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  1. RN to BSN online

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

    I think if you choose an online program that's based at an established university you'll be fine. I'm in Drexel's online program, but when I graduate my diploma will say Drexel University, not Drexel...

  2. Drexel U RN-BSN online

    theatredork replied to RunnerNurse09's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    They definitely do have payment plans. In fact, if your employer offers tuition reimbursement they allow you to wait until you've finished courses to pay. Of course, that depends entirely on how...

  3. ++Should I transfer from La Guardia Community College!?!?

    theatredork replied to European's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I don't think any nursing program is a waste of time. You have two options. Start the clinical program at LaGuardia and finish in two years. Find a job, and then go back to school to get your BSN...

  4. Nursing Uniform Policy

    theatredork posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    The hospital I work at has decided to implement a new uniform policy system-wide. The policy only applies to nurses. The new policy requires all nursing staff to wear wear navy scrub pants with a...

  5. Drexel U RN-BSN online

    theatredork replied to RunnerNurse09's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    My nursing informatics class is pretty involved. There are weekly homework assigned readings, homework assignments, and postings on an online discussion board. There's also a group paper project...

  6. Drexel U RN-BSN online

    theatredork replied to RunnerNurse09's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm currently in the program now, and so far it's been really good. The only downside is that sometimes Blackboard doesn't work when you need it to, but they seemed to have fixed that issue....

  7. Nursing Uniform Policy

    theatredork replied to theatredork's topic in Men in Nursing

    I realize there are far more pressing issues in nursing, but that doesn't mean I don't have the right to voice my displeasure about this policy here. I think patients not knowing who their nurses are...

  8. UVC, TPN, Antibiotics questions

    theatredork replied to Obnurseamber06's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Typically, we run TPN through a tri-set, with TPN one of the filtered ports, and lipids on non-filtered port, and the remaining medline port primed with a normal saline flush. We give meds through...

  9. I want to move to NYC after I graduate

    theatredork replied to myrose's topic in New York Nursing

    Oh, I know. I was just saying that the person didn't have to actually come all the way to NY from another to take the NCLEX. Obviously, Giggles55 would have to apply to the state board as

  10. NRP Certification Questions

    theatredork replied to NICU1209's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats!

  11. I want to move to NYC after I graduate

    theatredork replied to myrose's topic in New York Nursing

    If I'm not mistaken, I believe you can take the NCLEX in your home state and specify which state nursing board to send the results

  12. How far are you willing to commute to work

    theatredork replied to starbucksnurse's topic in New York Nursing

    It depends on where you'd be on the Jersey Shore. I found that when I did the same commute briefly it was much easier to drive instead of taking mass transit. As long as I got to a bridge or tunnel...

  13. Question for Experienced NYC RNs

    theatredork replied to RNtoJD's topic in New York Nursing

    You've probably though of this already, but have you considered doing Legal Nursing. It seems like that would be a perfect combination of the two professions you've had over the last 13 years. Best...

  14. RN to BSN online

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

    I was deciding between TESC and Drexel's RN-to-BSN program and ultimately decided on Drexel. I happen to work for a company that has a partnership agreement with Drexel, so my per credit cost is...

  15. Drexel RN-BSN

    theatredork replied to curlyj74's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm starting this program in January. So far I've heard decent things from friends in the program ahead of me. I mapped out my courses for the next 2 years (part-time), and it looks like I'll be...

  16. SUCKS with a CAPITAL N

    theatredork replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Well, based on this thread, I had no idea you were already a New York RN. My reply was based on the fact you said you did not yet have your NJ license. Good luck with the job

  17. Question about living in NYC on RN salary

    theatredork replied to NickJ's topic in New York Nursing

    NYP still hires ADN new

  18. SUCKS with a CAPITAL N

    theatredork replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Your job search might be easier once you have your RN license. Since there are so many new grads or even experienced nurses looking for jobs, hospitals are less likely to hire someone without a...

  19. Question about living in NYC on RN salary

    theatredork replied to NickJ's topic in New York Nursing

    Some hospitals offer housing options that can sometimes be cheaper than normal

  20. May have 2 job offers, please help!! :(

    theatredork replied to NurseDevonL's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Definitely ask for a day or two to consider the offer. I don't think they will fault you for that, and most likely will expect it. It sounds like Job#2 would be a great learning environment for you....

  21. What would make you say "I could never do that"

    theatredork replied to PICNICRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I could ever do post-partum. No palpating funduses for me, or looking at lochia.

  22. cpr n perforated bowels (?)

    theatredork replied to stressedoutlady's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Gila above, but I can't get past "self-induced apnea". Why not just call it respiratory arrest? Should heart attacks now be called "self-induced arrythmias" d/t McDonalds/Wendy's/etc.?...

  23. For those of you "hot shots" who didn't think the nursing program was " that hard"...

    theatredork replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I got through nursing school because I had no social life. I had 2 or 3 people I was friends with in the program, so that helped. I just did what was asked, and didn't fall into that "Is this going...

  24. Is there a Nursing shortage?

    theatredork replied to clar's topic in New York Nursing

    I think for new grads the nursing shortage doesn't exist. I know that a few hospitals in the NYC area have closed in the last year, which means more nurses with experience looking for jobs that might...

  25. Cornell Presbyterian Pharmacology Exam

    theatredork replied to Nurse212's topic in New York Nursing

    I would get in touch with your recruiter and ask about the position in