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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    Flames9_RN replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Maybe they took a different masters program? Adviser could be
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    Choosing between jobs, this new grad needs help!

    Flames9_RN replied to Kitkat222's topic in General Nursing

    i just started working mon to fri 8-5.....thought it was going to be sweet.....wrong.....i prefer the 3-12 hr shifts as 1 has weekdays off as well....try getting an applaince repar person on a...
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    Choosing between jobs, this new grad needs help!

    Flames9_RN replied to Kitkat222's topic in General Nursing

    $$$ does not always make 1 happy....And I rather work the 3-12's then 5 '8's!! I now work Mon to fri..8-5 and rather have the 3-12's.....if ER is where ur heart is and the staff are great...go for...
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    RN to BSN question:

    Flames9_RN replied to CCRN_RVA's topic in General Nursing

    WGU and Capella appear to be very flexible.....Lot of RN to BSN info here:
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    Flames9_RN replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    yes u would think that schools would get rid of them..as if one has a choice between schools and they are fairly even..most would go to the school that has no group projects. Pretty sure I made it...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    Flames9_RN replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I lucked out for most of my group projects.....only had 1 group where 1 gal did nothing...which looking at her DQs..it was a bonus she did nothing,lol More or less emailed her and told her we had it...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    Flames9_RN replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    not 100% positive, but I recall someone stating that GCU does have group projects..quick email to your old adviser will answer that question.
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    NVCC Spring 2018 Hybrid Program

    Flames9_RN replied to ldo729's topic in School, College Programs

    GL I graduated from the NVCC program back in 2009.....I think we had around 130
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    Embassy Work as RN

    Flames9_RN replied to aluv4health's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I worked as a RN at a USA Embassy, but I was a spouse of the State Dept worker. Some embassies have EFM positions (Elgible family members), thus how I applied and got the job. Some do have local...
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    How can army wife work in military hospital?

    Flames9_RN replied to doraemon91's topic in International Nursing

    First of all I would think you will have to get ur nursing school checked by whatever State ur moving to Board of nursing......as well as write and pass the NCLEX. Yes on many employment ads they...
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    I graduated with a BSN 10 years ago, I've only now decided to become a Nurse.

    Flames9_RN replied to Discreet007's topic in General Nursing

    As mentioned earlier I did a refresher..was 2 parts..theory, which I did online and then the clinical part, which was 1 weekend at the school lab amd 4 weekends on a Med-Surg floor. I probably could...
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    I graduated with a BSN 10 years ago, I've only now decided to become a Nurse.

    Flames9_RN replied to Discreet007's topic in General Nursing

    I had been out for just a few yrs..and how did I deal with it? I took a refresher course...theory and clinical......I figured it was the safe thing to
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    so in the new 10 week capstone class..u actually have to go and meet face to face with ur mentor???? What does this mentor do? Glad I did the old 5 week class, as I wasnt even in the USA when I did...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    100 hrs sounds like a lot..but I guess broken down over 10 weeks..easy to do and
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    Only been a few students post o nthe new Capstone class i nthe 2 main GCU threads here, hopefully they can assist you. If you have contacted the prof and no answer, then politley ask your advisor for...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    Flames9_RN replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    believe the class has changed since you and I took it.....believe some "ethics" were added to
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN

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

    I graduated from GCU in Aug 2015. There are 2 GCU threads in the online portion of allnurses and a fair bit of recent info. With regards to APA, purchase PERRLA..great software for formatting and...
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    RN Refresher course in DC area??

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I think I started the online theory portion in March. It finished in June....And the Clinical portion started sometime in July...1 weekend at the school lab....and 4 weekends at the
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    RN Refresher course in DC area??

    Flames9_RN posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Howdy. Have a valid RN licence in Virginia....been out of nursing for a bit and moving to Maryland, but still close to the DC Area. Can anyone recommend a RN refresher class? And what should one be...
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    RN Refresher course in DC area??

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I do not think 1 has to sign up for clinical right away....the lady you will be in contact with, is great. I will PM her name. She can probably answer ur questions better. I was on the first...
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    RN Refresher course in DC area??

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Howdy. Its a course meant to help you succeed and def not fail one. 1 has 2 options for the theory portion, either in a classroom or online. I did it online. I have no clue what the classroom...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    Im in Maryland..was abroad when I did my BSN...When I came back I did a nurse refresher class. Went to 2 interviews and had 2 job offers......In my opinion most places do not care where 1 gets their...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    We enjoyed our Alaskan cruise.....funny story....My wife and I had a table for 2 and we always ate pretty fast and left....this other table noticed that and would ask us how the food was, and would...
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    How far are you willing to drive for work?

    Flames9_RN replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Nursing

    for me it depends on traffic. If I can move right along, a 45 min drive isnt too bad. But a 45 min drive in bumber to bumper traffic sucks..especially working nights.....almost fell asleep a few...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    I guess for some, they need to "walk" but not me. I didnt even goto pinning on completion of my ADN programming..sipping a rum/coke on an Alaskan cruise,lol But it is offered..and u can watch it...