chiromed0

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    Online Nursing Schools vs Traditional Schools

    chiromed0 replied to canwil2082's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure I agree. In the workplace I really haven't seen anyone that cared. In an academic setting I can see that maybe it isn't b/c they think you're inferior but that YOU are from the competition...
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    Help? I regret this career choice?

    chiromed0 replied to katie6126's topic in General Students

    What? Work intrudes on social life? You mean I don't get paid for having a social life? Work flex, work in a clinic, work for an insurance company, work for a medical supply place, work as a school...
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    Cheating in an FNP program

    chiromed0 replied to elise1180's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hmm...Maryville U...I'm jealous. There is NO WAY to cheat on my exams b/c I am being watched live as I take the test. I have to video the entire room before I am even allowed to start. Having said...
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    Veganism and the pursue of nursing

    chiromed0 replied to sparkles24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As I sit here eating a former chicken & pig reading this post I come to the conclusion people can eat whatever they want and it doesn't bother me. Vegans devour vegetables and now there are...
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    Healthcare Facilities running out of medications + supplies

    chiromed0 replied to calivianya's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ran out of masks during a flu outbreak. That was nice...reused the masks...taped them to the wall outside the rooms. And I'm supposed to believe we are ready for
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    nursing to medicine, is that possible?

    chiromed0 replied to simthembile's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have no idea what country those exam grades are from. I also do not understand being in HS and getting to "apply" for medicine. What does that mean? Bottom line is this...screw what you do in HS...
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    I need some really-wide-shoe ideas!

    chiromed0 replied to NurseEric81's topic in Men in Nursing

    Doc Martins. Wide
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    First Code/Death

    chiromed0 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I didn't think this would bother me as much as it does but I had my first patient die today. All my patients are kind of on the edge but generally make it out. I work in a cardiac unit that...
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    First Code/Death

    chiromed0 replied to chiromed0's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the wise words and I just have a few observations. The first being I am relieved to know I'm normal for a change. :) Another is to the "CNA"...you will never hear me refer to you as...
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    Best Cities for Nurse Practitioners

    chiromed0 replied to tryingtohaveitall's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not typical I'm sure but I've had friends start out at $140K in a metropolitan area and I've seen job ads for $60K with exp. So I would say it really depends on the individual but I sure the heck...
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    Excel Grads getting jobs? Clinicals questions?

    chiromed0 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Okay, I graduated a few years back and hung on to my other profession due to financial and life reasons. Left that career and am in job search mode 100%. I've got a background different from most...
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    They laid off a lot of nurses now they want us back.

    chiromed0 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I fully disagree, it's more times than not the fault of unions that drive the cost of doing business so high that layoffs, shutdowns, cost increases and bankruptcies are inevitable. Case in point are...
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    WGU RN-BSN in 1 1/2 years??

    chiromed0 replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Why didn't previous RN-BSN classes get accepted? I'm considering WGU but I'm in an RN-MSN program that doesn't award an interim BSN degree; however, looking at the RN-BSN programs the classes are...
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    Any jobs in the Ada area?

    chiromed0 replied to 2 r MC1R's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Mercy Hospital in Ardmore. 1 interview= 4 job offers. No experience as a nurse. Don't believe all bad news applies to everyone or vice
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    NCLEX-RN: 5th Time Test-Taker

    chiromed0 replied to Hello.Kitty.Girl.'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I guess I'll toss in my old story. Took it 7 times and passed on #8. I'm in an MSN-NP program now but have 3 other degrees. Got all the certs BLS, ACLS and PALS. Taking the CEN in May/June....
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    Is it easier for guys to get a job as a new grad??

    chiromed0 replied to NorCalKid's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yeah, in my area it matters not. I have an ADN, BS and DC. Currently enrolled in an RN-MSN program and the ONLY thing that really matters is experience. I don't think that's a new song in any job...
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    ADN plus a previous 4 year degree

    chiromed0 replied to MN2LA's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well, I couldn't agree more with the post about networking...you are MUCH better off with someone on the inside getting you in. Or being there as a whatever then getting your RN. I have 3 degrees,...
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    Excelsior Students how are you preparing resumes??

    chiromed0 replied to RNFinally12's topic in Excelsior College

    Honestly, it will matter. I'm in the same boat and I've got 8 years of direct primary provider experience! In addition, three related degrees and in a RN-MSN program. They (for whatever reason) still...
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    Pearson Vue/ how many test dates can you schedule ?

    chiromed0 replied to jlynn167's topic in Excelsior College

    I took 5 in a month...1 too many...burned out and got a D on the last one, had to retake...got an A. I was just fed up and wanted to finish it faster. So I think 4 is the max in a week but I'd say...
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    Do Excelsior grads have a hard time being hired?

    chiromed0 replied to nurse2be123's topic in Excelsior College

    So far my experience is not the degree itself (Texas) but trying to explain why no clinicals. It's just such a cookie cutter response by other new grads where they did their clinicals, what...
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    Excelsior CPNE workshop vs. Sherri Taylor

    chiromed0 replied to scmitchell_04's topic in Excelsior College

    I took Sherri's weekend seminar. It was helpful, she's since added Youtube video's etc. She's very nice and thorough. Truth is the nerves is what gets you on the CPNE, not so much everything else....
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    ADN to MSN NP programs.

    chiromed0 replied to bigraf's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well, I'm underway in my RN to MSN-NP program. Samford University, Alabama. A little pricey but a good program. Basically, need ADN and license, above a 3.2 gpa or take the MAT and be on...
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    A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    chiromed0 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Horse-puckey! Stick to what you know. Yes to more mental health services, yes to student access to mental health professionals. No, no, no to meaningless, useless, gun bans. I am sick and tired of...
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    Vital Information about BSN and MSN online Programs

    chiromed0 replied to jacksonmark's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hmmm....I've researched online programs A LOT. I think Excelsior's MSN is reasonable, not sure about their tax status. Almost every legitimate University in this country is offering some type of...
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    Excelsior Grad Nov '12 New RN!

    chiromed0 replied to nursenora1's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats and keep us posted on your job search