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  1. Help! Scared. Is this really happening?!

    benegesserit replied to Remy Ox's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't matter how experienced a nurse you are in other fields, LTC is a different beast. If you don't have LTC experience, you can't just walk into LTC and function with no orientation, any more...

  2. Being a pregnant nurse

    benegesserit replied to NurseLiliRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I worked in LTC through my last pregnancy. My last scheduled shift (at 38w4d) was actually the day I gave birth - my water broke at about 1:30am, so I called in. I really didn't want to go to work...

  3. Are there any gay nurses here?

    benegesserit replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Not at all. You are

  4. Are there any gay nurses here?

    benegesserit replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, didn't really mean to sound quite as dumb as I apparently did. Yes, I know I can donate blood or money. It's more of a bigger picture

  5. Are there any gay nurses here?

    benegesserit replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm bisexual, and this is how I'm feeling, too. It's a little touchy, because I don't want it to turn it into All About Me, and that's how just randomly coming out would feel to me. But I feel like...

  6. silver nitrate sticks & silvadene creme

    benegesserit replied to onthemark's topic in Burn

    I will give you the benefit of the doubt that this is a serious question. Silver nitrate sticks are used for cauterizing, nosebleeds and otherwise. Silvadene cream is an antimicrobial cream used on...

  7. Graduate / doctoral admissions with WGU degrees

    benegesserit replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    It's really sort of a nitpicky point. It's not something that will prevent you from getting any teaching job ever. Community colleges and nontraditional programs are unlikely to care much. I don't...

  8. Generalist MSN to DNP

    benegesserit replied to Scrubs72's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Depends on the DNP program and the content of your MSN program. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | University of Nevada, Reno and DNP Application Process | School of Nursing are examples of two that...

  9. What do you hate most about your job?

    benegesserit replied to PancakeSaturdays's topic in General Nursing

    Being split between days and nights. One day and two nights is the roughest schedule I've ever worked. How far away it is. Which is totally not their fault. Mandatory meetings, especially when...

  10. I don't want to work as a CNA during undergrad

    benegesserit replied to outsidegirl's topic in General Students

    Don't worry about it. CNA is a good option for getting experience and networking before/during nursing school, but it's definitely not required. I'd guess that most RNs don't have CNA experience. I'd...

  11. Graduate / doctoral admissions with WGU degrees

    benegesserit replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    I am not TheCommuter, but I'll tell you my thought processes so you have multiple perspectives. 1. Academia reasons. Going to the same school for undergrad and graduate degrees is generally considered...

  12. WGU transfer

    benegesserit replied to meagannicole224's topic in Western Governors University

    Well, that's a new one to add to the list of questionable WGU criticisms. It doesn't really make sense, since you don't transfer credits from a BSN to a Master's or Doctoral program, regardless of...

  13. Graduate / doctoral admissions with WGU degrees

    benegesserit replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    I asked my student mentor if she'd be able to write an academic recommendation, because it looked initially like I needed an academic reference. She said she'd check and get back to me, and never did....

  14. Unprofessional Statement in Policy Book

    benegesserit replied to purplegal's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The "policy books" at both my workplaces are a three-ring binder with printed pages. It would be trivial to slip something in as a prank, which is what I'm picturing here, rather than an official...

  15. Graduate / doctoral admissions with WGU degrees

    benegesserit replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    I just found out I was accepted into the Clinical Nurse Leader MSN program at University of Alabama. That's not only with a WGU BSN, but with three classes that were not-passed one semester. No idea...

  16. Is Anyone A Highly Sensitive Nurse?

    benegesserit replied to PrincessNur's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Looking through that list, you'll notice that some of the traits are positives for nursing, such as being sensitive to people's needs, conscientious, noticing details, and trying hard to avoid...

  17. Short staffing incentive ideas???

    benegesserit replied to kms6417's topic in General Nursing

    For that matter, many per diem employees are doing so as a second job, or work per diem at multiple facilities. They should be up-front about their availability, but it's unrealistic to expect per...

  18. Unprofessional Statement in Policy Book

    benegesserit replied to purplegal's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Horrible idea. Not just that it's in poor taste, but regulatory agencies look at facility policy and procedures, or it could come up in a

  19. Doula degree while in school for LVN

    benegesserit replied to AndTranq's topic in General Students

    Doula and nursing school are a difficult combo. As a doula, you need to be available at any time, without a lot of advanced notice, for the births, and nursing schools are generally time-consuming...

  20. If you went to WGU and then on to NP school, where?

    benegesserit replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Western Governors University

    I've calculated it out in the past, and didn't find it to be cheaper/quicker unless you finish WGU very fast. Post-master's certs don't really save all that many credits. I'd think it would be...

  21. crushing meds, best foods to disguise taste

    benegesserit replied to heynow1313's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One thing to point out to the family is that the amount of substance needed is relatively inconsequential. You don't have to mix it into a full serving (and often, doing so doesn't do a whole lot of...

  22. Got a D in a non pre nursing Course

    benegesserit replied to mariapizzeria's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would not retake a class that I knew I was likely to struggle with it while attempting to complete prerequisite classes. Doing excellent in prerequisites is more likely to be helpful than improving...

  23. Online degree/Traditional route

    benegesserit replied to jphelps5's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I get the impression these elders advising you are not actually familiar with nursing education at all. I have literally never heard anyone suggest holding off on finding employment prior to...

  24. BSN right away OR community college RN, then BSN

    benegesserit replied to mmoorevirrey's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Both BSN first or ADN then BSN are good paths. Which one is the "right" choice is going to depend on your personal circumstances. BSN will give you the most employment options immediately after...

  25. Nurse practitioner or Medical Doctor

    benegesserit replied to Kenny Rogers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you mean OP could attend an ADN program, and then go straight into an NP program from there? There are ADN to NP programs, but they are relatively uncommon, and don't necessarily take...