vokaybo

vokaybo

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  1. Currently in GCU RN-BSN Program?

    vokaybo replied to fmoore723's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have two classes left after the one I am about to start on Monday. I've had a great experience and plan to go for my Masters next. I have learned so much. I have mastered APA thanks to all the...

  2. Behavioral Health Patients in the ED

    vokaybo posted a topic in Emergency

    We are a small rural hospital and have committment patients waiting for placement on a daily basis. Sometimes we have as many as 7 spread all over the hosptial. Some are here for days and even weeks...

  3. Nurse managers-Do you think tattoos look professional?

    vokaybo replied to Blackcat99's topic in Nurse Management

    Why except for ears? What makes ears ok? Pierced ears were once seen as satanic so what changed over the years to make them "ok"? Just saying...time changes many opinions. As nurses and managers we...

  4. Nurse managers-Do you think tattoos look professional?

    vokaybo replied to Blackcat99's topic in Nurse Management

    I personally don't have any tatoos but feel that discrimination of any kind is wrong. My husband has 2. One is a heart with my name in it and the other is a cross on his left arm showing his devotion...

  5. Verifying medications

    vokaybo replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    With CPOE the Pharmacy should be verifying the orders after the physician/midlevel puts them in. A nurse should only have to acknowledge that an order is in the que for her/him to carry out. If it is...

  6. Stats class for Excelsior RN-BSn

    vokaybo replied to china4mom's topic in Excelsior College

    I took the online class through UNC Asheville. Flat fee and you don't have to be enrolled in the college or be in state to take it. It is worth 4 credit hours and is totally online except for tests...

  7. Excelsior GPA?

    vokaybo replied to jlynn167's topic in Excelsior College

    Don't sweat it. Study hard and pass. I manage a 40 bed unit and I never look at someone's grades. I want to see a current RN license and work history, whether in nursing or waitressing. I also want my...

  8. Excelsior BSN students? =)

    vokaybo replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior College

    I am a BSN student at EC as well. I have 5 nursing classes left but have to take Ethics first...ugh. Anyway, I hope to finish by next Spring. Does anyone suggest taking more than one class at a

  9. Do Excelsior grads have a hard time being hired?

    vokaybo replied to nurse2be123's topic in Excelsior College

    Excelsior is a great college and if you can pass Excelsior, you can pass anywhere. It is fully accredited by the NLN and offers superior services. The advisors are great! I graduated from Excelsior in...