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If you mean as a hospital CM, then no while in school because you will be working 5 days/week, and you will not be able to adjust your schedule for clinicals. Insurance companies have CMs, but while your setting will be an office (sometimes work from...

Periop 101 is great IF it is the branded AORN Periop 101. There are many hospitals and community colleges that purchase products from AORN and are not allowed to use the term AORN Periop 101 because they are not. You'll know because they will call th...

I think the pony tail caps are attractive, but they sit on my neck and make me feel hotter than I already am. When I circulate for fast cases, I work up a good sweat running around :)

Pay: If you are taking a pay cut with the Ashfield position, add pay to your decision. Schedule: The OR will likely have you working M - F, 7 - 3:30, unless they are a trauma center. Does that schedule work for you? Stress: OR stress is still high, a...

Do you mean a program where you don't have to visit the campus for a skills check-off? When I was researching programs a few years ago I believe I came across some but the names are escaping me now. Hopefully someone can help...

I agree with everything except PACU. The above was true in the past; today, there are never beds available so family members are always brought to PACU to see pt, and it turns into a freeforall with families asking for chairs, beverages, food, and ye...

"Prolly" for probably. "Anyways" for anyway. My wrath is quick and fierce when these two hit me. As for cursive, I had a special education asst. director tell me that OT wasn't necessary for my son with autism, because cursive is never needed anywher...

I assume this is normal but I'm seeking input. I'm an experienced RN but coming from an ED with a 1:5 ratio with a triage RN, techs to start IVs, draw bloods, clean rooms. I'm now in an ED with the same 1:5 ratio, but we do bedside triage, start IVs,...

I did take matters into my own hands and asked - 2 different charge nurses said "too busy" and I asked preceptors at the start of each shift to practice on anyone and everyone, but I'm constantly told "things are crazy, not now", and "we've never bee...

I agree completely. I graduated from my BSN program with a current CRNA. She received the worst grades in the class, but she got into an ICU orientation class as a new grad, was a fabulous RN, and got into NA school after 2 years of ICU. Good luck!

The only classes I know are in-house. Are you trying to change jobs and need to know one of them?

I think it is wise of you to consider your options now. The OR is tough, has one of the longest orientation periods, is not critical care, and has little transferable skills. I absolutely love it but I was one of those who panicked and wanted to try ...

I have had mixed experience with online programs; it depends on the school. Regarding Grand Canyon, be sure to download their student handbook and check the grading system. An A used to be 97% and up, making it unnecessarily difficult to receive high...

Chris, you probably already know this, but many sites have contracts with surrounding schools and can only accept those students. Is your school local?

I am in a BSN-DNP (FNP) program, and unfortunately, hubby is self-employed so I need to find a job with benefits AND need 2 days/week free for clinicals. Oh, and I've been in case mgmt past 5 years Dialysis seems to be the best fit but I would love ...

At $1,100 a month? No thanks. Wish it really was "affordable".

LGBSN, absolutely for students vs. working adults. I don't know why, they haven't been able to make to switch to a successful adult program, maybe because of the large student population and I don't know that they even want to switch. Also, I don't k...

I was just in a similar situation - when it rains, it pours! I hesitated for a second upon receiving the job offer, and HR told me to take a few days to think about it. The job was great, but it was another job that I coveted. I had the interview, an...

Yep! I had everything in writing with them, and I was so glad I did because I was able to forward the rep's letters. No one would have believed me if I hadn't, as it seemed too unbelievable to be true.

Rachel, hopefully schools are beginning to realize that. Georgetown rep told me to simply write the names of the recommenders, and after app submitted, request the letters. Of course, everything I was told by that rep turned out to be false, anyway...

I specifically asked if South allowed in my state and I received a yes in writing. Sent transcripts, essays, rec letters. They insisted on my SSN, though I told them I wasn't doing financial aid. AFTER they had all my information, I was told whoops...

Anyone waiting to hear from Drexel on Fall 2013?

Tuition was just raised for '13 - '14 and they are now only admitting for Fall entry, no more Spring entry.

Tempo, some PA health systems are heavily unionized, which will affect pay. Most of these systems have some form of EMR, but some are more advanced than others. Also, some are magnet while others are not within the same system. Penn is one of thos...

Summit, I wondered the same. I know in CA, NPs and PAs are being trained together. No additional information, sorry!