessed1234's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    *** Do you think that argument needs to be re-thought now that NP & MD are pretty much the same in terms of time commitment (4 years under grad, 3 year professional degree) and getting closer in...
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    Abandoned Patients?

    PMFB-RN replied to Cardiolyte's topic in MICU, SICU

    *** Luck doesn't have a darn thing to do with it. I don't work in a great hospital where I have good benefits and pay, am treated fairly, and most importantly embraces EBP on accident. I spend...
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    Adult Nursing Students: How do you pay your bills while in school?

    PMFB-RN replied to transferstudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked full time, 40 hours a week, while in nursing school. Would work two 12 hour shifts Friday and Saturday nights, then two 8 hour shifts, usually PM shift, during the week. Wasn't easy but...
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    Abandoned Patients?

    PMFB-RN replied to Cardiolyte's topic in MICU, SICU

    *** Amazing! I would not trust any of my critical patients to a resident, or to an attending for that matter. Maybe a few of the PAs, but not many of them. We are a large teaching hospital too....