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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 else had this problem in the Houston area. Thanks fo...

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 program.

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 able to proceed in the recruitment process. thanks!...

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 an Online program for my RN that I would not be c...

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 considered.

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 me.

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 online.

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 story...

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 worked for them or know anything about them please ...

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 sleep that I would not may a good impression. I am not...

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

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 access her shunt and it become more painful for her. ...

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

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.... Thanks again :nuke:

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 responding. :nuke:

Thank you for responding. She has a fistula.

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 nurses?

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 be self-motivated to complete this program. Good Lu...

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. mmmm

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 want to say, "So way did you call, if you're not g...

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 quality care.

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? Any free references online that I could use? Than...

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 appreciated. Thanks

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 2008.

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 2003, ASN program. I started in the BSN program b...