goingCOASTAL

goingCOASTAL

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  1. ANA rec BSN vs ASN

    goingCOASTAL replied to TypicalFish's topic in General Nursing

    I think the original poster was referring to the BSN-bias of the American Nurses Association (the national org), and not the state branches -- some of which have divorced themselves from the national...

  2. What route to choose LVN-RN or RN only

    goingCOASTAL replied to Angela2006's topic in Nursing Career

    If you're not in too big a hurry, and have the time to do it, I would recommend getting your LPN/LVN first. I went directly to the RN program without any prior healthcare experience, or any direct...

  3. Moving to DC area?

    goingCOASTAL posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm considering a move from Texas to the DC area. Though I intend to make a couple more visits before making up my mind, I would appreciate any info you guys could give me regarding some specifics....

  4. Moving to DC/Maryland area?

    goingCOASTAL posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm considering a move from Texas to the greater DC area. Though I intend to make a couple more visits before making up my mind, I would appreciate any info you guys could give me regarding some...

  5. Moving to DC area?

    goingCOASTAL replied to goingCOASTAL's topic in General Nursing

    Been talking to some nurses about the Maryland suburbs and other locals close to DC on the Maryland board . . . quite a few responses there about those

  6. Moving to DC/Maryland area?

    goingCOASTAL replied to goingCOASTAL's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Been checking out the rents, etc., for the greater DC area . . . ARGGGG!!! I could live there if I was single, but geesh! Ain't rich enough to afford it otherwise! One of you guys mentioned...

  7. Moving to DC/Maryland area?

    goingCOASTAL replied to goingCOASTAL's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thanks for the info, bluesky. Since NYC and SF trade off with each other as Americas most expensive place to live, and since I'm the sole support in my family (no kids), those two cities are probably...

  8. Moving to DC/Maryland area?

    goingCOASTAL replied to goingCOASTAL's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thanks for the replies . . . hope to hear from more of ya! Nearly 10 yrs of experience here myself -- general hospital exp. mostly Med/Surg, General Telemetry, some general Peds . . . I've tried...

  9. Moving to California?

    goingCOASTAL posted a topic in California Nursing

    My family is considering a move to California from TX. I'm already in the process of obtaining licensure by endorsement, and have no question there. My problem is that I know it will be a great...

  10. which shift is busier?

    goingCOASTAL replied to momrn50's topic in General Nursing

    I've never done LTR, but at hospital, I've done all three shifts -- and they each have their own set of problems. On 7-3, you are feeding, bathing, passing nine am meds (busiest med admin time), and...

  11. have you ever "written up" yourself in an incident report?

    goingCOASTAL replied to l.rae's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely! I know there are a few nurses out there that like to pretend they've never made an error . . . but, I like to think they are just being less than honest. Temptation will tell you to do...