TimBukWho?

TimBukWho? specializes in LTC, Rehab, Skilled Nursing, Management.

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1. RN-MSN program at Aspen University

   TimBukWho? replied to mkdwhnpbc's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I am very interested in the RN-MSN Nursing Educator track at Aspen. I also looked into WGU, but don't like that their grading is pass/fail. So, Aspen is looking like the better choice at this point....

2. Any problems transferring credits from an online school?

   TimBukWho? replied to I_See_You_RN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I took MANY of my pre-req's online through a local community college and have had absolutely no problem with them transferring. I'm actually pretty sure that my transcripts do not differentiate...

3. How many hours do you work?

   TimBukWho? replied to jensmomrn11's topic in LPN to RN

   I am in the Pratt Community College program out of Pratt, KS. We have students in our program from all over, Colorado, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri and all over the state of Kansas. It is a very...

4. How many hours do you work?

   TimBukWho? replied to jensmomrn11's topic in LPN to RN

   I'm in an online LPN-RN bridge program. I've been working three 12's nights a week throughout the program. Right now I'm in the middle of clinicals and it really feels like I have no life! I work...

5. Jobs in Pensacola

   TimBukWho? posted a topic in Florida Nursing

   I am currently in a LPN-RN bridge program and graduate in May. I want to move out of state, and have researched the Pensacola area. I like what I see, and according to the areas hospital websites,...

6. Positive things you'd like to say to your workmates, but sometimes forget.....

   TimBukWho? replied to regularRN's topic in General Nursing

   We had a particularly bad night recently....when the 3rd shift CNA came in she asked who was on a particular hall. I told her and she responded that she asked because the residents on that hall...

7. about online LPN TO RN program

   TimBukWho? replied to judyzhu's topic in LPN to RN

   The program at Pratt Community College (http://www.prattcc.edu) is online. But......you do have to do clinicals in person. The theory portion is completed at the beginning of the 2 semesters. The...

8. Patient ID Bracelets in LTC?

   TimBukWho? replied to kwvath's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I can remember how it was the first time I worked in LTC and no one had a patient identifier on. It was difficult to know who was who. Now, after having been in LTC for years, I can't imagine using...

9. On the verge of quitting...

   TimBukWho? replied to evilolive's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   We recently had this added to our list as well. Each nurse has about 40 some residents and we must go through every MAR to ensure it is without holes. I think it would be more effective if a QA...

10. Bad experience at the ER

    TimBukWho? replied to SillyPinkBunny's topic in Emergency

    I think it's the fact that there are many drug seekers who use the ER and this doc lost the sensitivity factor d/t working in this emotionally demanding environment. I think that many people become...

11. The pros and cons of nursing

    TimBukWho? replied to pbaby1123's topic in General Nursing

    Alrighty....I'll try and compose a list. Pro: * Many different places to work as a nurse, i.e. clinic, long-term-care, hospital, operating room, home health, clinical trial studies, schools, cruise...

12. Help please!! TEAS TEST.

    TimBukWho? replied to indiangirl22's topic in LPN to RN

    I bought the study book as well and agree that the questions are exactly like the questions in the test. I thought it was very helpful. I did well on the test and do recommend the ATI book to those...

13. On the verge of quitting...

    TimBukWho? replied to evilolive's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Gosh....your management sounds so much like mine....sure we don't work the same place?!?! lol I also work nights and am on the go constantly, which makes me wonder how the heck they do it during day...

14. On the verge of quitting...

    TimBukWho? replied to evilolive's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hopefully this is not how the entire place runs. It may be just the person doing the new hire orientations....which sucks for the company, because that's a person that sets the stage for how new...

15. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    TimBukWho? replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Just got my acceptance letter in the mail today!! Woo Hoo!!! I'm currently an LPN and am bridging into Pratt Community College online LPN-RN. It begins in