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  1. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    The cultural diversity course is a lot of work. Not only is there a pretty extensive paper due at the end of the course but there are several mini papers every week along with the 3 postings to each...

  2. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    Have you signed up yet? From my understanding, for your first courses your admissions advisor has to register you and you don't get to choose the professors. Make sure that you are registered early...

  3. RN-BSN Online - Chamberlain September 3rd

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to Hay, RN's topic in Chamberlain College

    The Transitions course is pretty easy. I already have next week's assignment completed except for the discussion posts. Let me know how you like the Vietnam history

  4. RN-BSN Online - Chamberlain September 3rd

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to Hay, RN's topic in Chamberlain College

    SGM228, did you try calling tech help? I had a problem with my name being incorrect on Saturday. They were able to contact someone to get it fixed by that night. Which courses are you

  5. RN-BSN Sept '12. Worried about my writing abilities.

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to LynnF's topic in Chamberlain College

    I'm taking both Transitions into Prof Nursing and Cultural Diversity courses. The Transitions course seems very easy but I am already feeling overwhelmed by all that is required for the Cultural...

  6. Low blood sugar, juice or D50?

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to mappers's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I'm late to this but my advise as coming from a critical care/ED and type 1 diabetic is if the pt is alert & oriented, can answer questions appropriately, and cooperative give them the oral...

  7. RN-BSN Online - Chamberlain September 3rd

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to Hay, RN's topic in Chamberlain College

    I'm starting Sept 3rd to with Transitions and that Soc class too. I am nervous but looking forward to

  8. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    [COLOR=#003366]chrissie2222, I will be starting in September too. I work full-time and will be taking 2 courses to start but I am a little nervous about

  9. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    I'm starting in September and will be taking Transitions and ECON together. Can you give the initials of the ECON instructor? I hope they are all not like that

  10. Chamberlain RN-BSN ONLINE class pairing

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to finallyRN7's topic in Chamberlain College

    Vince is my advisor, who is

  11. Chamberlain RN-BSN ONLINE class pairing

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to finallyRN7's topic in Chamberlain College

    I'm starting in September too. I'm taking the ECON course with the Transitions into Professional Nursing course. I'm maxed out on the amount of credits I can carry over. I'll need to take English...

  12. Shady Grove Hospital in Rockville

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to movingforward12's topic in Maryland Nursing

    2 A is the better floor. Stay away from the 4th floor M/S surgical wing. If you signed a new grad contact, stay for it's duration & get certified in that specialty then move on to another...

  13. Walden vs Chamberlain for RN-BSN/MSN

    CoffeeGeekRN posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am comparing 2 online programs for completing my BSN and possibly MSN. If anyone has any experience with Walden or Chamberlain please

  14. Walden vs Chamberlain for RN-BSN/MSN

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to CoffeeGeekRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I decided I would go with Walden. I haven't started yet because I can't afford it at this

  15. whats your favorite glucometer brand

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to Trekfan's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I like the Bayer Contour USB because it is small, gives quick results, log book is easily accessed when plugging it in to any computer usb port without a cable. Also I can use it as memory

  16. Shady Grove Hospital?

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to ro2878's topic in Maryland Nursing

    It really depends on what floor or unit you will be working on. Unfortunately, the hospital does have a high turnover rate for

  17. Walden vs Chamberlain for RN-BSN/MSN

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to CoffeeGeekRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks for the comment. Did you go thru Walden for your BSN too? What is the workload

  18. Nurses with Diabetes

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to gypsyangelrn's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I'm a RN with Type 1 also. There are Olympic gold medal athletes with Type 1. We can do

  19. Does anyone know of a community college in MD that has a good nursing program. Help!

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to terrahbella's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Howard Community College, Frederick Community College, Montgomery College are all good programs and prepare you to go to

  20. Looking for post-op bariatric surgery patients for dissertation study.

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to nikita101's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If you do a google search of "bariatric surgery", "weight loss surgery", or "gastric bypass" you may find some online community

  21. Just curious...You take BS and get 102

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    102 is normal. Normal is generally 70 - 109 mg/dl. Some facilities may use 80 - 120 as the normal range not requiring insulin or treatment with snacks. Now if you gave gave the pt fast acting...

  22. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I could have written this same

  23. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    I know exactly how you feel. I had the same experience with an over-zealous advisor and that is why I have put off enrolling with them. I am leaning more toward the in-class route at a local...

  24. Who's going to AACN NTI 2010 in Washington DC May 15-20th?

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to Brian's topic in Critical Care

    I would love to see your pictures. I would also like to thank allnurses.com for the year's supply of black

  25. Love/Hate relationship with nursing..........help

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to SadRN2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it is the new nurse anxieties. When I have to stay late I explain thoroughly what I did during my shift and it is all good. My advise is tto be very thorough on your charting & explain...