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    Online programs

    RNPATL replied to Tracierr's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Tracierr ... I did not want your message to go without a response. I am not aware of any LPN - RN online programs. I do know that Excelsior College offers LPN - RN education, but it is through...
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    Frontline Fury

    RNPATL replied to mspringer's topic in General Nursing

    You have my agreement and also my respect for the way in which you handled the situation. Family members tend to drive me crazy and have little understanding of what the role of the nurse is in...
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    VA/Govt Nurse Satisfaction

    RNPATL replied to Ellen Bobinski's topic in Government, Military

    Is there a waiting period for this benefit? I have been attending UoP for a little over a year and am on a break right now. My next class is scheduled for August (needed to take some time off as the...
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    VA/Govt Nurse Satisfaction

    RNPATL replied to Ellen Bobinski's topic in Government, Military

    Badbird .... I am in the same situation, just hired on with the VA in my area. Like I posted in some other threads, I am very happy with the decision so far. The people have all been very friendly...
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    VA Nurses out there????

    RNPATL replied to scoobyfl315's topic in Government, Military

    I have heard that a lot from people that I have spoken to about the VA. They seem to have decent staffing levels here in Asheville and so far, so good. Of course, just being in orientation, I am not...
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    VA Nurses out there????

    RNPATL replied to scoobyfl315's topic in Government, Military

    Hey all ... I am with the VA and infact posted another thread asking if anyone was working with the VA. I just started a week ago and am still in orientation. So far its all good, the people are...
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    Experienced RN w/kids ready to move

    RNPATL replied to allgirlsmom's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am sure the payrates posted are entry-level. I think you can expect experience pay as well as pay for your certifications. I would talk to the nurse recruiters from these hospitals and get some...
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    Are there any VA Nurses out there?

    RNPATL posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering if there were any VA nurses out there? I just started with the VA and am loving the job so far .... of course, I am just in orientation, but overall, seems like the VA is moving...
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    Liability insurance

    RNPATL replied to KarenAR's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Karen ... is there a reason that you are so anxious to get liability insurance? In most cases, you are covered by your employer. Of course, there are many nurses that advocate getting liability...
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    Hi everyone!!

    RNPATL replied to wcu_nurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi Kim ... great to hear that everything went well for you .. that is great! I have been fine .... been busy with many things here ... I have posted on several threads, but have been involved with my...
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    If I were the unit manager...

    RNPATL replied to Stitchie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other posters .... your manager sounds like a person with some good experience in dealing with people. But isn't a shame that she has to go to the point of having the nurses sign...
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    Nurses to Join Forces in Politics

    RNPATL replied to prairiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Laura - great post and thank you for the information. I am a nurse that has been involved politically over the course of my career. I agree with your position that if more nurses took a stand and...
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    Intro and question...

    RNPATL replied to MargRN's topic in General Nursing

    Marg - you have every right to be concerned and question what the physician is ordering. Given the little bit of information you have told us here, it might be a good idea for you and your dad to...
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    Am I alone in liking being a nurse?

    RNPATL replied to Shotzie's topic in General Nursing

    SHOTZIE - great thread and thank you for starting it. I have been a nurse for 20 years or so (everytime I say that I feel like I am dating myself, but who cares!) and I still love it. There are days...
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    If I were the unit manager...

    RNPATL replied to Stitchie's topic in General Nursing

    I would insist on a group hug everyday!
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    university of phoenix

    RNPATL replied to treddrn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    They never told me that. I was just out of school 6 months when I
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    university of phoenix

    RNPATL replied to treddrn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No, sorry - just finished NUR
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    Payment of student loans

    RNPATL replied to ratchet41's topic in General Nursing

    The Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program is available and the deadline is fast approaching. Do a search on google for the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program for the information as well as...
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    about ready to give up on nursing...

    RNPATL replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    Sheri - don't get discouraged ... there are other options out there. Certainly allied health is one of them, but in my opinion, no other profession is going to offer you the diversity and the...
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    about ready to give up on nursing...

    RNPATL replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, don't give up. If the waiting list is that long, then I agree with TraumaRUs and go for the BSN. In the long run it will benefit you and I am sure there is not a waiting list for the...
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    Smoking cessation or not

    RNPATL replied to walterrn's topic in Correctional

    Wow .... thank you so much for the URL .... I have already signed up and have set a quit date .... I am so excited about this site .... it actually might be the answer for me. A million thanks to you...
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    Smoking cessation or not

    RNPATL replied to walterrn's topic in Correctional

    Gee Barb .... kind of harsh don't you think? People have to work and perhaps this was one of the only options for the poster. I know from my experience, I have had a terrible time quitting. As I...
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    Which port is used in a triple lumen central line?

    RNPATL replied to Dawson's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with your post .... checking the facility's policy is certainly the way to go. I know that my facility policy is slightly different than some of the posts here. Good
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    Florida Schools

    RNPATL replied to Painfree1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Sorry about that, I did not see the group you had posted the message in until later. Good luck with finding a
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    Which port is used in a triple lumen central line?

    RNPATL replied to Dawson's topic in General Nursing

    If I remember correctly, the triple lumen has a proximal, medial and distal port. The proximal is the brown cap and is used for blood draws, the distal (white cap) is the port used for infusions like...