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  1. Excelsior RN to MSN Program

    Scooter5 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I just enrolled in Excelsior RN to MSN program. The evaluation of my transcripts was good ( I have a BA degree in an unrelated field) and I feel pretty good about being able to accomplish this goal in...

  2. Brand spankin' new Assistant Nurse Manager!

    Scooter5 replied to NurseyNurseANM's topic in Nurse Management

    Good luck! I start Monday as a unit manager. I'm looking for tips and tricks as well to get a bit ahead of the learning

  3. Need Opinions please.

    Scooter5 posted a topic in Correctional

    I am a new RN with 15+ years experience as a probation officer. As a new RN, do you think I would have enough knowledge to be a nurse in a jail setting? Thanks for your

  4. Need Opinions please.

    Scooter5 replied to Scooter5's topic in Correctional

    Thanks for your opinions! I will be interviewing. I'll update

  5. What professional nursing organization do u recommend to join for a newly grad nurse?

    Scooter5 replied to Infermero's topic in Nursing Career

    You can join the ANA with an online memberhsip for about $45.00. You can also ANA and NY's association at the same site. It is quite pricey

  6. Excelsior RN to MSN Program

    Scooter5 replied to Scooter5's topic in Excelsior College

    I have just started studying for the Management exam. Is anyone else is at that

  7. New grad needs advice from experience Psyc nurses

    Scooter5 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am a new RN licensed grad. I already have a BA in Psychology, and have been a probation officer for 16 years. This week I have two interviews for part time positons. One is in the neurobehavioral...

  8. Need help with what a nurse-initiated intervention can do. Can someone please help me

    Scooter5 replied to ptrico's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse initiated function is something nurses can do without a doctor ordering it. For example, if someone is having trouble breathing a nurse can raise the head of the bed to 30

  9. From Police Officer To BSN- can it work ?

    Scooter5 replied to roadagent1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm a female probation officer, going to be 43 this year. Still working full time and getting ready for my 2nd career. I'm in my 2nd semester of an associates degree RN program. Already have a BA in...

  10. HELP!!!

    Scooter5 replied to erica34's topic in General Students

    ordered: 6 mg have: 5 mg/ mL 6 mg/x x mL/ 5 mg = 6 / 5 mL = 1.2

  11. Received grades for 1st semester...

    Scooter5 replied to peytonsmom's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on your grades! I too work full time and just completed my first semester. I can't wait until Wednesday to see my grades! Have you ever heard that saying "If you want something done...

  12. Chest piece- single or double sided?

    Scooter5 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am a student and I am trying to decide between a Littman Master Classic II or a Classic II SE stethoscope. I can't decide between the double sided bell and the single sided model. In actual...

  13. Question for Livescribe Pen Users

    Scooter5 posted a topic in General Students

    I like the idea of the Livescribe Pen. I am curious to know how, if in anyway, people have put it to use when their instructors use Power Point presentations and Power Point handouts. Thank you in...

  14. Is taking a drug test embarrassing?

    Scooter5 replied to Lala27poodles's topic in General Nursing

    As a probation officer (and now happpy nursing student ), ANY urine screen we do is observed as we know unless we watch the urine come from the source, it quite possibly is adulturated, or not from...

  15. I'm old, no money, depressed..

    Scooter5 replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Students

    Life is what you make it. It sounds like you've had a lot of fun along the way, now you have a great opportunity to "grow and grow up" and you have chosen a career to take you there. As you may be...

  16. Missed my clinical day

    Scooter5 replied to kikwon89's topic in General Students

    I bought a new one yesterday and noticed they had some that were "EXTRA LOUD"

  17. Weekend Only ADN/RN Nursing Program?

    Scooter5 replied to looking4wrd's topic in General Students

    The program I'm attending is in Upstate NY through Geneva General Hospital. In Syracuse, there is a program at St. Joseph's hospital and I think Crouse Irving Hospital has one as

  18. Taking Pre-Reqs online

    Scooter5 replied to cupcake8503's topic in New York Nursing

    Everything about it is the same as registering for a traditional class. Ditto for financial

  19. Suny learning network all online classes

    Scooter5 replied to Dionyonce's topic in New York Nursing

    It is exactly the same as registering and paying for a traditional class. No difference. Financial Aid is the same. There are some degrees available totally online. Google SUNY Learning Network to...

  20. about to start LPN course & questions about drug testing and suboxone

    Scooter5 replied to debrastudent's topic in Nurses Recovery

    AS a probation officer for 15 years (who is now a nursing student:) ) I have seen more people kick opiates with the help of the suboxone than without it. I commend you on your progress! If you have...

  21. Taking A&P II as well as MicroBiology?

    Scooter5 replied to Ohdust's topic in General Students

    I took both, but it required a lot of work to achieve A's in

  22. 50, Single, and Starting Nursing School in August - Can It Be Done?

    Scooter5 replied to Emptynstr2's topic in General Students

    I'm 42, have a Bachelor's degree already, and have worked for my county as a probation officer for 15 years. I need a change and have spent last year taking the science courses I need. Next month I...

  23. How to achieve success in online courses

    Scooter5 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :twocents:I just got done with my pre-req's, and am on my way to clinicals! I wanted to share with you what worked for me as far as achieving excellent grades in online courses. I took Microbiology, A...

  24. Taking Pre-Reqs online

    Scooter5 replied to cupcake8503's topic in New York Nursing

    On transcripts, it does not say "taken online". The online courses are as good as a class room setting if you are a self directed

  25. To Have a Roomate or To Not Have a Roomate...

    Scooter5 replied to SnowRain7489's topic in General Students

    Having had it both ways, I'd say "no roommate" if I had a choice. If you get a bad one, you can't get rid of them quick enough. ****** equals a strong woman! You go