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  1. I did it!

    fgoff posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I finally turned in my app for the online Masters in Nursing program at Liberty U.. Now the nail biting starts to see if I get accepted...... Oh and to find the $$$$$$$$!

  2. Liberty University MSN in Nurse Education

    fgoff replied to caitiecait's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I spend about 2-3 hour per day M-F, much longer on weekends, for research time for projects and such..... All three are very do-able. Pharm and A&P (for my classes) covered cases studies r/t a...

  3. Liberty University MSN in Nurse Education

    fgoff replied to caitiecait's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am currently enrolled in LU MSN online. I am in my second Track Course (Clinical). If all goes well I will graduate in May 2010. I stated out MSNEd but d/y job changes switched to CNS.. I LOVE the...

  4. Least expensive online MSN in education program

    fgoff replied to nurse210's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Look into Liberty Univ. @ Liberty.edu I'm just completing my clinicals. It has been very do-able. No GRE required. They have CNS and MSEd tracks.

  5. Evidence Based Practice

    fgoff replied to VAJenny's topic in General Nursing

    try http://www.hsl.unc.edu/services/tutorials/ebn/intro.htm

  6. Compentency documentation

    fgoff replied to fgoff's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    It is a work in progress. I would like to avoid the skills check off forms and just have asigned compentancy statement that the observer noted the skill completed using current policy/procedure. (date...

  7. Compentency documentation

    fgoff posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    hey everyone! merry christmas! i was just wondering. when you do skill competencies for new employees or for annual up-dates, do you have a skill check sheet for each procedure or just a list of all...

  8. Compentency documentation

    fgoff replied to fgoff's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    1BlessedRN, Thanks for the input! I guess my facility has made the "simply request that they become incorporated" because I'm charged with "get everyones compentecy folder up to date". By the way the...

  9. Who has read Echo Heron?

    fgoff replied to LiveLoveLearn's topic in General Nursing

    I read Echo's books while I was in nursing school. When my mother asked what was so haed about nursing school I gave them to her to read. She quit bugging me after reading

  10. Compentency documentation

    fgoff replied to fgoff's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    msutton, Thanks for your reply, I'm looking into the program. I work for a state agency and don't spend much when it comes to nursing esucation. The philosphy of the day "is do more with less", or...

  11. North Carolina Roll Call

    fgoff replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi Aborablepuppy, I'm in Granville County too! Good luck with your test! Did you attent GVCC for your classes?

  12. A Patient Who DOES NOT Belong in Minimum Security!!

    fgoff replied to Jerry99's topic in Psychiatric

    If this parient assaultive you can press charges. Notify your supervisor and call the autorities to make the report to them. We have similar inappropriate placements on our rehab wards. Try to have...

  13. Online MSN?

    fgoff replied to CRNAsoon's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Sadie Ladie, Classes are going well. I'm in my 6th class. Like any program some instructors are better at thier jobs than others. However, NONE of the instructors I've had so far did not or could not...

  14. Free CNA Training?

    fgoff replied to poontater's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Central Regional Hostipal in Butner has the CNA class for new hires. It may be a little far to drive. But there are shuttles out of Raleigh. Good Luck!

  15. Restraint Instructors

    fgoff replied to kiwipsychnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    The restraint guidelines that my facilitity must abide by are written by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services. Try that web sight.... When I get to work I'll try to look up the

  16. Pharmacology/Drug Calculation Tests

    fgoff replied to lcprnc's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My staff are already employeed (after hire, not applicants)and are paid for the time to take the test. Also paid during the study/coaching sessions if needed! It is part of thier job. As to the...

  17. Pharmacology/Drug Calculation Tests

    fgoff replied to lcprnc's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    We give a pharm/calulation test after hire. The new nurse (& travelers) gets a study packet and have 1 month and three attempts to pass. A different test is given each time. If a nurse is unable...

  18. Online MSN?

    fgoff replied to CRNAsoon's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hilundlass, I'm attending Liberty U. online for my MSNEd. I did not have to do take a GRE but there was some GPA cut off for nursing courses. I'll be in my 5th & 6th classes starting in August....

  19. Anyone going for MSN online?

    fgoff replied to goingback's topic in Online Distance Learning

    kinajp Sent you a PM!

  20. Admissions process, is this how it is everywhere?

    fgoff replied to RNdaze's topic in Psychiatric

    OMG! If you had not said you are not working at a state facility, I would have swear you & I work the same place. But mine is a state facility, and this is "normal" for us as

  21. You won't believe this.....HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!

    fgoff replied to epsilonprodigy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Michigan. Bullies need to be called out and held accoutable for thier actions. I would also recommend speaking with this new nurse first to let her know you will be speaking to the ER...

  22. quick question

    fgoff replied to *tattooed~princess*'s topic in Psychiatric

    The Substance abuse unit I work is very much like the one above. Our techs also draw blood and transport patient as needed. Each shift has an HCT/EMT as well to help with medical emergencies. On the...

  23. Fellow RN killed this morning

    fgoff replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry! I will be praying for all of you and the

  24. Shingles second bout

    fgoff replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My second out break was just about the same of burning extreme pain. I hope yours is less! I got some relief with ice packs. Did you ever try them?

  25. Gre For Graduate Nursing Programs

    fgoff replied to JPHILL9507's topic in General Nursing

    .....and there are programs that do not require the