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  1. CLEP hard class?

    docbkh replied to Cranberrygirl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I CLEPed out of Soc, Psych, and a couple others by cramming for a couple weeks before testing. It's not the best plan if you want to retain any of the info, but it's doable. You might also want to...

  2. In the Navy now- heading to NNMC in April! Questions...

    docbkh replied to FroEJ25's topic in Government, Military

    Semper Gumby ... Always flexible. Learn it, live it, love it. I wouldn't spend too much time/energy trying to figure out what you may be walking into... the military likes to keep things...

  3. Trauma Centers

    docbkh replied to silentRN's topic in Colorado Nursing

    LOL @ SummitAP!! ... and in the midst of humor, you provided education... Well

  4. Eating healthy on the run-post your tips.

    docbkh replied to BChapp3182's topic in Home Health

    I used to sit on an ambulance for 12+ hours... I packed about three full meals and a few healthy snacks into a good size lunch bag/cooler. If I had something that needed/preferred to have heated, I'd...

  5. Will my EMS experience help me get a job?

    docbkh replied to SummitRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like two reasonable courses of action. A few things for you to consider as YOU decide what's best for YOU... - how well do you learn while you are overworked and underpaid? or simply, do you...

  6. Will my EMS experience help me get a job?

    docbkh replied to SummitRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I concur with the previous posters... I've been a Paramedic and Navy Corpsman over the years, and now a new RN. Most hospitals just wanted to know how much experience I've had as an RN. I was...

  7. When you find someone who is unresponsive...

    docbkh replied to litchi's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous suspicions... ... from someone who's assessed more than a few individuals found possibly

  8. Excelsior BSN-MSN

    docbkh replied to CollaborateRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Have you considered posing your questions to a counselor at

  9. Paramedic considering Excelsior

    docbkh replied to BEN52's topic in Online Distance Learning

    ^ what she said! *continues pacing while waiting for NCLEX

  10. Going back to work and would like to find out current pay in area!

    docbkh replied to Norfolk Nurse's topic in Virginia Nursing

    salary.com is a reasonable place to start. Good

  11. NY Nurses to Rally Against Mandatory H1N1 Vaccinations

    docbkh replied to amy0123's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thanks for all of the incredible info you've been sharing, indigo

  12. The physician orders 6 mg albuterol (Proventil) syrup p.o. q6h.

    docbkh replied to eas78's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I completely agree... ... I usually provide the instructional/reference material that should help them though their troubles. Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day... Teach a man to fish, he'll eat...

  13. The physician orders 6 mg albuterol (Proventil) syrup p.o. q6h.

    docbkh replied to eas78's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would DEFINITELY spend time on the following site... DosageHelp.com - Helping Nursing Students Learn Dosage Calculations ... don't delay, go

  14. Is there a maximum rank one can reach as a military ( air force ) nurse?

    docbkh replied to secondopinion's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the great info folks! I'm a prior Navy Hospital Corpsman (E-4) and have considered returning as a nurse. You guys definitely opened my eyes to the possibilities that I thought were out of...

  15. Is there a maximum rank one can reach as a military ( air force ) nurse?

    docbkh replied to secondopinion's topic in Government, Military

    Could be... I don't remember anything about ADN, but the O-3 sounds familiar. Hmmm... *wheels start turning* This has gone from sounding familiar to sounding inviting. Time to do some research....

  16. Is there a maximum rank one can reach as a military ( air force ) nurse?

    docbkh replied to secondopinion's topic in Government, Military

    I was told my one of the nurses that I worked under years ago while I was active in the Navy that USNR (Reserve) nurses who are on active duty are only eligible for a limited rank (O-3 maybe?), while...

  17. My orders came today!!

    docbkh replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    It was always exciting to get new orders... I wish you the best... and who knows, I may even join you (as a RN next

  18. Need some help with drip rate calculations!

    docbkh replied to swil10's topic in General Students

    this site is a great resource...

  19. Is there a trick to finding Popliteal pulses?

    docbkh replied to Jeri22's topic in General Students

    http://www.gla.ac.uk/ibls/US/fab/tutorial/generic/sapulse.html Scroll down to the popliteal pulse section... shows pics and gives description.

  20. Excelsior CPNE Help

    docbkh replied to KBPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That's a nice looking site! I wish I had known about it BEFORE my CPNE! *sigh* (...don't worry, I

  21. Help with Math, Please.....

    docbkh replied to rita.kumar83's topic in General Nursing

    some added dosage support is available here BTW... I got that link from another supportive member of

  22. excelsior college

    docbkh replied to bringtherain's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I graduate from Excelsior with my AD in a couple weeks. I found the program to be reasonable and accommodating, which I completed in about 3 years (had to do all of my lib arts too). If you have the...

  23. Excelsior CPNE Help

    docbkh replied to KBPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I passed my first CPNE attempt in Utica. Here are the main things that helped me make it happen... - Rob's CPNE video & mnemonics (best study aid for your investment... USE IT!!) - review the...

  24. Any good resources to review my resume?

    docbkh posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm an unofficial GN now (yay me!), and I'm starting to update my resume. I have a mixture of EMS experience, military & civilian clinical experience, plus my current position in IT (x6 years)....

  25. Any good resources to review my resume?

    docbkh replied to docbkh's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the input. I just finished up at Excelsior (waiting for the official docs). I'll poke around their site to see if they have any resources. The links you guys provided all look to be...