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vokaybo

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  1. Starting NICU in 3 weeks, no experience

    vokaybo replied to LisaNICUrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was a NICU nurse for 14 years back in the 80's and 90's. I knew nothing either. You will pick up quickly and it is really quite an exciting job. It can be sad at times but for the most part is very...

  2. Nursys search all states

    vokaybo replied to schedulea's topic in General Nursing

    If you put them in under the state you are in and mark check under maiden name too, all states should come up where this person has a license. It is better to search under license number because you...

  3. Adjunct Nurse Educator

    vokaybo replied to vokaybo's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks... I have a full-time job as a Clinical Quality Analyst. I just want to teach on the side online to one day supplement my retirement. I am two hours from the closest university but there is a...

  4. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    vokaybo replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    I graduated in 1996 when Excelsior was USNY Regents College. I just completed my BSN at Grand Canyon University and have now enrolled at Excelsior for my MSN Education path. Prior to 1996, I was a LPN...

  5. Great option for prerequisites online

    vokaybo replied to nurse_swan's topic in School, College Programs

    Other programs to earn college credit are DSST and CLEP. Much cheaper. I have taken

  6. Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    vokaybo replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    It is really not that bad... I loved

  7. Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    vokaybo replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    It is not that way in every class and some instructors are on 2 to 3+ times a day. It is just like traditional school. Some instructors care and some

  8. Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    vokaybo replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    Yes, I informed instructors when students did not show up. In a few classes I had some members that never showed. The remainder of us students did their parts and we did not include their names on the...

  9. Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    vokaybo replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    gikg your PM box is full and it won't except my PM about

  10. Grand Canyon University.

    vokaybo replied to Telenurse1990's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Online or on

  11. Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    vokaybo replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    I graduated from GCU in early August. I had a great experience. It is very time-consuming and you write a lot of papers but you learn so much in return. Just as at any other university, there are a...

  12. License in GA after taking NCLEX in CA

    vokaybo replied to kgarrett93's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nursing - Georgia Board of

  13. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    vokaybo replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Taking a patient to the bathroom for a sitz bath (back in the 80's) after she had hemorrhoid surgery and being S*** on. Looking down to see my white shoes and pants covered in loose

  14. WHY OH WHY? Every year-------competencies!!!!!

    vokaybo replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    If your facility is accredited by The Joint Commission, there are requirements for competencies. Hospitals set there own frequencies. Some are every year; some are every two years;some are every three...

  15. Nurses being forced to go back to school

    vokaybo replied to hrtnsoul's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Evidence shows that nurses with certifications have better patient outcomes. FYI: I have held a LPN, AASN, and BSN in nursing. I currently am studying my MSN. Life-long learning is important but does...

  16. Can I still work as an LPN after I become an RN?

    vokaybo replied to BlackBettyRN,OCN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Depends on your state

  17. Should high absenteeism be cause to be fired?

    vokaybo replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It usually isn't the current absence that got them to where they are on the chopping block. Most hospitals have policies on attendance and certain steps must be followed. Warnings usually come first....

  18. Nurses being forced to go back to school

    vokaybo replied to hrtnsoul's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I used to think the way you think until I went through the BSN program myself voluntarily. I started out as an LPN 28 years ago and then went back to school 18 years ago to get my AASN. I just...

  19. Grand Canyon University RN-BSN

    vokaybo replied to drea588's topic in School, College Programs

    Tried to PM you but it would not let me. Email me and I will send you further information.

  20. Grand Canyon University RN-BSN

    vokaybo replied to drea588's topic in School, College Programs

    Ask you advisor for ******* for the Capstone. She is amazing and makes life simple. I just finished and now I don't know what to do with myself lol. I will private message you additional

  21. Grand Canyon University RN-BSN

    vokaybo replied to drea588's topic in School, College Programs

    I graduate in 5 weeks. You really don't want to double up. These are some time-intensive classes. They are 5 week classes so it will not take you long anyway. You can take up to 2 weeks off between...

  22. Should I stay or go?

    vokaybo replied to CosmicCare's topic in General Nursing

    False Documentation ??? What would happen if there were a reaction to the medication or the patient choked on it when taking it? There are many what ifs? You will have to decide for yourself if it is...

  23. grand canyon university question

    vokaybo replied to linzyherst's topic in School, College Programs

    I am about to graduate from GCU. I have been given a fabulous experience and I have learned so much! I am an expert at APA papers now. I am really surprised that researching and writing all of these...

  24. GCU RN-BSN inline program

    vokaybo replied to sincerely,RN's topic in School, College Programs

    If you are speaking of Grand Canyon University, all the papers are in APA format. You write 4 to 5 papers during the 5 week classes. Classes are intense but doable. I have 2 classes left until I...

  25. Currently in GCU RN-BSN Program?

    vokaybo replied to fmoore723's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Email me at [email protected] and I will address your question in the private message you left me. I do not have enough posts to send a private message