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  1. Excelsior BSN

    military spouse posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Can anyone provide any info on Excelsior's BSN program. Primarily the TAC and other "clinical/tests." I have a BS that is not in nursing, but hate to do this if the clinical testing portion is...

  2. Almost Ready To Relocate!!

    military spouse replied to cindyxo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Dallas or El Paso, Tx. I almost moved to Dallas and have lived in El Paso. I speak only English and it was not a problem finding a job in El Paso. Many nice areas with beautiful homes for low 100s...

  3. Moving to Chambersburg/Waynesboro/Hagerstown area!

    military spouse posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hello everyone! My husband and I will be moving to the Hagerstown/Chambersburg area and I was wondering if anyone has an opinion on hospitals and areas in which to live. We thought we were moving to...

  4. Moving to Chambersburg/Waynesboro/Hagerstown area!

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks for the reply. I don't think I could handle the commute. Drive to work now is about 10 minutes--I'm too spoiled :rotfl: I'm thinking I will probably end up working in Chambersburg or...

  5. I really need to talk about this! (long)

    military spouse replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Unfortunately, sometime we have to beg docs to come in because they don't take our assessments/reports seriously. It sounds like you did a great job! Just remember, she wouldn't have gone to the ICU...

  6. RN to BSN online

    military spouse replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, any info on the requirements of EC for the BSN would be very helpful! I just hate to see any hard work depend upon one day's performance! Thank

  7. Fort Worth??

    military spouse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    Keller is awesome, too! Ft. Worth area is very nice. In regards to El Paso, I think you might be pleasantly surprised (assuming it is still a consideration). When we lived there, no place would let a...

  8. Role Call! RN to BSN online students........

    military spouse replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was perusing the IWU site and it appears that one must attend class in Indiana. Is that true? If so, can anyone recommend a program for someone with an ADN and a BS (non-nursing major). Haven't...

  9. Recent Grad, But No Job!!

    military spouse replied to Havnfun's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you considered moving? Many places in the Southwest seem to desperately need nurses. My husband is military and I certainly understand that some places are easy to get employment and others are...

  10. Moving to Chambersburg/Waynesboro/Hagerstown area!

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thank

  11. dress code policies in hospital setting

    military spouse replied to ianpstudent's topic in General Nursing

    We generally wear clean scrubs Shoes are whatever the individual can stand to wear for 12 or more hours with a poorly designed floor that is one hallway with 25 room down each

  12. Patient Etiquette

    military spouse replied to brown252's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going for a "female" visit next month and requested a female nurse practitioner. There is a variety of health providers and I see nothing wrong with making a request to feel more

  13. Will a new grad be considered.. if experience is required?

    military spouse replied to newnurse.rs's topic in General Nursing

    It can't hurt to apply--you never

  14. Job offer please offer advice

    military spouse replied to crystalclear's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    15 patients per nurse in a LTC sounds great! Just make sure there is a tx nurse or very few treatments needed if you have to do them. That could take a lot of time

  15. nurse-patient ratio

    military spouse replied to dawn1rhino's topic in First Year After Licensure

    SE Arizona...5-6 patients on day shift and 6-7 pt. on nights. Many times we will end the day with only 3 or 4 patients each if discharges exceed post-ops and

  16. new job and vacation time

    military spouse replied to ava'smomRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have mentioned the fact that I have a planned vacation during the interview/hiring process. It's probably a little tougher now that you're hired, but I would hope your new supervisor would be...

  17. Illegals affect Healthcare?

    military spouse replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Where I live in Az, the illegal problem is huge. Several of the smaller hospitals have closed in recent years due to the free care they were providing. There was a movie recently produced that...

  18. Does census at your hospital determine OC

    military spouse replied to labornurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Sierra Vista for about another 60 days and it looks like we are moving to MD/PA area. We thought we were going to Dallas, but life is never that

  19. Does census at your hospital determine OC

    military spouse replied to labornurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, our census determines the number of people placed on call-back status. It usually works out okay since there are usually some people that don't want to work. Our assignment sheets usually have...

  20. Gimme some suggestions for shoes for my aching feet!

    military spouse replied to wayover20's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've tried numerous shoes and happened to try Easy Spirit (inside label says ES Jumper) and really like them. My feet just don't hurt

  21. Unsafe staffing

    military spouse replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No Way! Not for any amount of money! What if two patients crump at the same time? That is

  22. Did anyone go to Hagerstown CC?

    military spouse replied to JNEB's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hello, I just saw that you're from Hagerstown. We're moving either there or across the border in PA. I've never been there. Please share why you like it so much I'm a little nervous--have never...

  23. Moving to Hagerstown

    military spouse posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hello everyone! Up until about 1 week ago, I thought we were moving to the Ft. Worth area. Well, nothing is ever easy! :) Now, we are moving to Hagerstown, MD (may actually live in PA since they...

  24. Moving to Hagerstown

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thanks for the reply! Do you know anything about staffing ratios? Thank

  25. Quit after 4 weeks, now what...

    military spouse replied to nursecarebear's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I graduated about ten years ago, I worked med/surg and HATED every moment of it. I used to feel sick on the way to work. Now, ten years later, I work in a small community that doesn't offer a...