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  1. Nursing school

    tbanurse replied to Jartu's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's my understanding that The College Network is not actually a nursing program, but a company that sells nursing study guides/texts, something along those lines. You will get a whole lot of...

  2. A quick question...

    tbanurse replied to 5585nrse's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you'll have to wait until after you graduate to be able to work as an RN. The Interim Permit is issued only after completion of the RN program (or in your case...

  3. Employee Incentives

    tbanurse replied to michael79's topic in General Nursing

    What we would do for our team members at Christmas is give away gifts (wine, lotions, movie tickets, fun stuff), but included as a gift option was a "paid day off." These were, by far, the most...

  4. Nursing School Graduation Percentages

    tbanurse replied to Bo Shoi Ming's topic in General Students

    It seems to me that it would be more important to know the NCLEX pass rate rather than the attrition rate. If a school bragged that they had 100% graduation rate but only a 60% NCLEX pass, I would...

  5. certification programs for 8 hours or more for nursing students

    tbanurse replied to agirl021's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How about ACLS or PALS? I see those as requirements for most job postings

  6. Sutter General Sacramento

    tbanurse replied to Nurse K8's topic in California Nursing

    I finally got in contact with a nurse recruiter last week and she told me they will have a few new grad positions in the new rehab facility that is scheduled to open in November, but said there will...

  7. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    tbanurse replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. how many questions did you take on nclex? 75 2. what study materials did you use? did you take a test review course? saunder's, nclex-rn 3500 3. did your son offer any testing (eri, ati, hesi)? ati...

  8. Lacking Motivation to Study.... anyone else?

    tbanurse replied to carluvscats's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ]I totally understand how you feel, I had the same thing right after I finished school. I was so tired of studying and completing careplans that I just wanted to leave it behind and relax....

  9. CA is testing my patience...

    tbanurse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So I am usually a very patient person, but waiting for NCLEX results in CA has just added a degree of difficulty. The BRN website says it is updated M-F, but when I log in this morning, it says "last...

  10. CA is testing my patience...

    tbanurse replied to tbanurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Even though CA will allow you to test prior to receiving all required info, will they issue the Interim Permit without the file being complete? It seems that if an IP has been issued, that the only...

  11. To those already in a Bridge program...

    tbanurse replied to ashemson's topic in LPN to RN

    I wouldn't worry too much, it all seems to come back quickly, especially if you had a good LVN program. I graduated with my LVN 8+ years before getting into the bridge and had not been in a true...

  12. Home from the NCLEX. Done in 75

    tbanurse replied to crunchymomx3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Cosper123 nailed it--basic infection control was not covered, it was more about specific diseases, specific protective equipment for those diseases and isolation appropriateness. Those were the...

  13. Home from the NCLEX. Done in 75

    tbanurse replied to crunchymomx3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Crunchymom-- I just finished this afternoon as well, and I think you summed it up well when you said the questions were "weird." I expected to leave the testing center either feeling like a complete...

  14. HIV+ residents

    tbanurse replied to mo_07's topic in General Nursing

    The first thing that comes to mind when I read your post is "how about the ones you don't know about?" Sure, you may know that this one individual has HIV, but that should not mean you treat them any...

  15. Saunders vs the real world (aka-NCLEX)

    tbanurse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've been studying the Saunder's review and I am finding the questions to be (for the most part) way easier than I expect them to be. How realistic are these questions in difficulty level compared to...

  16. rules rules rules!!!and bad ones!

    tbanurse replied to NewStudentGirly's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm sorry you have taken my post so personally, or interpreted my comments as "snide," that's not at all how I intended it to come across. I have spent the last 9 years as an LVN and I am very proud...

  17. rules rules rules!!!and bad ones!

    tbanurse replied to NewStudentGirly's topic in LPN to RN

    Once you're in the program, I think you may have a different view... The intensity of material covered in the RN bridge program is extensive, and even after spending 40+ hours studying per week (that...

  18. What additional nursing classes do you need for bridge?

    tbanurse replied to bobs201's topic in LPN to RN

    I would suggest you speak to an advisor at the school you're looking at. For my bridge program, we had two full semesters of med/surg, which included advanced med/surg & critical care. We did not,...

  19. Saunders vs the real world (aka-NCLEX)

    tbanurse replied to tbanurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks to all of you for your tips! I know I'll get through this (positive attitude is EVERYTHING), but it's reassuring to know I'm on the right track! This time next month I'll be an RN and...

  20. About to become "a nurse!"

    tbanurse posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I was at work yesterday and a home health employee who I have not seen in quite a while says "I heard you're about to become a nurse!" EXCUSE ME????? What do you think the letters LVN behind my name...

  21. About to become "a nurse!"

    tbanurse replied to tbanurse's topic in LPN to RN

    Unfortunately, I think part of the problem is our uncanny ability of 'selective memory.' Many people have met nurses, good and bad, but for some reason, people often tend to remember only the "bad"...

  22. differences in adn rn

    tbanurse replied to thralls01's topic in General Nursing

    And just to complicate things a little... In California we also have the choice for LVNs to take the "30 unit option," which means when they complete the program, they can sit for the RN boards, but...

  23. Alzheimer's book

    tbanurse replied to JoAnnS's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There's a great book called the "36-hour day" that does an incredible job of describing the progression of memory loss and different dementias, including Alzheimer's. We frequently give it to...

  24. What does PNA Stand for?

    tbanurse replied to cincin1's topic in General Students

    How 'bout pneumonia? That's the only time I've seen