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  1. Is a medical coding certification useful for an RN

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks HouTx...I feel like I am amidst a career/mid life crisis. I worked in a hospital for a year and am just not sure I am cut out for it for the duration of my career. Perhaps I just didn't find...

  2. Is a medical coding certification useful for an RN

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Nursing Career

    I guess I am just trying to justify doing this. Thanks. Any other perspective

  3. Second career nurse-resume help needed

    coopman712 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am a relatively new nurse. I have been working for about a year in acute rehab. Prior to nursing school I had a previous professional career. I am getting ready to move out of state and will be...

  4. Second career nurse-resume help needed

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks and thanks for the link. I need to look at many solid examples I

  5. Bedside Tutoring?

    coopman712 posted a topic in Pediatric

    I wasn't sure if Peds was the right forum to ask this question but.... I am a relatively new nurse and former elementary school teacher. I was wondering if as pediatric nurses you have encountered...

  6. Bedside Tutoring?

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks everyone!I was wondering if my nursing background would help at

  7. New and needing some encouragement

    coopman712 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there- I am a relatively new board certified grad. I work in a facility that is med surg meets rehab so there is a lot of great experience to be had. I am coming off orientation and in a lot of...

  8. New and needing some encouragement

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thx so much opposum!!!! Those were GREAT words to hear.:). I hope my next shift goes better than the

  9. New and needing some encouragement

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the replies and sorry we are all feeling this way. It sucks b/c I feel like the patients deserve better. I have been trying to restrategize over and over how to work it out so that I am ot...

  10. Career advice

    coopman712 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi- I posted a thread earlier regarding telephone nursing. I am seeking advice on job searching. I recently graduated from nursing school with an ADN. I also passed the boards. This was a second...

  11. Telephone Nurse

    coopman712 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi- I am a new grad (with a license!) looking for a job. Right now I have applied for several acute care jobs and am coming up dry as far as responses but I keep trying. Truthfully though with 2...

  12. Telephone Nurse

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Nursing Career

    No-thanks! This site is pretty big and I do no know my way around too well outside the student section.

  13. Have you ever heard of this many SATA?

    coopman712 replied to ashnem's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had 75 questions (maybe 76 or 77-I stopped looking after 71!). I did not keep count but I had a TON of SATA and ranking questions. The questions definitely got harder! One dosage calc that was...

  14. Got a 61 on qtrainer 7. nclex ready?

    coopman712 replied to JM RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got a 59 on Kaplan trainer 7 and just passed NCLEX this week. My scores were all over the place! Have you done a lot of Q bank? Good

  15. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    coopman712 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    While this tricked worked for me, I was a tad skeptical and had a hard time accepting it as answer and found the waiting absolutely grueling. But I did find out today that I passed. I shut off at 75...

  16. Help with online BSN or MSN programs

    coopman712 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi- I posted a questions regarding this same topic in the career forum but haven't received any responses so am wondering if this is a better place to try. I am finishing an RN program in a few...

  17. Help with online BSN or MSN programs

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thanks! I will check out their site. I found it difficult to get specific information from their site and will likely have to speak with

  18. Help with online RN to BSN or MSN programs

    coopman712 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I will hopefully be an RN grad in a few months. I am considering furthering my education soon after graduation for several reasons, one being the current job market. I am wondering if anyone has...

  19. Help with online RN to BSN or MSN programs

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank

  20. Is it possible to transfer Nursing Schools?

    coopman712 posted a topic in General Students

    I am freaking out a bit... I am just starting nursing school (RN program). There is a possibilty that we will have to move from the area we currently live. I know programs are structured very...

  21. If you attend CCM?

    coopman712 posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am currently enrolled in a program in PA. There is a chance I may move back to NJ which will totally suck b/c you can't transfer NS in most places (at least the clinical portion). I would have to...

  22. HACC in Harrisburg, anyone go there?

    coopman712 replied to kiss04bam's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Just wanted to add that we are 8 consecutive semesters through summers as well which is why it only takes 2.5 years. We haven't heard of any clinicals on

  23. HACC in Harrisburg, anyone go there?

    coopman712 replied to kiss04bam's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    As far as I know Harrisburg does not have a PT program. I know Lancaster does ( I attend) and possibly York. It meets 2 nights/ week. 1 class night and one clinical lab. Hours for us right now are 5-8...

  24. Need help with diagnosis card...

    coopman712 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just started my program. We are required to make up Dx cards for several illnesses/ conditions. I am currently working on Hypertension. For it's pathophysiology I am wondering if I need to...

  25. Need help with diagnosis card...

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wow- thanks so much for all of that information!!! I do appreciate it. A lot of this is sort of new to me so I need to familiarize myself with as much as possible.