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  1. Excelsior Grad

    RNinfamily posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have recently applied to St Lukes Hospital and interviewed for the position and was told that I was no longer being considered because their "system" did not recognize online programs. Has anyone...

  2. Excelsior Grad

    RNinfamily replied to RNinfamily's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi! O'SheaRN That's what I thought too, I looked on the EEOC website but that is not one of there categories. I could understand if the school was not accredited, but not b/c it's an online

  3. Excelsior Grad

    RNinfamily replied to RNinfamily's topic in Online Distance Learning

    noctanol, it was st lukes hospital, this is what she said; "thank you for interviewing with xxxx and i. our system does not recognize nursing degrees for on-line programs, therefore we will not be...

  4. Excelsior Grad

    RNinfamily replied to RNinfamily's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for replying noctanol. I had posted the full story and did not get a reply. I completed Excelsior program ASN in 2003 and before that was a LVN for 6 yrs. I have never been told b/c I completed...

  5. Excelsior Grad

    RNinfamily replied to RNinfamily's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have never had this problem before I grad in 2003 and was and LVN for 6 yrs. It was just shocking to here that b/c I didn't go through a tradition program I would not be

  6. Excelsior Grad

    RNinfamily replied to RNinfamily's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Has anyone had this experience that you were taking out of consideration b/c you didn't complete a traditional program. A major hospital in the Houston area gave me that reason for not hiring

  7. Excelsior Grad

    RNinfamily replied to RNinfamily's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I posted earilier but I have not recieved a response. I was wondering if anyone else as had this problem of not being considered for a position simple because you complete your degree

  8. Will not take your advice

    RNinfamily posted a topic in Telephone Triage

    What do you do when the caller will not take your nursing advice? i.e to make an appointment or .. to go to the Er Do you every call 911 against the patient request? Share with us your

  9. GAB Robins North America INC

    RNinfamily posted a topic in Case Management

    Hi! All I was wondering if anyone has heard of GAB Robins North America INC. They have a listing for a Telephonic Case Manager in the local paper. There website lead me to MedInsights. If anyone has...

  10. CM Interview

    RNinfamily posted a topic in Case Management

    I went to an interview on last Thursday after working a 12hr night shift and not taking a nap before the interview. I was afraid I would over sleep or be to cloudy in the head from lack of enough...

  11. Is it common for shunts....?

    RNinfamily replied to RNinfamily's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks Chatty-rn and Penem10 for replying. We will check in to a

  12. Is it common for shunts....?

    RNinfamily posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am not a dialysis nurse so if any of you could respond I would appericated. My mother in law as a shunt that has developed scarring around it and the facility is have more and more difficulties...

  13. Is it common for shunts....?

    RNinfamily replied to RNinfamily's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It was suggested she see a dermatologist to "soften" the areas. Has anyone heard of this and has this worked

  14. GAB Robins North America INC

    RNinfamily replied to RNinfamily's topic in Case Management

    Thanks for replying MamaKitty13214 I am a big patient advocate so maybe an insurance company is not the right place for me. Although, I am sure that I want to do case management. We will see.......

  15. Is it common for shunts....?

    RNinfamily replied to RNinfamily's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi! Chatty Rn They are rotating the sites because she has scarring/hard nodules alone the fistula. I will have her inquire about using EMLA cream and if the are using buttonhole technique. Thanks for...

  16. Is it common for shunts....?

    RNinfamily replied to RNinfamily's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thank you for responding. She has a

  17. Questions about Unions

    RNinfamily replied to northshore08's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I've been here almost 3 years working in a military clinic and have not heard of a nursing union. Is this just with hospital

  18. online programs for lpn to rn feedback

    RNinfamily replied to dmhawaii2007's topic in General Nursing

    I am a EC graduated and I worked in a clinic setting while going through the program. If you are a new LPN with no experience it maybe more difficult. I also agree with the other posters you have to...

  19. Whataburger - a Texas gem!

    RNinfamily replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    I can't wait to get back ,3months and count, so that I can enjoy Whataburger again. Strawberry mik shake, onion rings and Cheese burger with peppers.

  20. Will not take your advice

    RNinfamily replied to RNinfamily's topic in Telephone Triage

    I get so fustrated at times when I am doing my best to convince the caller to make the right choose for their well being an then they hang up no better than when the converstaion started. I sometimes...

  21. Help

    RNinfamily replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hi! Sounds like she was having personal problems and just one more thing was going to push her over. It probably was for the best, she needed time to regroup and the patients need someone to provide...

  22. Acls

    RNinfamily posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am taking the Advanced Cardiac Life Support course for the first time next month and would appreciate any helpful hints. Anyone else study for this course, if so what study material are you using?...

  23. Acls

    RNinfamily posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi! All I am preparing to take the ACLS course and was wondering how well did you do or not do on the test. Also if having it has made a difference in obtaining a job. And lastly any pointers would be...

  24. Roll Call - Introduce Yourselves, Texans!

    RNinfamily replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi! I was born in Houston,TX, attended HCC for my LVN and Excelsior for my ASN. I am currently living in Hawaii doing Telephone Triage Nursing, soon to return to the Lone Star State June

  25. Excelsior College

    RNinfamily replied to sm07's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi! sm07 You sure visit Excelsior website www.excelsior.edu for information about there program. I can tell you about the cost, the company I worked for at the time paid for the program. I finished in...