foreverLaur

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  1. Med-Surg ATI Comprehensive Final

    foreverLaur replied to tandv07's topic in General Students

    Yeah I have never been a fan of ATI, but it is much better than what my school did previously (HESI). It just sucks that we can't use it as a prep tool for the NCLEX... instead it can affect our...

  2. HIPAA in regards to mental health + police report

    foreverLaur replied to foreverLaur's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Yes, I filled out an incident report and was treated at employee health. I'm seeing my dentist tomorrow to ensure there was no dental damage, however. My employer encouraged me to file a police...

  3. Med-Surg ATI Comprehensive Final

    foreverLaur replied to tandv07's topic in General Students

    My school uses ATI too. I am taking the med/surg one in a few weeks. I have found as well that ATI is absolutely nothing like what we are taught in school. Do you guys have the ATI med/surg book...

  4. Looking broadly while only licensed in one state

    foreverLaur replied to foreverLaur's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well I wouldn't bother renewing the ones in the states I was not working in. I just thought maybe it would help a little bit getting a job if you were already licensed instead of having that hoop to...

  5. Bedside charting?! Is this the new norm? VENT!

    foreverLaur replied to RockinChick66's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital does bedside charting. However, we are able to sit at the computers at the bedside and most nurses are still facing and communicating with the patient while charting. As a PCA, I...

  6. Looking broadly while only licensed in one state

    foreverLaur replied to foreverLaur's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Can you be licensed in as many states as you want at one time?? Can you pass the NCLEX and then start the process to also have a RN license in several other

  7. RN to BSN for RN's with non-nursing bachelor's degree vs accelerated BSN for non-RN's

    foreverLaur replied to RN CHPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    When I read the curriculum for most RN-BSN programs, the course descriptions sound JUST LIKE what I did in my ADN program. I feel like some of the classes will be a repeat of what I already did. Why...

  8. CSCC worth the wait?

    foreverLaur replied to kelliec07's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I got switched into a different clinical the first week of class. It's not halfway in and I still do not have a badge or computer access. I cannot chart or give meds. Yipee skipee. I have a...

  9. CSCC worth the wait?

    foreverLaur replied to kelliec07's topic in Ohio Nursing

    If you need anything or have any questions, let me know. I know they don't do the best job of guiding you... I made it out of 3rd quarter with a 3.8. You can do it

  10. CSCC worth the wait?

    foreverLaur replied to kelliec07's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Yes, I'm 5th quarter hybrid

  11. Same patient's over and over again

    foreverLaur replied to MattNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work in inpatient psych. It's nothing but repeat

  12. Help me choose between CRNA and a CRNP

    foreverLaur replied to CDUBBYA's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    CRNA school is defintely a lot harder than NP school. I don't know if it is a "give up your life" type of thing. Univ of Akron has a great reputation and I have two friends in the CRNA program there...

  13. CSCC worth the wait?

    foreverLaur replied to kelliec07's topic in Ohio Nursing

    CSCC problems go far beyond the switch to semesters. But it is still the best ADN prorgram around. Unfortunately OSU and Children's have gone to BSN only and I am sure OhioHealth and Mt Carmel will...

  14. Help me choose between CRNA and a CRNP

    foreverLaur replied to CDUBBYA's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    NP offers a lot of options... psych, adult, peds, acute care (adult or peds), women's health, family, etc. What type of setting do you want to work

  15. Question about Mt Carmel School of Nursing Second Degree Program

    foreverLaur replied to cntwayt's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Go for the BSN. With Magnet now wanting 80% of floor nurses to have a BSN by 2020 you'll be glad you did it. OSUMC and Children's are hiring BSN only now. I'm sure other hospitals will soon follow....

  16. CSCC worth the wait?

    foreverLaur replied to kelliec07's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm a 5th quarter student at CSCC. The program is a disorganized mess and the faculty could care less about students. However, I'm getting good grades, good clinical feedback, and at the end I'll be...

  17. Second Degree Programs in Central Ohio

    foreverLaur replied to buckeyepaige's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Both are great schools that put out great graduates. Don't rule out OSU's Grad Entry program either! :) I would apply to as many as possible,

  18. With BSN at Chamberlain can you get an MSN elsewhere???

    foreverLaur replied to bharlan712's topic in Chamberlain College

    As long as you graduate from an accredited school and pass the NCLEX, you'll be fine. The rumor with Chamberlain is that some credits might not transfer for like a RN-BSN program. You should be fine...

  19. Looking broadly while only licensed in one state

    foreverLaur replied to foreverLaur's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I will stay here, if I can. But the hospital is having funding problems and temporarily discontinued their new grad internship program, so it may not be an option. I'm not sure how that happened -...

  20. Looking broadly while only licensed in one state

    foreverLaur replied to foreverLaur's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well I have a job waiting for me in a CVICU in SoCal (my aunt runs the unit) but I would MUCH prefer to stay where I'm at (love the hospital, best retirement around, already work there as a PCA) and...

  21. Job applications asks about felonies and misdemeanors

    foreverLaur replied to wannabemurse's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If you were convicted, a petty misdemeanor is still a misdemeanor. I would not lie. I would check YES and include an explanation. No one will keep you out of an apartment for

  22. Looking to volunteer medically abroad

    foreverLaur posted a topic in General Students

    My nursing school is offering a medical mission trip just over the border in Mexico (we stay in southern TX). Despite being accepted, I have decided not to go because it is around $1,000 for...

  23. Nursing tech vs. waitress?

    foreverLaur replied to Stephsky419's topic in Ohio Nursing

    No doubt, but getting in with nurses, nurse managers, and getting PCA experience is very valuable too! It would increase your chances of getting a RN job at least tenfold. I gave up waitressing and...

  24. Psychiatric technician to Nurse?

    foreverLaur replied to Loforsure's topic in Psychiatric

    Unless you are a Paramedic or LPN I don't think you can shorten nursing school. What type of training course are you completing? I'm a nursing student working as a psychiatric tech at an inpatient...

  25. Case Western Grad Entry

    foreverLaur replied to mellzie22's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I have never attended Case Western personally. I have heard great things about it from others. Honestly, you got into some great schools. I would pick based on how much it'll cost to go there and...